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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 legendary 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.

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
Jean Prouvé Style Concrete Bench, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Jean Prouvé style concrete benches from France, circa 1960. Very similar to Prouvé’s iconic ‘Marcoule’ bench from 1953, these benche...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Concrete, Steel

Fratelli Reguitti's Gio Ponti Style Bench
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapered wood Bench fron unknown designer, in the style of Gio Ponti. Italy 1060s Fratelli Reguitti was one of the main producers of Gio Ponti’s designed furniture. This bench is comp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Two Tier Maple Coffee Table, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball attributed maple "magazine" coffee table - bench. Featuring an original vintage rectangular solid Maple construction with lap joints, wooden screw dowe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Maple

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

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

Neoclassical steel brass curule bench by Maison Jansen 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful 1960’s Curule Savonarola bench made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This timeless bench was created by French interior design firm Maison Jansen in the e...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

"Bamboo" Style Bench by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Bench in "Bamboo" style gilt metal with seating cushion upholstered with a fabric by Nobilis. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Storage Bench by Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A powder blue bench with hinged seat cushion in original stripped upholstery. Interior storage. Includes matching petite pillow.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut, Upholstery

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched walnut tops. Beautiful veneer, quality early Knoll product...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wrought Iron

Italian Modernist Bench in Ivory Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist bench with clean architectural lines on sculptural wood frame and upholstered cushion seat. Fully restored and newly uphols...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bouclé, Wood

1970s Purple Tweed Tufted Bench Coffee Table Ottoman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning bench you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bein...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Iron and Brass Leopard Hide Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This regal leopard hide bench makes a statement as an entryway or bedroom addition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass, Iron

Dawn Bench, Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Dawn Bench, Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The DAWN bench is a statement design piece. The name dawn is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Original Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console, made in natural woven and iron structure, Hecho en Mexico. The ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s This solid rectangular bench in Elmwood, designed by Pierre Chapo, is called the S-14 model. It's a beautiful piece of furniture, ma...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

1950s Harvey Probber Brass Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
1950s Harvey Probber tufted bench. The bench has floating brass stretchers, mahogany legs and the original fabric. As a reference, the bench is p...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Pair Italian Mid-century Modern Rationalist Elm Wood Benches, Giuseppe Pagano
Located in New York, NY
An Important Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern 'Rationalist' Benches / Stools in Elm Wood Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. The benches are pure unfettered lines and form, composed in a pure rectangular form of 2 support sides and a top united by a stretcher, and covered in a sensuous burled Elm wood. They are a confident expression of simple elegance and beauty. These pieces are significant in the emerging modern movement in Italy in 1930's. Rationalism was Italy's Midcentury Modernism...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

1970s Aluminum Bench and Side Tables Style of Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Aluminum Bench and Side Tables Style of Paul Evans Set of three Raised diamond pattern. Unmarked. Similar to Paul Evans Argente cube side ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather Bench or Couch, bought from a Psychiatrist Office in Philadelphia! Dates to the Early 1960's Leather in very nice shape! Aluminum Legs support the box Upholstered Cushion.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Żory, PL
Original cinema seats manufactured by TON (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s, set of three two-seaters (6 chairs). Made of beech wood and bent plywood. Preserved in original, good cond...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench or daybed, faux leather, teak, Europe, 1960s This streamlined design is executed within a minimalist construction marked by clear, sharp lines and simple proportions. The seat...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Faux Leather, Teak

The Artisanal Bench in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Artisanal Bench by Stamford Modern, a captivating sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. Handcra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

1950s Italian bench made of iron frame and rush wickerwork by Giuseppe Pagano
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Italian 2-seater bench made of iron. The frames for the seats and backrests are made of wood with wickerwork. Great 1950's Italian design. Design by Giuseppe Pa...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Convex Bench Series 60 in Dark Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or waln...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Teak Plank Coffee Table or Bench with Butterfly Inlay Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Teak

1970 Attributed to Milo Baughman Mini Parsons Benches Stools, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning stools or benches you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Torbecchia Solid Walnut Bench by Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Dronten, NL
Bench from the Torbecchia series, designed by brutalist architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964. Solid walnut structure with beautiful edge detail similar to Charlotte Pe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

The Minimalist Bench by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Minimalist Bench" by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern - a beautifully crafted piece that seamlessly combines minimalist design with subtle brass accents. This bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Sculptural wavvy bench handcrafted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W54 D19 H17.5 Sculptural handcrafted bench made in house. Item is made in solid maple and stained in a light white wash. Item features solid wood construction. This item is made com...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Maple

Extra Large Vintage Oak Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is the biggest slat bench we have ever had in stock -- or even seen in person! Pictures don't do it justice, because the scale of this bench is incredible. The bench is almost e...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Krobo" bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Norway. The bench is made of solid wood with thick rosewood vaneer. It can be used in many ways, for example as a...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

BuzziSpace 4 Pieces Puzzle Bench Solid Wool Upholstery Like New MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BuzziSpace 4 Pieces Puzzle Bench Solid Wool Upholstery Like New MINT! Phenomenal BuzziPuzzle BuzziSpace bench set up concept!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Wool

1970s Italian Vintage Black Faux Fur Steel Bed Stool Bench - 1 Pair available
Located in New York, NY
A pair is available - Mid-Century Modern Italian bench, rare for the structure in satin steel with a silver brushed chrome color, very modern in the construction with a stylized C sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Convex Bench Series 60 in White Oak
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or walnut, it exudes sophistication, complementing any interior. The upholstered cushion offers a cozy seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Edward Wormley Bench by Dunbar, Model 5429
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design bench for Dunbar, Model 5429. Classic design by Wormley in brass square frame on capped feet. Newer Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery that presents very well, ready ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

1960s Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Blue and White Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning bench/ottomans you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Oak and Tan Leather Ojai Bench by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai bench features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This mid-century modern bench, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is the perfect addit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style leather bench with a top grain brown boxed and tufted leather cushion seat on a simple stainless steel four-leg base. Dimensions: 64" W x 20" D x 18" H Color ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Lacquered Mahogany Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern bench features a clean, geometric, lacquered mahogany frame with high handled sides and contrasting bright blue wool upholstered seat. It's perfect as accent seati...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist pair of stainless steel benches designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile pair of benches would work in...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nicos Zographos design stainless steel and leather upholstered bench. Classic modern design lines made with a high quality solid stainless steel frame in very good restored conditio...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce a piece of mid-century modern history into your home with this set of two early modular benches. Made in the 1950s by American Furniture, also known as American of Martinsv...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Mid- Century Modern Danish style curved and slatted wood bench. This piece can serve as a coffee table also.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Convex Bench Series 72 in Blackout Oak
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or walnut, it exudes sophistication, complementing any interior. The upholstered cushion offers a cozy seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty, comfort, refinement, and craftsmanship is evident in iconic pieces designed by such legends as Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family run business, Carl Hansen & Son maintains its legacy through skillful work with the highest quality materials, sustainably producing Danish design classics by past icons and influential new designers. Børge Mogensen’s Asserbo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Convex Bench Series 60 in Blackout Oak
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—a blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Crafted from solid oak or waln...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Restored Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Lucite Bench with White Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the fusion of elegance and contemporary design with our mid-century modern bench, a stunning piece that embodies the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Expertly restored, refinis...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Chesterfield Pouffes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of 1960s Italian buttoned chesterfield benches with wooden legs.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pierre Chapo bench stool S09A 1970
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was an architect, furniture designer and lecturer. After graduating from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris he opened his own workshop in...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Handmade oak bench
Located in Kucoby, PL
The bench made of oak with characteristic raised sides is hand cut and modelled. The seat built of 9 layers of 1.5 mm thick veneer creates a sturdy construction. Round tapered oak le...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Katavolos, Littell and Kelley, Bench, Metal, Wood, Reed, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and woven reed bench, designed byWilliam Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley and produced by Laverne Originals, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Jana Entry Bench, Danish Cord Version Walnut Mid-Century Modern Woven Jute
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Jana entry bench is an original design, rooted in my love of all things modern, mid century, and Scandinavian. It's lovingly hand-built by me and my team from solid walnut (other...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Mid-Century Slat Benches
Located in Denton, TX
Two Mid-century slat wood benches similar in size, one has 9 slats and the other has 10 slats, great for under a window or to be used as a coffee tables. all original condition. 1. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech

Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the perfect place to put on your shoes, flip through a magazine or relax with company. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Vintage 1960's Design Stained Pine Low Slat Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Period Design Darck Stained Pine Low Slat Bench or Side Table. Made in the 1960's. No maker markings or references found. Dark staine...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

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

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Walnut

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.

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