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Wrought Iron Cerule Bench With Bronze Pommels, Circa 1920s
Located in Peabody, MA
Wrought iron campaign style cerule bench with velvet seat, silk fringe accents and large bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Campaign Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Ystad, SE
This early version of the "Sneckan" Park Bench No.1 Designed by Folke Bensow in 1923 for
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 19.89 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Swedish Folke Bensow "Sneckan / No 2" Benches in Pine & Cast Iron, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish early mid century black stained benches in pine and cast iron by Folke Bensow
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
1920s French Rustic Iron Garden Bench with Scrolling Motifs and Slatted Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic, painted iron garden bench from the 19th century with scrolling motifs on the back
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Materials
Iron
Riveted Iron Park Bench, 1920’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1920s. With a heavy riveted iron base. Very nice vintage condition. Seat
Category
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Riveted iron park bench 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1920s. With a heavily riveted iron base. Very nice vintage condition. Seat
Category
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Riveted Iron Park Bench 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1920s. With a heavy riveted iron base. Very nice vintage condition. Seat
Category
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Restored 1920s Wrought Iron & Oak Slat Park Bench Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Arts & Crafts 1920s wrought iron & oak slat park bench mint!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid 1920's Painted Iron Bench With Arms
Located in Bedford, NY
Iron bench circa 1920 with 29 1/2" high arms- Cradle shaped. bed
springs under removable pillow
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Benches
Folke Bensow, Cast Iron Garden Bench Nr. 3, Näfeqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Berlin, DE
cast iron and original pine wood.
Perfect Nordic Classicism from the 1920.
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Benches
Materials
Iron
H 33.27 in W 78.75 in D 25.99 in
American Folding School Bench, circa 1920s
Located in Culver City, CA
This classic folding wooden school bench has charming gold and black floral print transfers across
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Benches
Materials
Gold, Iron
Park Bench by Folke Bensow, 1920s
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Paris, FR
Park bench, original cast-iron mounts decorated with palm leaves. New wood plank seat.
“Nr 1
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Benches
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench in pine and cast iron base. Circa 1920's.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Benches
Materials
Iron
Riveted Iron Park Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1920s. With a heavily riveted iron base.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Bench, Cast Iron, 1920s Näfveqvarns Bruk
Located in Stockholm, SE
A wonderful Swedish Grace bench made by Näfveqvarns Bruk in the 1920s, Original color on the iron
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Benches
Materials
Iron
1920s Gothic Iron Bench with Brass Accents
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Gothic iron bench with brass faces and finials. Bench folds. Fabric needs replacing, it’s
Category
Vintage 1920s Benches
Materials
Iron
Riveted Iron Park Bench from the 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Park bench from the 1920s. With a heavily riveted iron base with traces of paint. Very nice vintage
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Faux Bois Garden Bench, Red & Green Trim, France, 1920's
Located in Austin, TX
Cast iron faux bois bench with wooden plank seat and back. Painted red heavy gauge cast iron frame
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Benches
Materials
Iron
Italian 1920s Wrought-Iron Upholstered Bench with Bronze Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This Italian 1920s bench features a wrought iron frame supporting a rectangular linen upholstered seat
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Iron
Oscar Bach Iron and Bronze Benches with Velvet Seat Cushions, USA, 1920s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of bronze and iron Oscar Bach benches having a centralized shield form plaque framed by
Category
Vintage 1920s American Benches
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Swedish Bench by Folke Bensow in Cast Iron & Pine for Näfveqvarns Bruk, 1920s
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century "Sneckan" bench in cast iron and pine wood by Folke Bensow produced
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Swedish 1920s Cast Iron Park Bench Designed by Folke Bensow
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Skanninge, SE
The perfect vintage condition for the garden!
“Parkbench No 1” model shown in the garden of the Swedish Pavilion at the Paris exhibition 1925. Designed by Folke Bensow (1886-1971...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
1920s Iron Garden Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Heavy iron garden bench. Crack in iron as shown in last image.
Category
Vintage 1920s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Riveted Iron Garden Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1920s. With a heavily riveted iron base. Very nice vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Riveted Iron Garden Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1920s. With a heavily riveted iron base with traces of paint. Very nice
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920's Large Carpenter's Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusualy large carpenter's bench with one vice
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Tables
Materials
Iron
French 1920s Iron and Mahogany Park Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Art Deco period garden bench with cast iron base. New mahogany wood slats have been added
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920s French Forged Iron Garden Parc Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
Lovely scrollwork and other decorative details on this antique French garden bench made from forged
Category
Vintage 1920s French Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Folke Bensow 1920s Cast Iron Garden Bench 'Parkbänk Nr.3' by Näfveqvarns Bruk
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in London, GB
iron ends of the bench are substantial although fine. With its minimal decoration and clean and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in
Italian Antique 1920s Gilded Stool / Bench
Located in New York, NY
Marked made in Italy. Perfect and desirable patina on arms. Dramatic design. Seat portion is made of gilded steal and is extremely strong and durable.
Additional Measurements of s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Iron Campaign Chair, 1920s
Located in Buchanan, NY
Italian iron Campaign chair with brass details and leather seat and back.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Iron
Continental 1920s Gilt Iron Bench with Curving Legs and New Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Continental gilt iron bench circa 1920 with gracefully curving legs and X-Form cross stretcher
Category
Early 20th Century European Benches
Materials
Iron
H 19.5 in W 50 in D 15 in
Pair of Swedish Outdoor Benches by Folke Bensow, 1920s
By Folke Bensow
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of 1920s cast iron and painted wood Swedish outdoor benches by Folke Bensow, circa 1920s
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Benches
Materials
Iron
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Early pommel horse with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 52cm and in a very good vintage
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Early pommel horse with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Folke Bensow Park Bench No. 1 in Black, Sweden, 1920s
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s.
The benches are painted cast iron and wood (black). The benches has
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Folke Bensow Park Bench No. 1 in Black, Sweden, 1920s
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s.
The benches are painted cast iron and wood (black). The benches has
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Folke Bensow Park Bench No. 1 in Black, Sweden, 1920s
By Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s.
The benches are painted cast iron and pine wood - painted black. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique Restored Fire Engine Seat circa 1920's
Located in Milford, NH
1920s with replaced leather seating and a cushion which velcros to a wooden seat frame, and restored
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920s Curved Iron Garden Bench with Griffin Arms
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s curved iron garden bench with griffin arms.
Category
Vintage 1920s Patio and Garden Furniture
Pair of Folke Bensow Benches, Dessin Park Bench No. 1, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s.
The benches are cast iron and pine wood - painted black. The benches
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920s Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's iron bench with velvet upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920'S IRON TILE TOP BENCH
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's iron bench set with 17th or early 18th century tiles surrounded by later field tiles
Category
Early 20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920's Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's bench. Hammered iron frame and new upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920's Spanish Revival Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Velvet covered iron bench with nicely designed legs and stretcher. Low design is perfect under a
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920's Upholstered Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cleanly designed iron bench with freshly upholstered velvet seat and nail-head trim.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Long 1920's Cast Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic cast iron bench; perfect for a Spanish Revival home. Vintage upholstery with nailhead
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Curved Cast Iron Bench, c. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic 1920's curved bench with cast iron base. Newly upholstered in rich velvet. Original finish.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Sea Horse Motif Iron Bench, c. 1920's
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Pasadena, CA
Heavily cast iron bench with original surface patina. Original polychrome finish. Features stylized
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Benches
Materials
Brass, Iron
Beautiful Long Wrought Iron Bench c. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard-to-find 1920's long low bench with beautifully wrought iron base w/ original polychrome finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920's French Iron Swan Benches.
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
1920's -30's cast iron swan benches from a French park. Seats have been replaced. Can be sold
Category
20th Century French Benches
1920's Spanish Revival Bench with Iron Stretchers
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's bench with classic styled legs and iron stretchers. Handsomely carved walnut.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Walnut
1920's Bench / Side Table with Iron Trestle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classically styled Spanish Revival bench; could also be used as a low occasional table
Category
Early 20th Century European Benches
1920s Curved Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's Spanish Revival iron curved bench with new velvet upholstery. 47" W x 18.25" H x 12.5
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Benches
1920's Spanish Revival Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptionally ornate iron Spanish bench.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Iron
1920s Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s Spanish Revival bench. Wrought iron construction. New upholstery. Measures 22 7/8"H x
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s Spanish Revival Upholstered Iron Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully ornate upholstered iron bench. Very nicely detailed with freshly upholstered seat.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Iron
Long Wooden Gymnasium Bench with Folding Iron Legs c.1920's
Located in Easton, PA
Long wooden bench with folding iron legs used in gymnasiums c.1920's. All original green paint
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique 1920s Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
A very well made hand-wrought iron bench, circa 1920, with scroll detail around the base and ends
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Curved Green Mohair Bench c. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful 1920's cast iron bench with gentle curve, recently reupholstered in green mohair with
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
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1920s Iron Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1920s iron benches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1920s iron benches — often made from iron, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 63 antique and vintage 1920s iron benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of 1920s iron benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1920s iron benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Industrial and Modern 1920s iron benches are of considerable interest. 1920s iron benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Folke Bensow, Riva 1920 and Näfveqvarns Bruk are consistently popular.
How Much are 1920s Iron Benches?
Prices for 1920s iron benches start at $750 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,000.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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