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Ward Bennett Swivel 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.

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Creator: Ward Bennett
1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base
1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base

1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 Ward Bennett oak mohair executive chair Designed 1967 Rare version of task chair. Original mohair upholstery with oak frames. Bronze adjustable...

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

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Bronze

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - Set of 18
Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - Set of 18

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - Set of 18

By 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. Purchase a pair...

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

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid Century 1970s Pin Striped Leopold for Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs - - a Pair
Mid Century 1970s Pin Striped Leopold for Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs - - a Pair

Mid Century 1970s Pin Striped Leopold for Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs - - a Pair

By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett

Located in Basel, BS

Here is a beautiful pair of very unique and highly collectable rare swivel chairs attributed to Lehigh Leopold for Ward Bennett. Extremely hard to find chairs like this in such wonderful condition! Note: Price is for the pair Dimensions: 29" Height 30" Width 29.5" Depth Condition: Excellent vintage condition! Details: Dimensions: 30ʺW × 29.5ʺD × 29ʺH Number of Seats: 2 Seat Height: 17.0 in Does it have imperfections? Some Imperfections Original Condition Original Condition Unaltered "Styled After": Ward Bennett Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Materials: Textile Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition, with age-appropriate wear and imperfections. Shipping: We ship insured and to your door, using...

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

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Metal

Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form caster base. Please inquire for upholstery options.

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

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Chrome

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 Milo Baughman, Brickel Associates, Thayer Coggin, 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- per the listing...

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

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

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...

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

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Metal, Chrome

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By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

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

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

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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

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H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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By Century Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Located in Roanoke, VA

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Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Tufted Blue Leather Swivel Office Chair
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By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

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Pair of Ward Bennet Swivel Channel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennet Swivel Channel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Ward Bennet Swivel Channel Back Lounge Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Ward Bennet Swivel Channel Back Lounge Chairs. Reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather Dimensions: 28" High 28" wide 30" deep 16.50 Seat Height

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Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Light Red Upholstered Swivel Tub Lounge Chairs

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Located in Queens, NY

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

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By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

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Pair Ward Bennett Chairs for Brickel Associates Inc
Pair Ward Bennett Chairs for Brickel Associates Inc

Pair Ward Bennett Chairs for Brickel Associates Inc

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a distinctive look to your living room seating area with these sleek club chairs model no.Q2083 by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American 1960s. Luxuriant and enveloping, these barrel back form with pleated back and tapered sides are extremely comfortable and elegant. All on recessed mahogany legs fully upholstered in green velvet provides comfort in the most luxurious way. The chairs are in excellent restored condition and have been reupholstered back to their original integrity. The chairs have a wonderful proportions and look amazing from every angle. Ward Bennett was an American designer, artist and sculptor. His career began at age 13, despite attending art schools in Florence and Paris, he was mostly self-taught, with skills ranging from jewelry-making to interior design. His reputation earned him many high-profile clients. Lyndon Johnson later asked Bennett to design a chair for his presidential library—“a cross between a barroom chair and a courtroom chair...

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Ward Bennett Caned Desk Chair for Brickel Associates

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By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Round Rock, TX

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Pair of Ward Bennet for Lehigh Leopold Tufted Swivel Club Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Pair of Ward Bennet for Lehigh Leopold Tufted Swivel Club Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Pair of Ward Bennet for Lehigh Leopold Tufted Swivel Club Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of swiveling club chairs by Ward Bennet for Lehigh Leopold is for true collectors - for those who love everything all-original and with gorgeous light patina and light leather distressing (and the leather on these lounge chairs are so beautiful for those who love lightly distressed leather!). But the best part in my opinion is that these also have their original labels still in-tact underneath and with those old school nail heads that you only see on items from the 1970s and earlier. While the design is indisputably Ward Bennet for Lehigh Furniture, having the labels is something you hardly ever find on these chairs and is so important for collectors. Nothing on these chairs are missing and everything is all-original with no condition issues (just that gorgeous leather patina with light distressing). Collectors, eat your hearts out but hurry because you now have to compete with all the art and design investors overseas who are buying up Mid-Century Americana items...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs

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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

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1960s Vintage Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs

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Ash

Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Club Chair
Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Club Chair

Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Club Chair

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H 26 in W 31 in D 29 in

Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Club Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome Design Elegant royal blue leather Rare architectural walnut swivel base Great for any occasion; living room, office or studio.

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

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Ward Bennett MCM Executive Highback Brass and Leather Office Chairs, Set 4
Ward Bennett MCM Executive Highback Brass and Leather Office Chairs, Set 4

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By Ward Bennett

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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Ward Bennett swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Ward Bennett swivel 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 swivel chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original swivel 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 swivel chairs by Charles Hollis Jones, Michael Wolk, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Ward Bennett swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,900 and can go as high as $78,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,000.