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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ghost Bench by Charly Bounan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ghost Bench by Charly Bounan
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 75 x W 200 x H 56 cm.
Materials: Acrylic glass.
Bench for 4 people. Please contact us.
Charly B...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
Fernando's Sculptural Wood Bench by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Fernando's Sculptural Bench by CEU
L 59" x W 28.7" x H 25.6"
One of a kind.
?Item available for immediate delivery.
Shipping is not included. See our shipping policies. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Large Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large gradient bench by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 50
Dimensions: 230 x 56 x 45 cm
Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel
Also available in small.
Available in red, blue, beige, green and black.
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
DMP Side Table by Goons
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
DMP Side Table/Bench was originally designed for a collaboration project, which will launch in 2024. This side table/bench consists of Goons signature zigzag legs and a top with 1 rounded and 3 right angle corners...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Fast Track, Buttoned Bench In Emerald Green Velvet
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The deep buttoned bed foot stool in a emerald green color exudes shabby chic elegance. Crafted from solid wood, it harmoniously blends durability and sophis...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Phase Design, "Pill Bench", (Two-Piece)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Pill Bench (Two Piece) in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does not include t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Phase Design, "Pill Bench", (Three-Piece)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Pill Bench (Three Piece) in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does not include...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Corbu Ottoman in Grey Oak by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Oracle Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bench by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 41 x H 42 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a tex...
Category
2010s Chinese 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
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Bench Sitting AccardiBuccheri Medulum Oak Sheet Metal
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent
sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces,
sculptures that become a bench, a bookcase, a bedside table or a consolle.
Elementary forms inspired by architectural shapes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheet Metal
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
French Designer, Long Bench, Oak, Iron, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak and white-lacquered iron long bench, designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Nico Bench by DeMuro Das in Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Nico Bench combines handsome proportions with timeless materials and an emphasis on comfort. Straight lines are tempered by curved edges, resulting in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Swan Modern Minimalist Bench with French Vibes
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
With its graceful curves and delicate design, the Swan bench adds a touch of beauty to any room. Its ergonomic shape was inspired by swans with flexible necks. The comfortable paddin...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
Tillikum Black Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum bench in Blackened Oak is set on matte black frame and legs for a dramatic statement. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern entrance bench.
A tailored bench for contemporary design-driven people who like to make a statement. A welcome addition to any room, use this modern wood and acrylic bench as an entryway bench, under a window, pulled up to a table, or as a hallway bench.
Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made of 65% recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified, with a torched and fumed solid oak top.
Designed by Kirk Van Ludwig, six-time Designer of the Year finalist for Western Living magazine. Autonomous Furniture...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Fir, Paper, Oak
Custom Made Limited Edition Ottomans or Benches With Off White Boucle Upholstery
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of fabulous custom made limited edition modern benches or ottomans are coined the Cloud Series. They have never been used and are upholstered in a thick large off white fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENC...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s
Located in Mexico, DF
Very unique wrought iron and wicker Gossip Bench from the 50s. in the very simple yet sophisticated style of Arthur Umanoff (doesn´t have authentication)....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage R Jones Furniture Custom Contemporary Bench On Plinth
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage RJones furniture tufted bench. Seat and back cushions constructed of foam core with a 25/75 down encased wrap - firm sit.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Polyester, Wood
"Tavira" Rectangular Walnut and Leather Bracket Leg Bench
Located in New York, NY
2 "Tavira" Contemporary Mid-Century Modern-style rectangular benches with walnut frames and brown leather seat tops, resting on two bracket-shaped walnut legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood
Pinz Upholstered Oak Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditionally styled and contemporary-inspired bench or settee with a solid oak wood frame finished in Echo Oak.
Dimensions: 54" W x 20.75" D x 26" H
FEATURES:
Tight Upholstered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Bench, Coffee Table, Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Bench / Table upholstered in a beautiful high quality fabric. Matching stools available. Please see pictures.
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Famed Brass Velvet Upholstered Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
*****LEAD TIME 4-5 WEEKS.
**You can choose different velvet colors.
The FAMED VELVET BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your ho...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Up Green Faux Leather Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Up series, which stands out with its retro-futuristic style, brings together different materials as part of Lagu's signature design approach. The UP Benc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Upholstery
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
Modern White Lacquer Storage Bench
Located in New York, NY
Modern white lacquer storage bench, rectangular, the top above three shelves and two long drawers. 19.5" H x 60" L x 19.5" D
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chrome Over Steel X Frame Bench With White Boucle Upholstered Seat
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage chromed steel X frame bench is from the 80's and has been re-upholstered in an off white boucle fabric for the top as a sling seat. It remains modern and it has e...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Desig...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bedside Table Stool Little AccardiBuccheri Medulum Wood Sheet Metal
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent
sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces,
sculptures that become a bench, a bookcase, a bedside table or a consolle.
Elementary forms inspired by architectural shapes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheet Metal
Foot Bench in Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Chestnut, Oak
Michael Gustavson Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Bench or small table "The Arrival""
Located in Glen Ellen , CA
Dimensions: 34" long x 13.5" deep x 19.5" high. California sculptor Michael Gustavson's colorful "The Arrival" ceramic bench or small table is made from hand-built clay. It is very w...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ceramic
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA B...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Swan Modern Minimalist Stool with French Vibes
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Swan pouffe – an elegantly cosy piece of furniture that blends style and comfort. Drawing inspiration from beautiful white swans, this ergonomic seating is perfect for your entrance hall or bedroom vanity...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair Italian contemporary oak benches done in a boucle white fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Italian contemporary oak benches done in a boucle white fabric and having deep seats.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hannes Wettstein for Cassina Xen Cabinet Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hannes Wettstein (Swiss, 1958-2008) for Cassina, 1990's Xen Cabinet Bench L15 (designed) in beechwood stained cherrywood on a coated steel base.
Dimensions: 26.75"H x 39.25"W x 17.7...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact u...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Plea...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Banana Wood Bench by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Banana Bench by CEU
L 54.3" x W 11.8" x H 13.8"
All sales are final.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Bench in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
THE WALTON BENCH
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Modern and minimal meets intimate and timeless. Iron is combined with com. Available in COM only.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Br...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Sand and Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Viva Checkerboard Red and Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Red and Pink Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colour...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Viva White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva White Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by Ca...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Hybiscus dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an aty...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Sycamore
Famed Matt Chrome Bench /Lead time 4 weeks
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 4-5 WEEKS
**CUSTOMIZABLE-DIFFERENT FABRIC OPTIONS
The FAMED BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home.
Measure...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Petit Arrêt Bench Java Textured and Shiny Fabric
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped p...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Kelly Wearstler Colina Bench, White Bouclé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With its monolithic massing and sculptural play on materiality, the Colina Bench is an approachable iteration of modern organic design. This bench is made by a local LA artisan from ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Indigo dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypi...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Sycamore
Tillikum Walnut Bench With Clear Acrylic Legs by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into contemporary elegance with the Tillikum Walnut Bench by Autonomous Furniture. Crafted with precision, this bench is more than just furniture; it's a statement piece for des...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir
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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