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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sculptural Low Totem Bench in Patinated Bronze, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Low Totem Bench is conceived as a grounded sculptural object rather than a conventional seating form. Reduced to its essential mass, the bench presents a continuous monolithic vo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
Krobo 200 Bench by Fjord Fiesta in Wood
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Krobo 200 / Bench
by Torbjon Afdal
Bench in laminated lacquered oak, walnut or fully coloured black oak. Base in solid wood. Available in two heights and three lengths.
Made in Nor...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Oak
$1,980 / item
Illusion Nuage Bench— White Bouclé , Glossy Walnut by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Large Bench by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italian Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and versatile large bench designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, made in Italy. A superb example of refined Italian craftsmanship, this piece reflects Citterio’s signat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Walnut Bench, Upholstered, Artisan
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This walnut silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. The S...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown velvet bench, a seating piece designed for dry indoor spaces. This bench features a softly padded seat with a smooth touch, supported by black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and understated bench is a perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance. The generously upholstered seat provides a comfortable and inviting surface, which can be custo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Bench with Glass Legs, Modern Design, Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench engages the senses with its solid, fragrant cedar wood construction. Carved from a single block, its mattress-shaped seat provides unexpected comfort. Details include ceda...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar, Glass
Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Burnt-Orange Velvet and Lacquer Bench By Mondo Design Group
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural bench unites bold color with tactile contrast, balancing function and form in a contemporary collectible design. One side is crafted from a solid, glossy lacquer bloc...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
71" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Brodie Neill
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Sintra Bench - Walnut
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
Walnut
$3,566 / item
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish)
Dim...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Art Deco Style Bench Featuring Two-Tone Design In Velvet & Lacquered Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It's an upholstered bench featuring a striking two-tone design. The top cushion is a rich, dark teal velvet, offering a plush and inviting surface. Below the top cushion, the body of...
Category
2010s European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Solid Scottish Elm contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
$3,535 / item
Leo Bench, Camel Mohair & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order mohair and maple bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Camel Mohair (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery bench by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped solid wood frame / hand woven vegetable tanned leather seat / hand rubbed oil finish
72” w x 16...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Sculptural Modern Burnished Metal and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Elia Bench by Costantini features a burnished metal frame and upholstered seat. Available as shown or in custom sizes and shapes and the fabric or leather of your choice. Additi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Hand Carved Blackened Steel Bench with Handwoven Horsehair in White
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1
JM. Szymanski
d. 2019
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Architectural Concrete Bench by Martin Kleppe, Germany, circa 2011
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade bench made of concrete by german artist Martin Kleppe.
Martin Kleppe studied at the Art Academy Düsseldorf with Tony Cragg from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as a master student.
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
“Double Dip” Bench by Chris Howker for B&B Italia, 2004 Sculptural, Discontinued
By B&B Italia
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and visionary piece of early 21st-century design, the “Double Dip” bench by Chris Howker for B&B Italia was introduced in 2004 as a bold fusion of industrial minimalism and sc...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Unfinished sofa pushes the boundaries of co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Matteo Thun
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
Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus multi colours in Velvet with Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 13 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott pieces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$3,823 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Double 'X' Upholstered Bench Frame, In the Style of Billy Baldwin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Double 'X' Upholstered Bench Frame, In the Style of Billy Baldwin
USA, circa 1970s, Ready for Reupholstery in COM.
This Double 'X' Upholstered Bench Frame is unique—a possib...
Category
20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$12,800 / set
Contemporary Upholstered Bench Offered With Ebony Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is as great to look at as it is to sit on. Always eye pleasing with contrast cording, chocolate brown leather straps and ebony wood finish. As comfortable in a den as it...
Category
2010s European Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Lime Green Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Fluorescent Green & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia, a stunning addition to any contemporary living space. Crafted from high-quality Lucite material, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
$12,950 / item
Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi.
Made from mdf with natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$1,322 / item
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 comfortable cushion. This is the perfect...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
$2,100 / item
Mobili Sintetici bench, in veneered plywood, by Cara\Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The basics of carpentry involve the mechanical and manual processing of wood,
commonly in board-format where the most simple and fundamental processes are
straight and inclined s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Plywood
Custom Bench in Deep Blue and Clear Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cobalt blue & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia, a stunning addition to any contemporary living space. Crafted from high-quality Lucite material.
This bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Leo Bench, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Base: Black lacquered maple.
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Customizable Cedar Wood Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Matteo Thun
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
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
By Duistt
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Tillikum Acrylic & Torched Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The elegant Tillikum bench features a rare solid wood top set on clear acrylic frame and legs for an airy, floating effect. The minimalist design by Kir...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Ash
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Forsyth x Old Hickory Butte Bench with Custom California Sheepskin Cushion
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte bench with custom California sheepskin cushion and Loro Piana buffalo leather
When the Old Hickory Furniture Company a...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Saint Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood .
The cushion is available in customer's ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$2,852 / item
'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
Riva 1920 Audrey Hairbrush Cedar Wood Bench - Collectible Design by A.C.
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench, crafted from solid scented cedar, draws inspiration from the iconic Aldo Coppola brush, reinterpreting its form into a striking sculptural design. Its profile is meticulo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Black Wooden Contemporary "Tomb" Bench in Plywood & Horn by Rick Owens, 2007
By Rick Owens
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare contemporary wooden black stained "Tomb" bench in plywood and horn by Rick Owens produced in his studio in Paris, France 2007. In good original condition. Signed and number...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Benches
Materials
Horn, Plywood
Contemporary Bench with Solid Wooden Structure & Leather Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Bench is a study in refined simplicity, where a solid wooden frame meets a supple leather seat, offering both comfort and a touch of mid-century elegance. Its timeless design im...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Alison Berger Glassworks Carpenter Bench For Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carpenter's Bench designed by Alison Berger for her furniture collection. The design is inspired by everyday objects and tools of the trade, such as carpentry, metalsmithing, and jew...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Black
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 sculptural but practical as you can...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$3,250 / item
Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Wood and Upholstered Daybed - Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exquisite daybed embodies the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern design, reinterpreted with a crisp, contemporary Scandinavian aesthetic. The piece serves as a sophisticate...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven rattan strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak, Rattan
$1,980 / item
21st Century, Modern, Bouclé, Brass, Hand carved, Oak, Furniture, IO Bench
Located in Istanbul, TR
IO Bench
Hand-sculpted solid wood legs, Bouclé fabric and Patinated brass.
Designed by Buket Hoscan Bazman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Bench is a new addition to our collection to compliment our elegant Eto range. This piece is idyllic as an end-of-bed bench or hallway statement piece. Simple and beautifully...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
$4,220 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Thonet Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
two Thonet benches from the late 1930's still unrestored. (the second one a little bit different pictures will be sent on request)
Will be restored soon so you have the possibility ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,290 / item
Natural Leather Strap bench w-hammered iron, strong Rosa Morada wood, matte lac.
Located in San Antonio, TX
The Laguna leather strap bench is handmade in Mexico, finished with natural vegetable tanner leather and solid Rosa Morada wood with forget iron stretcher. The dimensions are 48 X 14...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Christian Liaigre Leather “Velin” Banquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a Christian Liaigre blue/grey leather banquette, purchased from the NYC liaigre showroom around 2012.
We also have four Velin dining chairs in matching le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Glas Italia I-BEAM Bench by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collections composed of low tables and benches, obtained by gluing together three slabs of smoked glass, so that they look like a joist. The top-seat and the base are in 12 mm thick ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
$2,538 / item
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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