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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sculptural Black Galaxy Fiberglass Popcorn Bench by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass seat - Popcorn Bench by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is imagined in a Galaxy finish with a unique composition of gloss black, iridescent g...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s
Located in Mexico, DF
Very unique wrought iron and wicker Gossip Bench from the 50s. in the very simple yet sophisticated style of Arthur Umanoff (doesn´t have authentication)....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
Famed Brass Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The FAMED BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home.
Length: 59.1'' / Depth: 17.7'' / Height: 18.5''
-Brass
-Registered Design.
BRASS USE...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Solid Oak Mobley Bench in Natural Golden Finish
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mobley bench in solid 1 3/4" oak using natural oils to give a golden finish
Customizable to specifications.
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Spina Table in Lac Wood Bordeaux 1 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 proportio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Channeled Alpaca Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of channeled benches with alpaca upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Alpaca
Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Bench Sitting AccardiBuccheri Medulum Oak Sheet Metal
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
Mountains Cedar Bench, Designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang, Made in Italy
By Hsiao Chin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Dark Brass Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish
Dimensions:
18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Leather
Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD02 contemporary marble bench made of invisible grey marble with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique slab of marble making each and eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Brass
Geometric Bench Metal Stainless Steel Brass by Ana Volante 21st century
By Ana Volante
Located in Miami, FL
Futuristic bench
Stainless steel 12Ga
Brush finish
Brass 260
Designed by Ana Volante
Dimensions:
45cm x 1.20m x 45cm
(17.7") x (47.2") x (17.7")
Handcrafted stainless-steel d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools
Priced and sold by the pair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Stunning "Round Leg Lucite Bench" 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished brass stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on front of stretcher). Brass...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Brass and Lacquer Root Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Design bench bases with lacquer top
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Black or Cream Lacquer
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the t...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Nest Bench by Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
The Nest bench is from our Nest series of designs.
The Nest bench designed and finished by hand in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. The Nest bench is inspired by the rustic and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, White Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Wood, Bouclé
Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool
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
Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
21st century contemporary beige bench & ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench Nude combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange Velvet Bench Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
N2V Bench Hand Carved in Bleached Cherry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N-series uses rotational symmetry to explore the relationship between organic form and negative space. The pieces are fabricated by means of a stacked-lamination process, then sc...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Cherry
Modern Channel Leather Daybed
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Zephyr Cove, NV
Modern, Channel upholstered seat in taupe leather color and black patinated steel metal legs. Would fit nicely into a Mid-Century style or Contemporary setting for additional seating, coffee table, ottoman or as bench seating at at table. Caste Bridger Daybed...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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
Modern Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather bench with a metal frame. The top leather upholstered cushion features button tufting and sits on a sleek open metal base ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern Black Braided Leather Bench W/ Suede Arms & Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Zeus Bench is a modern bench design, perfect for a modern hotel lobby or a presidential suite. An upholstered leather seat with a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The textile has been lovingly re...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Velvet and Bronze Bench
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 Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench in Corduroy by Objects for Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural yet comfortable, the Wave Bench by Los Angeles–based design studio Objects for Objects is a fun piece for the end of the bed, or in any ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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
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
Concrete Machu Pichu Bench
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Machu picchu bench
Inspired by Carlo Scarpa's architectural works, We have designed this original practical art piece as a bench to last forever,
Conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plywood
Proportions of Stone Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The Copacabana bench is one of the pieces from the Copacabana collection that was influenced by the si...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Postmodern Steel Bench, two available
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern cotton steel bench with shelf underneath. Heavy and very sturdy. Two benches available. Please contact 1stdibs for international quotes.
Category
1990s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
El Raval Walnut Stained Natural Rattan Bench by Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
The El Raval neighbourhood in Barcelona is a meeting point for multitudes. Close to the old port, the area was informally known as Barri Xinès or "Chinatown”. Today, it hosts a diver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Basic Trestles I by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Basic Trestles I by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 75 x W 43 x H 72.5 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9 kg
Different dimensi...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Copper
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The Copacabana bench is one of the pieces from the Copacabana collection that was influenced by the si...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 2 Basic Trestles II by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Basic Trestles II by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 75 x W 38 x H 72.5 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9 kg
Glass top not in...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Copper
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 34.9 cm.
Materials: Smoked brass metal and white oak.
Solid steel bar with upholstered or solid wooden tops, available ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 34.9 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal and walnut.
Solid steel bar with upholstered or solid wooden tops, available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered or solid wooden tops, available i...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered or solid wooden tops, available i...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
3 Piece Pill Leather Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Piece Pill Leather Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 149.9 x W 71.1 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass and leather.
Powder coated steel base with solid brass ti...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
3 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 149.9 x W 71.1 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass and upholstery.
Powder coated steel base with solid brass tips. P...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Brass
A Classic Upholstered Bench With Caned Back
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic upholstered bench with original speckled finish. Caned back, reupholstered in Larsen fabric.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany
2 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
2 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 149.9 x W 71.1 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass and upholstery.
Powder coated steel base with solid brass tips. P...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Steel Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia.
Materials: Steel.
Finishes available:...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Megalithic Bench Seating Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker REPby Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey barker
Charred Tropical hard wood & steel
Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9"
The ancient standing stones of Britain hold within them a power and a mystery t...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
White Bone Bench, Designed by Daï Sugasawa, Made in Italy
By D. Sugasawa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In stock in Los Angeles
Daï Sugasawa has always been fascinated by the huge size of di...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Plastic
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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