Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This slatted jacarandá bench from the 1950s distills the essence of Brazilian modernism—clarity of form, integrity of material, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.
Rosewood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Diminutive Slat Bench or Table in the Style of George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Diminutive Slat Bench or Table in the Style of George Nelson Circa 1960s A midcentury diminutive slat bench or table in the iconic style of George Nelson, circa 1960s. Th...
Metal
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Two-Tone Slatted Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Beech, Walnut
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 39.5"W x 19.75"D Seat Height (inches): 15.0...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bench, Italy 1960, Elegant Carved Legs
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful Mid-Century solid wood slatted bench, elegant carved wood legs.
Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Early Model 400 Oak Slat Bench with RARE 82" Length
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare, exceptionally scaled masterpiece of mid-century minimalism, this 82-inch Oak slatted bench on black welded steel Y-legs, was designed by legendary artist & designer Harry Ber...
Steel
Rare & Early Harry Bertoia for Knoll Model 400 66" Slatted Bench in Ash & Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in 1952, this was the first project Harry Bertoia collaborated on with Knoll. This bench was made only a few years after, dating to the mid to late 1950s. It features a weld...
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Teak Bench with Metal Frame
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Lattenbank as a flower stand, shoe storage, side table or similarThe surface of the bank is dissolved … Read more Mid Century Lattenbank as a flower stand, shoe storage, ...
Metal
Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s. Light scratching and discoloration on top. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D 10...
Metal
Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Teak Bench for Elam, Italy, 1950s
By Ezio Longhi, Elam
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant mid-century modern teak bench designed by Ezio Longhi for Elam, Italy, circa 1950s–60s.
Teak
Reguitti Midcentury Solid Teak Wood and Brass Bench, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and rare Mid-Century small bench in solid teak with elegant brass details. This stylish bench is attributed to Fratelli Reguitti and was produced in Italy during the 1960s....
Brass
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 bend wood slat (shown in the picture) Very good condiction Original 1950
Teak
Italian wood fabric bench Tokyo by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and fabric bench Tokyo by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 1960s Bench or sofa model Tokyo with seat and backrest, padded and upholstered in white-beige fabric. The woode...
Fabric, Wood
Modernist Italian bench in solid wood and metal with brass tips
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
This Italian bench from the 1950s stands as a refined example of mid-century modern design, embodying the understated elegance, structural clarity, and material integrity that define...
Brass, Iron
Architectural Bench in Solid Steel and Wood , France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A solid wrought iron bench out of a Casablanca’s architect home, the wonderful patina on the frame compliments the wood slats grain.
Steel
Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Bench, English Mid 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
English mid 20th C. white-painted cast iron serpents form the legs and back supports of this garden bench, their arched necks and scaled bodies carrying the seat's soft green recentl...
Iron
Blue Painted Rustic Farmhouse Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This charming antique wooden bench features beautifully distressed layers of its original chippy paint, revealing soft tones of seafoam green, weathered blue, and warm terracotta woo...
Wood
$7,000
Japanese Bench
By AFM
Located in Highland, IN
This striking bench has a combination of wood slats and woven jute seats. Manufactured by AFM Quality Furniture in Japan it has a hand-hewn quality and the understated design reminds...
Jute, Wood
$1,779
Bertoia’ Bench by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in BAUD, FR
“Bertoia” bench by Harry Bertoia Produced by Knoll Tubular metal frame in black lacquer forming geometric arches Seat made of ash wood slats Height: 39 cm Length: 168 cm Width: 47 cm
Metal
Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouvé’s Red Marcoule Bench is a striking example of his innovative approach to industrial design and functionalist furniture. Created in the mid-20th century, the bench was des...
Steel
7 Foot Mid-Century Slat Wood Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century table makes a stylish addition to any interior as an occasional bench or slat coffee table.
Wood
Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rodrigues’s work, including iconic pieces like the Mucki Bench, helped define mid-century Brazilian furniture design.
Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Birch & Black Iron Bench / Coffee Table
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Light Wood Slat Bench / Table with Black Frame, Circa 1970's. Featuring an open rectangular form with Birch slats atop a geometric black enameled Iron framewo...
Iron
Early Black George Nelson / Herman Miller Platform Bench. rounded legs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonized finish with amazing warm patina. Age appropriate wear. throughout.Structurally sound....
Wood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper!
Wood
Italian Elegance Redefined – A Bench That Blends Luxury with Modern Design
Located in Oirlo, LI
Bring refined style into your living space with this stunning modern bench, expertly crafted from premium Italian wood. A true statement piece, it combines timeless elegance with sle...
Wood
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials an...
Wood, Teak
Vintage Boho Curved Teak Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The slatted backrest and seat create a timeless look that blends seamlessly with various decor styles, from bohemian to mid-century modern.
Teak
Vintage Bench by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and solid bench, designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in the 60's. Strong structure with wooden slats and steel. Can be used inside or outside.
Stainless Steel
Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Modern, 1958 - "Mucki" bench in Rosewood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Mucki became an icon of this movement, widely admired for its architectural purity and the way it elevates even the simplest form into something timeless and refined. A benchmar...
Hardwood, Rosewood
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Natural Oak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in natural oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced mater...
Wood, Oak
Vintage Walnut Italian Long Gallery Bench - TWO Available
Located in North Miami, FL
Classical Italian design on display with these beautiful long gallery benches in walnut. Fine details such as saber legs and scalloped backrest, in the Ponti style, this very long s...
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Italian Long Gallery Bench - TWO Available
Located in North Miami, FL
Classical Italian design on display with these beautiful long gallery benches in walnut. Fine details such as saber legs and scalloped backrest, very much Ponti style, this very lon...
Walnut
Brazilian Modern Rosewood Bench with Two-Drawer Cabinet & Shearling Cushion
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of Brazilian Modern craftsmanship, this sculptural telephone bench from the 1960s transforms an everyday domestic object into a refined architectural statement...
Sheepskin, Rosewood
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced...
Wood, Oak
Organic Modern Cast Aluminum And Teak Bench By John Reeves
By John Reeves (furniture)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This indoor/outdoor, organic modern bench is designed by John Reeves for the Flow Collection. The bench features a gracefully sculputral frame made from 100% recycled sand-cast alum...
Aluminum
Extra Long George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller, early 1950's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...
Wood, Maple
'Arca' Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement.
Wood
Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) was commonly known as 'The Grand Dame of Danish Design'. She was among the most influential and significant Danish designers of the 20th Century. Some of her...
Plywood, Wood
Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda, Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine a beautifully crafted vintage teak bench/coffee table that embodies both elegance and versatility, designed by the talented Gerhard Berg and manufactured by P.I. Langlo Fabri...
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds of ambiances, indoor and ou...
Hardwood
PP JH 589 wooden bench - coffee table by Hans J Wegner for PP Møbler (Hansen)
By PP Møbler
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
PP589 Bar Bench / Coffee Table, Hans J Wegner, PP Møbler, post 1990 Natural solid ash wood bench or coffee table with open slatted construction. Designed in 1953 by Hans J Wegner fo...
Ash
Antique Cast Iron Victorian Faux Bois Branch White Twig Garden Bench Legs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron Victorian Faux Bois branch white Twig garden bench legs - pair. Item features heavy cast iron construction, white distress painted finish, back has 2 holes for wood...
Iron
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat bench in the style of Herman Miller. Blonde top on black tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
$307Sale Price|20% Off
1960s ULUV Solid Beech Flower Stand, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden flower stand designed and produced by ULUV, made in Czechoslovakia circa 1960. Crafted from solid beech wood, this piece features a slatted top, splayed angular legs, ...
Wood, Beech
Vintage Mid Century Modern 36" Wood Slat Bench Coffee Table Side Table - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern 36" Wooden Slat Bench Coffee Table Side Tables - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 36" W x 18" D.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Meranti Wood, Italy, 1950s Design
Located in Hellouw, NL
This compact bench with a powerful appearance has been meticulously made. The design somewhat resembles the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi due to way the slats are placed and it’s pro...
Wood
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 piece from one of their most popular 1950's designers. Please confirm item locat...
Metal
$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring classic neoclassical lines and period-inspired upholstery. This elegant three-piec...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage slat coffee table or bench. Adaptable to many design styles. Great for more defined spaces or coordinating with smaller scale furniture. Well made, handsome table in good con...
Wood
Mid-Century Wooden Slat Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century piece is as versatile as they come, doubling as both a coffee table and bench. Composed of six sturdy slats and four solid legs this table is ready to foun...
Wood
Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Timeless 1960s wooden slatted bench, a stunning example of midcentury design. This versatile piece doubles as a coffee table, offering ample space for coffee table books and treasure...
Wood
French Slatted Wood Coffee Table / Bench 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A large French slatted wood coffee table, also suitable as a bench, produced in the 1960s. The design is defined by a wide, horizontal top composed of evenly spaced wooden slats set ...
Metal
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Wood
Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
This Herman Miller style, Danish coffee table is the perfect Mid-Century piece to bring into your living room, bedroom, or office for an aesthetically pleasing coffee table.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful and versatile expandable mid century minimalist walnut slat bench designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1960.
Walnut
Mid-century Modern slatted bench/coffee table in the style of George Nelson
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Modern slatted bench/coffee table in the style of George Nelson, 1960 Teak and metal frame with a slatted top. It features a red lacquered glass top with a decorative cen...
Metal, Brass
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.
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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