$950
H 33.5 in W 41 in D 24 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Aluminum Tulip Flower Garden Patio Bench Seat Attr. to Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Aluminum Art Nouveau Style Tulip Flower Garden Patio Bench Seat attributed to Molla
Aluminum
$2,250
H 17 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc. Item
Steel
2 European Tulip Wood Farmhouse Pub Bench Seats Old World
Located in Dayton, OH
2 European farmhouse tulip wood benches, circa late 20th century. Benches vary slightly
Tulipwood
Custom Bench or Coffee Table with Knoll Saarinen Tulip Base Legs
Located in Peabody, MA
A period custom-made bench or coffee table with two Eero Saarinen designed tulip bases from Knoll
Walnut, Fiberglass
18th Century English Footed Oak Coffer with Carved Tulips
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Footed Oak Coffer with Hinged Lid and Carved Front Panel featuring Tulip Motif, 18th Century
Oak
Classic French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench Settee with Tulips
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic antique French Empire walnut sofa bench or settee having wonderful tulip motife carved arms
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 72 in D 19 in
Vintage 1970s Red Tufted Chrome Double Tulip Base Saarinen Style Long Bench
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Mid-Century Modern 1970s double tulip pedestal base long bench in the Saarinen style. Item
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 105.25 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brunswick Gold Crown I Billiards Pool Table with Blue Aprons
By Brunswick Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge chairs, George Nelson benches, Eero Saarinen tulip tables, and Howard
Slate, Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 105.25 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brunswick Gold Crown I Billiards Pool Table with Blue Aprons
By Brunswick Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge chairs, George Nelson benches, Eero Saarinen tulip tables, and Howard
Slate, Aluminum
Italian Tulip Wood and Velvet Bench, 1900s
Located in Verona, IT
The bench is from the first half of the 20th century. Made of tulip tree wood and fantastique
Velvet, Tulipwood
French Art Deco "Tulip" Base Bench, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bench with tulip shaped base, walnut, newly upholstered.
Walnut
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$1,490 / item
H 25 in W 28 in D 20 in
Nathalie Nightstand in Reclaimed Elm Wood Natural Finish 2 Drawer
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Presenting the Nathalie Nightstand, made from sturdy reclaimed elm wood with a lovely natural finish and wax coating. This nightstand includes two drawers and a shelf, providing ple...
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.
Steel
Artisanal Bench in Special Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Artisanal Bench by Stamford Modern, a captivating sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. Handcrafted from exquisite solid walnut, t...
Walnut
$3,522 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Linear Bench in Special Walnut Series 60 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Linear Bench is a refined take on mid-century modern design inspired by Edward Wormley with a sleek silhouette emphasizing balance and proportion, handcrafted for today’s interio...
Brass
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 68 in D 26 in
Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Chrome Black leather 3 seat Bench Early production by Designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig furniture chrome bench with original label. Made in Finland. Located in Brook...
Chrome
Vintage Architectural Modern Parsons Bench Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An Original Harvey Probber Vintage Parsons Bench. A nice, well crafted solid parsons form with soft inside corners to legs. Original brown fabric. This item is best purchased with...
Wood
Pale Blue Raffia Bedside Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in raffia, this stunning table combines modern design with coastal charm. It features three drawers for all your storage and bedside essentials. The pale blue washed raffia ...
Rattan, Wood
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