Modern Benches
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
There and Black Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
There and black sculptural bench by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 84 x W 196 x H 81.5 cm.
Materials: Hand-tied acrylic yarn, mixed...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Other
Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
Bench, Marine Biology series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 )
Dimensions: D 30 x W 125 x H 43 cm
Materials: Ash wood.
Son Tae Seon tries to capture the pow...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Bolster Bench Ottoman, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Bolster bench Ottoman features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion wrapped over a wood frame for flexible us...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Brass Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Materials: Brass
Finishes available: Natural, satin, polished, aged
Dimensions: W 155 x L 33 x 43c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 130 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and wool.
Also available in other colors
Humberto da Mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Focused on design research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bertu Wood Bench, Oak Wood Bench, the Cicely Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Price includes thick weave fabric and finish of your choice. Multiple fabric colors available. We absolutely love the leg design - chunky, fresh, modern, and looks great with any aesthetic. Every piece in the Cicely Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm
Materials: fiber concrete
The Bow console...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
White Chair & Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
White chair & bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 )
Dimensions: D 38 x W 61 x H 120 cm ( Chair )
D 30 x W 125 x H 43 cm ( Bench )
Materials: Ash Wood
Son Tae Se...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Long Bolster bench is a comfortable 2-3 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion for ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Medium Bolster Bench is a comfortable 1-2 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Miljevina Bench Large in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects.
After being aband...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Steel Bahaus Lounge Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black steel Bahaus lounge bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 170 x 67 x 64 cm
*Safe to use outdoor...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Secretaire Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Secretaire chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: 60 x 112 x H 70.2 cm
Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyurethane foam padding, Gree...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
S Collection Wooden Bench Woven with Jute
Located in CDMX, MX
S Collection wooden bench woven with jute available in oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Jute
Small modern Bench, black ash, leather - om4.1 by mjiila, in stock
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bench or ottoman in solid french stained black ash. Padded seat with polyurethan foam, upholstered with crocodile style embossed black cow leather.
Seat high is 41 cm so perfec...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Ash
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces inspi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Confetti Bench by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Confetti bench by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Dimensions: W 132 x D 92 x H 43 cm
Materials: Ash wood, Charcoal wood stain, and polyurethane mate varnish.
...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Tori Bench by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori bench by Ries
Dimensions: W150 x D30 x H44 cm
Materials: Sand cast aluminum
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemporary fu...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Matrix Bench by OS and OOS
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrix bench by OS and OOS
Dimensions: 141.2 x 30 x 42.1 cm
Materials: Powder-coated Steel
The Matrix project is and began as a system to allow for
endless configurations and c...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Blackened Aluminum Compression Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area.
With this customizable bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern Whitewash and Leather Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewash and leather upholstered bench. This elegant bench has a tan leather cushioned top and sits on a whitewashed oak frame with graceful lines.
Crafted in neutral colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Anodised Contemporary Bench by Johan Viladrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodised contemporary bench by Johan Viladrich
Material: Anodised Aluminum, Rubber
Measures: L200 x W24 x H38 cm
Approx. 60kg
Limited Edition for Jonathan
Johan Viladrich is an int...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique rive bench by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 210 D 40 H 45
Materials: Concrete
Concrete, textured, solid, and rough. In contrast with the transpare...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Confetti Stool by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Confetti stool by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Dimensions: W 40 x D 50 x H 43 cm
Materials: Ash wood, charcoal wood stain and polyurethane mate varnish.
P...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
1980s Hollywood Regency Lucite Bench New Gray Tufted Fabric
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Hollywood Regency lucite bench
Fresh new gray tufted tweed fabric
Measures: 17 tall x 23.5 w x 16 d
Preowned original vintage.
See images provided.
LA OC delivery.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage Brueton Undulatus Wave Bench with Stainless Steel Legs Tan Leather Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This long and 3 seat wave chaise sculptural bench was designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton in the 1980s. It has been coined the undulatus bench as in waves. There is a feelin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Novalis Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Novalis bench by Michael Gittings Studio
One of a Kind
Dimensions: d 40 x w 190 x h 50 cm
Materials: stainless steel, copper, enamel
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Benches
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Small Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves.
Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Tillikum Black Fir Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The dramatic Tillikum Black features our Douglas Fir solid wood top set on striking matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern handcrafted bench. A welcome addition to any room, use this bench in an entryway, under a window, pulled up to a table, or at the foot of a bed. Matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made entirely of recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified.
Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - wood and recycled paper.
Natural Douglas Fir, sustainably sourced on Vancouver Island...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Fir, Paper
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only eye-catching, but practical as you ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini
Dimensions: D 38 x W 156.6 x H 41 cm
Materials: marble, wood
Weight: 150 kg
"A horizontal and regular element is placed on two lithic “drops” that lift...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Pair of Claw and Ball Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of claw and ball painted wood benches. Upholstered in a cotton-blend fabric.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 flint bench by Marmi Serafini
Dimensions: D 38 x W 156.6 x H 41 cm
Materials: marble, wood
Weight: 150 kg
"A horizontal and regular element is placed on two lithic “drops” ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina.
Design: Victoriya Yakusha.
Material: Textiles, foam rubber, sintepon, wood, plywood.
Dimensions: 62 x 180 x...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini
Dimensions: D 38 x W 156,6 x H 41 cm
Materials: Marble, wood
Weight: 150 kg
"A horizontal and regular element is placed on two lithic “drops” that lift...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Vol2 Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Vol2 bench by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 115 x W 32 x H 43 cm
Materials: oakwood, metal sheet seat, natural handwoven esparto fiber
The VOL2 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Walnut Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Cantilever arm bench by Phaedo.
Dimensions: L 84" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches.
Materials: Oxidized black walnut.
The cantilever ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Silver/ Chrome Pressure Bench by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ Chrome Pressure bench by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, Powder coating
In the pre...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Nickel Aluminum Compression Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression Bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area.
With this customizable bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Walnut Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut cantilever arm bench by Phaedo
Dimensions: L 60" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches
Materials: natural black walnut
The Cantilever ben...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Ad Stool Medium by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool medium by Arno Declercq.
Signed by Arno Declercq.
Dimensions: D 38 x W 104 cm x H 69 cm.
Materials: rubber seat and burned steel.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dea...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon
Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm
I...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood
Proportions of Stone Bench by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone bench by Lee Sisan, 2020
Dimensions: W 96 x D 96 x H 35 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Modern Black Porcelain Bench
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern black porcelain bench. Hand crafted using the finest materials imported from Italy. Beautiful Italian black porcelain columns with white veining. Completed with textured desig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Porcelain, Fabric
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 soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench
By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991).
Newly recovered.
The bench has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Anza Large Upholstered Bench with Floating Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For the past six years Portuguese designer Rui Pereira and Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada have been collaborating on projects that tap into the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modern Wrought Iron and Woven Taupe Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of modern Wrought Iron Frame benches with taupe leather woven seats. The pair are very handsome and sturdy.
A compliment to many rooms - could be slid under a co...
Category
20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of minimalist and multifuncional design, inspired by Japanese joinery and where woodworking joints are the key to produce this table. A light-looking table e...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash
Oscar Tusquets, Lluís Clotet Catalano Acampanado Bench by BD, Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forty years for the Catalano bench. Axalta Coating systems has especially designed something for this special occasion. Bright color in pastel tone give a new life to the Catalano 4....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Night Blue Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Night blue pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Also available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
AD Bench in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Bench in iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 237 x L 60 x H 63 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed iroko wood
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes besp...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Pinta Verde Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni.
New Atomic Age collection.
In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Blackened Steel Extra Large Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench can be used as a chaise extension on the sofa or two-seat sofa, as an independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Suelo Modern Bench
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfort...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Billiemi Grey Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni.
New Atomic Age Collection.
In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Carrara Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni
New Atomic Age Collection
In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limited ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Marie Burgos Design, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Stephen Kenn. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $96,000 while the average work can sell for $4,139.
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