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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 11
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 Bench, Rich Red Velvet/ Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. This contemporary upholstered piece with an interesting twist of two fur strips. It evokes strength with the use of straight lines whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Oscar Tusquets, Lluís Clotet Perforano Bench by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The profile of this bench is taken from a bench designed by Gaudi for Güell Park in Barcelona. The authors affirm that the benches ergonomics are unimprovable. They have been part of...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Barney Solid Walnut Side Bench
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Barney's Bench is hand crated of solid walnut. The design features minimal details, allowing the character of the wood to be the main feature.
This...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Salmon Bench 160cm, Natural Light 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
Famed Brass Velvet Blue Upholstered Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
*****LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS
The FAMED BLUE VELVET BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home.
Length: 59.1'' / Depth: 17.7'' /...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Bench Sculpture Abstract Mirror Steel Cones Interior Exterior Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bench 'Get Lost!' is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The bench has a monolithic shape but inside it is hollow, the whole structure is manually welded and mirror polished. An...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
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
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
Concrete and Timber Snug Outdoor Bench 120cm wide
Located in Lancaster, GB
This striking sculptural concrete outdoor bench is handcrafted in the UK and is the perfect for every garden, balcony or roof terrace. It is mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
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
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
Walee Bench 210cm, Natural Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Usually treated as scraps, broken wood ends are joined to create furniture pieces of distinctive character. The assembly of small pieces allows customization with any desired shape a...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
"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
Brentwood Navy Leather and Blackened Steel Extra Large Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a chaise extension on any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a chaise extension on any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary White Suede Bench With Anodized Iron Base & 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
Brass, Iron
Bench/Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Tassel Fringe Woven
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2022
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary B3.1 Coffee Table in Lacquered Wood
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
Bench/Daybed Modern/Handmade Black Leather Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Bench/daybed No. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
A dynamic bench or daybed with carved iron details at the base. The channeled leather
cushion is completed by a leather and suede bol...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
Asymmetrical Indoor/Outdoor Bench in Concrete and Wood by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Bench #5 from Series #2 can be the focal point of any indoor or outdoor situation. Pictured above in 72" with gray concrete and Sapele seat finished for outdoor use. The complex cast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Pink Velvet Bench, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Pink Velvet Bench
This velvet bench offers a multipur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Daybench in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture - it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accomm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bench in metal and wood - by Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a collection made up of folded sheet metal structures and solid wood
shelves fixed by a joint. Whether it is our bench, stool, console or bookcase,
Vodo will be perfect for any environment thanks to its clean line and lightness.
Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent
sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheet Metal
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Olive Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a chaise extension on any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Belts XL Carpanese Home Italia Bench with Massive Wooden Base Modern 21stCentury
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This bench is characterized by a massive wooden base, a soft padded seating and leather details that enhance the more contemporary and modern style of this new collection. The seat i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pouf VG Margaret, Upholstery, Velvet, Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Fir, Down
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
Belts Carpanese Home Italia Bench with Massive Wooden Base Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This bench is characterized by a massive wooden base, a soft padded seating and leather details that enhance the more contemporary and modern style of this new collection. Its sinuou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Anza Small Upholstered Bench with Floating Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For the past six years Portuguese designer Rui Pereira and Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada have been collaborating on projects that tap into the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
U Collection Wooden Bench
Located in CDMX, MX
U collection wooden bench 1.20 cm long made of oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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, Maple, Lacquer
Golia Bench by Draga&Aurel Concrete Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Dialoghi Mimetici Collection by Draga&Aurel:
Bench in concrete with details obtained thought a technique involving the corrosion of sea salt. Top in cast resin. Details in brass. Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cement, Brass
Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Ash by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Designers Guild Velvet
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in Designers Guild...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
V Brass Bench by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
V brass bench with black hair on hide cushion and finished in a linear aged brass, transforms the everyday bench into a luxurious objet d'art.
Customization available. Please inquire for additional information.
Featured in Elle Decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Red Metal Frame and Red Wool by Lara Bohinc, in stock
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
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
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Wood
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
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
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
Outdoor Concrete Hex-Bench
Located in Lancaster, GB
The hex-bench available in two widths 150cm or 180cm. This striking bench has a planter at 1 or both ends, it is handcrafted for the outdoors is made out of glass-reinforced concrete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
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
Classic Concrete Outdoor Bench
Located in Lancaster, GB
A striking sculptural concrete bench perfect for any outdoor space. Every bench is made to order in the UK out of glass-reinforced concrete which considerably decreases its weight and carbon footprint compared with standard concrete
The Classic bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Materials
Cement
Gervasoni Gray 15 Bench in Grey Lacquered Oak & Brick Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and simple furniture, the Gray 15 bench has a padded seat in polyurethane foam, with a removable cover enriched by the visible stitching that further outlines the strong geom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a chaise extension on any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Forest Bench with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest bench with brass inlay by Marcantonio is a fun seat with a brass inlay top and "walking" legs.
For his debut creations, Marcantonio introduced “Vegetal Animal”, a concept t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
6-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two, this is a useful addition to any modern setting. Whether you see it as an assortment of driftwood blocks, pillows, or marshmallows, the Pillowy Bench provides a gentle place to land.
Made out of solid Canadian white ash with a powder coated steel frame and 100% wool upholstered cushion seat, the Pillowy Bench can be customized to a variety of lengths and fabric colors. Shown in the main image is the 6-foot bench with dark green wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 36". The subsequent images are a 7-foot bench ($6500) with a pale pink wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 48". All benches...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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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