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Ward Bennett Furniture

American, 1917-2003

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.

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Creator: Ward Bennett
Dealer: Metro Retro Furniture MCM Furniture
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and associates barrel-back leather chair 4-star anodized bronze base swivel conference room chair in a rich b...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Metal

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Barrel-Back leather desk chair 4-star anodized bronze base swivel conference room chair in a ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Steel

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and associates barrel-back leather chair 4-star anodized bronze base swivel conference room chair in a rich b...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Leather

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Bumper Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bumper desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates task chair Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Ward Bennett Geiger Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ward Bennett As a young man, Mr. Bennett undertook various studies in the Fine Arts including drawing at the Porto Romano school in Florence and in Pa...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Walnut

71″ Ward Bennett Regency Style Sofa for Geiger
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
71? Ward Bennett Sofa for Geiger Ward Bennett As a young man, Mr. Bennett undertook various studies in the Fine Arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Ward Bennett Furniture

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Walnut

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bumper desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Task Chair Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair in a green tweed fabric....
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Fabric

Pair of Ward Bennett Tufted Club Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Ward Bennett tufted club chairs Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting. Extremely comfortable. By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, circa 1970....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Fabric

1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett oak mohair executive chair Designed 1967 Rare version of task chair. Original mohair upholstery with oak frames. Bronze adjusta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Bronze

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 country house in Long Island and a flat in Paris. In the commercial category, works encompass a national network of showrooms for Brickel, projects for Chase Manhattan Bank and consultant plans for the Solow Building Corporation. In 1963, he began a collaboration with Brickel Associates, designing first furniture and later textiles. He is considered a prodigious designer of objects: china, glassware and silver for Tiffany & Co., flatware for Supreme; porcelain for Sasaki; and, leather goods for Hermes. Bennett designs are well represented in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection and in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. One midcentury Ward Bennett cane armchair One Ward Bennett cane chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Cane, Oak

Pair Of Ward Bennett For Brickel Arm Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern armchairs designed by Ward Bennett and made by Brickel Associates. Bentwood frames with medallion backs.
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1970s American Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

1 Ward Bennett For Brickel Fabric Upholstered Arm Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
One armchair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Cherry frames with rich floral upholstery. 8 available.
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Late 20th Century Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

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 country house in Long Island and a flat in Paris. In the commercial category, works encompass a national network of showrooms for Brickel, projects for Chase Manhattan Bank and consultant plans for the Solow Building Corporation. In 1963, he began a collaboration with Brickel Associates, designing first furniture and later textiles. He is considered a prodigious designer of objects: china, glassware and silver for Tiffany & Co., flatware for Supreme; porcelain for Sasaki; and, leather goods for Hermes. Bennett designs are well represented in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection and in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. One midcentury Ward Bennett cane armchair One Ward Bennett cane chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Cane, Oak

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Ward Bennett Desk Chair in Mohair
By Ward Bennett
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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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H 33 in. W 27 in. D 28 in.
Set of 4 Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Ash & Leather Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Ward Bennett for Brickel Midcentury Scissor Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Ward Bennett for Brickel midcentury scissor chair. This chair measures: 24.25 wide x 29 deep x 34.75 high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Scissor Chairs by Ward Bennett in Yellow Leather and Chrome
By Ward Bennett
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Low-slung pair of chrome-edged scissor lounge chairs in supple light yellow Edelman leather by Ward Bennett. Price listed is for the pair.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Ward Bennett Bentwood and Leather Landmark Armchairs for Brickel, 1965
By Ward Bennett
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome pair of cognac leather side chairs in bent ash by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Ward Bennett Cane Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ward Bennett Cane Desk Chair for Brickel Associates, circa 1960s, USA. This chair features an oak fame with cane back and armrests. The seat cushi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available. Priced individually.   
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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Ash

  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 33 in. W 26 in. D 26 in.
Adrian Pearsall 1924-T24 Walnut Side Table for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sculptural 1924-T24 walnut side table designed by Adrian Pearsall circa 1960 for Craft Associates. This Pearsall table is in great condition a...
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Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
A pair iconic scissor chairs by Ward Bennet. Satin Steel frames with wool upholstery. 2 pairs available.
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1960s American Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Steel

  • Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
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  • Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
  • Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
H 34.5 in. W 24 in. D 26 in.
Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Middlesex, NJ
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Chrome

  • Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
  • Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
  • Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
  • Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
H 36.5 in. W 24.5 in. D 36 in.
Pair of Black Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Tufted Lounge Chairs Casters
By Ward Bennett
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Faux Leather Black Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Tufted Lounge chairs on Casters.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Upholstery

Set of 8 Deep Green Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
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Looking for something that can complement everything in the house? Offered is a rare find, Ward Bennett MR11858 armchairs for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. Simplicity and elegance...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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Previously Available Items
1 Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brickel Associates, Inc Ward Bennett Quite simply, there is no area of art and design in which Ward Bennett has not been involved. Early on, he undertook various studies in the Fine Arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

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  • 1 Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chair
  • 1 Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chair
  • 1 Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chair
  • 1 Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chair
H 27 in. W 27 in. D 25 in.
Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Desk Chair Bronze Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brickel Ward Bennett 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 apartm...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Red Bronze Base Bumper Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
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, when he left home at thirteen and began traveling at sixteen. Travel, he says has continually been a prevailing influence on his work. Early on, he undertook various studies in the fine arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchairs 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 country house in Long Island and a flat in Paris. In the commercial category, works encompass a national network of showrooms for Brickel, projects for Chase Manhattan Bank and consultant plans for the Solow Building Corporation. In 1963, he began a collaboration with Brickel Associates, designing first furniture and later textiles. He is considered a prodigious designer of objects: china, glassware and silver for Tiffany & Co., flatware for Supreme, porcelain for Sasaki, and, leather goods for Hermes. Bennett designs are well represented in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection and in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Pair of Ward Bennett cane armchairs Ward Bennett landmark...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brickel Associates, Inc Ward Bennett Quite simply, there is no area of art and design in which Ward Bennett has not been involved. Early on, he undertook various studies in the Fine Arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Fabric

1 Ward Bennett Landmark Bankers Cane Chair by Brickel 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 country house in Long Island and a flat in Paris. In the commercial category, works encompass a national network of showrooms for Brickel, projects for Chase Manhattan Bank and consultant plans for the Solow Building Corporation. In 1963, he began a collaboration with Brickel Associates, designing first furniture and later textiles. He is considered a prodigious designer of objects: china, glassware and silver for Tiffany and Company; flatware for Supreme; porcelain for Sasaki; and, leather goods for Hermes. Bennett designs are well represented in the Museum of Modern Art`s permanent collection and in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Vintage midcentury set of 4 cane chairs by Ward Bennett...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Ash

Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Desk Chair Bronze Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brickel Ward Bennett 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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Bankers Lounge Chairs by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
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, when he left home at thirteen and began traveling at sixteen. Travel, he says has continually been a prevailing influence on his work. Early on, he undertook various studies in the fine arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Ward Bennett Brickel Banker Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
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, when he left home at thirteen and began t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Cherry

  • Pair Ward Bennett Brickel Banker Chairs
  • Pair Ward Bennett Brickel Banker Chairs
  • Pair Ward Bennett Brickel Banker Chairs
  • Pair Ward Bennett Brickel Banker Chairs
H 32.25 in. W 30 in. D 33 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, when he left home at 13 and began traveling at 16. Travel, he says has continually been a prevailing influence on his work. Early on, he undertook various studies in the fine arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Cane

Vintage Mid-Century Ward Bennett Brickel Channel Back Sofa
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
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, when he left home at thirteen and began t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Five Leather Armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of five Mid-Century Modern armchairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in the 1970s. Oak frames with dark orange brown ...
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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ward Bennett furniture for sale on 1stDibs

Ward Bennett furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. There are many options in our Ward Bennett collection of furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 88 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 0 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of Ward Bennett's original furniture was created in the mid-century modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Century Furniture, Design Institute America and James Mont. The prices for Ward Bennett furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at US$250 and tops out at US$16,500, while pieces like these can sell for US$4,625.

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