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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Dust Bench, Large 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

Modern Viva Magenta Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Bench Magenta is an accent bench in a vibrant pink hue. The highly sophisticated silhouette of this bench is the perfect addition to modern bedrooms, living rooms, or entryways that will enrich with its vibrant charm. Upholstered in the vibrant Viva Magenta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak 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 European Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, Large 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, 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, Large with Natural Oak, 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass 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. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 152.4 (5´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials: Charcoal ash. Other width dimensions available: ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

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, Small with Natural Oak, 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 Natural Oak, 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, Large 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

Dust Bench, Large 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, Large 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

Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak, 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, Large with Natural Oak, 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, Large with Natural Oak, 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, Large with Natural Oak, 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, Large 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

Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak, 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, Large with Natural Oak, 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 Natural Oak, 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, Large with Natural Oak, Polished Brass 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. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-5 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-5 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 European Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-5 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-5 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-056-5 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 Beech Ash-056-1 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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 Beech Ash-056-1 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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 Beech Ash-056-1 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 Beech Ash-056-1 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

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