The Heritage collection is based on the transition from the beginning of the Stylish Club brand to what it represents today: luxury, elegance and exclusivity. It is inspired by a her...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Heritage Bench made with Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club

$4,164 / item

Pair of Round Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Round Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches

$950 / set

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Port Jervis, NY

with bent legs and a slatted bench top. Great bench side table or a small cocktail table. Please see

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

$1,000

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous slatted bench in hand selected birch designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. In excellent

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

$1,420

Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Arthur Umanoff stacking stools from the 1964 Grenada Collection for Boyuer Scott, Shaver Howard collections. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition with a love...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern

$1,200 / set

Ernst Martin Dettinger Mid Century Dining Chair Ensemble Lucas Schnaidt Germany

By Ernst Martin Dettinger

Located in Munich, Bavaria

condition. The fabric is Original and in petrol blue. Finest Mid Century German design from the 50ties

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ernst Martin Dettinger Mid Century Dining Chair Ensemble Lucas Schnaidt Germany

$7,120 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench This settee measures

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench

$3,895

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design walnut bench or consolle serie Torbecchia designed by Giovanni

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

$1,889 Sale Price

20% Off

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship

$1,095 / set

Hollywood Regency Mid Century Gilt Iron Double Bench w New Upholstered Cushion

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular long Gilt double bench with a new cushion topping it in black cotton velvet. Curly

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Mid Century Gilt Iron Double Bench w New Upholstered Cushion

$2,195

Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Rope and Tassel Double Bench, Italy

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Extraordinary, gilt double size bench, circa 1948 Italy. Very heavy and the best quality. Some gilt

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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Rope and Tassel Double Bench, Italy

$1,995

Swedish Mid Century Pine Wooden Bench / Low Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s

By Roland Wilhelmsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish modern bench model "Bamse" in solid stained pine wood designed by Roland Wilhelmsson

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mid Century Pine Wooden Bench / Low Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s

$1,958

Pair of Round Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Or Stools

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Round Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Or Stools

$950 / set

Large Mid Century Modern Lucite Feet Natural Wood Coffee Cocktail Tables Bench

Located in Roslyn, NY

a bench. Dimensions: 16" x 25" x 57".

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20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Large Mid Century Modern Lucite Feet Natural Wood Coffee Cocktail Tables Bench

$2,950

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Bench or Settee in Black Grey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A funky design bench from Italy circa 1990's. It features the original naugahyde upholstery but

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Naugahyde

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Bench or Settee in Black Grey

$1,900

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency X Benches or Stools after Billy Baldwin

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A nice matching pair of upholstered stools in the manner of Bill Baldwin. They feature well made solid wood construction with original upholstery. Price includes the pair.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency X Benches or Stools after Billy Baldwin

$1,350 / set

Mid-Century Grey Enamel Parabolic Factory Pendant by Benjamin, England

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

This mid-century industrial parabolic grey lamp by Benjamin was originally salvaged from an

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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Grey Enamel Parabolic Factory Pendant by Benjamin, England

$397 / item

Trio of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Stools or Benches in Hexagonal Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of three upholstered decorator benches circa 1960's. Could be used as ottomans as well. These

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches

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Fabric

Trio of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Stools or Benches in Hexagonal Form

$1,200 / set

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible piece of artistry. This spindle back bench dates back to the 1940's and is made out

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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany

$4,800

Mid Century Modern Industrial Black Metal Magazine Stand / Side Table, c. 1960 s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

This vintage Mid Century Modern Industrial Bench works beautifully as an entryway table, offering a

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Industrial Black Metal Magazine Stand / Side Table, c. 1960 s

$1,200

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sewing or Jewelry Cabinet with Upholstered Seat.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid-century piece is possibly a sewing cabinet featuring a unique combination of

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sewing or Jewelry Cabinet with Upholstered Seat.

$695 / item

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Benches / Stools Attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern benches or stools attributed to Gio Ponti featuring hand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Benches / Stools Attributed to Gio Ponti

$7,900 / set

Mid-Century Italian Regency Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo W/ Cut Velvet Benches - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of regency style gilt metal faux bamboo benches in a new cut velvet animal print

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Regency Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo W/ Cut Velvet Benches - Pair

$2,495 / set

Brass X Base Bench 56.5" W Reupholstered Ivory Color Boucle Mid Century Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Brass X Base Bench, American, circa 1950s. It has been recently reupholstered in an ivory

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass, Metal

Brass X Base Bench 56.5" W Reupholstered Ivory Color Boucle Mid Century Modern

$3,550

1950 Italian Mid Century Modern Design Carlo Hauner style Iron Brass Teak Bench

Located in Brescia, IT

Italian Teak Bench 1950 Solid wood slatted bench Black laquered iron legs with brass details One

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1950 Italian Mid Century Modern Design Carlo Hauner style Iron Brass Teak Bench

$3,441

Pair European Mid-century Elm Wood Benches / End Tables, Style Jean-Michel Frank

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

An Important and Rare Pair of French / Italian Midcentury Modern 'Rationalist' Benches / Stools or

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Pair European Mid-century Elm Wood Benches / End Tables, Style Jean-Michel Frank

$14,700 / set

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a den, living room or hallway with this elegant pair of antique benches. Crafted in France

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Giltwood, Leather

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats

$4,400 / set

Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lane furniture made blanket chest with upholstered bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Walnut, Cedar

Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench

$800

Mid Century Wrought Iron Loveseat Settee att. to Woodard c 1950/1970 s

By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural mid century garden, patio, poolside settee, bench , attributed to the Woodard

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Wrought Iron Loveseat Settee att. to Woodard c 1950/1970 s

$795

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench

By Martin Visser

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful vintage coffee table or slatted bench. Super trendy in the 60s/70s and back in style

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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench

$890

George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Birch

George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950

$5,520 Sale Price

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Mid Century Modern Style of Knoll Chrome Bench Restored w Grey Cotton Velvet

By Florence Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Very special and a rare form bench with a gallery style rail support which is a square tube that is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Style of Knoll Chrome Bench Restored w Grey Cotton Velvet

$2,395

Mid-Century Green Folding Dutch Army Benches with Wood Slats and Metal Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage folding Dutch Army benches. Solidly constructed with solid wood slats, security strap and

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Green Folding Dutch Army Benches with Wood Slats and Metal Legs

$425 / item

Mid Century Modern U Shape Gilt Wrought Iron Window Bench NEW Upholstery MINT!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Hollywood regency style newly upholstered window bench MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern U Shape Gilt Wrought Iron Window Bench NEW Upholstery MINT!

$1,600

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Maison Jansen inspired neoclassical style steel bench newly upholstered in a silver

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric

$3,475

Mid-Century P, Buffa Style Curved Wooden and Fabric Ottoman Bench, Italy, 1960s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, IT

Elegant bench (or ottoman) in curved wood, with seat upholstered in light green fabric. Italian

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century P, Buffa Style Curved Wooden and Fabric Ottoman Bench, Italy, 1960s

$593 Sale Price

44% Off

Unique Mid-Century Modern Orange Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful vintage modern two seat bench/ loveseat. Upholstered in a beautiful vibrant orange fabric

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Unique Mid-Century Modern Orange Bench

$2,300

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered and Wood Bench Set by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A clean line modern bench set designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin 1960s. It

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered and Wood Bench Set by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin

$2,300 / set

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship

$1,295 / set

Nido Mid-Century Modern style Desk in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal

By Knót Artesanal

Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro

the piece. Its mid-century modern style with suggestions of Scandinavian minimalism are shared with

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Nido Mid-Century Modern style Desk in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal

$2,350 / item

Mid Century Carved Gilt French Style Bench Seat with Rolled Cushion by Karges

By Karges Furniture

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and very elegant bench seat with a rolled back cushion in all new fabric. Karges furniture

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Vintage 1970s American Rococo Revival Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood

Mid Century Carved Gilt French Style Bench Seat with Rolled Cushion by Karges

$3,295 / set

Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Oirlo, LI

Experience the perfect blend of classic Italian design and modern textile artistry with the iconic Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, reupholstered in the exquisite fabric by Pierre ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958

$19,462 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria

By Stanislaus Karasek Co. 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria

$10,087 / set

Vintage Danish Mid Century White Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Berge Mogensen.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Danish mid-century modern coffee table, attributed to Berge Mogensen, exemplifies the

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Danish Mid Century White Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Berge Mogensen.

$2,595

Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s

By Carl Malmsten, Pierre Chapo, Axel Einar Hjorth, Roland Wilhelmsson

Located in Odense, DK

A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Great craftmanship

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s

$1,600

French Mid-Century Modern Barley Twist Bench in the Style of Louis XIII, 1940

Located in New York, NY

French bench or stool in the style of Louis XIII with legs and stretcher in the form of a barley

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

French Mid-Century Modern Barley Twist Bench in the Style of Louis XIII, 1940

$3,870

Peter Michael Adams, Mid-Century, Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1970s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Peter Michael Adams, Mid-Century, Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1970s A rare and important

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Peter Michael Adams, Mid-Century, Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1970s

$28,500

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Roma, IT

pattern made makes it a dreamy, cushy cloud. This mid century modern bench or sofa, depending on how you

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

$2,658 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll measures 72 inches wide, and is a wonderful

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

$1,800

Mid Century Stacked Bamboo Ratan Sofa Bench

By Paul Frankl

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning example of vintage bamboo. This gorgeous stacked bamboo daybed sofa has show stopping lines and will add warmth and texture to any space. It has been modernized with all new...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Mid Century Stacked Bamboo Ratan Sofa Bench

$7,800

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s. Large chairs or armchairs

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

$1,424 / set

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

. Custom made bench or ottoman with mahogany X-base with button tufting, shown in leather but available

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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

$3,250 / item

Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal

By John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid Century Large Expandable Solid Walnut Wood Slatted Bench, Coffee Table, featuring a Slat Top

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Mid-20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal

$6,580

Mid Century Modern Steel Iron Garden Bench

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic sleek 3 seat post modern bench, steel & iron, very strong rigid. Great for a pool or as a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Steel Iron Garden Bench

$995

Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans or Poufs by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy 1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern hand-hammered and gilt

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid Century Modern Ottomans or Poufs by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy 1950s

$5,696 / set

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960 s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in New York, NY

cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob, and the closure latch has been

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960 s

$4,000 Sale Price

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Midcentury Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury benches available for sale. Each of these unique midcentury benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. We have 449 antique and vintage midcentury benches in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Midcentury benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury benches bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Milo Baughman and Miroslav Navratil each produced beautiful midcentury benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Midcentury Benches?

Prices for midcentury benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, midcentury benches begin at $250 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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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