Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Console Tables or Pedestals

Ward Bennett modern white 3078 I-beam occasional table for Brickel Associates, 1960s, USA. Provenance: Brickel Associates; Property from a Private New York City Collection. Measures: 15"H x 12"W x 12"D. Bennett sought to create a design style that was uniquely American, versus the popular European design styles of the 1960s and 70's. His style was called "sensual minimalism" for his blending of industrial design and aesthetic look. He is considered one of the first designers to use industrial design and the industrial aesthetic in home design. Hailed by the American Institute of Architects, Bennett is credited as an American pioneer in the use of industrial materials for home furnishings – a prime example being his early ’60s I Beam Table, which employs a section of beam for a base. Ward Bennett’s career began at age 13, when he quit school to work in New York’s Garment District. At 16 he went to Europe and continued working in fashion. Despite attending art schools in Florence and Paris, he was mostly self-taught, with skills ranging from jewelry-making to interior design. “I learn from people,” he said, referencing influences including Georgia O’Keeffe. Bennett eventually settled in New York, where his reputation earned him many high-profile clients. Lyndon Johnson later asked Bennett to design a chair for his presidential library—“a cross between a barroom chair and a courtroom chair...

1980’s Pair of polish chrome and walnut side tables by Ward Bennett. In original vintage condition, the tops show minor wear consistent with age. Measurements: 20” wide 18” Deep. ...

Ward Bennet steel I-Beam steel and Granite coffee table, circa 1970. Original

For your consideration is this Ward Bennett Tri-Leg "Claw" Side table showcasing his iconic minimalist and functional design sensibility. This example is the rare, smaller cigarette ...

American Mid-Century black cast iron end / side table with 'I-Beam' forms. (manner of WARD BENNETT) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Minimalist side table by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s, USA. The round table features a steel chrome plated frame with three tubular legs. The table earned its nam...

A pair of mahogany and marble side tables attributed to Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, USA, c. 1970s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.125"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D All ite...

This is a pair of bronze and glass side tables, attributed to Ward Bennett. These particular pieces were produced in the 1970s. The listed price includes both tables to be sold toget...

Bumper desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates task chair Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair...

Pair Ward Bennet black enamel 22"h I beam end side occasional tables stands mint.