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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.

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

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

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges

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

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

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

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 Ward Bennett, Lehigh Leopold

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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Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - Set of 14
Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - Set of 14

Vintage Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Swivel Lounges - Set of 14

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage swivel lounges designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. We are offering 14 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

Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base
Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base

Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base

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

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Metal, Chrome

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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.