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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
Bertu Benches, Rockefeller Modern Wood Bench, Clear Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Wood Bench - The Rockefeller is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each bench is hand-made with solid alder and finished with a beautiful clear commerci...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Large Graffiti Tagged Art Wood Bench
Located in East Quogue, NY
Fun, unique, one-of-a-kind tagged "Rase Alley" graffiti wood bench, with colorful graffiti tags covering the top and underside of the wood seat.
Material: Spray paint, paint pens...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
6'-6" Solid Oak Belgian Classic Bench
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Solid Oak Classic Belgian Bench will make any interior come to life combining quality craftsmanship, natural beauty and timeless design. A firm and reliable shape that’s made en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Palizzata Briccola Wood Bench Featuring a Zig-Zag Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Palizzata designed by Michele De Lucchi for Riva 1920 is a bench entirely made of solid Briccola wood. It is distinguished by the ziz-zag shape of the backrest which defines the seat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Gomez Galleria Bench
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
This is a custom made Modern Luxury design piece from the Gomez atelier. With lucite legs and premium foam insert this bench is made with textured parchment colored Italian leather. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Foam, Lucite
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
Spina T1.1 Side Table in Lac - Bordeaux - Edited by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
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
Glas Italia I-BEAM Bench by Jean-Marie Massaud
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
Karl Springer "Sculpture Bench" in Scored Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted large "Sculpture Bench" in scored brown leather with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The clean lines and sumptuous leather make this bench very lu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Arch Bench by DeMuro Das in Antique Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Arche Bench embodies elegance and sophistication in the form of an artfully sculpted metal base and softly rounded silhouette. The base comprises graceful arches crafted from sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Celerina Walnut Bench By Matteo Thun for Riva1920 Italy
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is a study in clean, minimalist design, showcasing the natural beauty of solid wood. Constructed entirely from glued lists of solid wood, it offers both strength and a vi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Jessica Bench by Baker Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
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
Handcrafted Large Sawtooth Oak Bench
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Large Sawtooth Bench in rather scarce brown oak.
Handcrafted in solid English brown oak this bench has an elegant, imposing and robust design.
The solid seat has a very bold sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon joints. Finished in Danish oil for a durable protection.
It has a shelf beneath that can be used as extra storage space, ideal for books or shoes.
Also available in white oak and to custom dimensions.
Please contact us for any further information and international shipping.
James designs and makes furniture to be fun to live with, while being sensitive to the demands of natural timber. He takes design inspiration from a wide range of sources, from English pub furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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
Leo Bench, Camel Mohair & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order mohair and maple bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Camel Mohair (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Moviestar Pair of Leopard Velvet Upholstered Benches
By Carlo Massoud
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super glam pair of velvet cotton upholstered X base benches having timeless leopard print. By Massoud Furniture Co
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Hand Carved Twist Bench in Reclaimed Antique Exotic Wood Timbers by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Twist Bench by CEU
Our solid wood benches are made from reclaimed antique exotic wood timbers that are carefully hand carved and sanded to highlight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Collectible Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari & 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
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
Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
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
Coastal Blue Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Storage Bench, a perfect blend of artistry and function. The Sombori Cerulean ikat-patterned cushion adds vibrancy, while handcrafted tassels and an Amador Ocean base pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mirror polished Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Bench made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating 400mm x 1450mm x 450mm (W x L x H).
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspire...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Hardwood Leather Bench by Bright Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Contemporary Solid North American Hardwood & leather bench by Bright Chair Co. in exceptional, rarely used condition. Fully handcrafted in Middletown, ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
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
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
Contemporary Bench Featuring a Small Cushion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies harmony through its thoughtful details. With a small cushion that can be adjusted or removed, it offers a balanced blend of meticulously crafted legs and a soft, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
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
Melides Chair/Bench combination
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Melides Bench, designed in 2024
This bench is a combination of four individual chairs, each formed from 8 slotted elements from which 7 form a curved seat.
The bench offers a big v...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Barcelona Chrome Black Woven Leather Bench Seat Ottoman Footstool 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Barcelona bench / ottoman foot stool or rest featuring rectangular form with a modern tubular and flared chrome frame and woven black leather upholstery.
Dimensions:
20"h x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Blue
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
Outdoor Slat Bench in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wood Rustic Style
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ten10 Slat Bench is made with vertical grain Douglas fir. It is made to order. The style of this bench is rustic. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The legs are darker th...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
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
Collectible Molletta Vulcano Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari for Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Molletta Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Hand Tailored Fringes Bench Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
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
Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available.
Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Minimal Modern Intrecciato Bench Cross-Banded Braided Beige Corduroy
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing the Kubrik Bench, a harmonious blend of comfort and sophistication.
This bench, crafted with a supersoft material, offers a plush and luxurious seating experience. This b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
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. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Modern Maison Jansen, Attributed Iron Brass Long Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Maison Jansen, Attributed Iron Brass Long Bench
France, circa 1950s
A striking French Modern long bench attributed to Maison Jansen, made in France circa 1950s. Mea...
Category
20th Century French Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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 i...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
Customizable Cedar Wood Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
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
Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in HAMILTON, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
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 comfort...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Zebra Wood
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
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
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
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
'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
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