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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bridge, 47 Inches Black Cedar Bench, Designed by C.R.& S., 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 aromatic cedar that features an original and geometr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most important visual arts collectives that existed in Brazil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Ugo, 94 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

Night-Night, 59 Inches Walnut Bench, Designed by Terry Dwan, 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 completely from hardwood. Ergonomic seat with closely spaced slats. The leg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Oversize Vintage Modern Bench or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple yet stylish oversized daybed stretches to seven feet long and makes a comfortable seating addition to any home or business. This vintage m...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Benches

Two Seat Double Rail Handwoven Black Leather Bench
Located in Venice, CA
The bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. Designed by a former art dealer who represented contemporary artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bruda Bench with Gold Bronze Frame and Blue Seat by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the Elan Atelier NY Showroom. Cast bronze Bruda bench with polished gold-bronze frame finish and marine blue silk-linen seat cushion. Gold...
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2010s European Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Up Green Faux Leather Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Up series, which stands out with its retro-futuristic style, brings together different materials as part of Lagu's signature design approach. The UP Benc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Hardwood

Bedrock Plank Bench in Walnut and Iron, Designed by Terry Dwan, 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) Table with top made of solid wood, consisting of two single planks aligned, with middl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Two Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table
Located in Venice, CA
The leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The rush table is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Black Bench Rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Black bench rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece signed and numbered Dimensions: L 118 x H 42 x W 31 cm Materials: solid wood Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Beam TV Bench by Damien Gernay & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Damien Gernay for Mogg, Beam is a multifunction low table made by an old oak beam, equipped with lead-painted metal top. Beam is a coffee table which has a young and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and leather. Solid steel bar with upholstered or soli...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

2 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
2 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...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bench with Wooden Base Modern, 7587
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bench with wooden base and upper part upholstered. The legs and the base itself have an hexagonal shape that resembles the entire Temptation collection completed on the top and on th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A set of Italian genuine rush seat nesting stools, in the style of Italian designer, Gio Ponti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Seats are made of genuine rush with black ebonized wood bases. Each have paper label authentication "Genuine Rush", please see closeup images #17 and 18. And both are marked "Made in Italy" on underside of wood stretcher; shown in image #19. Measurements include: Top seat/stool: 15.75" D x 19.63" W x 18" H Nesting seat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 78 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Triposto Bench by Gio Ponti for Techno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti for Techno, this Triposto bench features a highly unusual design with a detachable cabinet component. Metal legs and dark leather cushions complement this bench...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 85 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: Bo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Large Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large gradient bench by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions: 230 x 56 x 45 cm Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel Also available in small. Available in red, blue, beige, green and black. The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete...
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2010s Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Large Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Large Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
$4,805 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Contemporary Flash Bench in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
A comet-sitting: a trail of sparkling colors and round lines to make unique indoor and outdoor spaces. Pricing excludes VAT.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 131 x D 83 x H 54 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a famil...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Set of Camber Stool and Bench 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. ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nest Bench by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel, leather
Located in Toronto, CA
The Nest bench is from our Nest series of designs. The Nest bench designed and finished by hand in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. The Nest bench is inspired by the rustic and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuke Bench by Naibu Materials: Brushed oak wood. Dimensions: D 50 x W 40 x H 100 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

2013 Poltrona Frau Quadra Bench by Studio Cerri & Associati in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poltrona Frau ‘Quadra’ bench, designed by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau in 2001. These examples date to 2013. The listed price includes one bench, and we h...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for two by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

1993 Leather Three Seat Bench by Metropolitan Furniture in Blue Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3-Seat Leather Bench produced by Metropolitan Furniture in the USA. The exact designer of this piece is unknown. The bench's design is comprised of a wooden frame, metal le...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Corian Bench by Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Cain Modern, the bench is very sturdy and well constructed, it can easily accommodate 3 people, the bottom can also be use...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

Mini Bobbin by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Bobbin by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles ) Bobbin Collection Dimensions: H.36 D.74 W.180 cm Materials: annodized or powdercoated aluminum, indoor/outdoor fabric Also avail...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Mini Bobbin by Laun
Mini Bobbin by Laun
$18,898 / item
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

Carrocel Custom Modern Bench in Bleached Oak with Taupe Vinyl
Located in North York, ON
Add a touch of understated elegance to your entryway with this newly handcrafted modern bench by Carrocel. Featuring a clean and sleek design, the bench showcases striking oak column...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an iconic slatted-oak bench, Model 400, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It is an early piece, and dates to circa 1952. The bench was constructed using solid ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Olmo Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olmo bench by Imperfettolab Limited Edition 2015 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 213 x D 77 x H 70 cm Materials: Fibreglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Futuristic Bench by Ana Volante Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Futuristic bench by Ana Volante Studio The Moon Collection Dimensions: L 160 x W 50 x H 42 cm Materials: Stainless steel and brass Ana Volante, founder of Ana Volante Studio, is a Venezuelan designer specialized in interior environments, furniture design and art proposals. Ana grew up admiring her grandfather’s painting...
Category

2010s Venezuelan Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Caribe Natural 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Yumi Bench
Located in New York, NY
The Yumi Bench is a handcrafted piece of furniture that combines solid wood and liquid bronze for a unique appearance. The chair is made using traditional techniques such as hand car...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Yumi Bench
Yumi Bench
$18,745
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 by...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Other

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. Segmento perceives ordinary objects in an ab...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Shadow Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can store your magazines and ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric. Al...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab 2010 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W ...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Nylon

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm. Materials: fiber concrete. The Bow conso...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Tree Branches Bench, Hammered Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Luxury hand carved 18th century style polychrome painted window seat depicting hand carved flowers. A truly stunning piece, the en...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stained Oak Unique Banc Spline Table Handmade and Signed by Maxime Goléo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stained Oak Unique Banc Spline Table Handmade and Signed by Maxime Goléo Unique Piece Dimensions: W 75 x D 39.5 x H 75 cm Materials: Oak Each piece is u...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Light Brown Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light brown minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, light brown aniline nubuck. Also available in other colors. ...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contrepoids Bench by Atelier Musset and Erik Järkil
Located in Geneve, CH
Contrepoids bench by Atelier Musset and Erik Järkil Atelier Musset, Erik Järkil Edition of 10 Dimensions: D 95 x W 200 x H 63 cm Materials: Old cons...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Contemporary Benches by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 contemporary benches by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm In search of new-old design ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Foam, 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Gradient bench by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions: 149 x 56 x 45 cm Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
$3,904 Sale Price / item
38% Off
Sclpt Bench by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
SCLPT Bench by Onno Adriaanse, 2022. Edition: 8 pieces for all three finishes. (8x natural cork, 8x leather powder, 8x polyurethane). Dimensions: H 5...
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for three by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 CM Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety o...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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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