Tokyo Bench
Mid-century Modern Yngvar Sandström ‘’Tokyo’’ Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Yngvar Sandström
Located in Madrid, ES
‘Tokyo Bench designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet in Oak. Sweden, 60s.
Excellent
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Materials
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H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 44.1 in
1960s Yngvar Sandström ‘’Tokyo’’ Bench For Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Yngvar Sandström
Located in Madrid, ES
Tokyo Bench designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet in Oak. Sweden, 60s.
Excellent
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Tokyo vintage bench by Yngvar Sandstrom, design 1960's
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in PARIS, FR
sustainable, eco-friendly materials.
This bench is both a sleek design and a functional piece thanks to its
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Bench in Solid Oak, Tokyo, by Yngvar Sandström for NK, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Yngvar Sandström
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tokyo, a bench in massive oak for sitting or for using as a table. Made by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet
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Located in São Paulo, SP
variations in humidity. The piece was inspired by Charlotte Perriand's Tokyo bank. The name of the French
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Tokyo TV Bench by Mogg in Black with Gold Finish
By Mogg, Ildefonso Colombo
Located in New York, NY
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A Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a sitting geisha
Located in Milano, IT
Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a geisha sitting on a wooden bench. The figure of the
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Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
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H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Wood, Fabric
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
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H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
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Located in New York City, NY
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Ko Matsubara is Editor-in-Chiefof Tokyo-based Casa Brutus, one of Japan’s foremost interior design
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Tokyo Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tokyo bench for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every tokyo bench was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage tokyo bench now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a tokyo bench — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tokyo bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tokyo bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) and Nordiska Kompaniet are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tokyo Bench?
The average selling price for a tokyo bench at 1stDibs is $2,282, while they’re typically $1,362 on the low end and $116,514 for the highest priced.
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