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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Customizable Items Only
DMP Side Table by Goons
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
DMP Side Table/Bench was originally designed for a collaboration project, which will launch in 2024. This side table/bench consists of Goons signature zigzag legs and a top with 1 rounded and 3 right angle corners...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Phase Design, "Pill Bench", (Two-Piece)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Pill Bench (Two Piece) in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does not include t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Phase Design, "Pill Bench", (Three-Piece)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Pill Bench (Three Piece) in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does not include...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Corbu Ottoman in Grey 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 so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Oracle Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bench by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 41 x H 42 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a tex...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
21st Century, Modern, Bouclé, Brass, Hand carved, Oak, Furniture, IO Bench
Located in Istanbul, TR
IO Bench
Hand-sculpted solid wood legs, Bouclé fabric and Patinated brass.
Designed by Buket Hoscan Bazman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Nico Bench by DeMuro Das in Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Nico Bench combines handsome proportions with timeless materials and an emphasis on comfort. Straight lines are tempered by curved edges, resulting in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Swan Modern Minimalist Bench with French Vibes
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
With its graceful curves and delicate design, the Swan bench adds a touch of beauty to any room. Its ergonomic shape was inspired by swans with flexible necks. The comfortable paddin...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Tillikum Black Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum bench in Blackened Oak is set on matte black frame and legs for a dramatic statement. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern entrance bench.
A tailored bench for contemporary design-driven people who like to make a statement. A welcome addition to any room, use this modern wood and acrylic bench as an entryway bench, under a window, pulled up to a table, or as a hallway bench.
Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made of 65% recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified, with a torched and fumed solid oak top.
Designed by Kirk Van Ludwig, six-time Designer of the Year finalist for Western Living magazine. Autonomous Furniture...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Fir, Paper, Oak
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENC...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Blackened Steel Extra Large Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench can be used as a chaise extension on the sofa or two-seat sofa, as an independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bedside Table Stool Little AccardiBuccheri Medulum Wood 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
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Desig...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
Walnut, Chestnut, Oak
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA B...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Swan Modern Minimalist Stool with French Vibes
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Swan pouffe – an elegantly cosy piece of furniture that blends style and comfort. Drawing inspiration from beautiful white swans, this ergonomic seating is perfect for your entrance hall or bedroom vanity...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact u...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Plea...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bench in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
THE WALTON BENCH
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Modern and minimal meets intimate and timeless. Iron is combined with com. Available in COM only.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Br...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Sand and Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Viva Checkerboard Red and Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Red and Pink Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colour...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Viva White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva White Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by Ca...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Hybiscus dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an aty...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Sycamore
Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Petit Arrêt Bench Java Textured and Shiny Fabric
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped p...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Indigo dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypi...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Sycamore
Tillikum Walnut Bench With Clear Acrylic Legs by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into contemporary elegance with the Tillikum Walnut Bench by Autonomous Furniture. Crafted with precision, this bench is more than just furniture; it's a statement piece for des...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Intuitive Archaisme Bench For Two by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme bench for two by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 88 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Campeche dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher ha...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Sycamore
Aiveen Daly Concertina Bench
By Aiveen Daly
Located in London, GB
This architectural bench is inspired by ancient geometry drawings showing interconnectivity. The materials blend seamlessly from leather to Italian cotton sateen with polished sati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Satin, Wood
Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Checkerboard Beige and White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Beige and White Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VI...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
'6 Wide Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 120 x D 50 x H 78 cm
Materials: Walnut and Charcoal Felt Wool
More Upholstery Options and dimensions available. Please contac...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Leather
"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
alligator bench or coffee table
Located in São Paulo, SP
The starting point for the design came from the idea of geometrization an alligator. To create a form, minimal and abstract, the triangle shaped void that forms the mouth is the same...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
A carved iron frame is combined with soft saddle leather. The leather is intricately hand stitched with organic linen fused at the ends with a hor...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Fjoon Dining Chair by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Fjoon Dining Chair by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 54x D 49 x H 79 cm
Materials: Wood, Leather.
Upholstery Options: Kvadrat Textiles . Please contact us.
This entryway bench, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Side Table / Bench Organic Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 19
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
With the combined power of our steel smith and the modern machine, this table is hydrology bent from 3/8” thick solid steel. It is hand finished ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey 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
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Also...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 CM
Materials: Fiber concrete
At first ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Wood and Felt Bench and Storage Bank Storage Bench by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bank Storage Bench provides comfortable seating and discreet, organized storage. We craft the Bank Storage Bench with thick white oak and handmade, recessed, round walnut pulls. The thick felt top is low profile and comfortable.
This Wood & Felt Bank Storage Bench is perfect for modern interiors and provides just the right amount of storage – the six drawers for shoes, bags or miscellany. Remove the felt and make your own cushion with customer's own material (COM) for the top and you've got a personal, one of a kind seating...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut large parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal....
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Io Bench Signed by Buket Hoşcan Bazman
Located in Geneve, CH
IO bench signed by Buket Hos¸can Bazman
Dimensions: 140 x 42 x 42 cm
Material: Patinated brass detailed, solid wood legs, bouclé fabric pouf
Available in custom sizing and finis...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Grid Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Grid bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 49 x W 100 x D 67 cm
Col...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm
Colours: black, white, crea...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
'Cusi' Bench in Pierre Frey Encre Mohair
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
This fun yet Classic bench is indeed a celebration of the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi’s contribution to modernism, referencing one of his mos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Woven Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 50 x W 30 x D 30 cm
Colours: black, white
Hot W...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Beige powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimensions cannot be c...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plated f...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
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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