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Mid-Century Modern Benches

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Brass Steel Bent Wire Ball Feet Gold Upholstery Cushion Window Bench
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Brass & Steel Bent Wire Ball Feet Gold Upholstery Cushion Window Bench
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Majestic Restored Rattan Emperors Seat by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Emperors seat by the wickedly Talented Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980. Steamed reed rattan with a stunning detail over solid mahogany constructi...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rattan, Mahogany

Unusual Lucite Piano Bench Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Lucite piano bench. We love the fact the seat lifts up to store sheet music or what ever you need to store. Thick Lucite panels flank each s...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Lucite

Linear Bench in Limed Oak and Bronze Series 60
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bronze

Rare Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attrib. Bench, Two Available
Located in North Miami, FL
A VERY comfortable walnut wood X-frame base bench which is likely a special commission for Robsjohn-Gibbings. We have TWO benches, sold separately. Newly upholstered. THIS ITEM IS L...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Pillow Top Ottoman/Stools by Directional Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Pillow Top Ottoman/Stools by Directional Newly Reupholstered in a Luxurious Designer Patterned Wool Fabric with Contrasting Black Welt/Trim - Pair Generously cus...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wool

Linear Bench in Espresso Series 36 by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Mid Century Benches with Walnut Legs and Brass Sabots
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Benches. Newly upholstered with buttons and seaming. Featuring walnut legs with brass sabots. Good overall condition. Sturdy and ready to use. Message with zip c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern slatted bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s. Produced in the late 1960s, this bench consists of solid wooden slats with ro...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Linear Bench in White Oak and Bronze Series 72
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bronze

Jan de Jong praying benches Pauluskerk Uden 1966
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Praying benches designed by Jan de Jong for Pauluskerk (Uden), The Netherlands, 1966. These elegant and architectural praying benches are made of pine wood with a semi-transparent ol...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Danish Modern Teak and Beech Bench, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak and Beech Bench, 1950s. Gorgeous small Danish Mid-century modern bench with slats in solid teak. Frame in beech with feet in teak. Versatile furniture that can ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech, Teak

GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern functionality. This elegant bench features signature angled legs with metal sabots for add...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bronze

Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Mid Century Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair Each bench measures: 54.25 wide x 18 deep x 13.75 high We take our...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rattan, Teak

Pair of Ottomans by Harvey Probber, New White Upholstery, Signed, Ready to Use
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two matching Harvey Probber ottomans expertly reupholstered in a white / ivory soft blended fabric. The metal black enameled legs show signs of ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Wim Den Boon Woven Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven rush bench by Dutch designer, Wim Den Boon c.1950's, Netherlands. The long bench features a solid beech wood frame with a woven rush seat. Dimensions 60" width x 22" depth x 1...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rush, Beech

Magnificent Herman Miller Style Long Faux Leather Tufted Aluminum Base Bench
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Herman Miller style long faux white leather tufted bench with polished aluminum three-legged base.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Iron Slat Bench from France in Blue Suede, 1950 s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One iron and suede slat bench from France, circa mid-1950s. This example has a powder coated iron frame and has been newly upholstered in bright blue suede. Price listed is per bench. We have one single bench...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Teak Bench for Elam, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant mid-century modern teak bench designed by Ezio Longhi for Elam, Italy, circa 1950s–60s. This refined piece exemplifies the clean lines and sophisticated proportions of Itali...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Teak

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Stool or Bench by Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Antonio Citterio Esosoft bench or stool by Cassina, Italy - 2022. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material and color.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Solid Brass Benches by Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern neoclassical benches / stools in solid brass with upholstered seats by Maison Jansen The structure is composed of solid brass feat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

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

French 1960s Rene Prou Style White Painted Iron Black Leather Daybed or Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
French 1960s white painted iron and black leather daybed or bench, newly upholstered in 2022 and not used since. The rolled bolster style arms are fully covered in black leather and ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Convex Bench Series 60 in Special Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Pair of Polished Steel X-Stretcher Benches in Complementary Faux Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of polished and flat steel X-stretcher ottomans or benches with complementary faux leather upholstery. One bench is covered in taupe and the other in a blush taupe. Welded X-str...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. This exquisite bench is designed to enhance any space w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass square bar x-form bench seat in the style of Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture with black leatherette upholstered seat with raised sides and inset brass trimmed handles. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Pair of Benches with Red Patterned Fabric Upholstery, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These benches feature a solid lacquered ebonized beech frame and a new red and white patterned fabric upholstery. These benches are vintage therefore they might...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Beech

Baker Carved Gilt Dolphins Motif Window Hall Bench Quality
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker carved gilt dolphins motif window hall bench quality!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Boudoir Arm Bench by Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke arm bench by Lost City Arts. A wonderfully elegant and simple design. Custom sizes are available. Retail price is for the bench as pictured.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Chapo S14B Bench in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Set of GIO Benches Series 32 in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern functionality. This elegant bench features signature angled legs with metal sabots for add...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Custom Designed Distressed Silver Lacquer Raffia And Hair on Hide Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large (66"w x 48"d x 19"h) custom designed coffee table with silver lacquered raffia wrapped hard wood legs and apron. Covered in a black, hair on hide cow skin with silver upholster...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cowhide, Raffia, Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Benches or Stools
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative pair of vintage bamboo and rattan stools or benches ,newly upholstered with fine floral print fabric . Great addition to any room.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. This exquisite bench is designed to enhance any space w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Hand Carved Natural Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid-Century Couture Collection, featuring our unique minimalist carving. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. Beautiful reclaimed teak wood taken from ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury French Gilt Metal Benches with Cabriole Legs and Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French gilt metal benches from the Midcentury period, with cabriole legs, pad feet and new custom linen upholstery. Immerse your home in the elegance and sophistication of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Bench metal, brass and bouclette fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bench or bed end, metal, brass and bouclette fabric A pair is available
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The bench showcased here is a splendid example of Brazilian vernacular design from the 19th century. It is a testament to the timeless beauty of simple, functional design that transc...
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Wood Slatted Bench - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Wood Slatted Bench - 1960s Bench - Minimalist - side table Measures : 122cmx47cm H:40cm Material : Wood It will fit perfectly in your entrance, your bedroom or your living ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Brass Bench with X for Base, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian brass bench with X for base, contemporary.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 1950s Style Custom Made X-Base Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Made to order bench, mahogany base bench with X-cross stretcher in the style of a vintage design, shown in leather (COM) with a dark brown stain on mahogany. Dimensions can be custom...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Bench Jacaranda Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bench; jacaranda veneer wood, brass foil, foam cushion, fabric cover.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat
By William Andrus
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern fire red one molded fiberglass piece bench loveseat sofa couch. Sculptural ultra modern design piece of furniture.   
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Fine Quality Sarreid Oval Upholstered Wood Bench with Hoof Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Cerused wood bench or stool with styled cabriole legs ending in hoof feet and with a tight upholstered shaped seat. Possibly imported by Sarreid, Ltd. Fine quality construction. Musc...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Studio Catch it All Bench or Coffee Table by Michael Rozell, USA, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio Catch it all bench or coffee table by Michael Rozell USA 2020 in figured walnut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3-seat - confortable - marked by imprinted label - sofa or bench - in style of Bruno Mathsson or Gustav Axel Berg.   
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

MINT Mid Century Modern Black Tufted Upholstery Solid Oiled Walnut Base MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Mid Century Modern Black Tufted Upholstery Solid Oiled Walnut Base MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Faux Bamboo Bench by Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical bench or stool by Maison Baguès in solid brass. The piece has pure lines with a classical X-frame or Curile form base s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Huge 10 Foot Dunbar Upholstered Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Huge 10 foot Dunbar custom made Mid-Century Modern upholstered L shaped bench...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Mid-Century Oak Bench
Located in London, GB
A solid oak bench France, mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

Sunday Bench Oak
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Sunday Bench, in Oak. An Alexander & Ellis collection piece exclusively designed by Founder Oliver A-J. Despite being great for any space, the bench...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Sunday Bench Oak
Sunday Bench Oak
$1,570 / item
Tibetan Sheepskin Bench Lucite Tapered Legs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory. Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform supported by four custom made Lucite legs. The Tibetan Sh...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Sheepskin, Lucite

Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in St. Louis, MO
Reproduced from an original 1950s design, in the style of vintage Tomlinson Sophisticate line. Custom made bench or ottoman with mahogany X-base with button tufting, shown in leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

French Concrete Jigsaw Bench, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful vintage interlocking concrete bench from France, circa 1950s. Four separate components make up the bench, which all interlock with each other. Years of European weather has...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Concrete

Brutalist Bench Solid Pine Sculptural
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unique Brutalist bench made in pine.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage modernist concrete bench from Belgium, circa 1940s. Reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s ‘Borne Béton Grande’ outdoor floor lamp for Chandigarh. Minimalis...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Concrete, Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Carved Long Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid-Century Couture Collection, featuring our unique minimalist carving. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A beautiful single slab of teak wood take...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Banc Table travailleuse VOTRE MAISON par Guillerme et Chambron 1950 s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Banc Table travailleuse VOTRE MAISON par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

French Modern Neoclassical Lacquered Table / Bench by Alberto Pinto for Nobilis
Located in New York, NY
A rare and iconic French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical lacquered stool, bench, side or cocktail table by Alberto Pinto for Nobilis, Paris. The piece is conceived as both furniture ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Mid-century Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern benches made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Stamford Modern, Carlos Solano-Granda, Lawson-Fenning, and Montage. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.