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Ward Bennett Chairs

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.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Ward Bennett seating, decorative objects and more.

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Creator: Ward Bennett
Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs
Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs

Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of curvaceous caned chairs designed by Ward Bennett, American, circa 1950s. Price noted includes reupholstery of the cushions in your fabric. Simply send us 2 yards of your fabr...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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 Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

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 Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1990s. USA. Cane and Bentwood construction with casters

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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 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 Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

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 Chairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

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 Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

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 Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A desk chair with original sage upholstery, on an X-form base. Casters can be added.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

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 Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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 Lehigh Furniture Company, Ward Bennett

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 Chairs

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 Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair

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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Cane, Ash

Restored Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Cane Desk Chair
Restored Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Cane Desk Chair

Restored Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Cane Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The incredible 1960’s design with solid Ash frame stained in a deep Walnut stain which shows the wood graining to excellent advantage. With continuous Cane Panel sides and back, adju...

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

Materials

Chrome

Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s
Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s

Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted caned armchair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This iconic piece features a steam-bent oak frame with a sculptural silhouette and tightly woven...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Eight All Black Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates Armchairs
Eight All Black Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates Armchairs

Eight All Black Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates Armchairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of eight all black Ward Bennett armchairs for Brickell Associates. Simple construction is all of solid wood. Newly lacquered frames, impeccably joined barrel-back and sloping arm...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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 (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Bumper bucket desk chair designed by Ward Benn...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

$844Sale Price|35% Off

H 35 in W 27.5 in D 26 in

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 Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
Four Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel

Four Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel

$12,000 / set

H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in

Four Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four full cane 'landmark' chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel with loose seat cushions.

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1960s Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Ash

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

$4,800

H 40 in W 25 in D 24 in

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 Chairs

Materials

Ash

Ward Bennett "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brickel in Chrome and Beige Leather
Ward Bennett "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brickel in Chrome and Beige Leather

Ward Bennett "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brickel in Chrome and Beige Leather

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Littleton, CO

An iconic pair of 1960s "Scissor" chairs in chrome and leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Crafted during the height of Mid-Century Modern design, these chairs epitomize the era's s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

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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 Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ward Bennett Bent Wood Armchairs for Brickel Associates - A Pair
Ward Bennett Bent Wood Armchairs for Brickel Associates - A Pair

Ward Bennett Bent Wood Armchairs for Brickel Associates - A Pair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed in the 1970s by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, these armchairs were made in the 1980s. They are remarkable for their bentwood frames, which give their curve...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Previously Available Items
Ward Bennett for Brickel Chairs - Set of 4 - Midcentury Velvet Mohair Armchairs
Ward Bennett for Brickel Chairs - Set of 4 - Midcentury Velvet Mohair Armchairs

Ward Bennett for Brickel Chairs - Set of 4 - Midcentury Velvet Mohair Armchairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of FOUR (4) all original barrel back arm chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Solid bent wood frames with a rich red magenta mohair velvet. Brickel Associates labels an...

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

Materials

Velvet

Set of 4 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 1980s Wood & Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 1980s Wood & Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 1980s Wood & Leather Dining Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 4 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates dining chairs. This beautiful set of luxe dining chairs feature an ash wood frame with an oiled finish, and a mauvey/lavendery leather ...

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1980s American Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ward Bennett Chenille Velvet  1970’s Walnut Chairs
Ward Bennett Chenille Velvet  1970’s Walnut Chairs

Ward Bennett Chenille Velvet 1970’s Walnut Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of Ward Bennett chairs for Brickel circa early 1970s. These examples have solid walnut trim and legs that have been newly finished and have been newly upholstered in a light oli...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Ward Bennett Landmark Chair
Ward Bennett Landmark Chair

Ward Bennett Landmark Chair

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H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in

Ward Bennett Landmark Chair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

"Landmark" arm chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. The outwardly simple construction has a frame of solid wood, impeccably joined, with an arched back...

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

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Sculpted Walnut Armchair by Ward Bennett Brickel
Sculpted Walnut Armchair by Ward Bennett Brickel

Sculpted Walnut Armchair by Ward Bennett Brickel

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Sculpted Walnut Armchair. Designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Rose fabric appears to be original, ...

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1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Swivel Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett
Swivel Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett

Swivel Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett

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H 28 in W 31.75 in D 31 in

Swivel Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett

By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett

Located in Denton, TX

Swivel tufted lounge chair by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ward Bennett for Brickel Midcentury Scissor Chair
Ward Bennett for Brickel Midcentury Scissor Chair

Ward Bennett for Brickel Midcentury Scissor Chair

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H 34.75 in W 24.25 in D 29 in

Ward Bennett for Brickel Midcentury Scissor Chair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Franklin Park, 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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ward Bennett Cane Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
Ward Bennett Cane Desk Chair for Brickel Associates

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 cushion ...

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

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Oak

Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs

Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

These "Banker" chairs were designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in the 1980s. They are comprised of oak frame and newly reupholstered in a smooth, comfortable short pile v...

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1980s Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage MCM Ward Bennett “Landmark” Cane Chairs, a Pair
Vintage MCM Ward Bennett “Landmark” Cane Chairs, a Pair

Vintage MCM Ward Bennett “Landmark” Cane Chairs, a Pair

By Ward Bennett

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal Cane chairs. Made by the iconic Ward Bennett and signed on the bottom. Beautiful wood frame construction with inset cane panels. No breaks to the ...

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Mid-20th Century North American Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Ward Bennett Sheepskin Side, Dining Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennett Sheepskin Side, Dining Chairs

Pair of Ward Bennett Sheepskin Side, Dining Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid-century side or dining chairs featuring sinuous ebonized Oak frames, dense Norwegian sheepskin interior backs and seats and boucle/basketweave uphiolsterey on outside backs. Fabic has a neutral...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Occasional Chairs, Set of 4
Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Occasional Chairs, Set of 4

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Occasional Chairs, Set of 4

By Ward Bennett

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Ward Bennett style mid century occasional chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 28.75 high, with a seat height of ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ward Bennett chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Ward Bennett chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ward Bennett chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Ward Bennett were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by George Nelson, Lawrence Peabody, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Ward Bennett chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.