John Risley Benches

Creator: John Risley

John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s

$8,800

John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Dallas, TX

Handmade John Risley Studio welded steel bench sculpture. Freshly restored in a stunning yellow-orange powder coat. Measures: Seat height is 17" Seat depth is 17".

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Steel

1960s Organic Bench

$8,300

H 13.75 in W 40 in D 11.25 in

1960s Organic Bench

Located in New York, NY

1960s organic bench. Solid walnut bench with dovetails. Can also be used as a coffee table.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Walnut

1960s Regency Style Bench

$975

H 25.75 in W 24.5 in D 16 in

1960s Regency Style Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Regency style bench. Gilt wood balls accent top. Needs reupholstering.

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1960s Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wood

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

$3,210

H 52 in W 23 in D 17.75 in

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By John Risley

Located in Montréal, CA

A sculptural “People Chair” by American artist and designer John Risley, rendered in hand-welded steel rod and finished in its characteristic black. Created in the early 1960s, Risle...

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1960s American Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960

$1,800

H 12 in W 59.75 in D 18.75 in

Edward Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960. Bench has been completely restored. Measures 59.75" long, 18.75" deep 12" tall

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand, Bench, Pine, France, 1960s

$6,800

H 16.75 in W 63 in D 12 in

Charlotte Perriand, Bench, Pine, France, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in High Point, NC

A pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, c. 1960s. Light discoloration throughout. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"H x 63.0"W x 12.0"D All i...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Pine

John Risley Rocker

$2,950

H 45 in W 25 in D 30 in

John Risley Rocker

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

John Risley Rocker John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S Always coming...

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1960s American Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

$7,400

H 17.75 in W 79 in D 13.5 in

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.75"H x 79.0"W x 13.5"D Seat Height (inches): 17.75" All ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wood

1960s Whimsical Bench

$1,500

H 37 in W 47 in D 13.5 in

1960s Whimsical Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Whimsical wood bench, Vinyl seats. Nicks in finish, needs reupholstering.

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1960s Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wood

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

$2,493

H 53.15 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Hastings, GB

Rare whimsical mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s. Great as a sculptural accent. Black steel in the form of a rather demure lady

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Risley Benches

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

$7,800

H 16 in W 72.75 in D 20.55 in

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 72.75"W x 20.55"D All items ship from High Point, N...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

$6,800

H 17.75 in W 79 in D 13.5 in

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing one original wedge piece. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.75"H x 79.0"W x 13.5"D ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench Jacaranda Wood, Italy, 1960s

$444

H 18.51 in W 31.11 in D 15.56 in

Bench Jacaranda Wood, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Bench; jacaranda veneer wood, brass foil, foam cushion, fabric cover.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

John Risley Settee Loveseat Bench

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H 50 in W 36 in D 16 in

John Risley Settee Loveseat Bench

By Paul McCobb, John Risley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern John Risley bench or love seat sofa settee.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Risley Benches

Materials

Wire, Steel

John Risley Sculptural Woman & Man Steel Bench in Fire Engine Red c. 1960s

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H 48 in W 52 in D 25 in

John Risley Sculptural Woman & Man Steel Bench in Fire Engine Red c. 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

An artful and happy John Risley (1919-2002) "Woman and Man" 1960s bench made in Middletown, Connecticut of welded cold roll steel rods and finished in Fire Engine Red paint. An iconic and easily recognizable John Risley bench...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Steel

John Risley Bench

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H 48 in W 52 in D 21 in

John Risley Bench

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

John Risley settee, displaying typical 1960s iconography. Original surface.

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1960s American Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Steel "Woman and Man" Bench by John Risley

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H 50.75 in W 36.5 in D 21 in

Steel "Woman and Man" Bench by John Risley

By John Risley

Located in Stamford, CT

A John Risley (1919-2002) "Woman and Man" bench made in Middletown, Connecticut, 1960s. Made of welded cold roll steel rods, black finish Measure: Seat height 17.5".

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1960s Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

John Risley Sculptural Settee, 1960s

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H 50.25 in W 35 in D 14.75 in

John Risley Sculptural Settee, 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Amarillo, TX

John Risley bench USA, 1960s Satin black finish Measures: 50.25 H x 35 W x 14.75 in John Risley, was a graduate of Amherst College, received a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Wire

John Risley Settee Loveseat

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H 50 in W 36 in D 16 in

John Risley Settee Loveseat

By Paul McCobb, John Risley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern John Risley bench or Love Seat sofa.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Risley Benches

Materials

Wire

John Risley Bench or Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 61 in D 16 in

John Risley Bench or Coffee Table

By John Risley

Located in Chicago, IL

Risley Studio custom bench, this bench is unique and never went in to production, was handmade by artist for his residence.

Category

1960s American Vintage John Risley Benches

Materials

Slate, Iron

John Risley benches for sale on 1stDibs.

John Risley benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Risley benches, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches by John Risley were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Florence Knoll, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Arthur Umanoff. Prices for John Risley benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,800 and can go as high as $9,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,300.