Midcentury Rosewood Bench

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Mucki Bench

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Danish Rosewood Benches

Torbjorn Afdal For Bruksbo

Krobo Bench

Bruksbo Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Furniture

Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s

$14,500

Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone with natural wood grain. In addition, the wood has been refinished and is now in exce...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

$699

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench

$24,000

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Oakland, CA

Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and handwoven cane in manner of Joaquim Tenreiro. Bench is in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use. Measurements...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Rosewood Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern

$9,995

$6,800

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Cambridge, US

Denmark, ca. 1960. A long Krobo style bench or coffee table most likely by Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal. Features rosewood construction with a generous rectangular top finished ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish modern Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table

$3,950

Danish modern Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table

By Bruksbo

Located in Chicago, IL

Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table. Please inquire for more photos.

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

$5,800 / set

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa & Coffee Tables + Pair Benches

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1970s or 80s by American design legend Milo Baughman, this very rare set of nesting tables were produced by Thayer Coggin, the manufacturer for almost every Baughman ...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

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Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench, Sofa Table

Unavailable

H 20 in W 22 in D 75.5 in

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench, Sofa Table

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Chicago, IL

Bench Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, circa 1970s Rosewood and chromed steel base Measure: 20" H x 75 ½" W x 22" D x seat 20" H Bench also serves as a...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

"Onda" Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench by Jorge Zalszupin

Unavailable

H 9 in W 112.5 in D 23 in

"Onda" Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench by Jorge Zalszupin

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Brazilian modern rosewood (jacaranda) bench designed by Jorge Zalszupin was named "Onda," meaning "wave" in Portuguese. It has a white leather magazine holder.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Danish Modern Rosewood Bench

Unavailable

H 16 in W 25.5 in D 17.25 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Bench

Located in Garrison, NY

Chic little Danish modern rosewood bench with original rust red leather, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman

Unavailable

H 18 in W 63 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant rosewood bench from Brazil. The seat is upholstered in a burgundy leather complimenting the red tones of the rosewood. The bench has a sculptural design with the curvaceou...

Materials

Rosewood

Unavailable

H 42.92 in W 27.96 in D 38.59 in

Extravagant Seating Group, Two Lounge Chairs with Ottomans and Bench, Rosewood

Located in Munster, NRW

Handshaped seating group, made of rosewood and leather. This offer is for the complete set, consisting of two lounge chairs, two ottomans and a bench. All items are in great conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Living Room Sets

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H 18 in W 50 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Sheepskin Bench with Rosewood Legs

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic Mid Century Sheepskin bench with Rosewood legs.

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Vintage 1950s Argentine Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Bench

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H 13.5 in W 79 in D 14.5 in

Danish Rosewood Bench

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in San Francisco, CA

Danish rosewood bench made by Tobjorn Afdal for Bruskbo, Norway. It has perfectly refinished and in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Benches Refinished and Reupholstered

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H 19 in W 47.5 in D 15.25 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Benches Refinished and Reupholstered

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern rosewood benches refinished and reupholstered in a nice sleek fabric with blue and cream lines.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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H 13.5 in W 47.5 in D 14.5 in

Bruksbo Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Norwegian Bench designed by Torbjorn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in New York, NY

This is a Bruksbo rosewood Norwegian bench done in the Danish Modern style designed by Torbjorn Afdal. Today Afdal is considered one of Norway’s most famous designers. His furniture ...

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Torbjørn Afdal Norwegian Rosewood Bench circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern

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H 13.39 in W 14.57 in D 47.25 in

Torbjørn Afdal Norwegian Rosewood Bench circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Forest, BE

Rosewood bench by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn Afdal. Made of rare rosewood veneer. Completely hand polished and varnished. This item was completely restored to its former glory. ...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

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H 23.25 in W 27 in D 15 in

Dunbar Rosewood Bench

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Simple and refined design rosewood bench for Dunbar furniture Co. Excellent original finish with new upholstery.

Materials

Rosewood

$3,900

H 11 in W 80 in D 16.5 in

Antique African Coffee Table or Bench, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coffee table or bench hand carved from a single block of wood from Mali. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. There is a fine carving around the side and tiny triangl...

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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Wood

Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s

$6,800

H 18 in W 71 in D 16 in

Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and beige vinyl bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 71.0"W x 16.0"D Seat Height (inc...

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Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

$6,200

H 12.7 in W 65.125 in D 23.5 in

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.7"H x 65.125"W x 23.5"D All items ship from High Point, N...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s

$2,901

H 15.75 in W 72.45 in D 15.95 in

Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1970s Bench mod. Torbecchia entirely in solid wood. The rectangular seat is supported by the 4 rectangula...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

$24,000

H 14.97 in W 122.05 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Modern Curved Bench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s

By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s This curvaceous bench was done in a beautiful solid wood, and it has a natural finish that mainta...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Materials

Velvet, Birch

$37,500

H 29.53 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

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Midcentury Rosewood Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury rosewood bench for your home. Each midcentury rosewood bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury rosewood bench, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each midcentury rosewood bench bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury rosewood bench over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Rodrigues, Torbjørn Afdal and Aksel Kjersgaard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Rosewood Bench?

Prices for a midcentury rosewood bench start at $1,840 and top out at $14,112 with the average selling for $4,431.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Finding the Right Benches for You

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.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.