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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
20th Century Italian Rosewood Bench, Small Divanetto Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian two-seater bench made of hand crafted Rosewood, attributed to Paolo Buffa in good condition. The backrest of the small divanetto is s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of pine wood benches, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of pine wood benches, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Italian Brass Bench with X for Base, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian brass bench with X for base, contemporary.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Bench, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian bench or side table made in the 60's. A very sold wooden structure and seating with a lovely patina.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Oak

GIO Bench Series 72 in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern is a refined blend of Gio Ponti-inspired design and modern functionality. Featuring signature angled legs with metal sabots and an upholstered cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Artisanal Bench in Dark Walnut
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

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Walnut

Custom Upholstered Mohair Long Bench
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg mohair midcentury style bench, in rich dark charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Pair of "Box" Benches in Polished Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polished nickel benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The frames of the benches are made in solid st...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Seven Foot Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Seven Foot Table, Bench attributed to T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings. Featuring a long rectangular reinforced and supported doweled framework in smoothly grained Ash detailed w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Ash, Oak

Studio Catch it All Bench or Coffee Table by Michael Rozell, USA, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio Catch it all bench or coffee table by Michael Rozell USA 2020 in figured walnut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Benches in Polished Nickel & Lucite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of Empire style benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The benches were designed in the 1960s and they are just as influential today. The pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Benches in Polished Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid polished brass benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The frames of the benches are made in soli...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 120 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bouclé, Foam

Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
Located in New York, NY
These are newly made pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and three inch thick upholstered seats. Shown in 24...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Tibetan Sheepskin Bench Lucite Tapered Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory. Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform supported by four tapered Lucite legs. The Tibe...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Sheepskin, Lucite

Charles Hollis Jones "Tree of Life" Brass & Lucite Bench, Limited Edition of 11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bench designed by Charles Hollis Jones as a part of his new series "Tree of Life." This new line is the first limited edition that Charles is producing. The focal point to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Vintage Geometric Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage geometric wrought iron bench. This stunning heavy weight midcentury iron modernist bench has been professionally upholstered in a stunning plush geometric cut velvet fabric. This versatile bench is perfect for a hall, living area...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wrought Iron

German Handmade Bench Made of Oak, Coated Steel and Handwoven Jute Belts
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The bench is made of a filigree construction of powder-coated steel. On this construction rests a frame of solid, lacquered oak tree, which is covered with handwoven stripes of fabri...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Upholstered Wooden Long Bench
Located in Monrovia, CA
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Upholstered Wooden Long Bench. Hand Carved Chinese Wooden Bench With Original Upholstered Seating When We Required It. Bench Also Has Multiple Wooden Te...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool Iron Structure
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool Iron Structure, made in iron. The structure is quite solid and can be used for sittin...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

French Ebonized Ottoman in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French ebonized ottoman in the manner of Maison Jansen. This stunning French ottoman, bench or stool has a matte Ebonized finish, tapered legs with brass sabots. This French Mid-Cent...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak 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

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Bronze

Rebar Bench by Ilana Goor, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome steel rebar bench with leather seats and bolsters. This bench has an industrial feel to the design but also mimics other artists of the era, such as Diego Giacometti, Tom ...
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

JH 574 - Bench in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 574 - Bench in solid teak with tapered legs. Branded by manufacturer Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Teak

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

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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Fabric, Wood, 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

Pair of Custom Mid Century Style Hairpin Leg Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick upholstered seats. Shown in 28" x 18" x 16" tall. To...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Modular Beech Set of Two Room Dividers with Benches, 1970, Italy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Modular beech set of two room dividers with benches, 1970 Italy. This set can be used in many different ways, if you have a space that needs to be divided or if you want to create...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech

Crescent Bench in Brass by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench - a harmonious blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. Supported by four solid brass casted legs, this exquisite be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Custom Upholstered Mondrian Bench
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg Mondrian bench, shown in rich charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. Available in any size custom-made to order COM / COL. Legs can be brass, nickel or chro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Custom Brass Pointe Leg Bench
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pointe' leg bench, shown in 41" with tapered brass legs ending in a ball foot with buttons and seaming. Available in any size or shape custom made to order COM/COL. Legs can b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
Located in New York, NY
Custom made with integrated legs into the body of the mohair midcentury style bench. Upholstered in rich charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Entry Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bench is sure to stand out in the entryway to a room or living space. A comfortable white leather surface provides durability and a sleek look while b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg mohair midcentury style bench, in rich dark charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stool by Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of stool was realized by the esteemed American designer Arthur Umanoff in the United States, circa 1960. It features circular polished chrome frames with six verti...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

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

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Wood, Oak

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

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Concrete, Steel

Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific little vintage slat bench. A broad slat top and tapered legs come together for a wonderfully versatile piece. Use it as a bench, ottoman, s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Pair of Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick upholstered seats. To be done COM any size. Can be m...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Double Teak Bench for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' double 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

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Wood, Teak

Fabulous Milo Baughman White Patent Leather Tufted Chrome Bench Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous XL Milo Baughman white patent leather tufted bench with chrome legs. This piece measure 19"t x 81"l x 21"d.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Carved Long Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid-Century Couture Collection, featuring our unique minimalist carving. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A beautiful single slab of teak wood take...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Bus stop bench by Kiyonori Kikutake & Itsuko Hasegawa, Japan 1965
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Bus stop bench designed by Kiyonori Kikutake and Itsuko Hasegawa in the 1960s. This bench is notable for its minimalist and functional design, emblematic of the Japanese approach to ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Vintage Occasional Ottomans Albert Frey
By Albert Frey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design. No provenance. Appears to be custom. Rare set / find. Frey designed simple plywood furniture for his interiors and or commissions. Only a few of his furniture des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Spectacular Bench, Saber Leg, Fabric, Brown, in the style of Gibbings, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful bench, fabric is new. Ready for a new home.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Fabric

Charming Minimal Design Scroll Iron Bench
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Charming minimal design scroll iron bench.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin & Lucite Bench Attr to Marzio Cecchi
Located in New York, NY
A Large, Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern Bench Attributed to Marzio Cecchi circa 1970. This Italian bench has a light, ethereal presence due to to its lucite base whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Sheepskin, Lucite

Karl Springer Style Waterfall Scroll Bench with Bouclè Upholstery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic mid-century modern waterfall scroll bench made in the manner and style of Karl Springer. The bench has a modern redux with a stylish and soft boucl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Custom Round Brass Pointe Leg Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pointe' leg bench or stool, shown in 18” diameter with brass legs with button and seaming. Available in any size or shape custom made to order COM/COL. Legs can be brass or st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

George Nelson Style Mid Century Slat Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style mid century slat bench This piece measures: 60 wide x 17 deep x 14 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

"X" Frame Benches in Polished Nickel and Leather by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and minimalistic benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. These benches are very versatile and perfect for condominiums ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

1970s Charles Hollis Jones Bench from the "Arched" Line with Tufted Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bench designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s from his "Arched" line. The bench has a beautiful 2" thick arched Lucite legs upholstere...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Lucite

Brass and Steel White Upholstered 3-Legged Bench Mid-Century Modern Restored
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual and interesting fully restored Mid-Century Modern comfortable 3-legged bench is a combination of polished brass and steel with side arms that are upholstered. The l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass, Steel

Fiberglass Bench by Douglas Deeds
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful space age indoor or outdoor fiberglass bench designed by Douglas Deeds for Sintoform Architectural Fiberglass. Bench has been professionally...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fiberglass

Custom Square Brass Pointe Leg Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pointe' leg bench or stool, shown in 18” square velvet with tapered brass legs ending in a ball foot with buttons and seaming. Available in any si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Mid-Century Wood Bench / Table with Iron Legs
Located in Highland, IN
This striking piece has a top of solid wood supported by hansome black iron legs which wrap around from the underside to create handles on either end. With both a folky, handcrafted ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

"X" Frame Benches by Charles Hollis Jones, Black Nickel & White Mongolian Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and minimalistic benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. These benches are very versatile and perfect for condominiums ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern tufted bench. The bench is newly upholstered in leatherette has solid wooden legs and two attached cylindrical shaped pillows.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Faux Leather, Wood

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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