Origin: Denmark Designer: Henry Kjærnulf Manufacturer: EG Kvalitetsmøbler Era: 1960s Materials: Oak Measurements: 38.5″ wide x 38.5″ deep x 17.75″ tall Condition: In excellent origi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Solid oak telephone / entry bench by henry kjaernulf

$2,100

H 17.75 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in

Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Telephone Settee With Smoked Glass Table

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Charming mid-century bent rattan telephone seat or bench, restored to highlight its warm patina

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Benches

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Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Glass

Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Telephone Settee With Smoked Glass Table

$2,495

H 29 in W 36.75 in D 18 in

1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design

Located in Skien, NO

**Elegant Norwegian / Danish / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design Telephone Table + bench

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Teak, Leather, Beech, Pine

1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design

$1,120 Sale Price

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H 22.45 in W 33.47 in D 13.59 in

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench

$4,250

H 27 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a rust orange textured fabric upholstered seat

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench

$4,250

H 27 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

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Mid-Century Modern Metal Wire Telephone Table and Bench

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration this beautiful telephone bench of the 1960s, designed for a small space that

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Metal Wire Telephone Table and Bench

H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 35.44 in

Chippy Heath Telephone Seat Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip Bench

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Chippy Heath, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Chippy telephone seat Mid-Century Modern gossip bench, made in England. The Mid-Century Modern teak

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Chippy Heath Telephone Seat Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip Bench

H 21.88 in W 33.75 in D 14.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Velvet Telephone Bench, circa 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

This mid century modern telephone bench circa 1960s has a wonderful design and minimalist feel

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Mohair, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Velvet Telephone Bench, circa 1960s

H 23 in W 36 in D 16 in

Mid Century George B Bent Maple Telephone Phone Gossip Bench Seat 34"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid to early 20th century George B Bent Co Inc telephone bench. Made of Hard Rock Maple featuring

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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid Century George B Bent Maple Telephone Phone Gossip Bench Seat 34"

H 27 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

1960s Vintage Teak Telephone Bench

Located in London, GB

A stylish and beautifully made telephone entry way bench in teak. This dates from the 1960s, and is

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Teak Telephone Bench

H 22 in W 35 in L 22 in

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench

Located in Crawley, GB

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench. It’s military campaign style with brass corner

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench

H 21.66 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in

Danish Modern Teak and Tile Telephone Bench

Located in Berkeley, CA

This Danish Mid-Century Modern telephone bench is crafted in teak and rests on sculpted legs

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak and Tile Telephone Bench

H 21 in W 35 in D 12.5 in

1960s Vintage Teak Telephone Entry Bench / Stool

Located in London, GB

This is the most interesting telephone table / entry bench we’ve come across, it dates from the

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Teak Telephone Entry Bench / Stool

H 24 in W 44 in L 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Angel Pazmino Telephone Table Stool

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage stool with table by Angel Pazmino. Saddle leather with solid wood. 19" tall x 19" W x 40" W , Seat 17" tall

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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Angel Pazmino Telephone Table Stool

H 19 in W 40 in D 19 in

1960’s Teak Vintage Telephone Bench / Side Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and stylish entry bench that is designed for use as a telephone table, this dates from

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1960’s Teak Vintage Telephone Bench / Side Table

H 25 in W 36 in L 25 in

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Seat in Jacaranda with Tapered Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern telephone seat in Brazilian jacaranda wood with upholstered seat and built-in

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Jacaranda

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Seat in Jacaranda with Tapered Legs

H 17.33 in W 46.07 in L 17.33 in

Bamboo and Rattan Telephone Bench, 1970s

Located in Ranst, VAN

Nice vintage telephone bench in bamboo and rattan. It is divided into a sitting area and a table.

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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Telephone Bench, 1970s

H 22.45 in W 36.62 in D 16.54 in

1960s Vintage Teak Entry Bench / Telephone Table

By Chippy Heath

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed vintage entry bench in teak, this dates from the 1960s and was made by

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Teak Entry Bench / Telephone Table

H 25 in W 36 in L 25 in

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench by Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare midcentury Mexican telephone bench designed by Eugenio Escudero in mahogany wood

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench by Eugenio Escudero

H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench by Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this beautiful midcentury Mexican telephone bench designed by Eugenio Escudero in mahogany

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench by Eugenio Escudero

H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 19.69 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Telephone Table

H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 22.25 in

Unique Mid Century Authentic Hide Covered Art Deco Style Telephone Bench

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Elegantly shaped this unique piece of likely French furniture features a strikingly beautiful overall cover and ebonized table with underlying shelf resting on four tapering square l...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Hide, Wood

Unique Mid Century Authentic Hide Covered Art Deco Style Telephone Bench

H 32 in W 38 in D 22 in

Casino Model Telephone Bench in Rosewood

By Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Berkeley, CA

This exceptional Swedish modern “Casino” model telephone bench in Brazilian rosewood was designed

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Casino Model Telephone Bench in Rosewood

H 23 in W 40 in D 17.5 in

Danish Modern Oak and Marble Telephone Bench

Located in Berkeley, CA

This Danish modern narrow telephone bench offers a storage and seating in one. The oak frame holds

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Danish Modern Oak and Marble Telephone Bench

H 24 in W 36 in D 13 in

Italian Neoclassical Iron Glass Telephone Stand Gossip Bench Swivel Seat Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian neoclassical iron and glass telephone stand gossip bench with swivel seat. Item

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian Neoclassical Iron Glass Telephone Stand Gossip Bench Swivel Seat Stool

H 17 in W 38 in D 17 in

English Modern Telephone Bench in Teak by Jentique

By Jentique

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Jentique Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Afromosia, Cane Measurements: 32.5" wide x 17" deep x 32.5" tall, Seat: 18.5" tall

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cane, Teak

English Modern Telephone Bench in Teak by Jentique

H 18.5 in W 32.5 in D 17 in

circa 1960s Telephone Hall Built in Table Bench Neon Green Vinyl Upholstery

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern lime green upholstery telephone hall bench with the telephones books shelves and

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery

circa 1960s Telephone Hall Built in Table Bench Neon Green Vinyl Upholstery

H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gossip Bench by Plycraft

By Plycraft

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern gossip bench with telephone table manufactured by Plycraft circa 1960's. This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gossip Bench by Plycraft

H 35.25 in W 31.5 in D 23 in

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Telephone Bench

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a special British MCM telephone bench manufactured by Chippy in England in the 1960s. This

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Telephone Bench

H 22 in W 33.75 in D 14.5 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Entry Telephone Bench

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern entry way/telephone bench in rosewood manufactured in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Entry Telephone Bench

H 23.25 in W 33.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Entry Telephone Bench

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern entry way/telephone bench in rosewood manufactured in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Entry Telephone Bench

H 23.25 in W 33.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Telephone Bench by Wards Ateljéer

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern telephone-entry bench in rosewood manufactured by Wards

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Telephone Bench by Wards Ateljéer

H 17.25 in W 45.25 in D 15 in

Vintage Telephone Table and Bench

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage Charles Barr yew wood telephone table, The seat needs new fabric. Measures: 36 inches

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Yew

Vintage Telephone Table and Bench

H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in

Mid Century Ladies Bench or "Telephone Bench"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unique Circular Settee with Two Curved Inset Shelves. White Leatherette with gold embroidered vine motif. Brass Nailhead trim.Self Button Tufting.

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20th Century Sofas

Mid Century Ladies Bench or "Telephone Bench"

H 30 in W 37 in D 19 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip / Telephone / Entrance Bench / Table

Located in Victoria, BC

This versatile piece works wonderfully at an entrance, or as a stylish accent to any room. It features solid teak legs with brass feet, solid wood dovetailed drawer fronts, and is in...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip / Telephone / Entrance Bench / Table

H 26 in W 31 in L 26 in

Telephone Table Bench with Stool by Raymond Loewy, USA, 1950s

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury telephone bench with matching stool, designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, 1950s. Newly

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Telephone Table Bench with Stool by Raymond Loewy, USA, 1950s

H 27.25 in W 34.5 in D 17 in

Gossip Bench Telephone Table Black Spindle Back Copper Accents

Located in Pataskala, OH

features a spindle back. Did you have a telephone table? Growing up our gossip bench sat just inside the

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Gossip Bench Telephone Table Black Spindle Back Copper Accents

H 29.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

Vintage Mid-Century Telephone Cabinet Bench, 1950s

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Great vintage telephone bench with small cabinet. Pastel green upholstery seat. Inside of the

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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Telephone Cabinet Bench, 1950s

H 27.17 in W 48.82 in D 15.36 in

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Mid Century Telephone Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century telephone bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every mid century telephone bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the mid century telephone bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century telephone bench bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century telephone bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eugenio Escudero, Raymond Loewy and Sven Engström produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Telephone Bench?

A mid century telephone bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $574 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.

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.

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