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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Minimalist Modern Bench in Ash Wood FRAME Collection
Located in Lisbon, PT
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Le Jeune Upholstery Brando Bench Floor Model in Brass and Quilted Vinyl
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Brando Bench Floor Model in Brass and Quilted Vinyl
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery BRANDO B1 .923 bench floor display model. The all-upholstered bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Modern Metal Bench with Faux Flokati Seat
Located in New York, NY
Modern metal bench, rectangular, the faux Mongolian lamb upholstered seat above two grey enameled metal supports conjoined by a stretcher. 22" H ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Katsura 60" Bench
Located in San Jose, CA
The bold Katsura Collection is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional design. This bench featu...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Bencho no.05
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Bench no. 5 is a masterpiece of understated elegance, marrying simplicity with refined craftsmanship. Its design draws inspiration from traditional rustic styles but is elevated by s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Extra large modernist solid wood bench, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large modernist bench. Made from solid wood. The bench consists of two halves that are joined together with wood dowels and 2 large metal bolts. They can also be used as 2 separate s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Nicholas Wolfe "Ovunque Bench"
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Ovunque Bench by Nicholas Wolfe, a masterpiece in simplicity and sophistication. Its name, "Ovunque," which means "everywhere" in Italian, perfectly encapsulates its versatile design. This exquisite bench features channeled sides, adding a touch of elegance and texture to any space. The Ovunque Bench comes complete with two wedge pillows...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé
Camber Bench, Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Camber bench, Paul Coenen
Dimensions: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel
The Camber bench and stool originated from the idea of manufacturing a piece of furniture fro...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Black Braided Leather Bench W/ Suede Arms & Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Zeus Bench is a modern bench design, perfect for a modern hotel lobby or a presidential suite. An upholstered leather seat with a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Custom Rectangular Concrete Bench, 'Skye'
Located in Cazadero, CA
These customizable mid-weight concrete benches or coffee tables with or without impressions from real leaves can make a natural addition to nearly any room or outdoor environment.
T...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
By Brodie Neill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Hunter Green Square Faux Leather Stools/Benches with Brushed Steel Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each square-form bench with semi-detached faux leather cushion over a deep apron; raised on square tapering brushed-steel supports
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Linea Bench No.2, Bronze Plaster Finish with Second Firing 1 seat pad
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Linea bench is characterised by a hand-worked feet finished in bronzed plaster with an upholstered seat pad available in a range of ten jacquard fabrics from the ,,Second Firing” ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
KGBL Cassius Bench
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The centuries old process of forming water saturated leather hide over a wood frame forms the essence of the Cassius Bench, which is then exposed at the base to reveal co-planar, wal...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Linea Bench No.1, Bronze Plaster Finish with Second Firing 2 seat pad
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Linea bench is characterised by a hand-worked feet finished in bronzed plaster with an upholstered seat pad available in a range of ten jacquard fabrics from the ,,Second Firing” ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern Linea Bench No.1, Antique Gold Finish with Second Firing 2 seat pad
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Linea bench is characterised by a hand-worked feet and finished with an upholstered seat pad available in a range of ten jacquard fabrics from the ,,Second Firing” series, designed b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Knoll International Green Capitonné Leather Steel feet Benches
By Knoll
Located in IT
Knoll International benches in green capitonné leather and steel feet. There are 2 benches and they have been completely restored both in the padding and reupholstered with new green...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench in Corduroy by Objects for Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural yet comfortable, the Wave Bench by Los Angeles–based design studio Objects for Objects is a fun piece for the end of the bed, or in any ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Custom Cassaro Corner Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Custom showroom corner banquette with Zebrawood veneer in Cassaro fabric from Italy. Also available C.O.M.
Each bench measures 28" in depth, 56" in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Zebra Wood
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 240 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Iron and stone.
Weight: 390 kg.
The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone that exist only in a fe...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Iron
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Stone.
Weight: 550 kg.
The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone tha...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
Roll Arm Bench or Chaise in Silk by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Roll arm bench or Chaise in Silk by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
Baker Furniture item number 6392, out of production. Muted yellow textured silk upholstery. Welt base standard, original Sable finish beech solids...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Silk, Beech
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Holly Hunt Light Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Lotus Banquette - Modern Black Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Polka bench
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The polka bench is crafted in metal and coated with matte electrostatic paint finish, it is ideal as an accent piece in a hallway, or as a funcional item suitable for both, info and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
50's bench 153A natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto design 153A bench.
This condition is very nice patine and original finish.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handcrafted cedar bench 100% Italian product. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Aluminum Bench by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Bench by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: D 80 x W 190 x H 47 cm.
Materials: Aluminum and wood.
Basic shapes associated with masculine airs, ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Eiffel, Bench in Hand Patinated Silver Leaf on Steel and Padded Seat
Located in Beirut, LB
A midcentury look for the Eiffel bench, with its padded upholstered seat.
By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2014.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Benches
Materials
Silver Leaf
Miljevina Bench by Nortstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Miljevina bench by Nortstudio
Dimensions: 40 x 120 x 46 cm
Materials: Mirror polished steel, mirror-look HPL.
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sintra Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench"
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood.
This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Pair Mastercraft Contemporary Brass And Upholstered Benches Footstools
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Contemporary Brass And Upholstered benches / Stools / Footstools attributed to Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Recently reup...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre™ bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM.
Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
George Koch Sons Chrome-Plated Steel Silk Velvet Upholstered Stool / Bench
By George Koch Sons, Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
George Koch Sons Chrome-Plated Steel and Silk-Velvet Upholstered Stool / Bench. Velvet Upholstered. Clean and very solid.
Measures 19.5" i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
MUSE BENCH / sample sale
By JUDE DI LEO
Located in Cold Spring, NY
THIS PIECE IS BEING SOLD AS A SAMPLE. PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ANY QUESTIONS. WE MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE AVAILABLE.
Originally designed as a museum bench, Muse is constructed in a continuous V-shape that supplies both its structure and ergonomic comfort. It is made up of two continuous boards that have been miter folded at the legs to keep the wood grain running continuously through the waterfall style legs. The subtle use of angles create a bold stance that is confident, yet understated in its timeless presence. Muse was designed by Jude Di Leo...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Scented Cedar Wood Single-Block Bench
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This bench made its debut at the 2023 Salone del Mobile event In Milan. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Polka White bench
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The polka bench is crafted in metal and coated with matte electrostatic paint finish, it is ideal as an accent piece in a hallway, or as a funcional item suitable for both, info and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
"Forseti" Ottoman in Carbon Steel Beige and seat in Brown Leather
Located in Centro, RS
"Forseti" ottoman was created with the union of elegant, modern and clean materials such as carbon steel in beige color.
Details with brown natural leather in the upholstery seat.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
This upholstered Suelo Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood i...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
KGBL Lennox Bench
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
While benches are not typically associated with comfort, the Lennox Bench, with its twin cushions, is the embodiment of unexpected ease. Featuring Fortuny's Camo Isole fabric.
This ...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Suede, Fabric, Wood
DREAMERS- Multicolor Veneers Bench
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The Dreamers Bench is a captivating piece inspired by Hady Boraey's painting of the same name. Crafted with wood veneers and upholstery, this bench embodies the dream-like and imagin...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Large Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large 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
Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Felt
Chrome Bench with Magenta Pink Seat Milo Baughman Style
Located in New York, NY
A chrome bench with upholstered magenta pink seat, '60s '70s Modern / Hollywood Regency style, after designer Milo Baughman, circa late-20th century, USA. A single seat bench with a ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Black Ash Solid Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Luxury Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant in a luxe material mix, this streamlined bench is well-scaled for the end-of-bed or an entryway.
A reeded apron in a creamy Almond Milk finish brings a sense of rhythm and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Wood Bench, Walnut, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Wood Bench, Walnut, Upholstered
This Alaska Modern Wood Bench in walnut is expertly crafted and upholstered. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Upholstered Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Upholstered Bench, Walnut
This Alaska Modern Bench is expertly crafted and upholstered. The bench boasts hand cut high-density foam and commerci...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Rounded Black Bouclé Bench With Handpainted Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Bench is a maximalist bench with a seductive texture and a luxurious combination of simple shapes. The bench has a rounded silhouette and is upholstered in velvet for a warm and inviting feel. This sophisticated seating option is the perfect addition to a contemporary dining room or to create a cozy moment in the entryway or hallway.
With sculptural feet, this modern bench is a stunning piece that transforms any room.
The oversized shapes, charismatic silhouettes, bold patterns, and pops of color of maximalist furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Bench Rendez-Vous Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful bench Redez-Vous model in transparent plexiglass with different colors and with two brass legs designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Signed.
Biography:
Supe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Small Colorful Graffiti Tagged Wood Bench "Rase The Roof"
Located in East Quogue, NY
Fun, unique, one-of-a-kind tagged "Rase the Roof" small graffiti wood bench, with colorful graffiti tags covering the top and underside of the wood seat.
Material: Spray paint, paint pens, and polyurethane on wood with steel legs
Size: 52 x 11 x 16.5 in (L x W x H)
Street culture and graffiti are well known for being provocative, appealing, bold, and uncompromising. Initially used by gangs to mark their territory in urban areas, graffiti has become a rich medium for unapologetically expressing ideas and statements. Graffiti represents a free art form that rebels against but now compliments domestic conventional forms.
This unique, one-of-a-kind bench was tagged by a group of graffiti artists from Northern California who are more than artistic outlaws. They think outside the canvas. Their art is unsanctioned and boundless in its range.
The furnishing transforms into a focal design point in a defined interior space. It reveals incredible imagination, color, and composition but remains provocative—an intriguing conversation piece for any design enthusiast!
Wood bench, graffiti bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bertu Bench, Rockefeller Modern Black Bench, Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Rockefeller Modern Black Bench, Oak
This Modern Black Bench - The Rockefeller is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
21st Century Modern Walnut Bench with Leather Upholstered Seat Cushion
Located in Oakhurst, NJ
Introducing the 21st Century Modern Walnut Bench with Leather Upholstered Seat – a fusion of functionality, elegance, and timeless craftsmanship. This versatile bench is not just a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sintra Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Sintra Bench in oak
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from solid oak.
Bespoke dimensions and wood options availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Laverne TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in Tan Leather on a Polished Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in tan leather with a polished chrome frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelle...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Lotus Banquette - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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