Antique and Vintage Benches and Stools

Stools and benches have slimmed down dramatically over the years from the days of heavy, plain wood slatted Victorian benches with iron frames (and sometimes velvet or needlework cushions). Mid-Century, Eames, and Scandinavian designs became very sparse, with thin legs and simple cushions. Benches disappeared somewhat from the interior decor palette, and the few that were made were essentially cushioned versions of very simple designs.

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Wrought-Iron Furniture for English Gardens

An Englishman's house may be his castle, but his garden has long been first in his affections. In fact, according to John Parkinso… [more]

The International Influences of Buffalo Furniture

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Eames, Nelson, and the Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic

As a teenager, I collected everything from vintage bicycles to Coca-Cola to Victorian stuff. Once I realized some of this stuff co… [more]



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