Ward Bennett Sofas

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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Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)

$9,600Sale Price / item|20% Off

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 Sofas

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Leather

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

$12,900

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

By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett

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 Sofas

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Aluminum

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

$12,900

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

By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett

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 Sofas

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Aluminum

Ward Bennett for Brickel Sofa

$4,595

Ward Bennett for Brickel Sofa

By Brickfield Furniture Company, Ward Bennett

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 Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

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

$25,000 / set

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 Sofas

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Leather

Tufted Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

Tufted Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Curved Tufted Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Gently curved classic design. Button tufted pin stripe fabric. Walnut legs. See lounge...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Sofas

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Fabric

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair

$3,900

H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in

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 Sofas

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Chrome

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair

$1,300 / item

H 35 in W 27 in D 27 in

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 Sofas

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Fabric

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

$1,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 23 in D 24.5 in

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 Sofas

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Cane, Ash

Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970

$3,900

H 25.5 in W 91.5 in D 35 in

Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base. Measures 25.5” tall 91.5” long 35” deep.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Chrome

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

$5,528 / item

H 30 in W 85 in D 33 in

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

Crafted from premium top-grain leather, this sofa boasts a rich caramel hue that invites warmth into any living space. The intricate button-tufted detailing on the backrest provides ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Ward Bennett Sofas

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Leather

Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs

$2,350 / set

H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

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 Sofas

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Cane, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.

$1,152

H 29.53 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern banana shaped sofa with curved armrests, made by Danish cabinetmaker in the earl...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Fabric

Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

$5,200

H 31.25 in W 75 in D 54 in

Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Mid Century Modern, Curved Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s A large modernist corner sofa designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th century. This ex...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s

$1,368

H 30.32 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Six Armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel

$6,800 / set

H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in

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 Sofas

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Ash

Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA

$45,525 / set

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 24.81 in

Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Extremely rare huge sofa set by Norman Bel Geddes from the 1950s. We have the set from the possession of a US soldier stationed in Germany or Roth after...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

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

$4,500 / set

H 31.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

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 Sofas

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Steel

Previously Available Items

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Postmodern Sofa

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H 25 in W 76 in D 30 in

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Postmodern Sofa

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Great postmodern sofa designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This sofa is bordered in Ash with outward bowing arms and back. Great form and rare sofa. Matching chairs avail...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Upholstery, Ash

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Postmodern Sofa

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H 25.5 in W 84 in D 30 in

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Postmodern Sofa

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare sofa designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Great form with slightly bowed out arms and back, it’s equal parts stylish and comfortable, this sofa utilizes a smaller ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Upholstery

Ward Bennett Cartouche Sofa for Brickel Associates

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H 25 in W 85 in D 32 in

Ward Bennett Cartouche Sofa for Brickel Associates

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare Cartouche sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Sofa features a straight body accentuated by curved sides. Currently upholstered in what appears to be the original moha...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Upholstery

Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Sofas

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H 30 in W 92 in D 30 in

Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Sofas

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

These sofas are absolutely stunning! Classic sofas, model no. 2092, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, 1970s. A timeless design with deco and modern sensibili...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Ward Bennet Button Tufted Sofa, 1970s

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H 32 in W 64 in D 30 in

Ward Bennet Button Tufted Sofa, 1970s

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Small button tufted sofa No. 2903 in dark brown leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American 1970's. This is an iconic sofa by one of t...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

71″ Ward Bennett Regency Style Sofa for Geiger

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H 32.5 in W 71 in D 31 in

71″ Ward Bennett Regency Style Sofa for Geiger

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

71? Ward Bennett Sofa for Geiger Ward Bennett As a young man, Mr. Bennett undertook various studies in the Fine Arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...

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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Ward Bennett Sofas

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Walnut

Ward Bennett Cartouche Sofa for Brickel Associates, 1980

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H 24.5 in W 84 in D 31 in

Ward Bennett Cartouche Sofa for Brickel Associates, 1980

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Culver City, CA

This sofa is absolutely stunning! Designed by Ward Bennet this sleek, curvy sofa or settee is a subtle statement piece that is impossible to not notice. The sofa, named the Cartouche for its sleek oval shape would look incredible in any type of modern, Mid-Century Modern, or contemporary environment. This piece is so stylish and incredibly versatile-- it would effortlessly and elegantly also lend itself to Hollywood regency, boho chic, or even a traditional environment. The sofa is upholstered in a hybrid, very low pile boucle, that has a very light and subtle tone on tone pattern. this sofa is photograohed with an Adrian Pearsall brutalist side table...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Bouclé

1970s Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates

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H 30 in W 92 in D 30 in

1970s Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

Clean lined sofa, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates sofa model no. 2092 with back pleat Professionally upholstered in a green vel...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Velvet

Art Deco Style Curved Black Mohair Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell, 1990s

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H 25 in W 84 in D 30 in

Art Deco Style Curved Black Mohair Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell, 1990s

By Ward Bennett

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a simply marvelous, curved, Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in a stunning black mohair, by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates, circa 1990s. In excellent ...

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1990s American Art Deco Ward Bennett Sofas

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Mohair

Ward Bennett Elegant Tufted Leather Sofa, 1970s, 'Signed'

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H 28 in W 85 in D 30 in

Ward Bennett Elegant Tufted Leather Sofa, 1970s, 'Signed'

By Lehigh Furniture Company, Ward Bennett

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Elegant tufted sofa in dark brown leather with walnut plinth legs by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture, American, 1970s (original label on bottom). The leather has been cleaned and p...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Ward Bennett Tuxedo Sofa

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H 32 in W 84 in D 35 in

Ward Bennett Tuxedo Sofa

By Ward Bennett

Located in Chicago, IL

Tuxedo sofa by Ward Bennett. Deep red mohair over walnut plinth base.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates

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H 30 in W 92 in D 30 in

1970s Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

Midcentury sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Upholstered in green velvet with back pleat. Label on the bottom reads “Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Sofas

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Velvet

Ward Bennett sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Ward Bennett sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ward Bennett sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Charles Pfister, Mel Smilow, and Lawrence Peabody. Prices for Ward Bennett sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,800 and can go as high as $16,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,000.