Ward Bennett Furniture
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
11 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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A classic desk chair in dark midnight blue almost black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Cane, Ash
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Ward Bennet, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1958
By Ward Bennett
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and orange brown velvet lounge chair designed by Ward Bennet, 1958.
Seat height 16.25”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Ward Bennett "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brickel in Chrome and Beige Leather
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs, Geiger, Black, Boucle
By Ward Bennett, Geiger International
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Original Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs by Geiger, Flat Black steel Frame, Tan Boucle Fabric. Great condition. Ready fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Four Rare Ward Bennett Ash Bentwood Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional set of four chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Bent ashwood frames with oxblood red coloring. New black linen upholstery makes for a striking set. Would work ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Linen
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Signed Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc Tub Lounge Chairs in Gray Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Signed Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc Tub Lounge Chairs in Gray Mohair
Pair of signed tub or barrel lounge chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc. in gray mohair.
Comfort...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,100 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Ward Bennett, Armchairs, Oak, USA, 1971
By Ward Bennett
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four oak "University" armchairs or dining room chairs designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Brickel Associates, USA, c. 1971.
Model designed for the Lyndon B Johnson Libr...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Oak
$9,400 / set
Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Club Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious pair of barrel back swivel club chairs with deep button tufting and soft muted brick red leather upholstery. Even the swivel underneath is leather clad.
Category
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Leather
$8,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Two catalogs presenting Ward Bennett’s product designs for Brickel Associates, published circa 1977. Bennett (1917-2003) was an influential and acclaimed artist, sculptor, interior d...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Paper
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Bumper 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...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
$5,200 / set
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of H Frame Side Tables by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Pair of polish chrome and walnut side tables by Ward Bennett.
In original vintage condition, the tops show minor wear consistent with age.
Measurements: 20” wide 18” Deep. ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$1,680 / item
Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Sofas
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Ward Bennett American Mid-Century Steam Bent Ash and Cane Armchairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century armchairs with steam bent ash wood frames and caned backs, sides, and seats, resting on four dowel legs. (WARD BENNETT)(PRICED AS...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
Ward Bennett Cube Lounge Chairs, Brickel Furniture- A Pair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage pair of lounge chairs newly upholstered in a patterned mohair fabric. Classic Knoll style cube chairs comfortable and attractive.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Southampton, NY
Caned desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century
Made of solid ash barrel back frame with caned back and sides, beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Cane, Ash
Ward Bennett for Brickel Vide-Poche, Clear Glass, Concave, Signed
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Vide-Poche, Clear Glass, Concave, Signed. Small scale clear glass vide-poche with a slight concave surface. Signed with an etched signature on the edge of the underside: Brickel Assoc Ward Bennett design...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern "Landmark" club chairs, tub chairs, or armchairs
By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
USA, Circa 1980s
Sculpted ash frame, with upholstered seat ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Pair of Oak "University" Chairs by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of solid oak 'University' armchairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1971. The 'University Chair' was designed for the Lyndon B Johnson Library and Museum.
Category
1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,600 / set
1960's Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 'BANKER' Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
An American designer, artist and sculptor Ward Bennett designed 51 chairs for Brickel Associates. This elegant pair of club chairs, model no. 1423 is from the Bankers series. "Even a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
1970s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Arm Chairs in Green Fabric
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of original dining / side chairs designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates. This pair came from an office in Manhattan, which had been des...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ward Bennett Set of Four Rare Landmark Variation Chairs for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional set of four rare Landmark Variation chairs designed by influential American designer Ward Bennett in the 1970s. Manufactured by Brickel Associates and originally retailed...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Birch
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Tufted Blue Leather Swivel Office Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century swivel office chair with a button-tufted dark blue leather upholstered seat resting on a brushed brass pedestal base with five legs ending in brass and black pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Ward Bennett Stone and Aluminum Dining Table by Lehigh Furniture
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
Ward Bennett Stone and Aluminum Dining Table by Lehigh Furniture.
Beautiful stone top on aluminum base. Please see all pictures.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Stone, Metal
$3,040 Sale Price
44% Off
Four Chairs by Ward Bennett in Cane and Ash
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of four cane and ash dining chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Original cane and finish in great condition. New cushions upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric.
Category
1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Ash
$12,000 / set
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ward Bennett Burlwood Cabinet for Brickel Associates Inc.
By Ward Bennett, Geiger International, Brickel Associates
Located in Amarillo, TX
Ward Bennett
nine drawer cabinet
Brickell Furniture
burlwood
USA c 1960s
Nine drawer cabinet with inset chrome ring handles, includes two...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Olive
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$15,000 / set
Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Furniture Company
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ward Bennett Designs Silver Plated Bowl
By Ward Bennett
Located in San Mateo, CA
Small bowl designed by Ward Bennett. This bowl was originally silver plated. The silver has mostly worn off and the brass has developed a nice patina.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scissor Chair by Ward Bennett in Original Brown Leather
By Geiger International, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome frame scissor chair by designer Ward Bennett, in brown leather, piece is marked.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Chairs in mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Ward Bennett scissor chairs with bronze powder coated frames and mohair upholstery. Fully restored.
Category
1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Mohair
$6,800 / set
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
Category
Late 20th Century Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
$400 Sale Price / item
88% Off
Ward Bennett bowl/ Vide - Poche clear glass for Tiffany Co .Signed
By Tiffany & Co., Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Vide-poche , Bowl by the well known designer Ward Bennett .
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
One Midcentury Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchair for Brickel and Associates
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 country house in Long Island and a flat in Paris. In the commercial category, works encompass a national network of showrooms for Brickel, projects for Chase Manhattan Bank and consultant plans for the Solow Building Corporation. In 1963, he began a collaboration with Brickel Associates, designing first furniture and later textiles. He is considered a prodigious designer of objects: china, glassware and silver for Tiffany & Co., flatware for Supreme; porcelain for Sasaki; and, leather goods for Hermes. Bennett designs are well represented in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection and in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum.
One midcentury Ward Bennett cane armchair
One Ward Bennett cane chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Ash, Upholstery
$8,500 / item
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ward Bennett vide-poche polished green tone glass dish
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Ferndale, MI
Simple and elegant concave dish designed by Ward Bennett . Highly polished top and underside glass with a green tint . No nicks in glass . Minor scuffs on underside .
Born in 1917, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Ward Bennett "Landmark" Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oakland, CA
Offered here is a personal favorite, a rare lounge version the "Landmark" chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Bennett's penchant for perfecting simplicity is exemplified in...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Cane, Ash
$5,750 / set
1982 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bankers Chair in Lacquered Ash & Mohair
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 severa...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Foam, Ash, Fabric
Set of 8 Deep Green Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
Looking for something that can complement everything in the house? Offered is a rare find, Ward Bennett MR11858 armchairs for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. Simplicity and elegance...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Ward Bennett Model 1516 Armchairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
For your consideration is this rare pair of armchairs model 1516 by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Each beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and featu...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$8,250 / set
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Leather
$12,000 / item
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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 mohair upholstery.
Category
1970s Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Ash
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Wool, Ash
$5,061 Sale Price / set
47% Off
1983 Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Bankers Chairs in Oak
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage MCM Ward Bennett for Brickell Armchairs - A Pair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett for Brickell Bankers Armchairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,421 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Ward Bennett Monochrome Barrel Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oakland, CA
Make your monochrome dreams come true with this lovely pair of customized vintage Ward Bennett Barrel chairs for Brickel Associates. The ash frames were repainted in enamel and reuph...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$2,250 / set
Ward Bennett Brickell Club Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
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...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs By Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sculptural mid-century modern lounge armchairs designed by American designer/artist/sculptor Ward Bennett circa 1958 is truly dramatic seating. The chairs are fully upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Ward Bennett furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Ward Bennett furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Selig, Brown Jordan, and Kipp Stewart. Prices for Ward Bennett furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $215 and can go as high as $78,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,775.
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