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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$3,150 / item
Bertu Bench, Iris Modern Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Contact us for designer/trade pricing. This Walnut Iris Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a co...
Walnut
Lucca Capsule Loop Bench in Walnut with Tailored Bouclé Cushion
Located in New York, NY
The Lucca Loop Bench is defined by a continuous walnut frame that forms an elongated capsule-shaped loop around a tailored upholstered seat. Its softened perimeter, rounded ends, and...
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Contemporary Artefacto Leather and Wood Bench
By Artefacto
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Modern Artefacto Leather and Wood Bench Offered for sale is a substantial modern bench with waterfall ends and an inset leather seat. The bench was purchased by the own...
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Low Totem Bench in Patinated Bronze, Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
The Low Totem Bench is conceived as a grounded sculptural object rather than a conventional seating form. Reduced to its essential mass, the bench presents a continuous monolithic vo...
Composition
Large 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a benc...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a benc...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
$2,786 / item
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 ...
Oak
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...
Walnut
Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs By Jose De Castro
Located in New York, NY
This stylish and understated bench is a perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance. The generously upholstered seat provides a comfortable and inviting surface, which can be custo...
Velvet, Wood
Custom Burl 28" Benoit Ottoman in Performance Velvets by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Benoit Ottoman shares the curved silhouette of its bench counterpart. Blonde burl or Walnut burl legs follow the form of the deep upholstered seat, offered in a range of luxe fab...
Fabric, Oak
'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a bench insp...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
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) ...
Bouclé, Maple
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...
Sheepskin, Maple
Twist & Knot Bench in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Bench in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us ...
Brass
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...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Boucle Bench with Built-In Oak Side Table By Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary rectangular bench combining natural materials and sculptural form. The design features two distinct sections: a solid oak block on one side functioning as a side surfa...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$3,766Sale Price / item|25% Off
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus multi colours in Velvet with Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 13 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott pieces...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,790 / item
Libellula Eco Earthy Gold Velvet Bench
By Biosofa
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...
Velvet
Bench Sculpture Abstract Mirror Steel Cones Interior Exterior Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bench 'Get Lost!' is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The bench has a monolithic shape but inside it is hollow, the whole structure is manually welded and mirror polished. An...
Stainless Steel
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...
Cedar
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...
Wrought Iron, Iron, Steel
71" 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...
Cedar
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather Upholstered Bench, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined and architecturally restrained upholstered bench designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt—an exemplar of understated luxury and disciplined modernism. The silhouette is...
Leather, Wood
$4,174Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Velvet
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...
Steel, Iron
Upholstered Bench By Henredon Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Henredon upholstered bench with handles on both ends. Newly upholstered in beige raw silk.
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Fabric, Hardwood
$12,800 / set
Custom Cassaro Corner Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Custom showroom corner banquette with Zebrawood veneer in Cassaro fabric from Italy. Also available C.O.M. Each bench measures 28" in depth, 56" in...
Zebra Wood
$2,100 / item
Suelo Modern Bench
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. This is the perfect...
Hardwood
Customizable Cedar Wood Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Matteo Thun
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handcrafted cedar bench 100% Italian product. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. P...
Cedar
Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
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...
Metal
$4,063 / item
Quinta Bench in walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
QUINTA BENCH, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood. Bespoke dimensions available upon request. Pl...
Walnut
$836Sale Price|30% Off
Late 20th Century Modern Italian Iron and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Modern Italian Iron and Upholstered Bench in good vintage condition. Measures 31" in width, 13" in depth and 24" in height. Seat height is 19".
Iron
Indoor / Outdoor Black and Red Glossy Lacquered Bench by Christophe Pillet
By Serralunga
Located in Chicago, IL
Loop bench by Christophe Pillet for Serralunga. Indoor / outdoor bench in glossy black and red lacquer. Frame in LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene). Dimensions: 180cm ...
Lacquer
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...
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Indoor & Outdoor Low Profile Woven Black Rattan Bench
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This outdoor low profile woven black rattan bench offers a sleek, modern take on classic woven furniture. Crafted with a sturdy frame and tightly wrapped in black rattan. The elongat...
Rattan, Wood
$2,402 / item
Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A piece to touch it. The division in the surface between the carving and the smooth wood defines the area to sit as a symbol of respect for the work of the craftsman and to cares...
Cedar
$1,485 / item
Coastal Rattan Settee
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
The settee offers a refined extension of relaxed coastal design, blending natural texture with tailored comfort in a compact, versatile silhouette. The settee features a sturdy wood ...
Rattan, Wood
Anthropomorphic Bench In Wild White Wooly Boucle' with Custom RAL Lacquered Legs
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
A perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance, this stylish bench makes an understated yet sophisticated statement. The generously upholstered seat offers an inviting surface, cust...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
'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 resists...
Steel
Ebonized Oak Christian Liaigre "Cordovan" Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this ebonized oak luxurious bench by Christian Liaigre. Features lovely green silk fabric. Would look great in at the foot of a bed or in a living room. ...
Hardwood
$7,500 / item
Marlene Bench
By Medea
Located in New York, NY
Bench with wooden structure. Upholstered in fabric.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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...
Plywood
Krobo 200 Bench by Fjord Fiesta, Laminated Oak & Walnut, Modern Design
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Krobo 200 / Bench by Torbjon Afdal Bench in laminated lacquered oak, walnut or fully coloured black oak. Base in solid wood. Available in two heights and three lengths. Made in Nor...
Wood, Walnut, Oak
Zebra Ottoman, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Nail Heads, Wood Legs, Made In USA
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...
Zebra Hide
Sculptural Modern Patinated Metal Upholstered Bench by Costantini, Elia
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Elia by Costantini Design is a handcrafted modern sculptural bench featuring gently curved metal legs that envelop a firm upholstered seat. Shown in patinated metal finish, but a...
Metal
Modern T-Top Bench by Designer Nice Condo, Baltic Birch Plywood, 2023
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and elegant bench series pairing geometric shapes with traditional Japanese-inspired joinery. Available in a wide variety of colors, finishes, and dimensions. T-top benches ...
Laminate, Plywood
Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown velvet bench, a seating piece designed for dry indoor spaces. This bench features a softly padded seat with a smooth touch, supported by black...
Velvet, Wood
$4,650 / item
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 ...
Steel
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Light Brown Mohair, Handmade By Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Mohair, Burl, Oak, Ebony, Velvet
Ombra Bench by Riva 1920: Solid Cedarwood & Lacquered Metal Design
By Riva 1920
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural bench is a striking composition of two integrated parallelepipeds, designed to evoke the image of an object and its shadow. It is crafted from two distinct materials:...
Metal
Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Natural Leather Strap bench w-hammered iron, strong Rosa Morada wood, matte lac.
Located in San Antonio, TX
The Laguna leather strap bench is handmade in Mexico, finished with natural vegetable tanner leather and solid Rosa Morada wood with forget iron stretcher. The dimensions are 48 X 14...
Iron
Modern white lamb fur hammered brass Tree Branches bench by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in M...
Brass
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...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,480 / item
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...
Leather, Teak
$3,366 / item
Quinta Bench in oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
QUINTA BENCH, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood. Bespoke dimensions available upon request. Pl...
Walnut
$2,538 / item
Glas Italia I-BEAM Bench by Jean-Marie Massaud
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collections composed of low tables and benches, obtained by gluing together three slabs of smoked glass, so that they look like a joist. The top-seat and the base are in 12 mm thick ...
Glass
$2,850 / item
Bertu Bench, Rockefeller Modern Black Bench, Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Rockefeller Modern Black Bench, Oak This Modern Black Bench - The Rockefeller is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. ...
Wood, Oak