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Mid-Century Modern Benches

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Long Bench, Cantilever, Mid-Century Style, Custom, Danish Cord, Woven, Hardwood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. Standard length for this bench is 63.25", it can be made any length from 48" - 70". The Danish cord has the perfect amount of give which makes for a very comfortable seat. Great for the entryway, foyer or foot of the bed. All of our pieces are made-to-order and fully customizable. Semigood products come with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser and is built to be passed down from generation to generation. Our Rian Cantilever bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut, Cord, Hardwood

Vintage Hairpin Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern style upholstered bench with brass plated hairpin shaped legs and newly upholstered seat with four buttons, seaming, and welting top and bottom. 48" x 23.7...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Mid-Century P, Buffa Style Curved Wooden and Fabric Ottoman Bench, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant bench (or ottoman) in curved wood, with seat upholstered in light green fabric. Italian production in the style of Paolo Buffa, 60s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Finn Juhl Bench for Bovirke, Denmark, circa 1953
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early Finn Juhl Bench for Bovirke, Denmark, circa 1953. New Expertly Upholstered Cushion in Kravet Couture Green Wool Fabric. Makers Mark to the Bottom. This piece also works we...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-century wooden bench by Ezio & Roberto Poggi, Poggi, Italy 1958
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-century wooden bench by Roberto Poggi, Poggi, Italy 1958 Italian 1950s bench designed by the famous architect and designer Roberto Poggi. It is an essential structure, of great ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Aluminum link bench
Located in New York, NY
Aluminum link bench by John Behringer.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Studio Made Slat Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
c. Unknown. Wood slats on metal wire frame. Reminiscent of Bertoia slat bench.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carlo Di Carli Benches
Located in Austin, TX
A dynamic pair benches in the style of Carlo di Carli. They feature black lacquered steel bases with gilt brass feet. They are newly upholstery white boucle fabric.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Blue Bench with Chrome Frame, 1980s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome and strap bench is circa 1980. The clean, minimalist design features a chrome frame with crossed x-base and a woven heavy s...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Chrome

Black Ebonized Mid Century Modern Italian Style Bench With Tufted Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 17 1/4in W: 54in D: 24 3/4in This Vintage Black Ebonized Mid Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Bench is made of the highest quality and is a lovely example of Quality ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

West Michigan Furniture Mid Century Walnut Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
West Michigan Furniture Mid Century Walnut Bench This bench measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 16.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage con...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern U Shape Gilt Wrought Iron Window Bench NEW Upholstery MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hollywood regency style newly upholstered window bench MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bench by David Smith & Co
Located in Seattle, WA
Dark Toned Petite Rustic Bench. Makers Mark States “Handcrafted From Old World Java .” Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 22 W ; 12 1/2 D ; 18 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Upholstered Bench with Spider Legs in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Bench or Stool in the Style of Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered and Base refinished.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Giacometti Style Brutalist Iron Bench In Leather
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giacometti style brutalist iron bench with leather upholstery. The top has been reupholstered in a heavy grade distressed leather. Base shows wear consistent with age. (please refer ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Iko Bench By Rodolfo Dordoni For Flou Italy
By FLOU
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Iko Range of furniture by Italy’s iconic Flou. A Stylish long Storage Bench upholstered in beautifully stitched fine quality Navy Blue Leather. The Iko Bench has a Tufted to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues brazilian white and wood 1950 rocking bench.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Sergio Rodrigues brazilian circa 1950 wood and iron rocking bench.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hardwood Bench in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, Elegant and Timeless Midcentury Modern Neoclassical X Form Bench in the style of the French 1930's master, Jean-Michel Frank, The piece reflects the elegance and purity of Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Design Institute America Pair of Chrome Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Design Institute America Chrome Benches. Nice Scale and Size. Very Solid! Fabric looks original! Often said to be Mio Baughman, but...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Pair of All Upholstered Flower Pattern c1960s Benches Billy Baldwin Style MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of All Upholstered Flower Pattern c1960s Benches Billy Baldwin Style MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Sunday Bench Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Chair was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Boucl...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bouclé, Oak

Martin Visser (attr) Mid-Century White Metal Slatted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Martin Visser (attr) white metal slatted bench. In very original condition with visible wear and patina including scratching, discoloratio...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Timeless Mid-Century French Wood Bench, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the enduring allure of this mid-century bench, a testament to the Rationalist and minimalist design principles that emerged in the 1960s. Crafted in France by an unknown but ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench. This stunning modernist teak bench has been professionally upholstered in black and gold tiger print c...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chenille, Teak

Vintage Henredon Faux Alligator Leather Parsons Stool or Bench
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Henredon Faux Alligator Leather Parsons Stool from the Henredon upholstery collection.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

BuzziSpace 4 Pieces Puzzle Bench Solid Wool Upholstery Like New MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BuzziSpace 4 Pieces Puzzle Bench Solid Wool Upholstery Like New MINT! Phenomenal BuzziPuzzle BuzziSpace bench set up concept!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wool

George Nelson Style Leather, Wood and Chrome Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
George Nelson Style wonderful chicklet Leather, Wood and Chrome Bench measures - 64w x 22.5d x 16h
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

1970 Attributed to Milo Baughman Mini Parsons Benches Stools, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning stools or benches you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Upholstery, Velvet

1960s Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Blue and White Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning bench/ottomans you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Chesterfield Pouffes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of 1960s Italian buttoned chesterfield benches with wooden legs.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid Century Modern Lacquered Mahogany Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern bench features a clean, geometric, lacquered mahogany frame with high handled sides and contrasting bright blue wool upholstered seat. It's perfect as accent seati...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wool, Mahogany

Restored Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Lucite Bench with White Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the fusion of elegance and contemporary design with our mid-century modern bench, a stunning piece that embodies the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Expertly restored, refinis...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist pair of stainless steel benches designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile pair of benches would work in...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bench in the Adrian Pearsall Style. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bench in the Adrian Pearsall Style. Circa 1960s. Features a dark walnut toned wood base with boomerang shaped legs and a newly reupholstered cushion wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Series VI 108 Modular Seating Suite by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, c. 1962
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and highly sought-after example of early Minimalism, this fabulous seating suite from the VI 108 series was designed by Jørgen Høj and crafted by Niels Vitsøe from flat bars o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

The Zen Bench by Stamford Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing "The Zen Bench" by Carlos Solano, an exquisite new addition to the Stamford Modern collection. Inspired by the tranquility of Asian design aesthetics, this bench exudes a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Bench in Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bouclé

Vintage 1960's Design Stained Pine Low Slat Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Period Design Darck Stained Pine Low Slat Bench or Side Table. Made in the 1960's. No maker markings or references found. Dark staine...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Stunning Lucite & Aluminum "Angel Wings" Bench, Usa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Stunning Lucite & Aluminum "Angel Wings" Bench, a vintage masterpiece from the USA in the 1970s. This unique piece of furniture is sure to elevate any space with it...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Lucite & Brass Vanity Bench by Charles Hollis Jones, USA, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Vanity Bench by Charles Hollis Jones, a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. This vin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale Convex Bench Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern - a masterful blend of timeless craftsmanship, lightweight design, and exquisite organic details. Crafted with utmos...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

The Architectural Bench by Stamford Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing The Architectural Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a sleek and sophisticated addition to any contemporary space. Meticulously crafted with an all-metal construc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

1970s Aluminum Bench and Side Tables Style of Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Aluminum Bench and Side Tables Style of Paul Evans Set of three Raised diamond pattern. Unmarked. Similar to Paul Evans Argente cube side tables 1968. Bench 12.75 x 16 H x 36.5...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Restored 1960 Chrome Steel Mid-Century Modern Bench with Navy Blue Mohair Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the iconic style of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Bench, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the era's design ethos. Expertly handcrafted from steel, this bench sh...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel, Chrome, Brass

Triangular Low Profile Chairs / Bench in Walnut by Brown Saltman, USA, C. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
This is an ultra-rare set of 3-legged lounge chairs designed by the legendary John Keal for Brown Saltman. The chairs / modular benches feature original hardware that can be hinged t...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Italian Brass X-Base Stools After Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored solid flat bar brass pair of X benches or stools in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. 1960's Italy polished brass with new p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb "X" Base Brass Stools, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
These lovely classic X design brass stools/ benches by Paul McCobb, are in wonderful solid condition. NEW nubby boucle style fabric and an amazing patina to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Sven Ivar Dysthe 5 Seater Bentwood Walnut Bench New Elephant Grey Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Rare mid century modern Norwegian bench set by Sven Ivar Dysthe. New high quality grey vinyl upholstery. The wood has been cleaned and restored. Some light scuffing/scratching/small ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood

Midcentury Giovanni Michelucci Walnut Torbecchia Bench Poltronova Italy 1964
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Giovanni Michelucci Walnut Torbecchia Bench for Poltronova Italy 1964 The Torbecchia Walnut Bench, part of the Torbecchia series designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Pol...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Minimalist Alfred Hendrickx Slatted Bench, 1960s, Belgium Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist slatted bench in dark wood with square chrome base. Great bench to decorate your hallway, living-room or office space. In original very good condition.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

MIxed metal campaign style bench
Located in New York, NY
MIxed metal campaign style bench with rams head details. With Zebra print upholstery.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Iron and Brass Leopard Hide Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This regal leopard hide bench makes a statement as an entryway or bedroom addition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sven Ivar Dysthe 2 Seater Bentwood Walnut Bench w/ Circular Seat And End Table B
Located in Asheville, NC
Rare mid century modern Norwegian bench set by Sven Ivar Dysthe. 2 seats, a circular cushion and an end table. New high quality elephant grey vinyl upholstery. The wood has been clea...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood

Midcentury Giovanni Michelucci Torbecchia Bench in Walnut Poltronova Italy, 1964
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Giovanni Michelucci Walnut Torbecchia Bench for Poltronova, Italy, 1964 The Torbecchia Walnut Bench, part of the Torbecchia series designed by Giovanni Michelucci for P...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions
Located in Germantown, MD
An elegant 1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions. Dark green upholstery with minor fading. Brass capp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Midcentury Set of 2 Chairs or Benches in Teak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian benches or chairs. They are made in the 1960s. Teak wooden seating with a black metal structure. We work with professional packers and shippers, we...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Mid-century Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern benches made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Stamford Modern, Carlos Solano-Granda, Charlotte Perriand, and Lawson-Fenning. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £119 and tops out at £103,032 while the average work can sell for £2,740.

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