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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Hibi Bench – Sculptural Bench in Solid Oak with Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...
Fabric, Oak, Mohair
Tsuki Oak Bench Upholstered in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Tsuki Bench combines soft, sculptural lines with the timeless warmth of solid oak or walnut, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with understated elegance. Fully uphol...
Fabric, Oak
$3,624 / item
Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
Located in London, GB
Solid Scottish Elm (or English prime oak) contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet....
Elm
Asa Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench Upholstered in Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Asa Bench combines sculptural simplicity with everyday comfort, balancing the warmth of solid walnut with the softness of premium upholstery. Its clean architectural lines and re...
Walnut
Bertu Bench, Parker Contemporary Bench with Cushion, Oak Warm Slate
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Contemporary Parker Bench in Warm Slate is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, elevated, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortabl...
Oak
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Pierre Frey Frida Carmín Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves The Sora Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its gentle form c...
Upholstery
Asa Bench – Sculptural Oak Bench with Kravet Upholstery
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Asa Bench combines sculptural simplicity with everyday comfort, balancing the warmth of solid oak with the softness of luxurious upholstery. Its clean architectural lines and ref...
Walnut
$5,072 / item
Hibi Sculptural Oak Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Hibi Bench combines sculptural simplicity with the inviting softness of sheepskin upholstery, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with timeless craftsmanship. Its clea...
Fabric, Oak
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Élitis Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sori Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its sculptural form combines generous proportions with a refined sens...
Upholstery
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
Contemporary Bench "Underpass" in White Oak and Blackened Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Underpass is a contemporary bench inspired by the simple forms and robust construction of freeway interchanges. Foregrounding the natural beauty of solid wood, a blackened steel chas...
Steel
Hibi Bench – Upholstered Sculptural Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...
Fabric, Ash, Oak
Tsuki Bench – Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Refined Wooden Details
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Tsuki Bench embodies softness and balance, fully upholstered with refined details in oak or walnut. Its gentle curves and clean lines evoke the calm presence of moonlight, bringi...
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
$3,177 / item
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sora Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its gentle form captures the lightness of its name — Sora, meaning “s...
Upholstery
$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
$2,773 / 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
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
$4,057Sale Price|20% Off
Eto Bench by Stuart Scott, Cotton Velvet Upholstery, Scroll arms, Walnut Legs
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
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
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
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
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
Bertu Bench, Waterfall Modern Light Walnut Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Waterfall Bench in Light Walnut is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each bench can also be used for a table and is hand-made with mitered corners from walnut...
Walnut
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
$3,773Sale 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
Horsehair Bench Modern 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
Horsehair Bench Modern 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...
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
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
Sculptural Birch Plywood Chaise Longue, Modern Design, Italy, New
Located in Montesilvano, IT
A sculptural bench made of birch plywood, composed of a series of contoured elements that come together to form a single organic, fluid shape. The structure arises from the rhythmic ...
Birch
Corbu Bench in Solid Dark Espresso 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 solid wood base. Thoughtfully...
Oak
Hand Upholstered Bench No. 3 by J.M. Szymanski, Custom Size, USA
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 Hand upholstered in your fabric of choice and combined with craved iron details. Available in COM. Custom sizes available. Made in the Bronx, New...
Steel, Iron
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Large 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Los Angeles, 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
'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Los Angeles, 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
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
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
Mountains Bench in Solid Cedar with Vulcano Finish by Riva1920
Located in New York, NY
The Mountains Bench by Hsiao‑Ching Wang for Riva 1920 is a sculptural seating piece carved from a single block of solid cedar wood. Its flowing, undulating ...
Cedar
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
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
Elegant Pair of Faux Bamboo Brass & Contemporary Upholstered Benches Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of faux bamboo cast metal benches having a handsome bronze finish and new contemporary upholstery .
Metal
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 ...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Canvas, Oak
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
Collectible Molletta Medium Vulcano Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari
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...
Metal
$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
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
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
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
Anthropomorphic Bench In Alpaca Faux Fur with Custom RAL Lacquered Legs
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This striking bench is a masterful study in contrasting textures and organic forms. The piece features a generously cushioned seat upholstered in an exceptionally plush, long-pile fa...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Faux Fur
Handcrafted Horsehair Bench by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Steel
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...
Wrought Iron, Iron, Steel
Italian modern bench Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bench Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Bench model Carimate in black lacquered wood with a glossy finish and a straw seat. The armrests and backrest ar...
Straw, Wood
'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
Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of ...
Wood
$5,800
Modernist Bench. Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary Scandinavian inspired Modernist bench crafted in walnut with splayed legs and upholstered in an ivory boucle fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
$3,575 / item
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 sculptural but practical as you can...
Wood, Lacquer
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 ...
Bronze
Sculptural Bench by J.M. Szymanski in Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 Beautifully designed textiles and blackened steel are combined to bring elegance to the simplicity in this d...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Zebra Ottoman with South Africa Hides, Nail Heads and 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
$13,866 / item
Perícia bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERíCIA CERAMIC BENCH, designed in 2025. Handmade by skilled artisans in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. The bench has an optical hammered finish and is topped with a soft...
Ceramic, Fabric
$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