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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Number in Set: Set of 10
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
Traaf Large Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Contemporary Rita Bench in Recycled Concrete
Located in London, GB
SORGI is an ongoing research project about opportunities for circularity in Malta, whose first outcome is an outdoor furniture collection for public spaces, highly critical of the bo...
Category
2010s Maltese Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Modern Bench Metal Mongolian Pillow by Nobe Italia Red Brick Finish
Located in piacenza, IT
This elegant and modern bench will catch everyone's attention. With its essential shapes and gentle, sinuous sense of movement, Mongolia Bench suggests...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-777 Large Dining Table in Lapislazuli Stone by Bruno Fattorini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I want to build a table for you” – marked the beginning of the collaboration on the DS-777 dining table series between the Milanese designer and De Sede. From the very beginning, Fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Benches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Modern Lacquered Beveled Small Bench Upholstered in Grey Boucle Fabric
Located in Greenwich, CT
A new take on a classically shaped modern bench with its 3 inch beveled white lacquered base contrasting with a soft wooly grey upholstered seat, this piece is an excellent addition ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Lacquer, Maple
Mountains Bench Hsiao-Ching Wang Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva19
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that evolves through an interplay of fullness alternated with emptiness.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Libellula Eco Earthy Gold Velvet Bench
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Customizable Curved Banquette / Booth Seating in COM/COL by Costantini, Neto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Neto Booth features the back leg of the eponymous chair repeated along the shape and size of the template or dimensions you provide. Shown here with a t...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Thin Table 2 in Contemporary White Powder Coated Steel and Polished Steel Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin 2 is the embodiment of subtlety with its smooth, bent steel frame and whisper touch to the floor. The hovering shelf adds to the illusion that the piece is in the process of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Playamar Dining Bench
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Playamar Dining Bench is inspired by ingenious and rural furniture, with the aim of enjoying life outdoors.
Production time: 8-10 weeks for items w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Leo, Limited Edition Contemporary Yellow Bench
Located in New York, NY
Not your casual bench. Leo gives you love, makes you laugh, and takes good care of you. A people pleaser who brings people together. A match-maker. Leo greets people usually in the f...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
Traaf Large Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
"Xilte" Sofa
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" sofa is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical Modern furniture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
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
Famed Matt Chrome Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The FAMED BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home.
Measures: Length: 59.1'' / depth: 17.7'' ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Modern Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted upholstered bench. This bench is covered in luxurious beige linen with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Gray Suede Bench With Anodized Iron & Golden Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Arcana Bench is an Art Deco-inspired bench that will steal the show in any modern living room project. A luxury bench upholstered in leather with a playfu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Brass
21st Century Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass double seating
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
OPIARY 'Soy Una Roca' Sculptural Concrete Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soy Una Roca concrete rock seats are an elegant way to introduce nature and sculpture into your space. Like all Opiary products, these are hand-sculpted i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
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 European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Organic Live Edge African Bubinga Bench/Low Table with Blackened Steel Base
Located in Hobart, NY
African bubinga with blackened steel base low table/bench.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Couture Yellow Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning bench is a superb accent in a modern or eclectic interior, where it will be a precious addition to a bedroom, entryway, or living room bringing a pop of sophisticated c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Suar Wood Long Wave Bench
Located in New York, NY
A single 3” thick slab of aged suar wood set on a modern metal base. As you can see, the wood grain is stunning.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dragon Bench Contemporary Bench in Black Walnut
Located in London, GB
The Dragon bench is a part of a mini collection consisted of furniture pieces handcrafted entirely out of massive Black Walnut (Noce Canaletto), character...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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 B3.1 Coffee Table in Natural Nutwood
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings.
The lacquered surfaces and consistent rhythm of the planes create a visual play of light, shadow and reflection, adding dep...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sculptural "Atlante" Benches by Alexandre Logé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant benches with organically shaped bronze bases. These studio made pieces are created individually to order and are the original design from the "Atlante" series. 20-24 weeks le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Indoor or Outdoor Bench Made from Teak by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak bench can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 85" long, however it can be ordered in any size.
Matching table can be seen b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Bench Wrapped in Leather Belts Black and White
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the sensual fashion of Italy this modern leather bench lets you indulge in haute furniture design. The softly upholstered seat rests on the leather belt that wraps around...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Milo Bench, Avocado/Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Modern Solid Argentine Rosewood Outdoor Bench by Costantini, Serrano
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Serrano family, this solid wood bench gives a nod to the master artist and designer Donald Judd. Shown here in Argentine Rosewood but av...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Ombra Bench Hikaru Mori Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
By Hikaru Mori
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its shadow. Union between a single block of solid scented cedarwood, squared section, and a part obta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Traaf Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Custom Bench in Deep Blue and Clear Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cobalt blue & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia, a stunning addition to any contemporary living space. Crafted from high-quality Lucite material.
This bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Milo Bench, Shell/Umber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Pure Bench Matteo Thun Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Matteo Thun
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Órbita
By André Ferri
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
This work of art was made following the lines of the artist Andre Ferri, who blends aluminum and wood in a harmonious way.
Always thinking of new ways to connect with the environment...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Table Bench Stool Natural
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A realization of meticulous research, this piece is part of a collection that highlights the formal longevity and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean cork.
Monolithic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Cork
Contemporary Bench With Leather Belts Cream and Nude
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the sensual fashion of Italy this modern leather bench lets you indulge in haute furniture design. The softly upholstered seat rests on two leather belts that wrap around...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Salmon Bench 200cm, Natural Dark Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Rive Bench Small by Draga&Aurel Cement and Bronze, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Transparency Matters collection by Draga&Aurel:
Bench in concrete with details obtained thought a technique involving the corrosion of sea salt. Hand finished brass leg.
The bench ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cement, Brass
Minimalist Modern Bench in Ash Wood FRAME Collection
Located in Lisbon, PT
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Wedge Bench Boyan Grigorov Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical shape that continues in the metallic base, which can be used as a container.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench Velvet & Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural, elliptical bench inspired by the lucky charm of a dragonfly. The elliptical-shaped upholstered wood shell in combination with the diligently crafted wood base composes ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ione bench
Located in Milan, IT
Ione was born from the encounter between smooth shapes and sophisticated graphic carvings. Circles, lines and orbits blended together give life to a marble and resin bench that seems...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Fir Wood Pencil Bench with Black Accent, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with black accent....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Fir
Milo Bench, Marmelade/Creme Brulee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Modern Bench by Peter Harrison with Industrial Concrete Wood and Metal
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Jupiter bench is elegantly constructed of concrete stainless steel, aluminium and mahogany. Its design has nautical references. The hole through the top centres over the crossing point of the gently curved stainless...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Milo Bench, Cameo/Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Leather Bench with Waterfall Style Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
The SALTO Bench: Inspired by the gracefulness of a waterfall, the flowing shape of this leather bench creates a sophisticated unique silhouette and comfortable seating. The juxtaposition of soft upholstery masterly stitched down to the legs with the enriching noble metal sides highlighting the form fuse into a timeless luxury bench...
Category
2010s European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Milo Bench, Taupe/Umber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Libellula Eco Pink Pastel Velvet Bench
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Traaf Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Milo Bench, Cameo/Creme Brulee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Milo Bench, Cranberry / Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Milo Bench, Earth/Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobilit...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
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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