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Benches "Reinventing RETRO..." Brand vision
A brand for the truly discerning and confident in style.

Benches will continue to strive to offer our customers quality pieces for a fair price with the utmost respect for customer service and fulfillment. We hand pick all of our pieces retrieving most from affluent locations around Malaysia and our rule has always been that the pieces we offer are those we ourselves would proudly display and use in our own home. We are committed for quality, enduring style and celebration of uniqueness and nostalgia. To engage with BENCHES is to engage with the philosophy of renewing, reviving and creating new out of old rather than throwing it way. Our enthusiasts believe that buying vintage is not only chic but meaningful. Our approach is to take the best of vintage style and combine with fresh modern design, making the restored items very usable for local interiors (often contemporary in style) and ensure they endure both functionally and aesthetically. Target audience
Our target audience are busy professionals 30 - 50 years who value aesthetics and want to exhibit their individualism in their homes. Brand Promise
'A Fresh Look' - refers both to a fresh look at how to treat customers (service) and design style/new take on something old (product). We proudly invite you to be part of our ever-growing family of customers many whom have furnished their homes with treasures purchased from us.

09/09/2026

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❌SOLD❌ Restoring these 2 Genuine Barbara Barry for Henredon Open Oval Cane Lounge Chairs remain to be one of our challen...
04/09/2026

❌SOLD❌ Restoring these 2 Genuine Barbara Barry for Henredon Open Oval Cane Lounge Chairs remain to be one of our challenging restoration & upholstery project especially when one of it has a broken leg & the other with a broken rattan backrest.

These Barbara Barry with original makers mark chairs are known for their Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic. They feature a warm wood frame with a hand-woven cane backrest & a separate, upholstered seat cushion.

A single “Barbara Barry for Henredon Chair” was listed at $3,495. Pairs of “Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs” have been listed for around $7,095 per set.

Key features of these chairs include:

Frame: A solid wooden frame, made from Mahogany prized for its durability & warm appearance.

Backrest: An intricately handwoven natural cane or rattan back panel which provides breathable comfort & an airy feel.

Seat: The pair has been custom-upholstered in a plush, neutral-toned paisley high-end designer damask pattern.

Versatility: These chairs can be used in a variety of settings, including living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms or as an accent chair.

❌SOLD❌ Interior Design Inspirations for the pair of Fully-Restored Barbara Barry for Henredon “Open Oval” Cane Lounge Ch...
04/09/2026

❌SOLD❌ Interior Design Inspirations for the pair of Fully-Restored Barbara Barry for Henredon “Open Oval” Cane Lounge Chairs.

Newly upholstered modern mid-century inspired upholstered dining chair, often sold under various names online such as th...
04/09/2026

Newly upholstered modern mid-century inspired upholstered dining chair, often sold under various names online such as the Aurora, Ruby, or Katherine two-tone dining chair. It features a distinctive double-layer curved backrest—combining a textured, geometric plaid linen front with a solid terracota/orange faux leather outer shell—set upon a sleek, gold-finished metal leg frame.

Depending on how you intend to use it, here is how well it functions for each setup:

đź’„ Vanity Table Chair: Highly Suitable
This chair is an excellent fit for a vanity table.

Aesthetics: The stylish combination of textured fabrics, terracota accents, and gold legs brings a high-end, boutique aesthetic that pairs beautifully with makeup vanities and bedroom decor.

Support: The gently curved, wrap-around back provides a comfortable, cozy cradle while sitting upright to apply makeup or style your hair.

Size: It has a relatively compact footprint typical of dining chairs, making it easy to tuck neatly under most standard dressing tables.

đź“š Study Table Chair: Suitable for Casual/Short-Term Use
It is decent for light studying, but not ideal for long, intense work sessions.

Pros: The seat and backrest are well-padded, offering much better comfort than a basic plastic or wooden task chair.

Cons (Ergonomics): It lacks traditional office features like an adjustable height lever, swivel base, or specialized lumbar support.

Material Consideration: The textured fabric and faux leather backing do not breathe as well as ergonomic office mesh, which might feel warm if you are sitting down to study for hours at a time.

Newly Upholstered modern mid-century inspired velvet accent chair. It features a plush, dual-segment contoured backrest,...
04/09/2026

Newly Upholstered modern mid-century inspired velvet accent chair. It features a plush, dual-segment contoured backrest, a rounded cushioned seat, and a sleek, geometric frame made of electroplated or chrome-plated metal with a high-gloss gold finish.

Origin
Manufacturer/Style: This specific chair design is produced and distributed globally under various contemporary furniture labels, often imported from mass-production manufacturing centers like China (such as Foshan).

Retail Branding: Depending on the region, it is sold under several brand models, including the Kelso Armchair (by Sideras/Skroutz in Europe), the Ariel or Emmiel Chair (distributed across Southeast Asia via furniture platforms like FurnitureDirect or FortyTwo), and the Tauro or Simple Living accent chair in North American markets.

Estimated Value
Because this piece is a modern commercial furniture product rather than a rare antique, its valuation depends heavily on whether it is purchased individually, in sets, or wholesale:

Retail Value (Single Chair): Approximately $85 to $150 USD (€80 to €130 / RM 400 to RM 650).

ONLY ONE (1) LEFTVintage-style round Kopitiam tables featuring natural white marble tops and bentwood-style dark wooden ...
03/09/2026

ONLY ONE (1) LEFT

Vintage-style round Kopitiam tables featuring natural white marble tops and bentwood-style dark wooden bases.

Key Characteristics & Heritage

Dimensions: Table height 70cm. Marble dimensions 70cm across.

Tabletop: They are crafted with round, thick slabs of polished white marble (often referred to as Ipoh marble in Southeast Asia or Carrara style regionally) showing characteristic grey clouding and veining.

Base Structure: The supporting framework consists of a dark-stained teakwood assembly with distinct curved bentwood legs and reinforcing under-hoops, a design historically popularized by European manufacturers like Thonet for coffeehouse furniture.

Cultural Context: While rooted in 19th-century European café aesthetics, this specific combination is highly iconic to traditional Southeast Asian coffee shops (Kopitiams) and Peranakan-style homes across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. They are highly collectible both as genuine antiques and as high-quality modern revival furniture pieces.

Vintage electrified brass table lamp designed in the style of a traditional Kosmos/burner kerosene oil lamp, featuring a...
02/09/2026

Vintage electrified brass table lamp designed in the style of a traditional Kosmos/burner kerosene oil lamp, featuring a solid brass pedestal base and a vibrant cased ruby red glass mushroom shade.

Identification & Features
Design Style: It replicates the anatomy of a late 19th-century central-draught kerosene lamp. It includes a flared brass base, a central font reservoir, and a collar that originally would have held a burner mechanism, chimney, and shade ring.

Materials: The base is constructed from spun and polished brass sheet metal. The prominent top section is a distinctive “vesta” style dome shade made of cased ruby red glass (white glass on the inside to reflect light downward, coated with red glass on the exterior).

Electrification: Visible electrical wiring extending from the lamp base indicates this was either manufactured directly as an electric lamp or neatly converted from an authentic oil lamp.

Origin and EraEra: Most likely mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s). While it heavily mimics Victorian and Edwardian style oil lamps from the late 1800s and early 1900s, the clean, unornamented machining of the brass base and the modern electrical fitment indicate a retro reproduction era. Mid-century manufacturers frequently produced these stylized “country cottage” or “revivalist” oil lamps to serve as ambient decorative lighting.

Possible Origin: European, commonly associated with Scandinavian makers (such as Holmegaard glassworks pairing with brass bases from Denmark or Sweden), or produced by prominent British or German manufacturers who specialized in brass reproductions during the postwar period.

❌SOLD❌ Vintage electric hurricane lamp, also widely known as a “Gone with the Wind” style table lamp.Design DetailsGlass...
02/09/2026

❌SOLD❌ Vintage electric hurricane lamp, also widely known as a “Gone with the Wind” style table lamp.

Design Details
Glass Shade: It features a distinctive domed milk glass or frosted white glass shade. This design is modeled after the iconic silhouette of traditional late-19th-century kerosene lamps.

Body and Base: The middle column features a polished, reflective brass. It transitions down to a unique, highly decorative carved wood base depicting intricate floral or acanthus leaf motifs.

Functionality: Unlike historical oil-burning variations, this specific piece is an electrified version designed for modern outlets.

❌SOLD❌ Vintage electrified “Gone with the Wind” style hurricane table lamp featuring an ornate cast-metal base and an op...
02/09/2026

❌SOLD❌ Vintage electrified “Gone with the Wind” style hurricane table lamp featuring an ornate cast-metal base and an opaline glass shade.

Origin and Manufacturing Era
While the overall look replicates the aesthetic of late 19th-century Victorian parlor or banquet oil lamps, this specific model is a 20th-century vintage revival piece, most likely manufactured between the 1960s and 1980s.

The Reproduction Era: During the mid-to-late 20th century, companies worldwide mass-produced these ornate lamps to satisfy consumer demand for classic European/Victorian styling.

Possible Origins: Similar decorative styles were widely exported from regions like Taiwan, Indonesia (such as Javanese “Betawi” styles), and parts of South America.

They were cast out of materials like brass, bronze, or finished aluminum and combined with frosted milk glass shades.

Key Characteristics
Shade: A distinct, milk glass dome shade with a classic ruffled or scalloped top rim.

Frame & Armature: Features highly stylized, wing-like or scrollwork side arms attached to a perforated decorative gallery ring that securely seats the shade.

Electrification: This lamp was built from the factory as an electric light fixture (rather than being a converted kerosene model), as indicated by the seamlessly integrated socket housing and electrical cord placement.

❌SOLD❌ Vintage Rococo-Style Figural Cherub/Putto Electric Hurricane Lamps.🏷️ Identification & Design Features* Theme & S...
02/09/2026

❌SOLD❌ Vintage Rococo-Style Figural Cherub/Putto Electric Hurricane Lamps.

🏷️ Identification & Design Features
* Theme & Style: The lamps feature a classic Putto (cherub) figural stem in a dynamic, walking posture, supporting a trumpet-style frosted glass hurricane shade with a ruffled rim. The base is an ornate, three-legged tripod structure decorated with Rococo acanthus leaf flourishes.
* Materials: The figural body and base are made of a cast metal alloy—most likely spelter (cast zinc alloy) or white metal finished with a dark bronze and gold-accented patina. This was a very common manufacturing practice to mimic solid bronze at a fraction of the cost.

🌍 Origin & Possible Maker
* Era & Origin: Mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1950s–1970s), produced in the United States or Italy.
* The “Conversion” Look: While styled like 19th-century French Renaissance or Rococo candlesticks/oil lamps, these were originally manufactured during the mid-20th century revival era directly as electric table lamps, indicated by the built-in socket design and the styling of the inline cords.
* Possible Makers: Prominent mid-century manufacturers specializing in this exact style of heavily detailed, cast metal classical revival lighting include L&L WMC (Loevsky & Loevsky White Metal Castings), Westwood Industries, or Accurate Casting Co. They frequently produced matched pairs of cherub lamps for living room end tables.

đź’° Estimated Value
* Estimated Value: $150 – $300 for the pair on secondary marketplaces.
* Value Factors: Figural lamps are highly collectible, and pairs always command a premium over single lamps. The value is fully realised because the matching frosted glass hurricane shades are intact and free of cracks.

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