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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Dust Bench, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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 Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small 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
Pair of Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stools
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
Dust Bench, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small 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
Dust Bench, Small 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, Small 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 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, Small 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
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
Dust Bench, Small 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, Small 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 d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small 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, Small 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, Small 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. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak 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 d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small 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, Small with Natural Oak 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 Natural Oak 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
Oval Shape Metal Bench Upholstered in Custom Leather Colors
Located in New York, NY
This is a discreet and elegant bench perfect for contemporary settings. With a fully upholstered seat, it features both delicate single and double-top stitching as a touch of luxury....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern Tufted Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tufted bench with a boxed velvet tufted seat cushion on a gold-plated metal box frame with stretcher. Practical, yet sophisticated, this is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Handcrafted Solid White Ash Himes Bench 60"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Originally created to pair with our Himes Table, the Himes Bench explores the principals of tension and compression. Each of the six parts that make up this piece fit into one and other and are held together using these forces of strength and stability. This bench features a through tenon connection between its legs and top creating a stunning contrast in grain and a clean design detail. Additionally a subtle angled cut adds interest to and comfort to the bench seat. Customized lengths available.
We work with North American solid hardwoods on a made-to-order fabrication basis. The images and pricing above illustrate our use of flat cut white ash in a variety of stains. Additional offerings in white oak, dark oak, walnut & hard maple are available, with different finish oils & stains at our disposal.
Please reach out for any customizations to species, stains, or leather quality. We are more than happy to provide more information and pricing as per your specifications.
As all of our products are made-to-order, we cannot accept returns or refunds of purchased items.
Crating, shipping & packaging materials are not included in the flat rate shipping quote provided. Please inquire within at the time of order for a quote on any applicable charges.
Mary Ratcliffe Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
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 Lock Stool in Tempered Iron Sheets
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
Pair of Grey Painted Benches
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern Jacobean single bench constructed of acacia and finished in pale grey paint with a fine rush seat is perfect at the foot of a bed.
Dimensions: 38...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
Petit Arrêt Bench Black Shining Leather
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 padding on the seat.
The length of the petit arrêt bench, available completely covered in fabric or leather, is made to measure. The product is equipped with leveling feet.
This version of the Petit Arret bench is upholstered with Shining Leather, Black color, a buffed aniline leather with a surface water...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
7-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 7-foot bench with dark green wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 48". The bench is also available as a 6-foot long ($5650) with pale pink wool version with an upholstered seat length of 36". All benches...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Silent Bench in Burnished Natural Wood
Located in London, GB
The Silent Bench illustrates the beauty within the imperfections of natural wood. While the whole piece is charred to give it a minimal aesthetic, the sha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
e15 Fawley Wood Bench by David Chipperfield
Located in New York, NY
The bench Fawley elegantly features a linear form referring to the structural principle of the table Fayland. Highlighting stability and comfort, a signature horizontal bar dominates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Libellula Eco Cloudy Blue 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 versatile piece that will stand the test of time in a luxurious hallway, in a living room or at the foot end of any bed. D3CO is the only producer of 100% natural and plastic-free sofas...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Modern White or Brown Dinosaur or Dog Bone Garden Sculpture by Daï Sugasawa
By Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Daï Sugasawa loves to visit regularly Natural History Museum. He had always been fascinated by the huge size of dinosaur bones. His dream was to own one at home, in his own garden. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Plastic
Serra Pelada Bench by Arthur Vallin
Located in Geneve, CH
Serra Pelada Bench by Arthur Vallin
Limited 12 + 2 A/P
Dimensions: W 60 x D 20.5 x H 16.5 inch
Materials: Statuario Marble, Steel, Brass
Finishing: Hand s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Pillar Contemporary Sofa
Located in London, GB
The pillar sofa by Jackrabbit Studio is an elegant, minimal piece comprised of a hand-plastered back and base with a thin black walnut seat and boucl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Plaster, Walnut
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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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