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Paul Laszlo, Bench, Mahogany, Rattan, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and rattan bench designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s seat height: 13.5”
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rattan, Mahogany

1950s Curved wooden bench seating by Guilherme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb corner chair bench curved rounded item fitting Into any modern space 1950’s by designer artists Guillerme et Chambron.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Large Heavy Oak Vintage Church Pew Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming large heavy vintage oak church pew bench having cut out clover shapes on each side. Great in a hallway or mudroom.
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Benches

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Oak

Antique White Painted Floral Upholstered French Regency Style Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful antique white painted, floral upholstered becnh. Perfect for the end of a bed or by a window this bench will show some signs of age and use including a fine hairl...
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Revival Benches

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Walnut

Superb Yellow Upholstered White Painted French Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, super clean bright yellow and bright white French louis XVI style window bench with clean lines and simple beautiful yellow upholstery. The piece has minimal sig...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Benches

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Walnut

French Turned-Frame Brutalist Bench in Solid Elm, France, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
If you're looking for a unique bench that breaks away from traditional French designs, then this bench is the perfect choice for you. The bench dates back to the 1950s and this desig...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Base Slatted Blonde Wood Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Ebonized Base Slatted Blonde Wood Bench Vintage modern slatted blonde wood, dual ebonized wood leg solid bench. Great to use as a coffee table...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Maple

Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it was m...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Cane, Rattan, Oak

1950 s Original French Garden Bench - Cast Base
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Garden Bench – Cast Base 1950’s Original French Garden Bench – Cast Base. Good honest petite French bench. The base is heavy and stable made from cast iron to ...
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Vintage 1950s French Benches

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Cast Stone

Giulio Moscatelli Bench in Teak and Red Upholstery 1950s
By Giulio Moscatelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, bench, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950. This bench by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave carvings...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Teak

1955, Tapiovaara, Pretty Rare Pirkka Bench
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pretty rare, exclusive "Pirkka" bench designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Laukaan Puu in Finland in the 1950s. This stunning bench is made from the highest quality pinewoo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Jens Risom Style Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom Style 55" long Bench. Newly upholstered and walnut base refinished. Beautiful Floating Design!
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Classic Upholstered Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic upholstered bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Feauturing an X form base. Walnut frame, upholstered in 100% Belgian linen by Brunschwig & Fils, "Sapphire" blue.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, restored, conditi...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Elm

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. ...
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

A Vintage Pair of English 1950s G-Plan Ebonized Stools
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with leather saddle seat seeming to float above an ebonized wooden base with turned legs fitted with brass caps and feet; new tan leather upholstery; good vintage condition with...
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

1950 s French Plank Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The perfect hallway bench - 1950's French bench with beautiful dark patina Pair available
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Vintage 1950s French Benches

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Oak

Italian Bench, 1950s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden bench made by an Italian craftsman in the 1950s. Wear due to time and age of the bench. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

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

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Walnut

Early George Nelson Slat Bench in Black Herman Miller Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage early production slat platform bench or coffee table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1945 Original black finish with preserved paper label intact to underside ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Birch

Olavi Hanninen Aranjou Elm Wood Bench, circa 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A unique and minimalist elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, circa 1950s. Amazing bench Brutalist design with thick wood seat, beautiful slightly wavy wood beam back and chunky angled l...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Olavi Hanninen Aranjou Elm Wood T Bench, circa 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A unique and minimalist elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, circa 1950s. Amazing T-bench Brutalist design with thick wood seat, beautiful slightly wavy wood beam back and chunky angled...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Set of 2 black benches by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977), architect, designer, interior decorator, and painter, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting figures in the history of modern Italian furniture. Mi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Textile, Wood

Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed in 1953 by Wegner for use in his own entrance hall, the B...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb X Base Upholstered Bench circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
X Base bench by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb circa 1950s Rectangular tufted seat newly upholstered in an Ivory matte velour Flanked on each side by a sculptural X form base in...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Maple

Sculptural wooden carved stool
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Sculptural carved stool Nice shaped chair or stool. This chair is probably from the 1960s from France. It has been a small edition as it is not known to us. It may also have been a l...
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Vintage 1950s Benches

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Wood

Edward Wormley, Bench, Walnut, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and grey beige mohair bench designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Seat height: 13.75”
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Mohair, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown...
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown with con...
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mobichalet Brutalist Bench in Oak and Pine
By Mobichalet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mobichalet, bench, oak, pine, Belgium, 1950s This rustic bench will come forward nicely in a relaxing atmosphere, like a patio or a studio space. The brutalist appearance is express...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak, Pine

Brutalist Art Populaire Bench, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist Design; Dark Solid Wood; Monoxylite; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Wabi Sabi; Mid-Century; 1950s; France; Bench; Brutalist bench, beautifully handcrafted dat...
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Benches

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Wood

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4690 Ebonized Slatted Wood Bench 48 in
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1950s vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller black lacquered birch Bench, model 4690. This classic George Nelson example has a nice patina on the surface. The l...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Benches

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Wood

Bench in Walnut by Frattini Bettonica for Cantieri Carugati, Italy 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Hellouw, NL
In the period 1957 and 1957, Gianfranco Frattini designed complete furniture for the, also Italian, label Cantieri Carugati. He partly completed this together with the designer Franc...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Low Mahogany Cane Bench, Coffee Table, 1950 s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Low Slung Cane, bleached Mahogany Bench -Cocktail Table. Featuring a sturdy rectangular solid bleached Mahogany frame, stretchers to each end, inset w...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Mahogany, Cane

“Florida” Bench by Ebbe Wigell for AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called stick sofa has been around throughout the history of the popular “stick chair” and has had its peaks during the 20th century, especially the 20s and 50s. Recently, the ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wood

Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Birch, Walnut

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Bench for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s and 60s. The organic and neat elegance of these chairs is typical of Ekström’s approa...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Fabric, Pine

Bossche School Style Bench from the Netherlands, 1950
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Wilnis, UT
A daybed or bench designed in the style of Dom Hans van der Laan, manufactured in the Netherlands around 1950. This eye-catching bench comes from the St. Jan church in Eindhoven, th...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Benches

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Telephone Table
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Piece in danger of extinction, named telephone table, the drawer for the two directories, the commercial (yellow pages) and the people, the top only for the conventional telephone, s...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Bench in the manner of Gio Ponti in wood and fabric, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Magnificent bench in the manner of the great Architect Gio Ponti, 1950''s. The bench has the original fabric and is in very good condition. it will fit perfectly in any type of loung...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Benches upholstered in Boucle Fabric. Set of 2.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Short bench/coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of a gently tapered walnut frame and turned legs supported by two sets of spacer...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Birch, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bench with beautiful wood tones. A single wide aged 2.5” thick teak slab celebrating the cracks and crevices that time and loving use have left behind. We added smo...
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Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bench. A single aged teak panel celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We added smooth teak minimali...
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Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Antique Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi teak bench celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to this beaut...
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Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Katavolos, Littell and Kelley, Bench, Metal, Wood, Reed, USA, 1950s
By Laverne Originals, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and woven reed bench, designed byWilliam Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley and produced by Laverne Originals, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench or Chaise
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi teak bench or chaise celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We added smooth teak minimalist legs in ...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Bench, Walnut, Brass, Cotton, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut, and cotton bench or stool, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bench with pale wood tones. A single wide aged teak slab celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We a...
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Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bench. A single two inch thick teak panel with beautiful patina. We added smooth teak minimalist legs. It’s all in the details. This bench was hand made in the spi...
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Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique bench. A single teak panel with lovely patina. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection ...
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Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bench with pale wood tones. A single aged teak panel celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We added...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Set of 2 Art Deco Style Walnut Benches/Footstools, Italy, 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
This Pair of Art Deco-style benches from the 1960s. The base is made of walnut and rosewood veneer. The set is perfect if you want to bring a classy look into your home. A timeless p...
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Benches

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Walnut, Fabric

Vintage Wood Iron Child Size Animal Motif Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delightful child size iron and wood bench having a Noah's ark of animals adorning it. All wood is new and painted with automotive paint so it can be outdoors.
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

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Iron

Black is beautiful Bench by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tapiovaara classic contemporized, re-shaped, painted and lacquered by Markus Friedrich Staab. The bench was highered because of its original hights of only 40cm, now it has a common ...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Attributed Giò Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Bench for Fratelli Reguitti, 50s
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bench was designed in the 1950s attributed Gio Ponti and produced by the historic Italian company Fratelli Reguitti. The bench has been cleaned and polished with shellac, mainta...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Italian Bench, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden bench made by an Italian craftsman in the 1950s. Wear due to time and age of the bench.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

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1950s Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s wood benches is available at 1stDibs. There are many kinds of 1950s wood benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950s wood benches are of considerable interest. Andrianna Shamaris, Charlotte Perriand and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful 1950s wood benches that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Wood Benches?

Prices for 1950s wood benches start at $1 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $2,988.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950s Wood Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.