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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Alfredo Häberli Contemporary Interior and Exterior 'Swiss Bench', "the Poet"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Interior and exterior bench designed by Alfredo Häberli.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona (Spain).
Steel tube legs and perforated steel sheet seats with...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story
Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
Contemporary Lock Stool Metal Bench in Hand-Polished Iron
Located in London, GB
Lock, the first series of Kolektt is based on the idea of joining one single form to another.
In principle, two L-shaped pieces of different sizes create balance by interlocking. Th...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Henon Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Sleek upholstered stool with Cris cross metal base.
Price listed is COM. Can be made in custom sizes and base finishes.
Standard base finishes are...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm
Materials: Massive walnut
Also available in oak.
The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Spina Side Table in Wood 3 Edited by Portego Customizable Bench
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
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Contemporary Benches by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 contemporary benches by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon
Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm
In search of new-old design ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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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