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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 Upholstered Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
Ward Bennett Upholstered Desk Chair for Brickel Associates

Ward Bennett Upholstered Desk Chair for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ward Bennett upholstered desk chair for Brickel Associates, c.1960s, USA. This chair features a curved frame and all over upholstery. The chair has both a tilt and swivel mechanism a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Materials

Bronze

1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x
1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x

1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a single sculptural barrel-back desk chair, retaining its original blue fabric upholstered seat, and resting on a bronze 5-point base with Shepherd Profile casters. This chai...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Fabric

1990 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Cherry Finished Ash Side/Dining Chair
1990 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Cherry Finished Ash Side/Dining Chair

1990 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Cherry Finished Ash Side/Dining Chair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Ward Bennett Dining Chair, originally designed in the 1970s for Brickel Associates. This particular example dates to the 1990s. The chair is comprised of an ash frame with ...

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1990s American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Ash, Fabric, Foam

2010s Pair of Ward Bennett for Geiger Envelope Chairs in White Leather w/ Chrome
2010s Pair of Ward Bennett for Geiger Envelope Chairs in White Leather w/ Chrome

2010s Pair of Ward Bennett for Geiger Envelope Chairs in White Leather w/ Chrome

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of envelope chairs, originally designed by Ward Bennett in 1966. This particular pair was produced by Geiger in the 2010s. The listed price includes the pair of chairs...

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2010s American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

1991 Ward Bennett Executive Desk Chair for Brickel Associates 12x Available
1991 Ward Bennett Executive Desk Chair for Brickel Associates 12x Available

1991 Ward Bennett Executive Desk Chair for Brickel Associates 12x Available

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Executive Bumper Swivel Desk Chairs, initially designed by Ward Bennett in 1969. These were produced by Brickel Associates in 1991 and are all original. The listed price in...

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1990s American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel, Bronze

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Oak w/ Fabric
1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Oak w/ Fabric

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Oak w/ Fabric

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Set of 4 Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

Set of 4 Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A set of four (4) 'Bankers' chairs in natural oiled walnut with the original coquille upholstery.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 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 leather

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s

Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s

By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Leopold

Located in High Point, NC

An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Ward Bennett Brickel Red Mohair Upholstered Swivel Tub Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Ward Bennett Brickel Red Mohair Upholstered Swivel Tub Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Ward Bennett Brickel Red Mohair Upholstered Swivel Tub Lounge Chair With Ottoman

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by American icon Ward Bennett, this lounge chair and ottoman was produced by Brickel. This example is quite special, featuring the rarely seen ottoman. Where many other pieces are reupholstered, this chair features its original medium red rose shade...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

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 Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

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

Materials

Chrome

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 Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

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

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...

Category

1960s American Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Model 1081 Walnut Desk Chair
1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Model 1081 Walnut Desk Chair

1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Model 1081 Walnut Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Model 1081 Desk Chair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. These particular examples were produced in the 1970s in the United States. Their design fe...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Walnut, Fabric

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

Materials

Mohair

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

Materials

Leather

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Fabric from IBM
1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Fabric from IBM

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Fabric from IBM

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a bentwood dining chair, originally designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This particular example was produced in 1984. The design features a sculptural solid bent...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Mohair, Bentwood

Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair
Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair

Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with lightly patterned purple button tufted fabric upholstery, resting on a four leg brushed ch...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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.

Category

1960s American Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett Scissor Chair
Ward Bennett Scissor Chair

Ward Bennett Scissor Chair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

2014 Set of 12 Ward Bennett for Geiger Envelope Dining Chairs in Grey Leather
2014 Set of 12 Ward Bennett for Geiger Envelope Dining Chairs in Grey Leather

2014 Set of 12 Ward Bennett for Geiger Envelope Dining Chairs in Grey Leather

By Ward Bennett, Geiger International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of twelve Envelope Chairs, originally designed by Ward Bennett in 1966. This particular set was produced by Geiger in 2014. They are formed of welded tubular steel fram...

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2010s American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 7 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Wood and Magenta Vinyl Library
Set of 7 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Wood and Magenta Vinyl Library

Set of 7 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Wood and Magenta Vinyl Library

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 7 American Mid-Century library armchairs with shaped wooden frames with vertical back slats and magenta pink vinyl upholstered seats. (WARD BENNETT FOR BRICKEL ASSOCIATES)(PRI...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs
Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs

Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with black painted steam bent ash frames and multi-colored patterned fabric upholstered seats and backs. (WARD ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric from IBM
1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric from IBM

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric from IBM

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Leather 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 original leather

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Chrome

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Metal

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

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 brow...

Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair with Red Fabric
1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair with Red Fabric

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair with Red Fabric

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a bentwood dining chair, originally designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This particular example was produced in 1984. The design features a sculptural solid bent...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede
1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede

1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of ‘Yoke’ side chairs, designed by Ward Bennett in 1984 for Brickel Associates. The listed price includes the pair. Their design features a frame of bent stained Oak, and these particular examples retain their original brown suede upholstery. It is rare to find a Yoke chair...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Oak, Leather, Lacquer

Ward Bennett for Brickel Sofa
Ward Bennett for Brickel Sofa

Ward Bennett for Brickel Sofa

By Ward Bennett, Brickfield Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Ward Bennett for Brickel Sofa This sofa measures: 69 wide x 31 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22 inches About Photos: We take our photos in a con...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric with Oak 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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

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...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Ash Lounge by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Ash Lounge by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

Ash Lounge by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A solid ash lounge chair with adjustable recline and original channeled upholstery

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bankers Chair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. T...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture Arm Chair in Red Fabric & Aluminum
1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture Arm Chair in Red Fabric & Aluminum

1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture Arm Chair in Red Fabric & Aluminum

By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 1960s Armchair, designed by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture. The chair has an aluminum four point base, and it retains its original red upholstery fabric. The piece is ve...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ward Bennett Desk Chair
Ward Bennett Desk Chair

Ward Bennett Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric.

Category

1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Bronze

Ward Bennett Desk Chair
Ward Bennett Desk Chair

Ward Bennett Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric.

Category

1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Bronze

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Red Fabric
1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Red Fabric

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Red Fabric

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Executive Office Chairs, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in ca. 1970. The chairs are framed in Cherry-stained Oak, having coordinating wood trim on their fi...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Ward Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. Black ash scissor lounge chair pair, set of two, 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

Materials

Wool, Ash

1988 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Arm Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen
1988 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Arm Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

1988 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Arm Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bankers Armchair, initially designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1965. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. ...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett Desk Chair
Ward Bennett Desk Chair

Ward Bennett Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric.

Category

1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Bronze

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 Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Arm Chairs
1960s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Arm Chairs

1960s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Arm Chairs

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bumper Swivel Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates in 1964. These chairs date to the 1960s and are all original. The...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Bronze, Steel

2019 Ward Bennett for Geiger Bumper Lounge Chairs in Off-White Leather
2019 Ward Bennett for Geiger Bumper Lounge Chairs in Off-White Leather

2019 Ward Bennett for Geiger Bumper Lounge Chairs in Off-White Leather

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bumper lounge chair, originally designed by Ward Bennett in 1964. Each of the two chairs available was produced by Geiger International in 2019. The listed price includes o...

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2010s American Modern Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett

Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Danville, CA

Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful original condition. The chrome base and slimline casters are also in excellent condit...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in with Fabric
1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in with Fabric

1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in with Fabric

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Office Chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1970. This particular example was produced in 1986 in the United States. The chair features a red...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

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

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

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold Brown Suede and Stainless Steel Armchair
1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold Brown Suede and Stainless Steel Armchair

1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold Brown Suede and Stainless Steel Armchair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tufted Lounge Armchair, designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Lehigh Leopold in the early 1960s. This chair is all original, having a stainless-steel four-star base, and...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Seating

Materials

Stainless 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.