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European Wenge Benches

Bench in Solid Oak and Wengé by Dutch Wood Artist ‘1337 Furniture’
Located in Meer, VAN
Bench in Solid Oak and Wengé by Dutch Wood Artist ‘1337 Furniture’ This wonderful piece was handcrafted by Dutch wood artist Bouke Meeuwis, also known as ‘1337 Furniture’. Timeless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak, Wenge

21st Century Modern Black Wenge Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Modern Wenge Wood Bench Cream Velvet Seat Arts & Crafts Style The Becket Bench Black redefines timeless elegance with a modern twist on a classic design. Its sophisticat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Wenge

Modern White Velvet Upholstered Bench with Black Wenge Legs Gold Stainless Steel
Located in Porto, PT
Moa bench is an accent bench. It is upholstered in suede and structure in matte wengue ash wood with details in polished brass. Its design expresses a solemn geometry accentuating a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Brass

Modern Blue Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer Geometric Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Blue Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer Geometric Base Moa Bench Blue is an accent bench in a vibrant blue hue. The highly sophisticated silhouette of this bench is th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Brass

Modern Viva Magenta Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Bench Magenta is an accent bench in a vibrant pink hue. The highly sophisticated silhouette of this bench is the perfect addition to modern bedrooms, living rooms, or entryways t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Brass

Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
By Walter Antonis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wengé bench, Walter Anthonis, Dutch, 1960s Solid wengé piece which could act as both coffee table and bench. Beautiful joints. Would fit as well in a Minimalist modern decor as ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wenge

Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Side Tables / Benches Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side tables / benches by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden. Listed price is / item.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal, Brass

Side Tables / Benches Produced in Sweden
Side Tables / Benches Produced in Sweden
H 13.98 in W 80.71 in D 16.34 in
Eloise Black Bench
Located in Paris, FR
Bench Eloise black with solid wood structure in stained. Wenge finish, upholstered and covered with high quality. Genuine black leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

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Leather, Wood, Wenge

Eloise Black Bench
Eloise Black Bench
H 28.35 in W 63.78 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Slate Bench or Side Table in Solid Wengé
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist 1960s benches in the style of Charlotte Perriand or Martin Visser. Available per piece. Can be used as a side table or as seating piece.  
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

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Bench by Gijs Bakker and Wim Wilson
By Gijs Bakker
Located in PARIS, FR
Very decorative this wenge bench by Dutch designers Gijs Bakker and Wim Wilson created in 1967. It resembles the better known one created by Martin Visser but differs in particular i...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Bench by Gijs Bakker and Wim Wilson
Bench by Gijs Bakker and Wim Wilson
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 59.06 in
Mid-Century Modern Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench in a style of Martin Visser. Made in 1960s period, Netherlands. This vintage slatted bench can be used as a bench, plant table or even co...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Wenge

Slat Bench by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum bz81, the Netherlands, 1965
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum for "Stedelijk Museum" in Amsterdam. The top has been refinshed. This is the smaller model, model bz81. Marked with a stic...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Bz81 Slat Bench by Martin Visser for ‘T Spectrum, the Netherlands, 1965
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum for "Stedelijk Museum" in Amsterdam. The top has been refinshed. This is the smaller model, model bz81. Marked with a stic...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Slat Bench Bz82 by Martin Visser for ‘T Spectrum, The Netherlands 1965
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum for "Stedelijk Museum" in Amsterdam. The top has been refinshed. This is the larger model, model bz82.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in 1961's. This is an original version (model: BZ -81, marked) designed in 1960/1961 for het Sted...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Wenge

Martin Visser "BZ" Slatted Bench, The Netherlands 1960s
By Martin Visser
Located in Utrecht, NL
Museum-like and minimalist, the BZ slatted bench was designed by Martin Visser in 1960, for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Visser’s sleek creations for ‘t Spectrum and functional...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Italian Vintage Slatted Bench in the Style of Frattini with Two Seats, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hellouw, NL
This bench is manufactured in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. Especially the slots in the legs have his characteristics. Unique to this table is the fact that the 'seats' can be mo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser BZ82 Wenge Bench 't Spectrum Holland, 1965.
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalist slat bench model BZ82 designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ‘t Spectrum Bergeijk, Holland 1965. This slat bench is made of solid wenge wood, which has a ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Slat Bench or Coffee Table in Ash and Wenge Dating from the 1960’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Slat bench or coffee table in stained ash for the seating and wenge wood for the legs, dating from the 1960’s. This bench has a modest design. Sophisticated but simple architectural ...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Ash, Wenge

Klaus Wettergren Design, One of a Kind Bench with Leather Seat Cushions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Klaus Wettergren. One of a kind bench (custom order). Solid teak, square legs ending in Wenge wood feet . 3 loose leather seat cushions. High quality woodwork.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Leather, Teak, Wenge

Dutch 1960 Slat Bench Designed by Martin Visser for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
By Martin Visser
Located in Markington, GB
Dutch designed by Martin Visser slat bench in Wenge wood, very similar to the Bench Charlotte Perriand made. This bench was created for Stedelijk museum in Amsterdam. The Benc...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slat Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in 1961's. This is an original version (model: BZ -81, marked) designed in 1960/1961 for het Sted...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Wenge

Martin Visser Attributed Wenge Slat Bench
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra long Martin Visser (attributed) Wenge slat coffee table or bench with study legs. In original condition with moderate wear consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Pluraform Sofas with Wenge Coffee Tables by Rolf Benz, 1964
By Rolf Benz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and hard to find Mid-Century Modern sofas with wenge coffee tables. Design by Rolf Benz, Model: Pluraform. Striking German design from the 1960s. Original chrome-plated met...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Martin Visser BZ82 Slat Bench 'T Spectrum Holland, 1965
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large slat bench model BZ82 designed by Martin Visser, manufactured by 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Holland, 1965. This slat bench is made of solid wenge slats and is very strong. Its ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Large Wenge Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large wenge Mid-Century Modern slat bench. Design by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Striking Dutch design from the sixties. In good original condition with minor wear consistent w...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Large Wenge Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Large wenge Mid-Century Modern slat bench by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s. This is the rare version with original cushion and sliding laminate...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Fabric, Wenge

Pair of Modern Design Benches with Velor Fabric
Located in Senden, NRW
A luxurious pair of modern design benches covered with a high end velor fabric. They feature an elegant and shiny gold and brown color with dark brown wenge wood feet. Symmetrical be...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

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Wenge

Pair of Modern Design Benches with Velor Fabric
Pair of Modern Design Benches with Velor Fabric
H 38.59 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Martin Visser Wenge Slat Bench
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for t' Spectrum, Netherlands. Super heavy and dense wenge. Lightly refinished. Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser Wenge Slat Bench
Martin Visser Wenge Slat Bench
H 11.75 in W 78.75 in D 23.5 in
1960s Solid Wengewood Midcentury Coffee Table or Bench the Netherlands
By Martin Visser
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This high quality coffee table or low bench is made from very heavy solid wenge tropical hardwood Most likely custom-made in the Netherlands during the 1960s when this type of woo...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wenge

Ib Kofod-Larsen Bench "Long Banc" Produced in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bench “Long Banc” designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wenge

Slat Bench by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Model BZ82, 1960s.
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Schagen, NL
Superb Dutch design slat bench in Wenge wood, designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk. Originally this bench was designed for Stedelijk museum Amsterdam. It can be use...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser BZ82 Slat Bench 't Spectrum, 1965
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large slat bench designed by Martin Visser, manufactured by 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Holland 1965. This slat bench is made of solid wenge slats and is very strong. Its was original...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser BZ82 Slat Bench 't Spectrum, 1965
Martin Visser BZ82 Slat Bench 't Spectrum, 1965
H 11.82 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Martin Visser Slat Bench Model BZ72 Spectrum, 1960s Dutch Design
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century wenge slat bench BZ72 designed by Martin Visser for the 'Stedelijk Museum' in Amsterdam. From 1965-1974 it was in the collection of 't Spectrum. Can be used as a bench or...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Rare Bench or Side Table in Massive Wengé Probably Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench or side table in massive wengé. Probably produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wenge

Italian Slatted Bench or Side Table in Wenge Wood, with Brass Details
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Beautiful slatted wooden bench in wenge wood black metal frame and brass details, this Italian bench can also be used as a small side table or coffee table. Good condition with some...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass, Metal

Martin Visser BZ 81/82 Wenge Slat Bench
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal Wenge Mid-Century Slat Bench by Martin Visser. Original condition with some wear consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Martin Visser BZ 81/82 Wenge Slat Bench
Martin Visser BZ 81/82 Wenge Slat Bench
H 11.75 in W 63 in D 16.5 in
bench by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with fabric manufacturer's label to underside: [1880 Matteograssi Made in Italy].
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20th Century Italian Benches

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Leather, Wenge

bench by Guglielmo Ulrich
bench by Guglielmo Ulrich
H 16 in W 71 in D 16.5 in
bench by Gugliermo Ulrich
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with fabric manufacturer's label to underside: [1880 Matteograssi Made in Italy].
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20th Century Italian Benches

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Leather, Wenge

bench by Gugliermo Ulrich
bench by Gugliermo Ulrich
H 16 in W 71 in D 16.5 in
Martin Visser slat bench in Wenge BZ82 for 't Spectrum 1965
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice wenge wooden slat bench / table designed by Martin Visser for â??t Spectrum in 1965. This nice bench was originally designed for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam but was produced...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wenge

Pair of Italian Benches by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of benches designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, made by Matteograssi. The benches are made of woven belting leather and wenge. These two examples are heavily patinated.
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Late 20th Century Italian Benches

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Wenge

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
Teak and black leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad. circa 1950. Signed with original label (see photos). Base in excellent original vintage condition with original black ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Teak, Wenge

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad
Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad
H 15 in W 19 in D 14 in

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Art Deco Italian Fold-Out Cabinet with Table and Benches in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fold-out cabinet or highboard with table and benches, chestnut, Italy, late 1940s This exquisite Italian convertible unit, crafted in the late 1940s and executed in rich chestnut, s...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Chestnut

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other domestic or commercial spaces that...
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2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Edo on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Console Tables

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Oak

Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any living area or current ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Synthetic, Natural Fiber

Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chair in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair or club chair. Beautiful and unique shape. Made entirely from a foam structure with a wooden base and reupholstered in quality ochre c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Space Invader Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Limestone Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
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Plaster, Paper

Contemporary Art-Inspo Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry by HOMMÉS
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI Originally designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953, the 'Trolley' is an authorized re-edition by GUBI.  Executed using Matégot's Rigitulle method of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI
Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI
H 28.34 in W 27.75 in D 22.63 in
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Ash, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Sideboard by Hessentia in Light-Blue Leather with grey marble top
By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini
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Set of Two Night Stands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980s
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Located in Milan, IT
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Wood

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
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Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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European Wenge Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of european wenge benches for sale on 1stDibs. European wenge benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European wenge benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. European wenge benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Axel Heizmann are consistently popular.

How Much are European Wenge Benches?

European wenge benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $15,353.

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.