$3,310 / item
Mid-Century Modern Style Banquette/Bench
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Petite banquette/bench made of solid hard maple is inspired by Mid-Century Modern design.
Linen, Faux Leather
Pair of Mid Century Modern Wooden Benches, Europe 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid century modern design in Europe was driven by a desire to balance comfort, clarity, and everyday use.
Wood
$1,800
Mid-Century Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This four foot wide settee features tight woven rattan on both arms and back. The legs are pointed with brass caps, and the cushions feature a ruffled trim. Please confirm location N...
Wicker, Rattan, Walnut
Adorable Mid-Century Style Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite loveseat with curved back and tapered legs. Please confirm location.
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench circa 1960
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern black vintage leather sofa or bench attributed to Johannes Spalt circa 1960 Vienna.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic White Iron Outdoor Bench, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic white iron outdoor bench, 1960s Medium-sized outdoor bench with a Classic design and a very decorative structure entirely in white iron, with curve...
Iron
$10,662Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Organic Teak Root Large Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
The organic appeal of this teak root bench draws one to it in fascination. Worn and weathered through the elements, the seat and back are all one solid piece of wood; at over 9' wide...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece - unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quali...
Cane, Wood
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Winchendon
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Mid Century Wood Bench by the Winchendon Furniture Co. with shaped lobed back rest on a simple, sleek design with faceted and tapered legs. Circa 1950's USA. American Design ...
Wood, Cherry
Dave Hentzel Studio-Crafted Claro Walnut Two-Seater Bench with Sculptural Back
By Sam Maloof
Located in Dallas, TX
A masterfully carved studio-crafted two-seater bench in richly figured claro black walnut, designed and fabricated by Dave Hentzel—an accomplished American craftsman. Inspired by the...
Walnut
'Canela II' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A complex yet simple piece full of subtle details which uses traditional techniques to make a modern statement. Canela II is the perfect addition to any environment, its minimalist...
Brass
Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Dutch armless oak slat bench with original black skai cushion. Can be used with or without back cushions. Beautifully built, heavy and handsome piece. In original condition wit...
Faux Leather, Oak
$2,369Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage Modernist Brutalist Style Solid Wood High Back Settee Benches
Located in Firenze, IT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern period solid wood banquette settee was probably a chapel pews benches.
Metal
Dom Hans van der Laan Oak High Back Bench, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Ghent, BE
Unique High-Back Oak Bench by Dom Hans van der Laan Commissioned for the Willibrordkerk (St. Willibrord’s Church), Almelo The Netherlands, c. 1960s This exceptional high-back bench,...
Oak
Massoud Pink Bench with Acrylic Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a chic and trendy bench with pink upholstered velvet patterned fabric with clear acrylic legs. It sits at about 21" tall, 48" wide and 21" in depth and weighs a...
Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester, Hardwood
$1,895Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage bench is of fine Italian manufacture and it is original from the 50s. It’s a multidirectional bench because the three seats can be placed to face the side needed, as you ...
Leather, Wood
Pinewood Bench with Upholstered Seat by Krogenæs, Norway 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This highly functional bench’s mid-century style is effective without needing heavy elements.
Pine, Sheepskin
Provincial Chinese Splayed Leg Bench with Dovetail Joinery
Located in Chicago, IL
Popular since the Song dynasty, the recessed-leg design is widely appreciated for its balanced proportions and effortless simplicity. Dated to the mid-19th century, this bench is cr...
Pine
Large French Modern Neoclassical Hand Carved Bench, style Jean-MIchel Frank 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Large French Hardwood bench with the frame hand carved in a sober, pure Modern Neoclassical style characteristic of the French legendary designer, Jean-Michel Frank circa 19...
Canvas, Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,843Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage Bench with Red Leather Seats, 5 Seats
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage bench is of fine Italian manufacture and it is original from the 50s. It’s a multidirectional bench because the five seats can be placed to face the side needed, as you c...
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Telephone Settee With Smoked Glass Table
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming mid-century bent rattan telephone seat or bench, restored to highlight its warm patina while preserving its vintage character. Features original smoked glass inset side tabl...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Glass
Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Reminiscent of the classic Windsor bench, this model is the Danish interpretation of the style. This two-seater bench blends high functionality, good quality natural materials, and s...
Textile, Wood
1970s Gerald McCabe Shedua Wood Bench by Eon Furniture, 60"
By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shedua wood bench from American designer Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture, c.1970s. The solid wood bench has a long seat with seat back perfect for a dining table, living room or entr...
Hardwood
Vintage Boho Palecek Bamboo Bench
By Palecek Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The organic textures and clean lines make it a versatile piece that effortlessly blends into Boho Chic, Coastal, or even Mid-Century Modern interiors, inviting a sense of tranquility...
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian midcentury throne chair with accompanying bench or stool. These dramatic pieces combine modern neoclassical with a fantasy neo-Baroque sensibility that predates post...
Wrought Iron
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 4 seat tandem shell chair bench. This is a very rare tandem bench from Herman Miller. This particular model features a four seat desig...
Metal
$17,500
Unique William Hinn Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique and one off bench designed by William Hinn (provenance available from his granddaughter). Crescent shaped-one end is straight and the other curved, measuring 167.5" (inches)...
Mahogany
Custom Lucite Vanity Bench or Stool with Thick Lucite Legs and Upholstered Seat
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Lucite Vanity Bench or Stool with Thick Lucite Legs and Upholstered Seat Offered for sale is a new Lucite vanity bench from our own workshops. This very clean lined bench has...
Fabric, Lucite
1940s Swedish Cabinetmasters Slatted Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
The seat and back of this Scandinavian Modern bench comprise a stylish wave of conjoined slats. Set on sturdy tapered legs, this is a design with a compelling presence.
Fir
Pierre Chapo 'S14B' Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...
Elm
$23,600 / set
Pierre Chapo Benches Model 'S14D' in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood a...
Elm
Klaus Grabe Corded 2-Seat Bench
By Robert Kayton, Klaus Grabe
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An unusual 2-seat bench attributed to Klaus Grabe for Robert Kayton Associates - produced by the Kingston Manufacturing Company of Kingston, NY. Featuring an angular ...
Cord, Birch
Klaus Grabe 3-Seat Corded Bench
By Robert Kayton, Klaus Grabe
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An unusual 3-seat bench attributed to Klaus Grabe for Robert Kayton Associates - produced by the Kingston Manufacturing Company of Kingston, NY. Featuring an angular ...
Cord, Birch
Bench, Painted Iron, France, circa 1900
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Bench, Painted iron in the shape of bamboo, Back and seat in iron lattice, Original lacquer, wear consistent with age and use, France, circa 1900. Measures: 120 x 55 x 87 cm.
Iron
Pierre Chapo 'S14B' Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...
Elm
French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s A beautifully crafted bamboo two-seater bench from France, dating to the 1960s, this piece is a striking example of mid-century orga...
Bouclé, Bamboo
Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
Maple
$1,184 / item
Classy Bench by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
All over the world, this style was called a mid-century modern, locally it was simply – retro furniture.
Wood, Upholstery
$6,400 / item
Pierre Chapo Early 'S38A' Benches in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches, model 'S38A', solid elm, France, 1960s These S38A benches are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood ...
Elm
Jean & Sébastien Touret Oak Bench, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was originally coined to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental ...
Oak
Large Organic Teak Root Bench, circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
The organic appeal of this teak root bench draws one to it in fascination. Worn and weathered through the elements, the seat and back are all one solid piece of wood which is natural...
Teak
$5,350 / item
George Bench by Brian Paquette x Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George Bench is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The low profile silhouette sits above a sculpted solid wood base and is available with...
Oak, Upholstery
Expertly Restored - Harvey Probber "Knights" Model-1173 Sculpted Benches
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut-Stained Mahogany Wood, Polished Brass Top, Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern f...
Brass
Jan de Jong bench for carehome Olmenhof Netherlands 1965
By Jan de Jong
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This bench designed by Jan de Jong for the chapel of Carehome Olmenhof in the Netherlands in 1965, this rare hardwood bench is an exceptional example of the formal clarity and serene...
Copper
Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Double Teak Bench for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' double teak bench for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials...
Wood, Teak
Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' single teak bench for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials...
Wood, Teak
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet. This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Midcentury Drexel John Van Koert Profile Series Bench
By John Van Koert
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel Profile Series John Van Koert Vintage midcentury John Van Koert Profile Series bench Bench version of the Profile Series by John Van Koert for Drexel. Rich w...
Walnut
1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite hand crafted, surfboard bench.. The ultra rare bench gives an air of culture and refinement. Outstand...
Fiberglass, Wood
French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s This French Provincial three-seat bench, crafted in France during the 1940s, embodies the timeless rustic elegance of regional cr...
Rush, Oak
Large Organic Teak Root Bench or Bed, circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique teak root bench is so large, with the addition of a cushion it may serve as a type of bed for reading, napping and enjoying your outdoor space. Worn and weathered through...
Teak
Yngve Ekström Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant solid Pine bench designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. It has been produced in the late 1960s. The bench will be taken apart when shipped. It takes about 10 minutes to put ...
Pine
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Paris, IDF
This bench, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, was crafted in Italy and dates back to 1970. The piece features three seats mounted on a metal frame with oak wood fee...
Steel
$14,230 / set
Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Leaf Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the vintage sophistication of the mid-century modern era with our magnificent pair of hall benches, that dates to the early 20th century.
Gold Leaf
Vintage Tommi Parzinger Gold Leaf Over Iron Bench, Upholstered White Velvet 40's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning Regency style Mid century modern vintage Tommi Parzinger bench is gold leaf over iron with wonderful newly upholstered seat in white cut velvet sculptural fabri...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Two-Tone Slatted Bench for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Beech, Walnut
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
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