Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 18

Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman

$2,800
£2,130.16
€2,490.81
CA$3,915.92
A$4,399.10
CHF 2,341.15
MX$54,396.52
NOK 28,527.16
SEK 27,581.67
DKK 18,579.09
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

1980s Joel Donahoe designed life-size Sheep or Ram sculpture, can be used as bench, ottoman or footstool. In the style of Hans-Peter Krafft sheep sculptures. Great decorative conversation piece. Known as the Lambkin benches, these were sold at design centers across the United States. Paperwork Reads : The sheep bodies are fabricated from polyurethane foam with 1/2/ steel reinforcement through body and legs. The back has a 3"pad of foam for comfort. The faces and feet are fiberglass which has been flocked with 1/32" rayon fibers. The horns are fiberglass that have been painted and stained. The faux fur bodies are strong enough to support up to 200 pounds. The sheep are completely washable with a mild shampoo and warm water NO BLEACH. Wash in the same manner as you would a pet and leave in the sun to dry. (Bleach will cause severe discoloration of the flocking.).
  • Similar to:
    Hans Peter Krafft (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Seat Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Foam,Natural Fiber,Steel
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very fine condition, no issues , no damage or stains noted.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820245498272

More From This Seller

View All
Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Reproduced from an original 1950s design, in the style of vintage Tomlinson Sophisticate line. Custom made bench or ottoman with mahogany X-base with button tufting, shown in leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design

Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design

$3,250 / item
Faux Bamboo Midcentury Bench
By William Billy Haines
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant bench with dark brown mahogany splayed legs carved to resemble bamboo, silk upholstery has some fading
Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches

Faux Bamboo Midcentury Bench

Faux Bamboo Midcentury Bench

$1,250
Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in St. Louis, MO
Leather tufted museum bench by Nicos Zographos with bronze base, circa 1965. Leather shows wear but no holes, bronze has patina. Label. Midcentury, Floren...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base

Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base

$6,750
Mid-Century 1950s Style Custom Made X-Base Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Made to order bench, mahogany base bench with X-cross stretcher in the style of a vintage design, shown in leather (COM) with a dark brown stain on mahogany. Dimensions can be custom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century 1950s Style Custom Made X-Base Bench

Mid-Century 1950s Style Custom Made X-Base Bench

$4,250 / item
Hollywood Regency Tufted Bench with Brass Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency tufted bench with nice neoclassical style brass plated legs. Legs have been polished and re-plated in a warm butler br...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Tufted Bench with Brass Legs

Hollywood Regency Tufted Bench with Brass Legs

$2,875
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...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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

$2,950

You May Also Like

John Donahoe Ram Sculpture/ Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This life-size ram sculpture or ottoman, bench or footstool was designed by Joel Donahoe in Truckee, CA, in the 1980s and 90s. Known as the Lambkin benches, these were sold at design...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

John Donahoe Ram Sculpture/ Bench

John Donahoe Ram Sculpture/ Bench

$2,400
1980s Vintage Scroll Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful lines on this vintage and sturdy bench. The original fabric is in good condition, can be used as is or redo in your favorite fabric. See less Dimensions: 41ʺW × 14ʺD × 25ʺ...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric

1980s Vintage Scroll Bench

1980s Vintage Scroll Bench

$1,500
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Garden bench, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Garden bench, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

$495 Sale Price
20% Off
Karl Springer "Sculpture Bench" in Scored Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted large "Sculpture Bench" in scored brown leather with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The clean lines and sumptuous leather make this bench very lu...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Karl Springer "Sculpture Bench" in Scored Leather 1980s

Karl Springer "Sculpture Bench" in Scored Leather 1980s

$8,500
1980s Classical Brass Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s classical brass bench.
Category

Vintage 1980s Benches

Materials

Brass

1980s Classical Brass Bench

1980s Classical Brass Bench

$890
Adrian Pearsall Pair Swivel Pouf Ottomans Benches Stools with Cloth Bases, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of pink pouf benches was originally designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Inc. The pink fabric has an airy and light feel but still offe...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Pair Swivel Pouf Ottomans Benches Stools with Cloth Bases, 1980s

Adrian Pearsall Pair Swivel Pouf Ottomans Benches Stools with Cloth Bases, 1980s

$2,200