Model 656 ‘Link’ Bench by John Behringer for Fabry Associates, 1960s


A magnificent 1960s four-seat Model 656 ‘Link’ bench by John Behringer for Fabry Associates. This bench features a sleek, chrome-plated steel frame and legs, which support upholstered seats in original chocolate vegan leather. This iconic design was used in the TWA terminal designed by Eero Saarinen + is a part of MoMa’s permanent collection. Unmarked. 1960s.

John Behringer (1939–) is an industrial designer whose career ranges from product design to design education. Behringer earned his B.S. at the Parsons School of Design (NYU) in New York City and later taught industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design. In 1965, he established the first Design Office–or “think tank,” which utilized a form “alphabet” that dealt with form as a tool for functional exploration. Essentially he used a mathematical approach in developing forms first; which then are given speculative functions. Behringer has been awarded numerous design awards, including the selection of his Link bench for the permanent collection at MoMA. 

DIMENSIONS: 90"W x 22"D x 16"H

SEAT HEIGHT: 16"

ORIGIN: USA

PERIOD: 1960s

MATERIALS: Leather,Metal

CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear to the aluminum base includes scuffs, marks and areas of minor oxidation. Two small holes to the sides of the upholstered seats can be seen in photographs.

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Model 656 ‘Link’ Bench by John Behringer for Fabry Associates, 1960s

A magnificent 1960s four-seat Model 656 ‘Link’ bench by John Behringer for Fabry Associates. This bench features a sleek, chrome-plated steel frame and legs, which support upholstered seats in original chocolate vegan leather. This iconic design was used in the TWA terminal designed by Eero Saarinen + is a part of MoMa’s permanent collection. Unmarked. 1960s.

John Behringer (1939–) is an industrial designer whose career ranges from product design to design education. Behringer earned his B.S. at the Parsons School of Design (NYU) in New York City and later taught industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design. In 1965, he established the first Design Office–or “think tank,” which utilized a form “alphabet” that dealt with form as a tool for functional exploration. Essentially he used a mathematical approach in developing forms first; which then are given speculative functions. Behringer has been awarded numerous design awards, including the selection of his Link bench for the permanent collection at MoMA. 

Dimensions
Width: 90"
Depth: 22"
Height: 16"
Seat Height: 16"
Origin: USA
Period: 1960s
Materials: Leather,Metal
Condition
Good vintage condition. Wear to the aluminum base includes scuffs, marks and areas of minor oxidation. Two small holes to the sides of the upholstered seats can be seen in photographs.

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