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Modern Black Leather and Chromed Steel Bench from Tribune Towers, circa 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated modern black leather and chromed steel bench from the Tribune Towers, Circa 1990. Well constructed seating with quality upholstered black leather. In the style of Bert...
Category
1990s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Bench
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage two-seat bench by George Nelson from his Steelframe series for Herman Miller.
Generously-sized cushions upholstered in original bright red vinyl. Steel and wood base and...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Early Modular Steel Frame Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early, modular bench by George Nelson, "Steel Frame" collection for Herman Miller consists of three sections; two vinyl seats and one formica topped table that can be configured as n...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
French Midcentury Steel Bench with Upholstered Seat by Angelo Ostuni, circa 1960
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in New York, NY
A French midcentury bench with faceted blackened steel V-Form base with brass rondel by Angelo Ostuni, circa 1960s. Newly upholstered in white muslin.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of PK91 stools each stamped EKC inside a square. Please note these are from the first edition of PK91 stools not the latter edition by Fritz Hansen. Matte chrome-plated steel ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Solid Black Walnut and Iron Coffee Table, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller 5150 Coffee Table, Bedroom Bench. Rectangular Steel framework with Black Walnut tabletop. Versatile. With paint removed and custom solid Black...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Bench in the Manner of Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful Italian Postmodern bench has a frame of tubular steel, a leather-wrapped seat, and dense foam backrests. It's innovative use of modern materials, exaggerated expressi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Tufted Museum Benches by Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is for a pair of fantastic "Museum" benches attributed to Metropolitan mfg. These are the large version at 8 feet long by 2 feet deep. They are in black painted steel, with viny...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Tufted Museum Bench
By Metropolitan
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a nice square tufted cushion, metal bench. It has painted black base with black vinyl top. It came from a building that had several chrome versions of this pc. by Metropolita...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$1,600
Double Seat School Bench, Two-Seat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tubular steel with wood
1950s
ink well missing
seat height: 42 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Benches
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve Bench
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning midcentury bench by Jean Prouve for the University of Paris Medical School Auditorium, 1957. Solid oak and enameled formed steel.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$40,000
1940´s Big "Banquette", mahogany, brass, steel. France
Located in Girona, Girona
Big "banquette", wood structure with four mahogany stands with polished brass feet, sprung bed base, big mattress and two cushions, all three with springs. The back is rein...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swedish Rug Ottoman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Swedish rag rug upholstered on steel frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Solid Teak Bench-Tables by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
This versatile set of solid teak bench-tables was designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway in the 1960s. It consists of a long table-bench and a smaller one, with two original b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Brushed Steel and Lucite Midcentury Slat Bench Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Machine Age style bench was allegedly designed by Milo Baughman. The combination of brushed steel and Lucite spacers creates a beautiful transparent look.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Inspired Nickel Silver and Upholstered Griffin Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely small bench in the style of art deco has been restored with nickel silver over the steel base.
The two sides have elements of griffins as the design. There is a flower d...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Benches
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Steel X-Form Bench with Black Horse Hair Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury polished steel X-form bench. Newly upholstered in black horse hair. France, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
"Cansado" Mahogany Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon Editions 1954
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Cansado dormitory town in Mauritania.
Made in France.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Rosewood and Chrome Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern style bench features a wood seat and chrome legs. The wood seat is stained in a rich mahogany color and polished finish. There are three removable and i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bench - Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Seat Vintage Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage-industrial adjustable wood and cast-iron bench seat. The distressed wood has remnants of paint from it's previous use as a painter's scaffolding platform. It is adjustable in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Midcentury Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful midcentury slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s. Showing little wear with original Bowtie Label (Knoll Associates) that predates Knoll International.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Bench with Exotic Boa Seat, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare X bench in steel with brass accents and stitched exotic boa seat by Karl Springer, American, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Cansado Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bench for Cité Cansado, Mauritania by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Materials
Steel
Clodagh Design Narrow Steel Base Bench
By Clodagh
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Mesa series. Extremely heavy base with sand color sueded leather seat. Some slight variations in the metal patina, with a few small areas of copper. One additional bench ava...
Category
1990s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Four Foot Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Shorter Torbjorn Afdal Solid Dark Rosewood Bedroom Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Rectangular solid, dark, grained Rosewood framework with Steel supported legs. 1960's.Sturd...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Forged and Gilt Bench, Pierluigi Colli for Cristal Art, Italy, 1950
By Cristal Arte, Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Austin, TX
Gilt forged iron bench by Pierluigi Colli for Cristal Art. Extraordinary patina, Italy, circa 1950. Matching hall mirror also available, see listing LU114028323193.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Maison Jansen Attributed Steel and Brass Ram Motif Long Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen attributed steel and brass ram motif long bench upholstered in Sunbrella
Of rectangular form with newly upholstered neutral Sunbrella fabric, raised on a conforming "X"...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Slated Ash Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Originally designed in 1952, this early 1960s version of Harry Bertoia’s slatted bench features strips of patinaed solid ash resting on a welded steel rod base fused with a durable w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bench Made from Vintage Leather Gym Gymnastic Pommel Goat; Steel Bracket Legs
Located in Madison, WI
Bench made from leather gymnastic goat from Germany. Original legs have been removed and replaced with steel bracket legs painted black. Goat dates back to mid-century Germany. Leath...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Gym Bench Made from 100-Year Old Gymnasium Flooring from Midwestern High School
Located in Madison, WI
Bench from 100-year old, maple, gymnasium flooring from midwestern high school. Sits atop sturdy steel bracket legs painted black. Mirror-like, gloss finish imbues the bench with a c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Benches
Materials
Steel
Steel Sculpture Benches by Cheryl Farber Smith
By Cheryl Farber Smith
Located in New London, CT
Fantastic pair of steel sculptures that would make a great artistic statement in your yard or garden. Cut from solid steel and signed by the artist, these are sprayed with long lasti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Cut Steel
$2,800 / set
1950
s black leather and metal Bench by Estelle and Erwine Laverne
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By Laverne International, Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Magnificent bench with woven leather belts in black on a matte chromium plated steel base. The confident, clear-shaped bench is an original example from 1955, manufactured by Laverne...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Sharp Mid-Century Style Minimalist Bench or Ottoman Covered with Cowhide Squares
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'Less is more', four round chrome legs supporting a slab covered with squares of cowhide in various color-shades. That's it. Contrary to most benches of this type, the legs are retra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Long Bench by TriMark Designs
By Milo Baughman, TriMark
Located in Southampton, NJ
A chrome-plated steel rectangular bench manufactured by TriMark Designs of Philadelphia, circa 1960. The curved legs of the bench are fabricated from solid polished steel and the ben...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Attributed to Carlo di Carli Mid-Century Italian Bench
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century bench by Carlo di Carli. This dynamic bench features gilt brass feet on a black lacquered steel base. It is upholstered in a velvet blend.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Three Slatted Galvanized Steel Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Industrial slatted galvanized steel benches with modern lines. Made in USA, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Italian Bench-Table from the 1950s
Located in Girona, Girona
Bench-table, black lacquered steel structure and feet with brass finitions, satiny varnished solid teak slats.
Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Arthur Umanoff Slat Bench/Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
The slat bench was a very popular form in Mid-Century America. Highly functional, it can serve as a seat or a table. This design by Arthur Umanoff has a top of wooden slats supported...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Tandem Three-Seat Shell Chairs by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Three tandem shell chairs in original blue leather designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the 1960s. The chairs sit on a metal and aluminium frame with three iconic shells chairs attache...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Regency Tufted Leather Adjustable Bench with Brass Supports and Mahogany Frame
By Regency
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and dynamic bench featuring a sliding wood surface that lifts off. Supported by brassed steel legs, framed in finished mahogany with tufted leather bench top. Very comfor...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Regency Benches
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Cityscape Stools in Gunmetal Patchwork with New Mohair
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of stools by Paul Evans from the Cityscape line. Rare all over gunmetal finish frames with new charcoal mohair cushions.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Nautical Navy Pine Campaign Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of long naval Campaign benches decommissioned from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Constructed from strong heart pine solid planks 8 feet long featuring steel folding l...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Benches
Materials
Steel
Knoll Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Black leather, wood frame, polished steel legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Expandable Sliding Slat Bench by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning expandable sliding slat bench designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Measures: Can expand from 61" up to 96".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Barcelona Style Brass Finish Table or Bench Base
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Design after Mies van der Rohe, "X" form base, suitable for a table or possibly a bench base. The base has a brass finish, which shows some wear, normal and consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1970s American International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl Teak Coffee Table Bench for Bovirke, 1952
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful architectural bench, also can be used as a low table, by the Danish designer Finn Juhl and manufactured by Borvirke in the 1950s.
Rectangular teak top with raised brass ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer X Bench with Red Python Seat, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare X-bench in steel with brass accents and stitched python seat by Karl Springer, American, 1970s.
Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, published in the 1970's, shows a photo of this...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Jansen Style Brass Steel Hoof Feet Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
French directoire style nickelled steel and brass bench or stool with green leather seat. Nice detail including hoof feet legs and heavy thick cast brass finials.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s vintage Mid-Century Modern style bench features a chrome base. The simple square chrome legs are accented by a very comfortable cushioned seat. The seat has recently been ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Clean Lined Modern Grey Velvet and Chrome Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Florence Knoll modern bench freshly upholstered in a luxe grey velvet. A clean lined chrome base finishes the piece.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern X-Base Stool
Located in New Windsor, NY
Original yellow vinyl concave seat resting on a black lacquered X-base steel frame. Great accent piece.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Architectural Table Bench in Walnut for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Large early production Florence Knoll angle iron and walnut table or bench with segmented walnut top from the 'T-Angle' Series. This is a very substantial piece and would easily supp...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Industrial Slatted Douglas Fir and Brushed Steel Extending Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 8 foot bench with slatted douglas fir plank top that extends to approximate 10 feet for sitting with brushed steel machine legs and braces. The bench height can be set fr...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Benches
Materials
Steel
"Onda" Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
Original "Onda" bench designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1960. Veneered Jacaranda wood, leather and metal.
Polish born, Jorge Zalszupin (born in 1922) moved to Brazil in 1949, where h...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Architectural Upholstered Bench by Cumberland
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Waltham, MA
Architectural upholstered bench with steel Y-frame legs. Great scale for a variety of applications. Made by Cumberland Furniture. Recently upholstered in Maharam fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Ludwig Mies Van De Rohe Black Bench
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful black leather bench designed by Ludwig Mies Van de Rohe.
Made by Knoll International,
circa 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century luggage stand from the 1950s by Charlotte Perriand, executed by Les Arcs, France. Made of tubular steel and wood, in good condition with charming patina. Coul...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
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Find a variety of 20th century steel benches available on 1stDibs. 20th century steel benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 20th century steel benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Florence Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much are 20th Century Steel Benches?
20th century steel benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $67,553.
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.
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