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Ward Bennett Seating

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
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970

Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, cover...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Chrome

9 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
9 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel

9 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Chairs by Geiger
Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Chairs by Geiger

Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Chairs by Geiger

By Ward Bennett

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of Ward Bennett scissor chairs produced by Geiger, featuring solid ash frames with espresso finish and black leather upholstery. The X...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Leather, Ash

Leather Office Chair by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates
Leather Office Chair by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates

Leather Office Chair by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A classic desk chair in black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling casters. Measurements tak...

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

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Chrome

Cartouche Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates
Cartouche Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

Cartouche Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. USA. Reupholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Vidar fabric

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Fabric

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges
Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage swivel lounges designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. We are offering 18 of these lounges to be reupholstered in your choice of fabric- per the listing...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Ward Bennett Leather 1970s Channel Mid Century Lounge Chairs
Ward Bennett Leather 1970s Channel Mid Century Lounge Chairs

Ward Bennett Leather 1970s Channel Mid Century Lounge Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

A great comfortable pair of beautiful taupe, gray brown soft leather channel chairs designed by Ward Bennett. Great condition. Biography: Designer, artist, and sculptor Ward Bennett ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Leather

Tight Back Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in Mohair
Tight Back Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in Mohair

Tight Back Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in Mohair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in grey taupe mohair.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Mohair

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

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...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Upholstery, Ash

1 Ward Bennett For Brickel Fabric Upholstered Arm Chair
1 Ward Bennett For Brickel Fabric Upholstered Arm Chair

1 Ward Bennett For Brickel Fabric Upholstered Arm Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

A more traditional take on Ward Bennett's Banker chairs. Designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Cherry frames with rich floral upholstery. 4 available. 24 x 24 x 32

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Late 20th Century Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair
Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair

Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this rare, all-original model 1515 armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Beech, Lacquer

Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair

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. Structured with a fluid bentwood ash frame...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Leather and Wood Sofa, C 1970s, Signed
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Leather and Wood Sofa, C 1970s, Signed

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Leather and Wood Sofa, C 1970s, Signed

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and architectural sofa designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, produced in the United States in the 1970s. Signed with Ward Bennet Designs for Brickel Associates tag...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Wood, Leather

1984 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Desk Chair, Leather & Oiled Ash (2x)
1984 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Desk Chair, Leather & Oiled Ash (2x)

1984 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Desk Chair, Leather & Oiled Ash (2x)

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Office Chair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1970. These particular examples were produced in 1984 in the United States. The listed...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Four Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs
Four Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs

Four Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Dallas, TX

Captivating set of four pull-up chairs model 1072, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970's. These armchairs are a perfect example of Bennett's ability to blend ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

1986 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair, Oak & Fabric (4x)
1986 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair, Oak & Fabric (4x)

1986 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair, Oak & Fabric (4x)

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Office Chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1970. These particular examples were produced in 1986 in the United States. The chair features an...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Deep Green Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs
Set of 8 Deep Green Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs

Set of 8 Deep Green Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Dallas, TX

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

1969 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Desk Chair in Leather
1969 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Desk Chair in Leather

1969 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Desk Chair in Leather

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (three chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Bumper bucket desk chair designed by Ward Bennett...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Ward Bennett Model 1516 Armchairs
Pair Ward Bennett Model 1516 Armchairs

Pair Ward Bennett Model 1516 Armchairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

For your consideration is this rare pair of armchairs model 1516 by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Each beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and featu...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

1983 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Bankers Chairs in Oak
1983 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Bankers Chairs in Oak

1983 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Bankers Chairs in Oak

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bankers Armchairs, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes the pair as shown. T...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Steel

Ward Bennett Set of Four Rare Landmark Variation Chairs for Brickel Associates
Ward Bennett Set of Four Rare Landmark Variation Chairs for Brickel Associates

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. Manufactured by Brickel Associates and originally retailed...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Birch

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric with Ash Frame
1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric with Ash Frame

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric with Ash Frame

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Office Chair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1970. These particular examples were produced in 1984 in the United States. Their desi...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas
Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas

Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of stunning 7ft Ward Bennett tufted sofas on walnut plinth bases. Ward Bennett created everything from interiors and furniture to textiles and flatware. The unsung New York Cit...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Leather

Rare Set of 24 Ward Bennett for Brickel Custom Executive Leather & Brass Chairs
Rare Set of 24 Ward Bennett for Brickel Custom Executive Leather & Brass Chairs

Rare Set of 24 Ward Bennett for Brickel Custom Executive Leather & Brass Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by American design legend Ward Bennett, these chairs were produced in the mid 1980s by Brickel Associates, known for their American construction and exceptional quality. Not...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chairs in Chrome with Original Taupe Mohair
Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chairs in Chrome with Original Taupe Mohair

Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chairs in Chrome with Original Taupe Mohair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Scissor lounge chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1960s. These iconic chairs feature striking chrome-plated steel...

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1960s American Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Grey Fabric
1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Grey Fabric

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Grey Fabric

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a bentwood dining chair, originally designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. These particular examples were produced in 1984. Their design features a sculptural bentw...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

Tufted Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold
Tufted Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold

Tufted Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold

By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Iconic rare design reupholstered in luxe baby blue mohair. Some natural variations exist in t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Mohair

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Refinished and reupholstered.

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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Ash

Ward Bennett Leather 1970s Channel Mid Century Lounge Chairs
Ward Bennett Leather 1970s Channel Mid Century Lounge Chairs

Ward Bennett Leather 1970s Channel Mid Century Lounge Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

A great comfortable pair of beautiful taupe, gray brown soft leather channel chairs designed by Ward Bennett. Great condition. Biography: Designer, ar...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Leather

Ward Bennett Black Lacquered and Chrome Desk Chair on Casters
Ward Bennett Black Lacquered and Chrome Desk Chair on Casters

Ward Bennett Black Lacquered and Chrome Desk Chair on Casters

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1988 Ward Bennett Executive desk chair on casters. The hight is adjustable, 360 swivel and tilt back. The frame is constructed of black lacquered ash wood with a chrome base. Origin...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Chrome

Ward Bennett Brickell Club Chair
Ward Bennett Brickell Club Chair

Ward Bennett Brickell Club Chair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a distinctive look to your seating area with this sleek club chair model no.Q2083 by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1960s. Featuring a tub form with tapered sides and plush rounded back with a central channel, the gold mohair chair...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Mohair

Ward Bennett Scissor Chrome Lounge Chair in Original Brown Upholstery, c. 1960s
Ward Bennett Scissor Chrome Lounge Chair in Original Brown Upholstery, c. 1960s

Ward Bennett Scissor Chrome Lounge Chair in Original Brown Upholstery, c. 1960s

By Ward Bennett

Located in Deland, FL

Designed by Ward Bennett with the perfect attention to angle and line. This Scissor lounge chair is found in original brown upholstery and rests on a striking chrome X base. ---Dime...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Velvet

Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)
Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)

Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A classic desk chair in dark midnight blue almost black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair

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 Seating

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Fabric

Pair Ward Bennett Armchairs For Brickel Associates, 1970
Pair Ward Bennett Armchairs For Brickel Associates, 1970

Pair Ward Bennett Armchairs For Brickel Associates, 1970

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Ward Bennett Armchairs for Brickel Associates, 1970’s. Chair have been newly reupholstered in black mohair. Chairs have a black lacquer frame. Measure 32.5” tall 23.25” wide 2...

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1970s American Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Mohair

Bentwood Spindle Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates
Bentwood Spindle Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

Bentwood Spindle Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in original leather

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960's Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 'BANKER' Chairs
1960's Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 'BANKER' Chairs

1960's Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 'BANKER' Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

An American designer, artist and sculptor Ward Bennett designed 51 chairs for Brickel Associates. This elegant pair of club chairs, model no. 1423 is from the Bankers series. "Even a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Six Armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
Six Armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel

Six Armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of six ebony stained Ash armchairs with cane backs and leather seats designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates.

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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Ash

Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984

By Ward Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984, New York. Black lacquered ash, red wool upholstery, metal tags to each. Ward Bennett’s story is a remarkable one. His career began at age 13, when he quit school to work in the garment district in New York City. At 15, he designed his first clothing collection; at 16 he left for Europe, where he continued working on fashion design. While in Europe, he attended art schools in Florence and Paris, but he was mostly self-taught, with skills that ranged from illustrating, sculpting, and jewelry-making to furniture, interior, and home design. “I learn from people,” he once said, referencing a long line of influences, including Hattie Carnegie, Hans Hoffman, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Bennett eventually settled back in New York, where his reputation earned him some of the day’s most affluent clients: David Rockefeller and Chase Manhattan Bank, Tiffany & Co., Sasaki, Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner. Another—former President Lyndon Baines Johnson—asked Bennett to design a chair for his presidential library that would be “a cross between a barroom chair and a courtroom chair...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Wool, Ash

Bentwood Side Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates
Bentwood Side Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

Bentwood Side Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in original mohair

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Mohair, Bentwood

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - a Pair
Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - a Pair

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - a Pair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage swivel lounges designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. We are offering 18 of these lounges to be reupholstered in your choice of fabric. Purchase a pair...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1970s
Armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1970s

Armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1970s

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant and comfortable armchair having a fluid and bold ash frame seamlessly encasing a seat upholstered in vintage green wool fabric. Upholstery recommended.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Ash

Pair of Oak "University" Chairs by Ward Bennett
Pair of Oak "University" Chairs by Ward Bennett

Pair of Oak "University" Chairs by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of solid oak 'University' armchairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1971. The 'University Chair' was designed for the Lyndon B Johnson Library and Museum.

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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Oak

Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs

Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs

By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Furniture Company

Located in Hudson, NY

Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good condition with the exception of the naugahyde upholstery. All have some small tears a...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Metal Scissor Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates
Metal Scissor Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

Metal Scissor Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Chrome

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A high back, adjustable height, tilting desk chair by Ward Bennett. Refinished Ash frame with new Holly Hunt upholstery.

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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Ash

One Midcentury Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchair for Brickel and Associates
One Midcentury Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchair for Brickel and Associates

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 Seating

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Cane, Oak

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Pasadena, TX

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Barrel-Back leather desk chair 6 available 4-star anodized bronze base swivel conference room chair...

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

Materials

Steel

1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair

1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting. Walnut legs. Extremely comfortable. By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, circa 1970....

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Fabric

Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)
Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)

Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stunning 7ft Ward Bennett tufted sofa on walnut plinth base. 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 Rare restored Ward Bennett sofa in a rich white leather, by GARRETT...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Leather

1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze and Mohair Bucket Desk Chair
1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze and Mohair Bucket Desk Chair

1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze and Mohair Bucket Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a 1970s production bucket desk / office chair, designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates. The chair was acquired from an estate in Philadelphia a...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Bronze

1984 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chairs in Fabric
1984 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chairs in Fabric

1984 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chairs in Fabric

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of bentwood dining chairs, originally designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. These particular examples were produced in 1984. Their design features a sculptu...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Foam, Wood, Fabric

1984 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chairs in Fabric
1984 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chairs in Fabric

1984 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chairs in Fabric

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of bentwood dining chairs, originally designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. These particular examples were produced in 1984. Their design features a sculptu...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Foam, Wood, Fabric

Ward Bennett Scissor Chair
Ward Bennett Scissor Chair

Ward Bennett Scissor Chair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scissor chair by Ward Bennett. This 1982 production of a 1960s design. It features an oak frame with caramel leather upholstery. Dimensions 23.5” width x 27.5” depth x 34.5” height;...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

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Leather, Oak

1990s Pair of Ward Bennett for Geiger Tufted Club Chairs in Tan Velvet
1990s Pair of Ward Bennett for Geiger Tufted Club Chairs in Tan Velvet

1990s Pair of Ward Bennett for Geiger Tufted Club Chairs in Tan Velvet

By Ward Bennett, Geiger International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of button-tufted velvet club chairs, model 2084, designed by Ward Bennett in 1965. The listed price includes the pair of chairs. This pair was manufactured by Geiger F...

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1990s American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

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Steel

Ward Bennett seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Ward Bennett seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ward Bennett seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Ward Bennett were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Charles Hollis Jones, George Nelson, and Florence Knoll. Prices for Ward Bennett seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $78,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,900.