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Pair of Maison Jansen Campaign Style Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
MAISON JANSEN
Pair of campaign style folding ‘x’ benches
in steel with brass mounts and black
Category
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Materials
Steel, Brass
Vintage Hand Forged Wrought Iron and Woven Leather Folding Stool, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Forged Wrought-Iron and Woven Leather Folding Stool - Pair
Gorgeous vintage hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Walnut and Wrought Iron Bench, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wrought iron fork-shaped fasteners.
Requires restoration.
Bench (with folding backrest in origin
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Decorated Folding Double Chair, circa 1920s, believed to be from a Nantucket
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches
Materials
Wood
Vintage Theater 4-Seat Bench From Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
plywood. The seats fold upwards. Weight of the bench is 34 kg.
Additional dimensions: Depth when the seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Wood
English Early 20th Century Oak Monk
s Bench Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English oak ‘monks’ bench with linen-fold carved fielded panels and baluster-turned arm supports
Category
Early 20th Century English Benches
Materials
Oak
Line of Cinema Chairs with Folding Seat Beech and Poplar Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A line of cinema chairs with drop-leaf seat, beech and poplar plywood. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Beech, Poplar
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Gothic Settle Pew Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
and linen fold~
~Large storage inside the bench~
~Solid, heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Materials
Oak
Pair of Black Leather and Brushed Nickel Benches with Brass Paws and Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian sling seat benches that fold slightly. Restored black leather seats with new
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Materials
Brass, Nickel
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak.
Direct from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Materials
Oak
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak.
Direct from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Materials
Oak
Vintage Painted Metal Outdoor Market Dining Set
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An adorable blue painted folding table with two folding benches. Originally used at seating for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tables
Sofa D70 by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A modular folding bench model D70 Osvaldo BORSANI for TECNO Edition 1955
Structure in black
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Steel
Antique danish folk table from the 18th century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
century and serves both as a folk bench or folded out - as a small table. With iron hinges and a small
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
17th Century Chinese Folding Travelling Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A rare two seat folding bench produced in the 17th century from elm a hardwood that is native to
Category
Antique 1680s Chinese Chinese Export Sofas
Materials
Elm
Wood Two Seat Folding Chairs Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
The dimensions for the wood two-seat folding chair bench are as follows:
Height: 31"
Width: 37
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Linen and Wood Folding Stool or Bench
Located in Houston, TX
20th century vintage French folding stool newly upholstered in French linen. This stool is 14" W x
Category
Late 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Folding Iron Luggage Rack Stool Stand Bench Side Table 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century folding iron stand / bench / side table / luggage rack. Curule style legs with
Category
Late 20th Century Luggage Racks
Materials
Iron
English Garden Bench or Seat with Fold-Down Foot Step of Painted Iron
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden seating bench (or garden seat) of painted iron, in the Regency style
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Metal
1940
s Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely great quality and beautiful Scandinavian slim oak writing desk / working bench build in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Beech, Oak
An English Folding Stool, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An english folding stool or small bench with upholstered seat in belgian linen
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Group of Four Campaign Style Zebra Hide Folding Stools, Available Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing group of four of Mid-Century portable zebra stools or benches with folding tripod ebonized
Category
20th Century South African Campaign Stools
Materials
Zebra Hide
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rush Corded Folding Ottoman Seats 1960s Yugoslavia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful pair of folding ottomans or bench seats, with rush cord, made
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cord
Original German Beer Garden Table and Bench Sets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German beer garden wood topped folding table and bench sets. Sold as a set of 2 benches
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Original Brown German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood topped folding tables and benches, sold as a set of 2 benches and 1 table. Metal is in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Jansen Black Leather, Brass and Brushed Nickel Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Maison Jansen sling seat folding Campaign benches. Restored black leather seats with new
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Materials
Steel, Brass, Nickel
Bench and Two Storage Cubes by Milo Baughman Perspective Line for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bench and two storage cubes by Milo Baughman perspective line. The Cubes can be placed on the bench
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Bench Sofa Green Blue White Velour French
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
with floral decors. A small lever placed on the side of the bench allows to fold one of the sides in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Iron and leather throne seat
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Solid iron folding throne bench with original leather and hand stitching
Category
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Leather and Iron X-Form Stool
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and quality "X" for bench, or pouf, with leather saddle seat. This bench folds up for easy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Sofa by Peter Hvidt et Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
benches with folding armrests and a 2-level angle table. Original metal frame cushions and upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Mexican Arena Outdoor Folding Bench
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, We offer this Mexican Arena Outdoor Folding Bench. This kind of benches were used in
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
European Folding Bench with Metal Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
European folding bench with metal legs
These benches are made with a pine wood plank top, and iron
Category
20th Century European Benches
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Chic Rattan, Reed Folding Bench, Rich Patina, Well-constructed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Chic Rattan, Reed Folding Bench, Rich Patina, Well-constructed
Offered for sale is
Category
Late 20th Century Benches
Materials
Reed, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Painted Folding Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a vintage pair of painted green benches which fold down for easy storage. They have been
Category
20th Century French Other Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Folk Art Folding Bench, Original Paint
New Mohair Seat, 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
This Antique Swedish Folk Art folding bench is a true testament to the craftsmanship of 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Materials
Pine
Folding Table and Two Folding Benches from France
Located in Houston, TX
A versatile and practical folding table and two folding benches from France. Made of pine, perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century French Tables
Materials
Pine
English Child
s Folding Slatted Bench
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English child's or children's folding bench, featuring a slatted back and seat upon a
Category
20th Century English Benches
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut and Wrought Iron Folding Back Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mudroom or entry with this elegant antique folding bench. Crafted in Spain circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Modern Camilla Bench with Armrests by Achille Castiglioni Zanotta, 1984
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Camilla Bench with armrests by Achille Castiglioni Zanotta, 1984
Fantastic folding
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Esavian Folding School Bench
Located in Denton, TX
A beautiful wooden folding school bench. These are manufactured by ESA (Esavian) Ltd in the 1949
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Benches
Materials
Beech
Early Folding Industrial Bench
Located in New York, NY
Metal legs with wood plank top. Great rustic, Industrial bench. Normal cosmetic wear, consistent
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Benches
Materials
Metal
Bank of Folding Chairs / Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
3-seat maple folding chairs in original condition. Great patina. Commonly used in theatres and
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Benches
Materials
Wood, Maple
Nautical Folding Campaign Industrial Bench
Located in New York, NY
Weathered pine top supported by hand wrought metal folding legs. Circa 1930's Naval issue in great
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Metal
6 Foot Folding Train Station Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
6 Foot Folding Train Station Bench. 72" in length, 18" in depth with seat up, 21" with seat down
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
6 Foot Folding Train Station Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
6 foot folding train station bench by The Buffalo Hardware Co.
Overall dimensions: 72" wide x 18
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Chased Wrought Iron Folding Curule Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Folding Stool with Rosettes on both sides is probably Italian or French from the Turn of the Century
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Classical Roman Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Long Antique Folding Oak and Cast Iron Gym Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, late 19th century, long, folding gym bench features decorative cast iron armrests and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
19th Century Northern Spanish Wooden Bench with Folding Table
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Northern Spanish wooden bench with folding table.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs / Benches Folding
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of iron and leather Savonarola chairs / benches folding. A fine antique pair of Savonarola
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Benches
Materials
Iron
Folded steel Bench in the manner of Maria Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in London, GB
High quality folded steel bench in the manner of the iconic Marie Pergay 'wave' bench. This
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Herman Miller Rare Metal Leg Folding Slat Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare variation. All original, very good vintage condition, retains foil label, and shipping tag. Showing minimal wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Late 17-Early 18th Century Italian Folding Walnut Bench with Iron Stretcher
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a rare formerly church bench that folds down. It has the original hardware and hand-painted
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique Maple and Cast Iron Folding Station Bench, Seat "BUFFALO NEW YORK"
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, antique cast iron and maple flip up, folding waiting room, park / train or bus station
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Folding French Chair and Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Folding Parisian stool and folding chair, circa 1920, seat in wooden slats, one of them are marked
Category
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique Painter Folding French Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Folding Parisian stool, circa 1920, made in wooden slats marked “Nouveau Pliant Parisien Medaille
Category
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
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Find many varieties of an authentic folding bench available at 1stDibs. A folding bench — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Find 103 options for an antique or vintage folding bench now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a folding bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding bench, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. John Vesey, Jean Prouvé and United States Navy each produced at least one beautiful folding bench that is worth considering.
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Prices for a folding bench start at $350 and top out at $28,900 with the average selling for $1,995.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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