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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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Gio Bench in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern functionality. Its distinctive angled legs, ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern slat coffee table or bench. Beautiful craftsmanship. Marked "Yugoslavia." Very nice vintage condition.
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1960s Serbian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Iris Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Iris Bench is beautifully constructed with a silhouette that is simple, timeless, and sleek. Topped with a cushion to provide additional texture and softness to the piece. Sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen, Mohair

Knoll Style Mid Century Chrome Upholstered Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Style mid century chrome upholstered bench The bench measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 19 high, with a seat height of 19 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Convex Bench Series 60 in Special Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or walnut, it exudes sophistication, complementing any interior. The upholstered cushion offers a cozy seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

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

Leather Ojai Bench by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai bench features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather Bench or Couch, bought from a Psychiatrist Office in Philadelphia! Dates to the Early 1960's Leather in very nice shape! Aluminum Legs support the box Upholstered Cushion.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Highland, IN
This nicely scaled upholstered bench was part of the Eli Lilly corporate collection. Likely used in a reception area, it’s perfect to now serve in an entrywa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

The Architectural Bench by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, 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

Gerald McCabe Shedua Trestle Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shedua wood bench from American designer Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture, c.1970s. The solid wood bench has a long seat with seat back perfect for a dining table or entry way. Two av...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Gio Bench in White Oak by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern functionality. Its distinctive angled legs, ad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley for Dunbar upholstered (half) and open mahogany (the other half) bench. Brass spacers, original fabric, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Roped Iron Benches Side Tables with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rope Benches Side Tables Stools with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric, A Pair Design and purpose best describe this one-of-a-kind custom set. This pair features authentic classic Monogram Louis Vuitton...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Two Tier Maple Coffee Table, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball attributed maple "magazine" coffee table - bench. Featuring an original vintage rectangular solid Maple construction with lap joints, wooden screw dowe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black powder coated hairpin shaped legs and new upholstered seats with eight buttons each. Price is for the pair. Made in the United States. Good overall condition. Ready today, Quick ship...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Cocktail Table After George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Cocktail Table after George Nelson,, Nice original condition ,,patina.. Classic modernist design.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Oak and Tan Leather Ojai Bench by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai bench features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gio Piano Bench in Espresso by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern functionality. Its distinctive angled legs, ad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

Gio Bench in Black Ceruse by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern functionality. Its distinctive angled legs, ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Single Custom Channel Tufted Blue Soft Leather Stool or Bench, Italy, 2021
Located in New York, NY
Custom made channel tufted blue soft leather cascade stool or bench, handcrafted in Florence, Italy by an artisan carpenter. One of a kind. Soft Italian leather in a sophisticated de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage modernist concrete bench from Belgium, circa 1940s. Reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s ‘Borne Béton Grande’ outdoor floor lamp for Chandigarh. Minimalis...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Spanish bench with brass base and original leather upholstery. Designed by Sarreid.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic look of the Cambridge metal bench by Cumberland is a simplistic and captivating piece that brings gratification to any home. This bench is the picture-perfect accent piec...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Green Folding Dutch Army Benches w/ Wood Slats & Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage folding Dutch Army benches. Solidly constructed with solid wood slats, security strap and Metal Legsa and Hardware. Stained in camo green and suitab...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Studio Walnut Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom walnut bench measuring 55" wide, 18.5" deep and 16" high. Great walnut grain.
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Upholstered Bench by Directional
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered bench by Directional. The bench has an off-white upholstery with a loose cushioned seat.
Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Convex Bench Series 60 in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or waln...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Harvey Probber Attributed Mid Century Walnut Bench Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Walnut Bench, attributed to Harvey Probber, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. It has been recently reupholstered ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Concrete Jigsaw Bench, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful vintage interlocking concrete bench from France, circa 1950s. Four separate components make up the bench, which all interlock with each other. Years of European weather has...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Set of Gio Benches by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern functionality. Its distinctive angled legs, ad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1970s Purple Tweed Tufted Bench Coffee Table Ottoman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning bench you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bein...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Sculptural ICO Bench by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the ICO Bench, a stunning addition to any modern living space. Named after the celebrated Italian designer Ico Parisi, this bench beautifully sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian Modernist Bench in Ivory Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist bench with clean architectural lines on sculptural wood frame and upholstered cushion seat. Fully restored and newly uphols...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Jean Prouvé Style Concrete Bench, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Jean Prouvé style concrete benches from France, circa 1960. Very similar to Prouvé’s iconic ‘Marcoule’ bench from 1953, these benche...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tufted Black Leather and Satin Chrome Leg Bench attributed to Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Tufted Black Leather and Satin Chrome Leg Bench, attributed to Nicos Zographos, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. The leather has been clea...
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1960s American 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

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

Wooden Upholstered Bench, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wooden upholstered bench, in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank, contemporary.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Crescent Bench Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. This exquisite bench is designed to enhance any space w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched walnut tops. Beautiful veneer, quality early Knoll product...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Crescent Bench in Bronze by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. This exquisite bench is d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

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

Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 165' Teak Bench for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 165' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair Italian Mid-century Modern Rationalist Elm Wood Benches, Giuseppe Pagano
Located in New York, NY
An Important Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern 'Rationalist' Benches / Stools in Elm Wood Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. The benches are pure unfettered lines and form, composed in a pure rectangular form of 2 support sides and a top united by a stretcher, and covered in a sensuous burled Elm wood. They are a confident expression of simple elegance and beauty. These pieces are significant in the emerging modern movement in Italy in 1930's. Rationalism was Italy's Midcentury Modernism...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

1960s Mid-Century Modern Stool: Vintage Craftsmanship Meets Modern Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the 1960s charm with our Mid-Century Modern Stool, a piece that beautifully encapsulates vintage elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Handcrafted from durable wood, thi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Mohair, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric

Teak Plank Coffee Table or Bench with Butterfly Inlay Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Sculptural wavvy bench handcrafted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W54 D19 H17.5 Sculptural handcrafted bench made in house. Item is made in solid maple and stained in a light white wash. Item features solid wood construction. This item is made com...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

Distressed English Midcentury Light Painted Garden Bench with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English wooden garden bench from the mid 20th century, with light paint, carved foliage and fan motifs, distressed patina and scr...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

The Artisanal Bench in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Artisanal Bench by Stamford Modern, a captivating sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. Handcra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Sven Ivar Dysthe 2 Seater Bentwood Walnut Bench w/ Circular Seat And End Table A
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

Materials

Upholstery, Naugahyde, Bentwood

Convex Bench Series 60 in Dark Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or waln...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

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

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...
Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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, Lawson-Fenning, and Montage. 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.

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