C. 1969 Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft of SOM Bench 20 x 48
By Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The stainless-steel base was polished to a mirror finish, and the upholstery was newly re-done in a fine (very high quality) Italian black leather. This bench measures 20 inches lo...
Steel
2014 Jacob Epstein for Cumberland Furniture Cambridge Bench in Black Leather 72"
By Jacob Epstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bench measures 20 inches long, 72 inches wide, and 17.5 inches high.
Steel
2020 Jenn Kuca for Bernhardt Design Pause Bench with White Bouclé Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The seat cushion has a foam core that upholstered in a white and gray bouclé fabric. The bench measures 20 inches deep, 60 inches wide, and 17.375 inches high.
Foam, Maple
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of MOD Cube 'X' Benches/Stools with Cashmere Blend Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of MOD Cube 'X' Benches/Stools with Cashmere Blend Upholstery USA, circa 1990s A rare find is this exquisite pair of MOD cube benches, each measuring a perfect 18 inches squar...
Upholstery, Walnut
Garden Patio Park Loveseat Bench of Strap Steel and Wrought Iron
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Total H 34 x Arm H 22 x Seat H 15 x W 45 x D 20 inches. We believe the bench is American made, in the French style, it is unsigned.
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Caned Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
The hand-caned seat, executed in a traditional six-way pattern, remains in excellent condition with only minor wear and natural darkening from age. Measuring 39.75 inches wide by 14....
Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
The walnut has acquired a warm, lustrous patina over time, accentuating the hand-carved details and natural beauty of the wood. Measuring 34 inches wide by 15 inches deep and 20 inch...
Leather, Walnut
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H 20 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Pair of Blue & Orange Tie-Dye Parsons Style Ottomans Stools
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Bench: • Height – 20 Inches • Width – 21.5 Inches • Depth – 21.5 Inches • Weight – 15.3 Pounds Boxed/Crated Size: • Height – 46 Inches • Width – 28 Inches • Depth – 28 Inc...
Fabric, Wood
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