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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 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 extremel...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Miljevina Bench Medium in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects.
After being aband...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Silver/ Chrome Pressure Bench by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ Chrome Pressure bench by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, Powder coating
In the pre...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Banculure Bench by BehaghelFoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Banculure bench by BehaghelFoiny design
2020
Materials: Wood, plaster, PVC
Dimensions: 125 x 32 x 48 cm.
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
PVC, Plaster, Wood
Unique Travertine on Oak Bench Sculpted by Francesco Perini
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique travertine on oak bench sculpted by Francesco Perini
Materials: Oak, travertine, cashmere wool blend
Dimensions: W 130 x D 90 x H 50 cm
Following a creative path that gre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Travertine
Modern Design Butterfly Jointed Side Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Modern design butterfly jointed planks wooden side bench. Made in Belgium, early 2000's. Wood constructed bench with 2 planks as seat which are jointed...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Metal Pepino Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Pepino chair by Owl
Dimensions: L 112 x W 70 x H 60 cm
Materials: Metal Base, Upholstered
La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which con...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Matrix Bench by OS and OOS
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrix bench by OS and OOS
Dimensions: 141.2 x 30 x 42.1 cm
Materials: Powder-coated Steel
The Matrix project is and began as a system to allow for
endless configurations and c...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bougulure Candleholder by Behaghelfoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bougulure candleholder by Behaghel Foiny Design
2020
Materials: Aluminium, Plaster
Dimensions: 17 x 85 x 32 cm
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1970s
Bench mod. Torbecchia entirely in solid wood. The rectangular seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of camber stool and bench by Paul Coenen.
Dimensions:
Stool: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Bench: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ariadna Bench by Woody Fidler
Located in Geneve, CH
Ariadna bench by Woody Fidler
Materials: Olive wood
Dimensions: W 150 x D 100 x H 105 cm
Woody Fidler feels honored to live in a country where olive growing dates back to 4000 BC...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Olive
Tillikum Black Fir Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The dramatic Tillikum Black features our Douglas Fir solid wood top set on striking matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern handcrafted bench. A welcome addition to any room, use this bench in an entryway, under a window, pulled up to a table, or at the foot of a bed. Matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made entirely of recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified.
Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - wood and recycled paper.
Natural Douglas Fir, sustainably sourced on Vancouver Island...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Fir, Paper
Tori Bench by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori bench by Ries
Dimensions: W150 x D30 x H44 cm
Materials: Sand cast aluminum
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemporary fu...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench - 130cm + Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of minimalist and multifuncional design, inspired by Japanese joinery and where woodworking joints are the key to produce this table. A light-looking table e...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash
Antique Nickel Aluminum Compression Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression Bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area.
With this customizable bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Coffee Arch Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm.
This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
Available in white, coffee.
Both display wa...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Doughnut Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Coffee Table Bench Natural
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A realization of meticulous research, this piece is part of a collection that highlights the formal longevity and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean cork.
Monolithic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Cork
Brass Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Materials: Brass
Finishes available: Natural, satin, polished, aged
Dimensions: W 155 x L 33 x 43c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Stone Menaggio Bench by Studio Emblématique
Located in Geneve, CH
Menaggio bench by Studio Emblématique
Dimensions: W 200 x D 75 x H 33 cm
Materials: Stonegrain seet, oakwood back and legs
Pushing the boundaries, going the extra mile to find...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Lock 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
Miljevina Bench Large in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects.
After being aband...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Etched Hair-On Upholstery Jacob Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Etched hair-on upholstery Jacob bench by Madheke
Dimensions: W 180 D 60 H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, Fabric, Metal
Etched hair-on upholstery, solid bronzed frame.
Reflecting t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Walnut Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Cantilever arm bench by Phaedo.
Dimensions: L 84" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches.
Materials: Oxidized black walnut.
The cantilever ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Black Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: black powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimension...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Benches by Lara Mann
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern walnut benches by Lara Mann. Simplistic modern styling in rich walnut woods and upholstered seat cushion. Contrasting center panel adds texture and flare to the design...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Novalis Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Novalis bench by Michael Gittings Studio
One of a Kind
Dimensions: d 40 x w 190 x h 50 cm
Materials: stainless steel, copper, enamel
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Benches
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
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
Secretaire Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Secretaire chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: 60 x 112 x H 70.2 cm
Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyurethane foam padding, Gree...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Mohair Velvet with Walnut Legs
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 Mohair Velvet. The feet are shown in natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm
Materials: massive walnut
Also available in oak.
The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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 two lithic “drops” that lift...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Bolster Bench Ottoman, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Bolster bench Ottoman features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion wrapped over a wood frame for flexible us...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Small Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Materials: colored oak (oiled), granite
Dimensions: 105 x 60 x H 46 cm
Variations available.
Tim Vranken is a Belgian ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Xanto Bronze Benches by Alexandre Logé
Located in New York, NY
Studio-built base of hammered bronze with great details. Hand-applied gold patina. These studio-made pieces are created individually per order. 20-24 week lead time.
C.O.M 1 yard pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Modern Whitewash and Linen Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewash and linen upholstered bench. This elegant bench has a beige linen-covered cushioned top and sits on a whitewashed oak frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange Velvet Bench with Grey Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange velvet bench with Grey Lacquered Base
Fifih Bench Orange is a modern bench upholstered in a warm orange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 130 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and wool.
Also available in other colors
Humberto da Mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Focused on design research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Elia Bench by Costantini features a metal frame and upholstered seat. Available as shown or in custom sizes and shapes and the fabric or leather of your choice. Additionally, the bench can be made in steel, iron, or lacquered or powder coated in any color you wish. The gentle curves of the legs envelop the soft foam seat. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use as shown.
Measurements are 63” L x 18” D x 18” H as shown.
Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume, Teak, African Teak, Bird’s Eye Maple, Black Maple, Bubinga, Cerused Oak, Cerused Gray Oak, Gray Oak, Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Striped Macassar Ebony, Walnut Burl, Sycamore, Walnut and Zebrawood.
Available in matte, semi-gloss, high gloss finish or lacquered.
Available as shown or customizable to your desired size, shape, finish, and more.
About Costantini Design
Costantini has been a trusted source for custom furniture, objects and lighting for a global client base since 2002. Its founder and owner, William Stuart...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Bronze
There and Black Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
There and black sculptural bench by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 84 x W 196 x H 81.5 cm.
Materials: Hand-tied acrylic yarn, mixed...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Other
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
1980s Hollywood Regency Lucite Bench New Gray Tufted Fabric
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Hollywood Regency lucite bench
Fresh new gray tufted tweed fabric
Measures: 17 tall x 23.5 w x 16 d
Preowned original vintage.
See images provided.
LA OC delivery.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Dust Bench, Small 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
Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
Bench, Marine Biology series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 )
Dimensions: D 30 x W 125 x H 43 cm
Materials: Ash wood.
Son Tae Seon tries to capture the pow...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
AD Bench in 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...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Walnut Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut cantilever arm bench by Phaedo
Dimensions: L 60" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches
Materials: natural black walnut
The Cantilever ben...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Long Bolster bench is a comfortable 2-3 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion for ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-777 Dining Table in Jade 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, Fat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Benches
Materials
Jade
AD Stool Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool large by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 152 x W 69 cm x H 38 cm
Materials: Rubber seat and burned steel
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects.
His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Medium Bolster Bench is a comfortable 1-2 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
White Chair & Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
White chair & bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 )
Dimensions: D 38 x W 61 x H 120 cm ( Chair )
D 30 x W 125 x H 43 cm ( Bench )
Materials: Ash Wood
Son Tae Se...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Oscar Tusquets, Lluís Clotet Catalano Acampanado Bench by BD, Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forty years for the Catalano bench. Axalta Coating systems has especially designed something for this special occasion. Bright color in pastel tone give a new life to the Catalano 4....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Channeled Mohair Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom made channeled bench with mohair upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair
Night Blue Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Night blue pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Also available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 two lithic “drops” ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Unique Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique rive bench by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 210 D 40 H 45
Materials: Concrete
Concrete, textured, solid, and rough. In contrast with the transpare...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Oak Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 110 x D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Massive oak
Also available in walnut.
Handmade from locally sourced oak wood, originating from the ...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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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