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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A petite bench featuring hand-polished tapered brass legs, original from Italy, circa 1950-1959. Newly upholstered in wool. Two benches available. Other designers working in the or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s
Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s

Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s

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44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and exceptional detail is present from every angle. Made in America since 1949 and made to last a lifetime, Smilow® Furniture defines: Enduring Modern Classics. Measures: 44.0” W 18.0” D 17” H Smilow design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

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Mahogany Bench Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar C. 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Bernville, PA
Mahogany bench table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. Model 2288C. Occasionally referred to as a 'telephone table or bench'. Drawers have original brass and Rosewood hardwar...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Bench Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar C. 1950
Mahogany Bench Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar C. 1950

Mahogany Bench Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar C. 1950

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Officina Rivadossi Oak Bench, Italy 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This Oak Officina Rivadossi bench is a breathtaking fusion of functionality and aesthetics that ceases attention in any setting. This bench goes beyond...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Officina Rivadossi Oak Bench, Italy 1970s
Officina Rivadossi Oak Bench, Italy 1970s

Officina Rivadossi Oak Bench, Italy 1970s

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Göran Malmvall “Svensk Fur” Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Svensk Fur” bench is a nod to modernist design with traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design relays an insight about the society and culture...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Göran Malmvall “Svensk Fur” Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s
Göran Malmvall “Svensk Fur” Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s

Göran Malmvall “Svensk Fur” Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s

Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther Stool, Early 1970s
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther stool, Made in the early 1970s. Panther stool or could be used for a small table. The Panther has copper teet...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wicker

Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther Stool, Early 1970s
Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther Stool, Early 1970s

Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther Stool, Early 1970s

Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare Telephone Bench done in oak, with seats woven with Danish paper cord, designed in style of Hans J. Wegner. Also known as Gossip Bench,...
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1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s
Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s

Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s

John David Sackett Burled Mesquite Bench After George Nakashima Butterfly Joint
Located in Dallas, TX
Minguren style table / bench after George Nakashima crafted of solid Texas burled Mesquite by studio craftsman John David Sackett for an important private texas collection. Coor...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

John David Sackett Burled Mesquite Bench After George Nakashima Butterfly Joint
John David Sackett Burled Mesquite Bench After George Nakashima Butterfly Joint

John David Sackett Burled Mesquite Bench After George Nakashima Butterfly Joint

Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat
By William Andrus
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern fire red one molded fiberglass piece bench loveseat sofa couch. Sculptural ultra modern design piece of furniture.   
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat
Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat

Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat

Linear Bench in Dark Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Linear Bench in Dark Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
Linear Bench in Dark Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern

Linear Bench in Dark Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern

François Monnet Bench Stainless Steel and Tufted Faux Leather
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
A rare François Monnet bench, stainless steel and white leather. French Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

François Monnet Bench Stainless Steel and Tufted Faux Leather
François Monnet Bench Stainless Steel and Tufted Faux Leather

François Monnet Bench Stainless Steel and Tufted Faux Leather

George Nelson Style Mid Century Chrome Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style mid century chrome slat bench The bench measures: 60 wide x 16.5 deep x 16.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Style Mid Century Chrome Slat Bench
George Nelson Style Mid Century Chrome Slat Bench

George Nelson Style Mid Century Chrome Slat Bench

Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly 1970’s style pair of Revetatto ottomans sporting black finished metallic bases with white Flokati upholstery. The metal supports with a stylish form and capped with ni...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats
Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats

Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats

Convex Bench Series 72 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Convex Bench Series 72 in Natural Walnut
Convex Bench Series 72 in Natural Walnut

Convex Bench Series 72 in Natural Walnut

GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern functionality. This elegant bench features signature angled legs with metal sabots for add...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak by Stamford Modern
GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak by Stamford Modern

GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak by Stamford Modern

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Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern
Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern

Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern

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Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted bench. This bench is shown in walnut with brass detailing. Measures: 12" W x 48" L x 18" H Hand made in Los Angeles, California.    
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash

Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench

Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench

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John Van Koert for Drexel "Casa Del Sol" Bench Coffee Table
By John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Drexel produced, John Van Koert designed Casa Del Sol bench coffee table. The top has been painted "antiqued silver" - you can leave it like this if it wo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

John Van Koert for Drexel "Casa Del Sol" Bench Coffee Table
John Van Koert for Drexel "Casa Del Sol" Bench Coffee Table

John Van Koert for Drexel "Casa Del Sol" Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Slat Benches
Located in Denton, TX
Two Mid-century slat wood benches similar in size, one has 9 slats and the other has 10 slats, great for under a window or to be used as a coffee tables. all original condition. 1. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Slat Benches
Mid-Century Slat Benches

Mid-Century Slat Benches

Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture Oxford Cherry & Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture solid Oxford Cherry and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench with flower gallore. Measures 24" in width, 14...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture Oxford Cherry & Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture Oxford Cherry & Needlepoint Upholstered Bench

Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture Oxford Cherry & Needlepoint Upholstered Bench

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with classical styling, with older upholstered seat. Mahogany frame will be restored prior t...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

Wood Bench Attributed to Ico Parisi Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular wood bench attributed to the Italian designer Ico Parisi made in Italy in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Wood Bench Attributed to Ico Parisi Italy 1950s
Wood Bench Attributed to Ico Parisi Italy 1950s

Wood Bench Attributed to Ico Parisi Italy 1950s

1940s bench made of maple wood and wool
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1940s bench with maple wood legs and brass ferrule. The bench has been completely restored, new white woolen fabric upholstery. Perfect at the end of the bed or as an entry bench. ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

1940s bench made of maple wood and wool
1940s bench made of maple wood and wool

1940s bench made of maple wood and wool

Yellow Velour Parsons Style Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Parsons Style Bench is 6ft long. It's fully upholstered in a nice yellow Velour fabric. It would be a great addition at the end of a bed or under the window.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Yellow Velour Parsons Style Bench
Yellow Velour Parsons Style Bench

Yellow Velour Parsons Style Bench

Tufted Mohair like Fabric Faux Bamboo Frame Mid Century Compact Bench MINT!
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tufted Mohair like Fabric Faux Bamboo Frame Mid Century Compact Bench MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Tufted Mohair like Fabric Faux Bamboo Frame Mid Century Compact Bench MINT!
Tufted Mohair like Fabric Faux Bamboo Frame Mid Century Compact Bench MINT!

Tufted Mohair like Fabric Faux Bamboo Frame Mid Century Compact Bench MINT!

Vtg Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style 54" Bench Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style Bench / Coffee Table. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H (wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vtg Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style 54" Bench Table
Vtg Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style 54" Bench Table

Vtg Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style 54" Bench Table

1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Floral Chintz Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement piec...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Floral Chintz Bench
1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Floral Chintz Bench

1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Floral Chintz Bench

Earl Hand Crafted White Oak Wolf Bench
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted white oak bench Measures: 12" W x 72" L x 18" H.     
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak

Earl Hand Crafted White Oak Wolf Bench
Earl Hand Crafted White Oak Wolf Bench

Earl Hand Crafted White Oak Wolf Bench

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Metal Bench Version “Perforano” by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, circa 1980
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the Metal Bench Version “Perforano” by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, circa 1980, a distinctive piece that seamlessly merges form and function. Crafted entirely in meta...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Metal Bench Version “Perforano” by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, circa 1980
Metal Bench Version “Perforano” by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, circa 1980

Metal Bench Version “Perforano” by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, circa 1980

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44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Ash

44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow
44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

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Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned designer Sergio Rodrigues, manufactured by Oca in Brazil in 1965. This versatile pi...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965

Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in New York, NY
Unusual sectional, or modular, sofa having 6 distinct chair sections, which can be hooked together to form one very long sofa (143 inch) or used in s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa
Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa

Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian benches, 1940s. Dimensions: H=70 cm; W=105 cm; D=60 cm; Height seat= 35 cm.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s

After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
After Oscar Tusquets wood and metal bench. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 2010. In original condition, with minor wear con...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench
After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench

After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench

Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment, Tufted burnt orange suede with an acrylic plinth base. By Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. 1...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Suede, Acrylic

Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment
Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment

Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet have been preserved with original cow leather lining. The thick cowhide has been cleaned...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s

Spanish Iron Bench in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled artisans and features gently scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. Handmade by expert Europe...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish Iron Bench in Muslin
Spanish Iron Bench in Muslin

Spanish Iron Bench in Muslin

Double Sided Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double sided wooden park bench, (1950s) Measures: Seat 17 in.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Bench
Double Sided Bench

Double Sided Bench

Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Harvey Probber style walnut bench. The original striped woven fabric still looks quite nice with only light signs of use. This piece me...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern
Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern

Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern

Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi, Marco Zanuso, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Gio Ponti style curved bench with brass legs. Large Italian curved bench with splayed brass legs. This stunning Italian modern Gio Po...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs
Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs

Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs

Set of Two, Two-Seat Sofa’s in Leather by Mogens Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
These exceptional aubergine colored sofas from the sixties are made to the very high standard expected of one of Denmark's foremost furniture makers, Mogens Hansen. The design is min...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Set of Two, Two-Seat Sofa’s in Leather by Mogens Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Set of Two, Two-Seat Sofa’s in Leather by Mogens Hansen, Denmark, 1960s

Set of Two, Two-Seat Sofa’s in Leather by Mogens Hansen, Denmark, 1960s

Accent Bench in Animal Hide & Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c 1980s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-stylish accent bench that is petite in stature but grand in stance and materials used. Constructed from a solid metal frame with French-styled, cantilevered fee...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Accent Bench in Animal Hide & Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c 1980s
Accent Bench in Animal Hide & Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c 1980s

Accent Bench in Animal Hide & Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c 1980s

Pair of "Bamboo" style benches by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of banches in "Bamboo" style gilt metal, upholstered with a tiger themed fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Bamboo" style benches by Studio Glustin
Pair of "Bamboo" style benches by Studio Glustin

Pair of "Bamboo" style benches by Studio Glustin

Italian wood bench 60s
Located in bari, IT
Teak wood bench on lacquered iron frame and brass feet, 1960s Italian production
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian wood bench 60s
Italian wood bench 60s

Italian wood bench 60s

Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 200' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for Skagerak
Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for Skagerak

Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for Skagerak

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Canapé 2 Places Whist Vintage par Olivier Mourgue pour Airborne, 1964
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Canapé 2 Places Whist Vintage par Olivier Mourgue pour Airborne, 1964
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Canapé 2 Places Whist Vintage par Olivier Mourgue pour Airborne, 1964
Canapé 2 Places Whist Vintage par Olivier Mourgue pour Airborne, 1964

Canapé 2 Places Whist Vintage par Olivier Mourgue pour Airborne, 1964

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60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Ash

60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow
60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

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Solid Walnut Lift Top Storage High Seat Organ Bench MINT
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Lift Top Storage High Seat Organ Bench MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Solid Walnut Lift Top Storage High Seat Organ Bench MINT
Solid Walnut Lift Top Storage High Seat Organ Bench MINT

Solid Walnut Lift Top Storage High Seat Organ Bench MINT

Brown Mid Century Modern Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any interior space. The bench features a high-quality, deep brown tuft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brown Mid Century Modern Leather Bench
Brown Mid Century Modern Leather Bench

Brown Mid Century Modern Leather Bench

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. Another option would be to recess a glass top over the rods to use as a s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display

Bench Eye Le Temoin by Man Ray for Studio Simon, Italy, 1971
By Man Ray, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Bench pouf stool or coffee low cocktail table Eye sculpture "Le Témoin" by Man Ray for Studio Simon ( Dino Gavina ). An edition from the 1990s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Resin, Plywood

Bench Eye Le Temoin by Man Ray for Studio Simon, Italy, 1971
Bench Eye Le Temoin by Man Ray for Studio Simon, Italy, 1971

Bench Eye Le Temoin by Man Ray for Studio Simon, Italy, 1971

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' single teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for Skagerak
Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for Skagerak

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for Skagerak

Italian Pair of Walnut Benches, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1950's walnut benches with ebonized inlay; the tufted seats newly upholstered in a creamy white Italian cotton. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 19" high @ 16" seat height x...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Pair of Walnut Benches, circa 1950
Italian Pair of Walnut Benches, circa 1950

Italian Pair of Walnut Benches, circa 1950

Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff. This bench should be purchased with the intent to completely refinish and possibly lacquer a color. Looks ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff
Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff

Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff

Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti. Large cone shaped bases hold a large slab of marble with circular cut outs. Extremely heavy and well made. Stro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti

Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti

Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with free domestic (US) shipping included, this super cute Brazilian Modern Phone Table in Hardwood & Steel designed by Geraldo de Barros in Brazil during the 50s is...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil

Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil

Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina

Unusual and charming grey wooden bench, France ca 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1890 / bench / wood / rustic / mid-century / industrial Rare wooden bench with genuine patina after many years of use. Made in France around 1890. With reinforcement beam a...
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1890s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Unusual and charming grey wooden bench, France ca 1890
Unusual and charming grey wooden bench, France ca 1890

Unusual and charming grey wooden bench, France ca 1890

Daybed or Table massive Pine Wood 1968 Les Arcs France attr. Charlotte Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Munster, NRW
Daybed or Table massive Pine Wood 1968 Les Arcs France attributed to Charlotte Perriand. Comes from a private collection in Paris, it is not certain that this is a design by Perrian...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Daybed or Table massive Pine Wood 1968 Les Arcs France attr. Charlotte Perriand
Daybed or Table massive Pine Wood 1968 Les Arcs France attr. Charlotte Perriand

Daybed or Table massive Pine Wood 1968 Les Arcs France attr. Charlotte Perriand

After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
After Oscar Tusquets wood and metal bench. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 2010. In original condition, with minor wear con...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench
After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench

After Oscar Tusquets Wood and Metal Bench

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Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Located in Ballard, CA
An eye catching bench made with an upholstered seat floating on a Lucite base, affixed with custom engineered hardware. Custom sizes and finishes available.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench
Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench

Lucite and Mongolian fur Bench

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Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 36
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 36
Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 36

Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 36

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Albert Haberer, Windsor Style Bench
By Albert Haberer
Located in London, GB
c. 1950's Solid Beech H92 x W150 x D51 cm Made in Germany
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Albert Haberer, Windsor Style Bench
Albert Haberer, Windsor Style Bench

Albert Haberer, Windsor Style Bench

Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tandem Five-Shell (side scoops) Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller,, Seldom seen black fiberglass shells,, all embossed "DESIGNED BY cHARLES EAMES" 40 years in this b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970
By Sam Maloof, Wendell Castle
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing and one of a kind sculptural bench made by an unknown artist in the Netherlands in the 1970s. The bench is made from ash wood that is hand-sculpted. It has a wonderful organi...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Ash

Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970
Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970

Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970

Vintage Garden bench, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This garden or park bench was made in the 80s in the former Czechoslovakia. It is made of stained pine wood. In very good condition, no visible damage, with minor signs of wear. Hei...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Garden bench, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Garden bench, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Garden bench, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare church bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Paulus Church in Dongen, the Netherlands. Manufactured in 1967. Designed in Bossche School style, as was the entir...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage Florence Knoll bench purchased out of a local Palm Springs estate. It had been nicely reupholstered and we liked the fabric and left i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench
Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

Linear Bench in Espresso Series 36 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

Linear Bench in Espresso Series 36 by Stamford Modern
Linear Bench in Espresso Series 36 by Stamford Modern

Linear Bench in Espresso Series 36 by Stamford Modern

French 1950s Rectangular Solid Walnut Table and Two Matching Benches
Located in Long Island City, NY
French mid-century rectangular solid walnut dining table with two matching benches. Table and benches can be purchased separately. Dimensions of the benches are H 17"7/8 x W 54"3/4 x...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

French 1950s Rectangular Solid Walnut Table and Two Matching Benches
French 1950s Rectangular Solid Walnut Table and Two Matching Benches

French 1950s Rectangular Solid Walnut Table and Two Matching Benches

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces ins...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona

Mid-century Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

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