Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bench with beautiful proportions and details by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Condition
Pine
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This bench was part of the famous “Visingsö” series by Carl Malmsten who is one of Sweden’s most
Pine
$2,410
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 13.19 in
‘Visingsö’ Bench in Solid Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Karis, Nyland
A solid pine bench from Carl Malmsten’s ‘Visingsö’ series, produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden during
Pine
$1,502
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 13 in
Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden 50s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Boden, SE
The Visingsö bench, designed by the renowned Carl Malmsten, brings a touch of classic Swedish
Pine
$3,606
H 16.93 in W 57.09 in D 13.78 in
Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Pine
$6,010 / set
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in
Carl Malmsten Benches Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of benches model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden.
Pine
Malmsten pine 'Visingsö' bench
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca svedese in pino modello “Visingsö”, linee morbide e proporzioni leggere, con dettagli
Pine
Pine bench "Visingsö" by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca svedese in pino di Visingsö attribuita a Carl Malmsten, espressione essenziale dello Swedish
Pine
Scandinavian vintage "Visingsö" birch bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca modello "Visingsö" disegnata da Carl Malmsten. Realizzata in betulla con gambe affusolate e
Birch
Carl Malmsten Pine Bench
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of aged pine Visingsö benches by Carl Malmsten.
Pine
Sold
H 13.25 in W 35.5 in L 13.25 in
Carl Malmsten Visingsö Bench, AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1953
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cal Malmsten Visingsö bench, AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1953 Pine Measures: H: 17.33 D
Pine
Swedish Modern "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten, c. 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an exquisite piece of Swedish design history – the pine "Visingsö" bench by the renowned
Pine
Carl Malmsten Visingsö bench by Svensk Tenn Sweden 1960
By I. Christiansen, Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic small bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactures by Svensk Tenn Sweden
Pine
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H 17.52 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Visingsö Benches, Mid-Century Pine for Svensk Fur
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Modern benches Visingsö by Carl Malmsten. The two benches are from the mid 20th century and
Pine
Vintage Pine Bench Visingsö by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
Charming Pine bench Visingsö by Carl Malmsten with gorgeous patina. Made for Karl Andersson & Söner
Pine
Carl Malmsten Bench Visingsö by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Pine
Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Pine
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H 17 in W 35.25 in D 12 in
"Visingso" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Skokie, IL
"Visingso" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's. Simple but elegant handmade
Pine
Bench model "Visingsö" by Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish vintage wooden bench by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur. This furniture model traces the modern rustic style typical of Scandinavian homes in the 1960s. Made of pine wood, tha...
Pine
"Visingso" Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in San Francisco, CA
Visingso bench by Carl Malmsten A bench or coffee table in pine by Carl Malmsten called the
Pine
'Visingsö' bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Swedish solid wood bench. Elegant "Visingsö" bench designed by Carl Malmsten. It
Pine
Carl Malmsten Visingsö Bench in Pine by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Pine
Sold
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
"Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Goteborg, SE
This small bench was designed by one of the real giants in Nordic design, Carl Malmsten. The bench
Pine
"Visingsö" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid pine bench features curved ends and four legs. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden. Original
Pine
"Visingsö" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hudson, NY
Bench features curved ends and four legs. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden. Solid pine with Illum
Visingsö a Long Stool in Pine Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Visingsö a long stool or bench designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953. Characteristic swung ends
Pine
1960's ‘Visingsö’ Pinewood Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
1960’s ‘Visingsö’ solid pine wood bench by Carl Malmsten. The design features simple and efficient
Pine
$4,219
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Fabric, Mahogany
$675Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,987
H 12.8 in W 29.14 in D 9.06 in
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench/Table, England c1900s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench/Table, England, c19th Century. A rustic bench which would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed cham...
Wood
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,140
H 14.97 in W 35.12 in D 14 in
Josef Frank, Stool or Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany stool or bench designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s.
Mahogany
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
$817Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$4,538 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Style Bevelled Wall Mirror, Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Art deco style mirror with a bevel and a bronze patina full frame inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio Ponti. Handcrafted in London, UK using pure solid brass. Mi...
Brass, Bronze
$3,005
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in
Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Krobo" bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Norway. The bench is made of solid wood with thick rosewood vaneer. It can be used in many ways, for example as a...
Wood
$3,527 / 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
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Bench, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and purple velvet bench or stool designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Walnut
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
Carl Malmsten, a prominent furniture designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism, enjoyed immense popularity for his shapely sofas and armchairs in luscious color palettes. Malmsten believed that light — much like our eyes and bodies — doesn’t like to bump into sharp objects. Smooth edges, on the other hand, are kinder to the eye and and to our touch, and allow light to softly bounce off surfaces. Malmsten felt that if his furniture didn’t “serve well” in the home, it had no business being there.
Malmsten’s career essentially began in 1915, when his submissions for a competition to furnish the new Stockholm City Hall were first- and second-place prize winners. In the 1920s, his profile soared. He won a prize at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — and quickly became one of the most sought-after designers of commercial seating in Sweden.
Malmsten was soon contracted to design chairs, tables and other furniture for the Stockholm Concert Hall, the Swedish Institute in Rome and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. His famous Art Nouveau-influenced Stadshusstolen chair, designed for Stockholm City Hall in 1916, is a highlight of the city’s recently opened Museum of Furniture Studies. Malmsten expanded into interior design and created a luxurious, well-appointed living room in the palace of then-Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his bride, Crown Princess Louise.
In the 1930s, Malmsten clashed with critics when he voiced his opposition to functionalism. Like Danish modernist Kaare Klint, he favored using quality local materials and prized traditional craftsmanship. Malmsten’s furniture draws on graceful neoclassical influences, and he said that extreme functionalism contributed to “sterile” interiors — while the curving contours of his work may share ground with furniture designed by Alvar Aalto or Bruno Mathsson, Malmsten differed with Bauhaus eminences and some Scandinavian modernists on their prioritization of functionalism.
For an exhibition in 1956 at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, Malmsten designed furniture that was intended for mass production — and his striking designs began to make their way into middle-class Swedish homes owing to Malmsten’s partnerships with manufacturers such as O.H. Sjögren. Until then, he had built his pieces at the school he founded in the 1930s or had them made by artisans at several small local workshops.
Malmsten founded a number of schools for design and collaborated with other designers who shared his philosophy of “hand and mind in creative collaboration.” These included the esteemed textile artist Märta Måås Fjetterström, whose pieces he included in exhibits and even his own home.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Malmsten seating, tables, cabinets and more.
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.