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George Nelson Style Mid Century Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style mid century slat bench This piece measures: 60 wide x 17 deep x 14 inches
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful mid-century slat bench or coffee table by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s. Stained ash
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Slat Bench
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Slat Bench This bench measures: 72 wide x 18.5 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

Mid-Century Slat Benches
Located in Denton, TX
Two Mid-century slat wood benches similar in size, one has 9 slats and the other has 10 slats
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Slat Benches
Mid-Century Slat Benches
H 14.63 in W 60 in D 69 in
Mid-Century Slatted Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sturdy walnut slatted bench at an ideal height for both seating and table use. Gorgeous mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Slatted Bench
Mid-Century Slatted Bench
H 14 in W 60 in D 17.25 in
Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific little vintage slat bench. A broad slat top and tapered legs come together for a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Vintage Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
H 14 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern slat bench or coffee table in black. Tapered legs with brass caps. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Slat Bench
Mid-Century Slat Bench
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Italian, Ezio Longhi Teak Mid-Century Slat Bench
By Elam, Ezio Longhi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Italian slat bench made from dark stained, solid teak. Designed by Ezio
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Teak

Vintage Italian, Ezio Longhi Teak Mid-Century Slat Bench
Italian, Ezio Longhi Teak Mid-Century Slat Bench
H 14.88 in W 55.13 in D 18.13 in
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat bench in the style of Herman Miller. Blonde top on black tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Timeless 1960s wooden slatted bench, a stunning example of midcentury design. This versatile piece
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Restored Mid-Century Slatted Wood Bench with Green Vinyl Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Mid-Century Slatted Bench, a perfect fusion of vintage charm and modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Foam, Lacquer, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bench Cocktail Table Style of George Nelson Solid Beech 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-century slatted bench, cocktail table from the mid-1950s. Faintly stamped Yugoslavia on the
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1950s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Mid- Century Modern Danish style curved and slatted wood bench. This piece can serve as a coffee
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench
H 16.25 in W 48.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern slat bench is made of solid walnut and features tapered legs. This
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
H 16 in W 48 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Wooden Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century style wooden slat bench. The piece features removable seats and a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Slat Bench
Mid-Century Wooden Slat Bench
H 18 in W 40 in D 18 in
Mid Century Bentwood Slat Bench
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Love this unique Mid Century bentwood slat bench. The curve of the seat and the rattan X details
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

Mid Century Bentwood Slat Bench
Mid Century Bentwood Slat Bench
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, 1960s Slatted bench with wooden structure
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern slatted bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s. Produced in the late 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Small Slat Bench in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Add a touch of originality to your interior with this exceptional slat bench, expertly crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Hardwood

Branco & Preto. Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Imbúia Wood
By Branco & Preto
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Stylish slatted vintage bench from the early 1960's of Brazilian production, specifically Branco
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench from Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1970s
By Forma
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Slatted bench produced in Brazil in the 1970s by Forma Manufacture. This beautiful piece's
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Base Brass Feet Wooden Slat Bench
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench with wood slated top sitting on black metal base and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Base Brass Feet Wooden Slat Bench
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench with wood slated top sitting on black metal base and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek & heavy bench circa 1970's. Heavy chrome flat bar legs with boxy chrome slats.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome

1960s Mid Century Low Profile Slat Wood Bench
Located in Boston, MA
Mid Century slat wood bench or coffee table, circa 1960s. Perfect size, long at 5ft, but balanced
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

George Nelson Style Mid Century Chrome Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style mid century chrome slat bench The bench measures: 60 wide x 16.5 deep x 16.5
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome

Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT
By Harry Bertoia, George Nelson, Finn Juhl, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern slatted Teak bench by Inge and Luciano Rubino for Apec
By Inge & Luciano Rubino
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern slatted Teak bench by Inge and Luciano Rubino for Apec This bench is one of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench on Tapered Dowel Legs
By Mel Smilow
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mel Smilow Slatted solid walnut Mid-Century Modern bench on tapered dowel legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Walnut

George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood, Birch

Mid-Century Solid Wood Platform Slat Bench by Nasco Yugoslavia
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century solid wood (possibly birch) platform slat bench by Nasco of Yugoslavia, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Brass

French Slatted Bench
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockton, NJ
Interesting mid-20th century red lacquered metal bench or daybed with stained slatted wood seat. In
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

French Slatted Bench
French Slatted Bench
H 18 in W 72 in D 22 in
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Maple, Lacquer

Studio Made Slat Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
c. Unknown. Wood slats on metal wire frame. Reminiscent of Bertoia slat bench.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

Studio Made Slat Bench
Studio Made Slat Bench
H 18.5 in W 19.5 in D 42.5 in
DIA Slat Chrome Bench
By Design Institute America
Located in Pasadena, TX
Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench Designed in the 1970s, this slatted chrome bench is
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome

DIA Slat Chrome Bench
DIA Slat Chrome Bench
H 16.5 in W 60 in D 16.5 in
Hugh Acton Slat Bench
By Hugh Acton
Located in Chicago, IL
Hugh Acton Slat Bench in oiled walnut with solid brass supports. Originally designed in 1950 this
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Brass

Hugh Acton Slat Bench
Hugh Acton Slat Bench
H 14.5 in W 70 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde / Black
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood, Birch

Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut Slatted Bench Chrome Frame Style of George Nelson
By Mueller Furniture, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slatted bench chrome frame style of George Nelson . Very clean
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Green Folding Dutch Army Benches w/ Wood Slats & Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage folding Dutch Army benches. Solidly constructed with solid wood slats, security strap and
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

Mid-Century Parsons Style Teak Slat and Steel Indoor or Outdoor Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Steel frame bench with teak slats in the Parsons style, 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Base Brass Feet Wooden Slat Stool
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench stool with wood slated top sitting on black metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Bench w/ Square Feet & Box Joinery
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn designed, heavy pine slat bench with square feet and box joints. Great coffee
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Pine

Mid- Century Chrome and Lucite Slat Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Modernist chrome slat bench in the style of Milo Baughman. Chrome plated metal square slats with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome

Midcentury George Nelson Slatted Bench for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
An American Midcentury-Modern classic. This slatted bench was designed by George Nelson for Herman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Maple

Danish Modern Solid Teak Slat Bench / Coffee Table by Lysgaard Mobler
By Lysgaard Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Danish modern solid teak slat bench / coffee table by Lysgaard Mobler, circa 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Teak

Italian 1960’s Oak Slat Bench
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1960’s very long solid oak slat benches. Highly reminiscent of the work of French
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Oak

Italian 1960’s Oak Slat Bench
Italian 1960’s Oak Slat Bench
H 17 in W 88.5 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Splayed Floating Bench with Button Details
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern "floating" bench was realized in the United States circa 1950
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Fabric

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

Design Institute Of America Chrome Slatted Bench
By Design Institute America
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
modern, mid century modern, Hollywood regency, etc. Piece blends seamlessly with other designers such as
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome

Slat Bench by Hugh Acton, US, 1955
By Hugh Acton
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic walnut slat bench with chrome legs designed by Hugh Acton.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Chrome

Slat Bench by Hugh Acton, US, 1955
Slat Bench by Hugh Acton, US, 1955
H 14.18 in W 17.33 in D 72.05 in
Industrial Bench with Slatted Seat and Backrest
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury bench, Dutch design from the 1960s Slatted bench in solid pine with a black lacquered
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Steel

Industrial Bench with Slatted Seat and Backrest
Industrial Bench with Slatted Seat and Backrest
H 34.65 in W 77.96 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench. 102" long bench is a much rarer find
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Oak

Brown Saltman Expandable Slat Bench by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Brown Saltman expandable slat bench designed by John Keal. This ingenious design has two
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Walnut

Minimalist Alfred Hendrickx Slatted Bench, 1960s, Belgium Design
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist slatted bench in dark wood with square chrome base. Great bench to decorate your hallway
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Stainless Steel

Extra Long Heavy Vintage Maple Wood Slatted Bench
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in East Hampton, NY
A French extra long thick block maple wood slatted bench in the Charlotte Perriand style.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Maple

Hugh Acton Wood Slat and Brass Leg Bench
By Hugh Acton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hugh Acton 11 foot wood slat bench with brass legs is a stunning and timeless piece of furniture
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Brass

Acacio Gil Borsoi Unique Slat Bench Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in 2017 amongst a collection of Mid-Century Modern pieces inside a beach house property in João
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Metal

Acacio Gil Borsoi Unique Slat Bench Brazil 1950s
Acacio Gil Borsoi Unique Slat Bench Brazil 1950s
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 23.23 in
Vintage 1960's Design Stained Pine Low Slat Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Period Design Darck Stained Pine Low Slat Bench or Side Table. Made in the 1960
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Pine

Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Cocktail Table After George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Cocktail Table after George Nelson,, Nice original condition
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench

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Wood

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Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage midcentury modern slatted bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage midcentury modern slatted bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and chrome. There are many kinds of the vintage midcentury modern slatted bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage midcentury modern slatted bench, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. George Nelson, Herman Miller and Harry Bertoia each produced at least one beautiful vintage midcentury modern slatted bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Modern Slatted Bench?

Prices for a vintage midcentury modern slatted bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $699 and can go as high as $6,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,898.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

Finding the Right benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.