Ben Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by visionary French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Ben Chair exemplifies his signature sculptural approach to seating.
Aluminum
$2,693 / item
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Aluminum
$2,688 / item
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Aluminum
$6,900 / set
Ben Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Netherlands. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Res Lambchop fabric
Fabric
$2,480 / item
‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
During the 1980s, French designer Pierre Paulin crafted numerous sculptural masterpieces for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. One of these special pieces, named after his favorite co...
Wool, Bouclé
Set of 2 "Ben" Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set of 2 very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chairs. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Aluminum
$2,289 / item
Ben Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the late 1960s and early 1970s French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. We are happy to offer a beautiful Artifort “B...
Aluminum
$1,366 / set
Pair of Ben Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, London
A pair of Ben upholstered armchairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, circa late 1980s–1990s.
Fabric
1960's Original Upholstered Velvet Ben Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Upholstered Velvet Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1960’s Original Upholstered Velvet Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available.
Upholstery
1960's Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1960’s Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available.
Upholstery
Ben Seibel Mid Century Envoy Walnut Lounge Chair
By Ben Seibel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ben Seibel Mid Century Envoy Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 27 wide x 29 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance of 24.25 inches We tak...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
MCM Ben Seibel Slipper Chairs Newly Reupholstered, Set of 3
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel slipper chairs set newly upholstered in a high end velvet - 3 piece set This stunning 3 piece beautifully designed mahogany framed set has been complet...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
$4,500 / set
Stunning Vintage High-back Chairs By Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ben Seibel, a master of mid-century form, this rare pair of newly reupholstered high-back lounge chairs brings an unmistakable presence to any room.
Wood
$13,642Sale Price|20% Off
Very rare Diabolo chair by Ben Swildens for Stabin Bennis, 1960's
By Ben Swildens
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Highly collectible lounge chair 'Diabolo' by Ben Swildens and produced by Stabin Bennis in Woerden, the Netherlands, in the sixties.
Wool, Fiberglass, Foam
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet
By Thonet, Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six W199 dining armchairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet, c.1950's, Austria. The chairs showcase a bent birch wood frame and legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Fully Restored Mid Century Modern Recliner in Ben Solemani Navy Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Restored Mid-Century Modern Recliner Just reupholstered in luxe Ben Soleimani Navy Blue Performance Velvet. The teak wood has also been refinished is in perfect conditio...
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT
By Ben Chairs 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT
Beech
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Studio Lounge Chair in Black Walnut by J. Benjamin Rouzie
Located in Berlin, DE
Sold by Leland Little of Hillsborough (near Durham), N.C. in 2016 upon the death of Ben Rouzie. Chair spent its entire life at Rouzies house.
Walnut
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and th...
Steel
1951 Set of 4 Bauhaus W199 Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and the listed ...
Birch
$6,250 / set
Pierre Paulin “Ben” Lounge Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair Artifort Lounge Chairs designed by french designer Pierre Paulin. Labeled. Original fabric. 28w 29d 29h 17s
Fabric
Ben Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in BREDA, NL
In the late 1960's and early 1970's French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort, including this gorgeous "Ben" armchair. It’...
Aluminum
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Hadley, MA
Pair of Mid-Century lounge chairs be Ben Seibel. Recently reupholstered. Well made and very comfortable.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Ben Swildens for Stabin Bennis "Diabolo" Lounge Chair, Dutch Design 1960s
By Stabin, Ben Swildens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful piece of Mid-century furniture is called the “Diabolo” lounge chair. A highly rare and exclusive lounge chair made by Stabin Bennis The Netherlands and designed by Dut...
Leather, Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Total of three 1970s Bar Tables by Benchairs of Somerset in Beech and Formica
By Ben Chairs 1
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for one table. There are a total of three available. A really rare find. These are superb bar room tables made by well known English furniture maker ‘Benchai...
Beech, Formica
Pierre Paulin Ben Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands, 1991
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in London, GB
The Ben chair unites comfy seating pleasure with a slim, more upright design.
Upholstery
‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the late 1960s and early 1970s French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. We are happy to offer this beautiful Artifort...
Aluminum
Pair of Ben Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Ben armchairs in dark grey Kvadrat Tonus wool on aluminum base. Marked with label on the inside of the base. Priced as a set.
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Two “Ben” Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s, Recently Re-Upholstered
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
The chairs are available as a set.
Set of 8 x 904 Benchairs 1950s designed by Ben stoe
By Ben Chairs 1
Located in London, Lambeth
A set of 8 x available in original good condition The chairs were often designed by Ben Stoe and were renowned for their durable .1950s models typically featured beech frames, often...
Upholstery
Sold
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 33.86 in
Ben Swildens "Diablo" Chair Fiberglass and Original Condition, 1960s Netherlands
By Ben Swildens
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period very rare ‘Diabolo’ chair designed by Ben Swildens and manufactured for Stabin - N.V.
Fabric, Fiberglass
1960's Ben Seibel Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle
By Ben Seibel
Located in Culver City, CA
This lounge chair is absolutely stunning! Designed by Ben Seibel, who is much more well known for his mid century modern tableware designs, this piece echoes his organic modern flair...
Bouclé, Walnut
1950's Classic British Upholstered Diner Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Often referred to as the ben chair, various similar models were produced typically in Romania.
Beech
1950's Classic British Upholstered Diner Chair, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Often referred to as the ben chair, various similar models were produced typically in Romania.
Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
1950's Classic British Upholstered Diner Chair, Large Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Often referred to as the ben chair, various similar models were produced typically in Romania.
Beech
Sold
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Ben Seibel Low Profile Club Chairs and Ottoman - Set of 3
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Ben Seibel Low Profile Club Chairs and Ottoman Newly Upholstered in a High End Velvet - Set of 3 This set has been completely custom upholstered in a gorgeous cha...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in L 29.93 in
Pair of Ben af Schultén Model 411 Safari Lounge Chairs, Artek, Finland, 1974
By Ben Af Schulten
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic safari chair designed in 1974 by Ben af Schultén for Artek.
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in L 29.93 in
Ben af Schultén Model 411 Safari Lounge Chair, Artek, Finland, 1974
By Artek, Ben Af Schulten
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic safari chair from Finland designed in 1974 by Ben af Schultén for Artek.
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Ben af Schultén Model 411 Safari Lounge Chair, Artek, Finland, 1974
By Artek, Ben Af Schulten
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic safari chair from Finland designed in 1974 by Ben af Schultén for Artek.
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Model Safari Lounge Chairs, Ben af Schultén, Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Ben Af Schulten
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model Safari lounge chairs, designed by Ben af Schultén, manufactured by Artek, 1970s.
Leather, Birch
Pair of 1970s Lounge Safari Chairs by Ben af Schultén for Artek
By Artek, Ben Af Schulten
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic safari chair from Finland designed in 1974 by Ben af Schultén for Artek.
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 29 in W 24 in D 31 in
Pair of ‘411’ Safari Chairs in Blue Velvet by Ben af Schultén for Artek, Finland
By Ben Af Schulten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ‘411’ safari chairs designed by Ben af Schultén for Artek in the 1960s.
Velvet, Birch
Sold
H 29 in W 26 in D 25 in
Pair Mid century Ben af Schulten for Artek 411P leather teak Safari Chairs
By Artek, Ben Af Schulten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century danish modern Ben af Schulten for Artek Bernstorffsminde 411P leather sling teak Safari Chairs.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in
Pair of Ben af Schultén Model 411 Safari Lounge Chairs, Artek, Finland, 1974
By Ben Af Schulten, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of Classic safari chairs from Finland designed in 1974 by Ben af Schultén for Artek.
Leather, Birch
Taos Adobe Chairs by Ben Wade
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of rare hand crafted pine and leather chairs by Ben Wade. These are two of a very limited number of pieces made by Wade for a Taos, New Mexico adobe.
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Two Lounge Chairs, Model 'Ben', by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hellouw, NL
These are two Artifort classic lounge chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin.
Aluminum
Sold
H 25.2 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Ben Rouzie 1970s Studio Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut and Moss Green leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Very sculptural high end crafted studio lounge chair, circa 1970s. Very well made and in excellent condition.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Pair of Lounge Safari Chairs by Ben af Schultén for Artek Finland, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of lounge Safari chairs by Ben af Schultén for Artek Finland, circa 1970.
Leather
Fiberglass and Leather ‘Diabolo’ Chair by Ben Swildens, 1960s
By Stabin, Ben Swildens
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare ‘Diabolo’ chair by Ben Swildens, (Netherlands, 1936). Made by Stabin - N.V.
Leather, Fiberglass
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