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Creator: John Vesey
American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey
American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey

American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey

By John Vesey

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collector's delight. Designed by John Vesey (1924-1992) circa 1958, the form of this folding bench/chair was inspired by antique Savonarola chair...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Vesey Benches

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Bench
John Vesey Bench

John Vesey Bench

$6,000Sale Price|42% Off

John Vesey Bench

By John Vesey

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Nice vintage 1970’s John Vesey X Bench. Oak sides. Good vintage original condition. Quite a few scratches to the steel surfaces. This bench is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate filled with an incredible collection of modern masters of art including Warhol, Rauschenberg, Hockney, Stella and others. The estate heirs kept the art and sold us the great furnishings which we have listed on this site, please have a look. The bench is pictured in consecutive photos next to a Herman Miller Eiffel...

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1970s American Vintage John Vesey Benches

Materials

Steel

John Vesey Aluminum Curule Bench, 1950s
John Vesey Aluminum Curule Bench, 1950s

John Vesey Aluminum Curule Bench, 1950s

By John Vesey

Located in Hamburg, PA

A modernist John Vesey Bench circa 1958. The folding bench is made of polished aluminum and has a maple wood accent. The bench is known for precision craft...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Vesey Benches

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench / Stool, circa 1958
John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench / Stool, circa 1958

John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench / Stool, circa 1958

By John Vesey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Such an incredible rare example of precision design of the 1950s, by John Vesey Inc, this aluminum Classic Folding Bench / Stool in the Directoire style is in high-demand and sought after by collectors, interior designers and fine art galleries for very good reasons. The quality and precision craftsmanship of this foldable bench is simply incredible. Use it as a bench, stool, chair, and then fold it up, stow it away or take with you. It's size allows you to use it in smaller rooms and stow away in smaller closets or place it aside alongside a wall in a room. And the look and style of this piece is unmatchable. Such luxurious high-end design, excellent candidate for the designer who has a discriminating client who wants the best of the best. This elegant aluminium folding bench by John Vesey would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, dining, cafe or breakfast table bench, bedside chair, fireside stool...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Vesey Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools
Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools

Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools

By John Vesey

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pair of designer John Vesey's (American, 1925-1992) classic folding benches / stools / curule seats in brushed aluminum with wood (walnut) armrests inspired by the Savonarola chair o...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Vesey Benches

Materials

Aluminum

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John Vesey benches for sale on 1stDibs.

John Vesey benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Vesey benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches by John Vesey were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Hugh Acton, Fredericia, and Harvey Probber. Prices for John Vesey benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,600 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,050.