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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
5P1R4L Bench by Timbur, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Timbur
Located in New York, NY
5P1R4L Bench by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur
Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin
31.5" x 94" x 18.8"
Using plywood as a medium for artistic expression, the 5P1R4L, D0U8L3 and 7R1PL3 are conceptual new takes on “future wood” furniture that embrace the tension between digital design and physical craftsmanship.
Featuring a sculptural new bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Resin, Plywood
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
2010
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Al...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak large Parkdale bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood, Cold rolled steel, hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Also ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Tree Branches Long Bench, Bege Fur and Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches.
The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Proportions of Stone Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 04 by Lee Sisan
2020
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Spina Table in Lac Wood Bordeaux 3 Edit by Portego
By Cara e Davide, Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Metal Plated Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. F...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Lucite Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Go retro with this transparent Lucite bench. Its ¾ inch thick Lucite material makes it sturdy, and ideal as a single-seat bench, vanity seat or foot stool.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Benche Manô
Located in Itapevi, SP
BANCO MANÕ
Base feita de madeira maciça Tauari.
Estofado com espuma revestido com tecido 100% algodão cor off-white.
O Banco Manô foi inspirado nas formas das estalactites através ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Spina Side Table in Wood 3 Edited by Portego Customizable Bench
By Cara e Davide, Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Suar Wood Long Wave Bench
Located in New York, NY
A single 3” thick slab of aged suar wood set on a modern metal base. As you can see, the wood grain is stunning.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bronze Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Brera Brench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Base in bronze lacquered metal or chromed metal Top in walnut veneer on medium or in black lacquered oak on medium
Technique: Lac...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Grid Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Grid bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 49 x W 100 x D 67 cm
Col...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria seat by Imperfettolab
2014
Designer: Verter Turroni
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 42 x D 140 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat/coffee table in fibreglass.
Availa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Modern Sloped Bench with Swirly Bright Orange Embroidered Linen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring an infinite saturated red line throughout and a granite boucle on the sides, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard mapl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Foam, Maple
Staple Wood Bench by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Staple Bench by CEU
The Staple bench is a multifaceted piece that serves as a functional piece of art. Clean lines and noble woods give this bench a timeless character that works ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, White
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
Unique GB402 Walnut Bench Sculpted by Gregory Beson
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique GB402 walnut bench sculpted by Gregory Beson
Unique
Dimensions: L 53.5" x W 14" x H 16.75"
Materials: walnut, polyurethane finish
Custom finishes, wood speces and dimen...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density f...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Spina Side Table in Lac Wood Off-White 1 Edited by Portego
By Cara e Davide, Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Woven Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 50 x W 30 x D 30 cm
Colours: black, white
Hot W...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
2003
Dimensions: W 106 x D 78 x H 30 cm
Materials: Fibreglass and chrome
Seat in chrome finish fibreglass.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
"M" White Oak Planter with Integrated Benches by Cain Studio, USA Made
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the "M" White Oak Planter with Integrated Benches by Cain Studio - a stunning piece of furniture that seamlessly blends functionality and style. Made in the USA by skille...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Wonatti Al Shaykh Bench, Walnut Wood Bench, Suede Bench
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Al-Shaykh Stool, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Suede, Wood
Concrete Bench Pool by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Concrete bench pool by Helder Barbosa
Materials: Concrete
Dimensions: 100 x 40 x 45 cm
Trained as a craftsman (école Boulle, 2014), Helder Barbosa is a designer who lives and wo...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Fa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Beige powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimensions cannot be c...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Trip Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Trip bench by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 490 x 85 x H 71 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, steel, fabric.
Other colors and sizes available.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Gamete Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamete bench by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 213 x 80 x H 45 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Also available in chrome / gold / copper / iridescent.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Pair Parsons Benches Stools Ottomans Newly Upholstered Coral Quadrille
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of vintage 1970s parsons benches stools ottomans. In the style of Billy Baldwin. These have been newly upholstered a beautiful coral Quadrille fabric...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
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
Hole Bench by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Hole bench by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: L 152.4 x W 50.8 x H 40.6 cm
Materials: Foam core, Fabric upholstered in wool bouclé
Upholstered bench in wool bouclé with CNC foam cor...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam
Wedge, Black Cedar Wood Bench with Red Iron Base, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Walnut Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plated f...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Void 02 by DMNTS Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Void 02 by DMNTS design
Dimensions: 160 x 43 x 45
Materials: MDF-FSC
Unique Pieces
Also available one piece in anthracite color.
VOID 02 is a functional sculpture designed ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Carbon Fiber
Walnut Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Al...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal....
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
2014
Designer: Verter Turroni
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 203 x D 173 x H 28 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Avala...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Olmo #1 Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olmo #1 bench by Imperfettolab
Limited edition
2016
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 405 x D 40 x H 65 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Metal Plated Oak Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak small Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal plated f...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
2003
Dimensions : W 131 x D 83 x H 33 cm
Materials : Fibreglass, Chrome
Seat in chrome finish fibreglass.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B3.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 85 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, Caramel, Dusty Red, Off-White, an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Olmo Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olmo bench by Imperfettolab
Limited Edition
2015
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 213 x D 77 x H 70 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
2003
Dimensions: W 131 x D 83 x H 54 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, chrome
Seat in chrome finish fibreglass.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
2010
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Metal Plated Walnut Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut large Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal plate...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern Sloped Bench w/ Bird Print, Green Velvet and Wool Boucle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a "drippy" bird motif printed on cotton, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard maple and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Sides upholstered with spotted wool and back upholstered with racing car green...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Maple, Down
Side Table/Bench, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Side table/bench, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama
Material: Oak and Daté Kan stone
Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan
Each creat...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B2.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 62.5 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, Caramel, Dusty Red, Off-White, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Walnut Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Black leather, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B5.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid nut wood, lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, caramel, dusty red, off-white, a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Banca Dedo, Mexican Contemporary 3-Seat Bench by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
BANCA DEDO
Fine lines, 3-seats, and a surface which can be used as a side table are the basis for this bench. The piece can be placed at the center of a room or against a wall. Prod...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Leather
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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