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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs
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
$2,750 / item
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
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
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Unfinished curve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$7,115 Sale Price / item
30% 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
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
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
$3,587 / item
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
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
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
94.5" Vulcano Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedarwood
By Brodie Neill
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of Vulcano scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Contemporary Eto Bench in Grey cotton velvet with walnut 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
Contemporary Oak Bench – Tillikum Black Long Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tilikum Black Long Bench by Autonomous Furniture is a striking example of contemporary design and sustainable craftsmanship. Handcrafted in British Columbia, this long bench is m...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Fir, Paper, Oak
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
Vintage Studio Made Forged Iron Artisanal Bench
Located in Roanoke, VA
A unique studio made bench that feels like a piece of art itself. Beautifully crafted with forged iron detail along the top as well as the interesting shaped legs. The bench features...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
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
$3,261 / item
A large architectural bench with a back rest in navy blue boucle .
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bench with a back rest in dark ash wood upholstered in fine navy blue boucle fabric. A limited edition creation for Rkade Studio . Hand made in Italy . Please enquire ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
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
Inez Upholstered Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Upholstered Bench by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered leather seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base with hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction with durable ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$4,650 / item
“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
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
$2,870 / item
Wavy Bench Carved From A Single Block of Scented Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The "Mountains" bench by Riva 1920 is a distinctive piece of furniture designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang . This bench is notable for its sculptural form and the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
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
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
Upholstered 72-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a notably soft cushion is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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
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
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elemen...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Bench/Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Tassel Fringe Woven
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2022
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Kai Solid Fir Wood and Black 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
Sculptural Modern Bench in the Style of Adrian Pearsall, Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural bench. Solid Wood legs with black lacquer finish, bench covered in the best zebra fabric money can buy. Made in the USA. One bench ready to ship, more available.
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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
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
Hand Tailored Fringes Bench Offered in Velvet
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
$3,770 / item
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
Upholstered 55-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a soft top is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom ordered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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
$2,226 Sale Price / item
15% Off
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 red velvet, offering a plush and inviting surface. Below the top cushion, the body of ...
Category
2010s European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
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
Vodo bench, in oak and metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
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
$1,077 Sale Price / item
15% Off
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
Couture Yellow Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning bench is a superb accent in a modern or eclectic interior, where it will be a precious addition to a bedroom, entryway, or living room bringing a pop of sophisticated c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,979 / item
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
'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
Sintra Bench with Cushion - Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SINTRA BENCH, designed in 2023.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted by hand from solid walnut wood in Northern Portugal.
Bespoke d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$3,827 / item
Carimate Bench by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in London, GB
A rare Carimate bench designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Originally created for the Carimate Golf Club in Lombardy, Italy. The bench features a white-painted frame paired with...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Rush, Pine, Paint
Asa Pingree Upholstered Lapwing Bench in Ebonized Oak
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lapwing bench is versatile and elegant. It has found its place in museums, offices and homes.
Custom sizing is available. COM Welcome.
Any customization is subject to price var...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Edward Roffman for B. Altman & Co. Champagne Velour Upholstered Walnut Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Edward Axel Roffman for B. Altman & Company cushioned Walnut Bench. Featuring a clean, balanced, braced and sturdy Parsons style rectangular form in solid Walnut, with professionally...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
V Brass Bench by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
V brass bench with black hair on hide cushion and finished in a linear aged brass, transforms the everyday bench into a luxurious objet d'art.
Customization available. Please inquire for additional information.
Featured in Elle Decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$7,800 / item
Zebra Ottoman, Made in USA, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Nail Heads, Wood Legs
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra ottoman. We also custom make other sizes and shapes. Production time 12 weeks. Factory is located in NJ.
Zebra hides are from South Africa.
This ottoman is sold. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Zebra Hide
Collectible Indoor Outdoor Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari for Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Mollettina Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the simple form of a clothes peg (or "molletta" in Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a clothes peg and reinterprets it in a bold and humorous way.
The Molletta Bench...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Wooden bench by G. NICOLET for Galerie Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant bench in sculpted wood and gilt spheres with gold leaf.
Seating cushion upholstered with fabric by Nobilis.
Création signed by the artist G. NICOLET for the Galerie Glustin.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Gold Leaf
$13,395 / item
Oval Shape Metal Bench Upholstered in Custom Leather Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a discreet and elegant bench perfect for contemporary settings. With a fully upholstered seat, it features both delicate single and double-top stitching as a touch of luxury....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European 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
$2,480 / item
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
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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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