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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Gradient bench by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 50
Dimensions: 149 x 56 x 45 cm
Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel
The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Proportions of Stone Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 03 by Lee Sisan.
2020
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm.
Materials: stainless steel, natural stone.
Each pi...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
1980s Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric Curved and Graphic Bench
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s design and vintage style beige bouclé fabric graphic bench or ottoman.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremel...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Whitewash and Linen Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewash and linen upholstered bench. This elegant bench has a beige linen-covered cushioned top and sits on a whitewashed oak frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Bougulure Candleholder by Behaghelfoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bougulure candleholder by Behaghel Foiny Design
2020
Materials: Aluminium, Plaster
Dimensions: 17 x 85 x 32 cm
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1970s
Bench mod. Torbecchia entirely in solid wood. The rectangular seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
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
SSB01B Contemporary Bench in MDF
Located in London, GB
SSB01B bench is the first object created by sashaxsasha as a piece of collectible design.
The source of inspiration for the form of the objects is the furniture that construction w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story
Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
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 eye-catching, but practical as you ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm
Materials: massive walnut
Also available in oak.
The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Located in North York, ON
Modern bench with curved metal legs. Beautiful textured beige fabric with thick cushioning for maximum comfort. Completed with curved metal legs in an ant...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kai Torched Solid Oak Wood and Steel Hallway Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Modern industrial. The Kai Hallway bench is all about proportions, balancing the width of the steel legs and the thickness of the bench seat. It provides...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Karl Springer Style Large Waterfall Bench in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Bougie leopard velvet with black leather piping 1970s Karl Springer Style Waterfall Bench coming through. Instantly delivers a sexy lux vibe to any space. Treat yourself to this deli...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
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
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Materials: White ash.
Other width dimensions available: 122...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Banculure Bench by BehaghelFoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Banculure bench by BehaghelFoiny design
2020
Materials: Wood, plaster, PVC
Dimensions: 125 x 32 x 48 cm.
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
PVC, Plaster, Wood
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
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
Metal Pepino Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Pepino chair by Owl
Dimensions: L 112 x W 70 x H 60 cm
Materials: Metal Base, Upholstered
La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which con...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Stone Menaggio Bench by Studio Emblématique
Located in Geneve, CH
Menaggio bench by Studio Emblématique
Dimensions: W 200 x D 75 x H 33 cm
Materials: Stonegrain seet, oakwood back and legs
Pushing the boundaries, going the extra mile to find...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
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
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
Etched Hair-On Upholstery Jacob Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Etched hair-on upholstery Jacob bench by Madheke
Dimensions: W 180 D 60 H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, Fabric, Metal
Etched hair-on upholstery, solid bronzed frame.
Reflecting t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
Modern Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted upholstered bench. This bench is covered in luxurious beige linen with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Coffee Arch Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm.
This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
Available in white, coffee.
Both display wa...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Libellula Eco Red Passion Velvet Bench
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Catalano Bench by Oscar Tusquets & Lluis Clotet
Located in Geneve, CH
Catalano bench by Oscar Tusquets & Lluis Clotet
Dimensions: D 76 x W 100 x H 90 cm
Materials: Tubular steel seating in deployé and hot-dip gal...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Small Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Materials: colored oak (oiled), granite
Dimensions: 105 x 60 x H 46 cm
Variations available.
Tim Vranken is a Belgian ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Donatello Bench by Studio 2046
Located in Geneve, CH
Donatello bench by Daniele Daminelli (Italy, 2021)
Capsule Collection Reinassance
Dimensions: 175 x 45,5 x 46 cm
Materials: Carved wood and satin steel structure.
Blades and monoliths of pure abstraction are embedded onto the monumental legs of a 19th century Italian table, overflowing with decorations. Or a dense inlay of oriental scenes. The journey is in time, in style, but also in space. It crosses East and West. And the journey, that draws on different cultures, leads to hybrid furnishings, with an aesthetic somewhere between a master of minimalism like Carl Andre and the most refined wood essences of high antiques. The chairs of an oriental living room, for example, made in Hong Kong at the beginning of the twentieth century, have a decorative light-heartedness that knows how to dialogue with steel. This is the project of SUPERMOBILE2046, signed by Daniele Daminelli, a rising star of limited edition Italian design-sculpture, selected among the 100 designers of the moment in the list of AD100-Special decorator.
Studio 2046...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of camber stool and bench by Paul Coenen.
Dimensions:
Stool: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Bench: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
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
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
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
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
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
AD Stool Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool large by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 152 x W 69 cm x H 38 cm
Materials: Rubber seat and burned steel
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects.
His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange Velvet Bench with Grey Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange velvet bench with Grey Lacquered Base
Fifih Bench Orange is a modern bench upholstered in a warm orange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
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
Doughnut Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Coffee Table Bench Natural
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A realization of meticulous research, this piece is part of a collection that highlights the formal longevity and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean cork.
Monolithic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Cork
Xanto Bronze Benches by Alexandre Logé
Located in New York, NY
Studio-built base of hammered bronze with great details. Hand-applied gold patina. These studio-made pieces are created individually per order. 20-24 week lead time.
C.O.M 1 yard pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
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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