One Midcentury Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchair for Brickel and Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett's projects include residence in New York, London, Venice and Rome, as well as his own quarter, a Manhattan apartment atop the Dakota, a coun...
Cane, Oak
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms.
Cane, Ash
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Modern "Landmark" club chairs, tub chairs, or armchairs By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted ash frame, with upholstered seat an...
Upholstery, Ash
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern "Landmark" club chairs, tub chairs, or armchairs By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted ash frame, with upholstered seat ...
Upholstery, Ash
Ward Bennett Set of Four Rare Landmark Variation Chairs for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional set of four rare Landmark Variation chairs designed by influential American designer Ward Bennett in the 1970s.
Birch
Pair of Ward Bennett "Landmark" Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oakland, CA
Offered here is a personal favorite, a rare lounge version the "Landmark" chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates.
Cane, Ash
1 Ward Bennett Landmark Bankers Cane Chair by Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury set of 4 cane chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates One Ward Bennett Landmark Bankers cane chair by Brickel Associates Solid oak hardwood frame a...
Ash
Sold
H 30.75 in W 25 in D 21 in
Pair of Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchairs for Brickel and Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Ward Bennett cane armchairs Ward Bennett landmark cane chairs with original red leather cushion.
Cane, Oak
Ward Bennett Landmark Armchairs by Brickel
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Highland, IN
Ward Bennett’s designs for Brickel are refined and understated with a high degree of craftsmanship. This pair of ash framed armchairs have cane back and seat supports with a loose se...
Ash, Cane, Fabric, Oak
Ward Bennett Landmark Armchairs by Brickel
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Highland, IN
Ward Bennett’s designs for Brickel are refined and understated with a exceptionally high degree of craftsmanship. These ash framed armchairs have cane back and seat supports with a l...
Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage MCM Ward Bennett “Landmark” Cane Chairs, a Pair
By Ward Bennett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal Cane chairs. Made by the iconic Ward Bennett and signed on the bottom. Beautiful wood frame construction with inset cane panels. No breaks to the ...
Cane
Sold
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Pair of ‘Landmark’ Cane Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel, 1970, Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful vintage pair of cane and ash “Landmark” armchairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel - 1970s.
Mohair, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Sold
H 32.75 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Ash and Cane Armchairs, Pair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Organic Modern "Landmark" armchairs or club chairs By Ward Bennett for Geiger Brickel Associates USA, Late 20th Century Sculpted ash, with caned seats and...
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Modern Pair of Cane Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Modern Cane Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel – A Pair This stunning pair of modern cane and wood chairs, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, exudes timeless ...
Wood
Set of 8 Modern Cane Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Rare Set of 8 Modern Cane Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel This super rare set of 8 signed Brickel cane wood chairs by Ward Bennett is a true collector's find.
Wood
Ward Bennett Landmark Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
"Landmark" arm chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s.
Wool, Walnut
Ward Bennett Landmark Style Lounge Chairs in Wood and Cane, a Pair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of chairs based on Ward Bennett’s Landmark chair. In black lacquered wood and cane.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in L 31.11 in
Ward Bennett Landmark Style Dining Chairs in Wood and Cane set of 6
By Ward Bennett
Located in Den Haag, NL
A super stylish and incredibly well made set of chairs from Italy in the 1970s. These consist of solid oak black glossy frames with brand new Linen upholstery seats and Wicker backs...
Wicker
Ward Bennett Cane Landmark Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate Classic English forms.
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
Four Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four full cane 'landmark' chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel with loose seat cushions.
Ash
Ward Bennett Cane Landmark Lounge Chair with Red Cushion
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate Classic English forms.
Cane, Bentwood
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Armchair, 1970s
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Landmark club chair By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates USA, 1970s Bent ash frame, with upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Ash
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Pair of Landmark Cane Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brickel Associates Ward Bennett Quite simply, there is no area of art and design in which Ward Bennett has not been involved. His career evolved from his teen years onward, whe...
Cane
Sold
H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in
1960s Ward Bennett Wood Woven Rattan Caning Armchair Mid-Century Modern America
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms.
Rattan, Walnut
Green Onyx Vase
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Onyx
Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp
By Palmer Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp by Palmer Smith, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. In 25 years of collecting American Art Deco, we have only seen this lamp form come up for sale twi...
Metal, Aluminum
$7,200 / set
H 29 in W 16.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Tables with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French mahogany bedside tables from the 19th century with tray tops, two drawers each, discreet banding, lower shelves and ebonized carved diamond motifs on the knees. This...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$12,831 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$150 / item
H 8 in Dm 5 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Light Burgundy Glaze with Tencel Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
Ward Bennett created everything from interiors and furniture to textiles and flatware. The unsung New York City-born modernist designer drew on the work of Le Corbusier and Auguste Rodin, studied art with the likes of Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann and counted legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. among his clients. For decades, Bennett created and filled spaces that were elegant, minimalist and deeply appealed to everyone who laid eyes on them.
Bennett left home and school at the young age of 13. He found work in Manhattan’s Garment District, and within a few years, Bennett traveled to Europe on behalf of a clothing manufacturer to gather ideas for modern garments. He lived abroad as a young man, and when he returned to New York, during the early 1940s, he assisted fashion entrepreneur Hattie Carnegie as a window dresser.
Bennett would also go on to share a sculpture studio with artist Louise Nevelson. He ventured into the world of jewelry design, creating necklaces, bracelets and other pieces with Richard Pousette-Dart. The Whitney Museum of American Art exhibited his sculptures, and it wouldn’t be long before the Museum of Modern Art included Bennett’s personal adornments with accessories by the likes of Alexander Calder, Harry Bertoia and Anni Albers in its 1946 “Modern Handmade Jewelry” show.
Bennett didn’t take the plunge into interior design work until he was 30 years old — his inaugural project was an apartment in Manhattan and his clients were family members. He had no formal training in architecture or decorating — and would ultimately design a mere handful of houses in his life — so for his inviting leather office chairs, marble-topped tables and sleek storage cabinets, Bennett relied only on what he learned in the fashion world. Soon, every time he redecorated his own home — an elaborate apartment comprising former maids’ quarters in New York City’s magnificent Dakota building — it earned splashy coverage in the newspapers.
Bennett’s client list eventually included David Rockefeller and Chase Manhattan Bank, Tiffany & Co., Sasaki, Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, and others, and during the 1970s he became in-house designer for Brickel Associates, a role that would endure for more than two decades. His work is on permanent view at the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Ward Bennett seating, decorative objects and more.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.