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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia bench by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 67 x D 33 x H 44 cm top Ø 50 x 96 cm Materials: Resin top, concrete The Golia benches are featured...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Block Form Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Asymmetrical Indoor/Outdoor Bench in Concrete and Wood 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

21st Century by E.Sottsas "Hidebarad" Indoor/Outdoor Polichrome Marble Bench
Located in massa, IT
Name: Hidebard Materials: Pietra Serena and white Carrara and red Francia and Macchia Vecchia Size: cm. 117 x 66 x H 79 Designed by: Ettore Sottsass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Located in North York, ON
Modern bench with curved metal legs. Beautiful textured beige fabric with thick cushioning for maximum comfort. Completed with curved metal legs in an ant...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
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Sofa I by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Sofa I by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 5 Dimensions: D 98 x W 200 x H 89 cm Materials: Polystyrene foam, polymer coating, polyurethane lacquer. The main purpose of Philipp Adua...
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2010s Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Foam

Pink Velvet Bench, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Pink Velvet Bench This velvet bench offers a multipur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

3 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design Dimensions: D 149.9 x W 71.1 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass and upholstery. Fabric price not include...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Brass

Viva Black Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Black Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contact...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Roseaux Bench by Alexandre Labruyère
Located in Geneve, CH
Roseaux bench by Alexandre Labruyère Dimensions: W 136 x D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Sycamore, beech / natural oil protection. Like a curtain of reeds, the rhythm created by the beech...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Sycamore

Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 50 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 550 kg. The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone tha...
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2010s Japanese Modern Benches

Materials

Stone

Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini Dimensions: D 38 x W 156,6 x H 41 cm Materials: Marble, wood Weight: 150 kg "A horizontal and regular element is placed on t...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Nabuk Gold Arch Low Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Nabuk. Dimensions: W 155 x L 31.5 x 43cm. Manufacturer: Prinzivalli. Available finishes: Steel (black, white, brass finish) A...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Spazzola Cedar Wood Bench, Designed by Fabio Lo Jacono, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench completely made of solid wood in glued lists, characterized by a single ergonomi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Wedge Cedar Wood & Iron Bench, Designed by Boyan Grigorov, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Modern Tufted Linen Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tufted linen bench, the long tufted bench in natural beige linen, with American oak feet and brass traditional handle hardware. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Linen

Contemporary V Shaped Bench in Burnt Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
V-bench in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 180 x D 38 x H 55 cm Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespok...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Ombra Cedar Bench, Designed by Hikaru Mori, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Modernist Jeffrey Bernett for Bernhardt Design Balance Three-Seat Bench
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant Balance bench designed by Jeffrey Bernett for Bernhardt Design, features a clean, tight look and is soft and very comfortable. Balance is a fully upholstered bench that ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Zebra Bench with Gold Gilt Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant upholstered bench with gold leaf or gilded legs and nailhead trim is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Or...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Minimalist White Carrara Marble Benches or Stools by Massimo Mangiardi
Located in New York, NY
Italian white Carrara marble benches or stools in a Minimalist aesthetic. Ideal for bath room and shower or garden. The benches are constructed with 6 pieces...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Modernist Vintage Grey Leather Bench Loveseat De Sede 1980s Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sofa bench or loveseat Model DS-2011 from leather in grey color by De Sede. An authentic gorgeous sofa or loveseat with a steel ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

2020s Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Four Seat Kiik Bench in Orange Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Four Seat Kiik Bench, originally designed by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper in 2018. This particular example was produced in Italy in the 2020s. The bench is comprised of a steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Steel Bahaus Lounge Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel Bahaus lounge bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Beige outdoor powder-coated steel Dimensions: 170 x 67 x 64 cm *Safe to use outdoor. D...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Marble Red Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni New Atomic Age Collection In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Custom Modern Black Lacquered Bench
Located in North York, ON
Custom Modern black lacquered bench. Simplistic modern design with tapered legs. Finished in a rich black lacquer with upholstered exterior side ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours....
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary AD Bench in Burnt and Waxed Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Bench in iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 237 x L 60 x H 63 cm Materials: Burned and waxed iroko wood    Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes besp...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Be My Guest Bench, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant bench available in both a classic version in solid wood or in solid wood with a wicker seat and a light metal frame that make for a sophisticated, hovering look. A bench can always be used to add extra seats around the table but can also be used as additional seating elsewhere in your home. The design taps into classical references with its rounded edges, and the Be My Guest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 CM Materials: Fiber concrete At first ...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Linear Stainless Steel Table with Natural Stones by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 04 by Lee Sisan 2020 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Spazzola Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed by Fabio Lo Jacono, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench completely made of solid wood in glued lists, characterized by a single ergonomi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Newton, 63 Inches Black Vulcano and Red Iron Legs Bench, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (1.8) Bench with seat made of solid wood in glued lists, with straight sides, and iron legs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1995 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture 2-Seater Mission Bench in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2-Seater ‘Mission’ bench, initially designed by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture in 1988. This particular bench dates to 1995. Its frame is constructed of solid Ma...
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1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Maple, Leather

Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm Materials: Beechwood structure. Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542. The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm I...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood

Chromed Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Chromed brera brench by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Base in bronze lacquered metal or chromed metal Top in walnut veneer on medium or in black lacquer...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Three Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Rush Shelf
Located in Venice, CA
The leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The rush shelf is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, sculptural, Red Frame Red Wool in stock
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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Linear Stainless Steel Bench with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone bench by Lee Sisan, 2020 Dimensions: W 96 x D 96 x H 35 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone. Each piece is made to ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Spinzi Circus Contemporary bright metal bench
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural bench - Sculptural bright - Contemporary Collectible Table - bench Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / end table is part of Spinzi's lates...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Fir Pencil Bench 70 with Red Accent, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with red accent. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fir

Ugo, 55 Inches Animal Cedar Wood Bench, Designed by Paolo SalvadÈ, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made from a single block of scented cedar with its sculptured shape inspired by the animal world. Designed by Paolo SalvadÈ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Newton, 78 Inches Walnut and Iron Bench, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench with seat made of solid wood in glued lists, with straight sides, and iron legs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Ghost Bench by Charly Bounan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ghost Bench by Charly Bounan One of a Kind Dimensions: D 75 x W 200 x H 56 cm. Materials: Acrylic glass. Bench for 4 people. Please contact us. Charly B...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Glass

Forkala Cedar Bench, Designed by Karim Rashid, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) One blob-like shape is pulled and stretched to create a backrest while another is exte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Cedar

Rock Bench in Resin at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sculptural "Rock" bench in grey / silverish resin, France, 2018.
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2010s European Modern Benches

Materials

Resin

Modern Sculptural Bench Clad in Scored Brown Leather by Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural bench clad in brown scored leather by Karl Springer. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18" depth x 44" W x 22" H, seat height 16.5".
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20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Jolgorio Bench
Located in Timisoara, RO
Jolgorio Bench At The Heart Of The Jolgorio Bench Is A Robust Metal Structure, Ensuring Durability And Stability. This Solid Foundation Is Enveloped In A Vibrant Tapestry Of Chuspat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: Textiles, foam rubber, sintepon, wood, plywood. Dimensions: 62 x 180 x...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood, Plywood

Bench or Coffee Table, LINK by Reda Amalou, 2016, American Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
The LINK collection consists of three elegant elements: two versions of benches and a stool. These versatile pieces adapt to a variety of spaces, serving as bed benches, coffee table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Handmade Mexican Contemporary Chuspata Natural Fiber Footboard Bed Bench Organic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Natural Fiber

Bench Rendez-Vous Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful bench Redez-Vous model in transparent plexiglass with different colors and with two brass legs designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Signed. Biography: Supe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mint Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint Caribe 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plas...
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Black Ash Solid Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches

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Wood

Thin Tête-à-Tête in Contemporary Heat-Treated Steel and Polished Steel Inset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The attenuated forms of the thin Tête-à-Tête accentuate their playful and beguiling nature. An intimate connection is forged between its users, as they negotiate the delicate balance.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Banquette bench by Plumbum Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon. Dimensions: 31.5" x 102.36" x H 29.52" Materials: Leather, wool and fabric. This handmade furniture, composed of a sofa (here proposed) and two armchairs, was designed by Vincent Lebourdon for a Parisian living room...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool

Balanço Bench by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Balanço Bench was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The mix of materials is the differential in this series. While wood is used as a seat, a metal plate, thick and curved, raises the first material from the ground in a light way and with minimal contact, both with the floor and with the wood. The structure is made of stainless steel and Cumaru Wood. Definitely a one of a kind and unique piece. Graduated at FAU / USP in 2009, with a period of studies at the Polytechnic of Milan, Rodrigo Ohtake is always in search of his own architectural style. Passionate about colors and free forms, he collaborated with architects Mario Biselli, Alvaro Puntoni, and Frenchman Patrick Jouin, in addition to working with his father, Ruy, from 2008 to 2016. In addition to working in the offices, he participated as a curatorial assistant in the exhibitions "Viver na Floresta", curated by Abílio Guerra, "O Coração da Cidade: Invention of Spaces" by Júlio Katinsky...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Logs Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Logs Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: W 115 x D 28.5 x H 43 cm. Materials: Pine logs. Color: Light brown. Also available in dark br...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Modern Indoor Bench in Concrete and Wood by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Two white cast concrete legs embrace a sculptural bundle of oxidize a Sapele wood. The wooden seat is elegant, robust and delicate at the same time. Much of this comes from the narrowness of this bench and it's length. It's like a breath of fresh air. The seat, like most of my benches...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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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