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Thebes Bench

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench

By Edward Wormley

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.

Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 31.25 in D 14.5 in

Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare long form Thebes bench marketed by Liberty and Company, England Circa 1910

Category

Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches
Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches

Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches

$3,400 / set

H 24 in W 30.5 in D 20 in

Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of well made and dramatic Benches with fine Thebes type form. Carved scrolled frames with

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool
Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool

Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool

$3,800

H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in

Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with new leather with tacks. With label from Liberty on base. From a Bunny Williams designed Palm Beach home.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of 'Thebes' stools Model no. 5002 designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar of Berne

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Pair of 19th Century Thebes Stools, Attributed to Liberty
Pair of 19th Century Thebes Stools, Attributed to Liberty

Pair of 19th Century Thebes Stools, Attributed to Liberty

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful and rare pair of late 19th century Egyptian Revival Thebes stools or benches after Edward

Category

Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Elegant "Thebes Benches", 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Elegant "Thebes Benches", 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Elegant "Thebes Benches", 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of elegant "Thebes Benches" model 5002 in mahogany with hand-turned stretchers and cream

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Thebes stool with rush seat detail
Thebes stool with rush seat detail

Thebes stool with rush seat detail

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H 14.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Thebes stool with rush seat detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Persimmon color Thebes bench with rush detail on seat -

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Victorian Thebes Bamboo Footstool / Ottoman
Late 19th Century English Victorian Thebes Bamboo Footstool / Ottoman

Late 19th Century English Victorian Thebes Bamboo Footstool / Ottoman

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This exquisite Late 19th Century English Victorian Thebes bench showcases the elegance of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Footstools

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of American Mid-Century Thebes Type Rattan Style Benches
Pair of American Mid-Century Thebes Type Rattan Style Benches

Pair of American Mid-Century Thebes Type Rattan Style Benches

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century Thebes type rattan style benches. Faux painted bamboo seat and rattan

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Pair of Dunbar Thebes  Stools
Pair of Dunbar Thebes  Stools

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools

By Edward Wormley

Located in Miami, FL

A rare pair of Dunbar stools. Comfortable, handsome and so versatile.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

English Victorian Bamboo Thebes  Bench Stool Ottoman
English Victorian Bamboo Thebes  Bench Stool Ottoman

English Victorian Bamboo Thebes Bench Stool Ottoman

By Liberty & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Classic bamboo Thebes stool, made in England, in the style of Liberty and Co., unsigned. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Stools

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Liberty & Co. Long-Form Thebes Stool, circa 1910
Rare Liberty & Co. Long-Form Thebes Stool, circa 1910

Rare Liberty & Co. Long-Form Thebes Stool, circa 1910

By Liberty & Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a very rare Liberty & Co. long form Thebes stool, circa 1910. Finely woven seat top, very

Category

Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Beech

Double Thebes stool by Liberty of London, c. 1870-1900
Double Thebes stool by Liberty of London, c. 1870-1900

Double Thebes stool by Liberty of London, c. 1870-1900

By Liberty of London

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Rare double Thebes stool/bench produced for Liberty of London. The hard wood seat frame is dished

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench
Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

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H 20 in W 23 in D 16.5 in

Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Thebes style faux bamboo stool with leather tied legs and stretchers.

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bamboo "Thebes" Bench
19th Century Bamboo "Thebes" Bench

19th Century Bamboo "Thebes" Bench

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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in L 16.5 in

19th Century Bamboo "Thebes" Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An excellent English rendition with elaborate design raised upon root feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Art Moderne Thebes-Style Bench in Bleached Mahogany
Danish Art Moderne Thebes-Style Bench in Bleached Mahogany

Danish Art Moderne Thebes-Style Bench in Bleached Mahogany

Located in New York, NY

A timeless design based on ancient Egyptian prototypes, but streamlined for the early 20th century, with an upholstered seat on a bleached mahogany frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Thebes Stool
Thebes Stool

Thebes Stool

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H 14 in W 15 in D 14.75 in

Thebes Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910
Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910

Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Washington, DC

Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910

Category

Early 20th Century British Benches

Materials

Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Three "Thebes" Stools or Benches
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Three "Thebes" Stools or Benches

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Three "Thebes" Stools or Benches

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Loves Park, IL

A set of three mahogany "Thebes" stools for Dunbar (model 5002). All three in excellent, newly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Mahogany, Mohair

19th Century English Bamboo "Thebes" Bench
19th Century English Bamboo "Thebes" Bench

19th Century English Bamboo "Thebes" Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Patterned after the earlier Egyptian model. It is fashioned with a slat form seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century English Bamboo Thebes Style Bench
19th Century English Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

19th Century English Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful design, fashioned with a seat comprised of multiple slats of burnt bamboo complementing the Classic base.

Category

Antique 1890s English Benches

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Liberty and Company Egyptian Revival Style Thebes Stools with Woven Seat
Pair of Liberty and Company Egyptian Revival Style Thebes Stools with Woven Seat

Pair of Liberty and Company Egyptian Revival Style Thebes Stools with Woven Seat

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of "Thebes" stools by Liberty and Company in the Egyptian Revival style with woven seats and

Category

20th Century Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

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Thebes Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thebes bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each thebes bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bamboo and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect thebes bench — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A thebes bench, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made thebes bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Liberty & Co., Edward Wormley and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thebes Bench?

Prices for a thebes bench start at $495 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $4,000.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.