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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The design incorporates a simple chromed steel frame with a padded seat that i...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Gomez Galleria Bench
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
This is a custom made Modern Luxury design piece from the Gomez atelier. With lucite legs and premium foam insert this bench is made with Ivory colored Italian leather. The tufted se...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Foam, Lucite
$4,800
Eurocraft Walnut Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
Eurocraft Walnut Bench
This bench measures: 40 wide x 16 deep x 17.75 high
About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We d...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,395
2010 Alias Teak Outdoor Three Seat Bench Settee in Cast Aluminum by Alberto Meda
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but the price listed is for each bench) Teak Setes bench designed by Alberto Meda and produced by Alias. It is a gorgeous example cons...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Custom Bench in Deep Blue and Clear Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cobalt blue & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia, a stunning addition to any contemporary living space. Crafted from high-quality Lucite material.
This bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Heavy Stainless Steel Bench by Decca
By Decca
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy (solid stainless steel) bench by Decca. Weighing about 80 lbs, super constructed bench with polished steel base and faux shagreen top. Note visible steel edge under seat. Cus...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Spina - lac Side Table - Off-White - Edited by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Helen Bench by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Luxury is in the detailing in the Helen Bench by Chiara Provasi. Blending influences, the bench rests on midcentury modern-inspired legs that flare out from each corner and are coate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,204 / item
Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish
Dimensions:
18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$3,550 / item
Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Coastal Blue Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Storage Bench, a perfect blend of artistry and function. The Sombori Cerulean ikat-patterned cushion adds vibrancy, while handcra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,756 / item
Handmade Modern Bench in Metal and Black Lacquered Wood, In Stock
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Venus bench by Peter Harrison uses aluminum brackets with a linear edge texture to connect its legs to seat. There is a sexy reveal as the seat floats 1/4" above the legs. 16 cab...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
AD bench 2.0 wood, Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
AD BENCH 2.0
Burned and waxed Iroko wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Gamete Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamete bench by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 213 x 80 x H 45 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Also available in chrome / gold / copper / iridescent.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
$5,918 / item
Tiptoe Bench Table by dAM Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiptoe Banch by dAM Atelier
Dimensions: L 150 x W 40 x H 45
Materials: Solid Ash Wood, Casted Glass
dAM atelier is a duo of young Italian architects sharing the passion for desi...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Benches
Materials
Other
$10,564 / item
Tillikum Walnut Bench With Clear Acrylic Legs by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into contemporary elegance with the Tillikum Walnut Bench by Autonomous Furniture. Crafted with precision, this bench is more than just furniture; it's a statement piece for des...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Ash
Solid French Walnut Live Edge Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite piece is crafted out of a beautiful 3in solid slab of live edge french walnut, with block legs made of american walnut. Along the cut edge of the slab additional piece...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Triple Rectangle Bench in Stainless Steel by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and modern bench executed in stainless steel and manufactured by Cain Modern as part of the Triple rectangle line.
The bench is very modern and it can be customized both i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$11,500 / item
Duna Bench in Solid Walnut Wood, Ottoman by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duna Bench in Solid Walnut Wood, Ottoman by Joel Escalona
Duna Collection is a set of wood tables and surfaces inspired by the vast sand dune regions of the world. These formations,...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$4,201 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gold Love Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Imperfect Love Collection inspired by the desire to offer design objects with unique flair, this handcrafted iron bench showcases a warm golden finish and coordinated vel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
$11,730 / item
Industrial Contemporary Bench by Peter Harrison. Concrete Metal and Black Wood
Located in Middle Grove, NY
Jupiter XL is a larger version of the Jupiter bench. It maintains Jupiter’s sleek nautical lines while getting taller longer and wider. The stainless steel rods are gently curved and...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Palladio Marble Bench by Serafini
Located in London, GB
Palladio Bench is much more than a simple piece of furniture; it's a tribute to the grandeur of Palladian neoclassical architecture. Crafted with artisanal care and premium materials...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$4,201 / item
Contemporary Bench "Oniric" by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
ONIRIC COLLECTION
is inspired by the surreal nature of dreams. Crafted from black quartz sand and resin, this collection embodies the delicate interplay between light and dark, trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches
Materials
Resin
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 i...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Triple Rectangle Bench in Solid Brass and Antique Finish
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and modern bench executed in solid brass and manufactured by Cain Modern as part of the Triple rectangle line.
The bench is very modern and it can be customized both in si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$11,500 / item
Pair Gilt-iron Cowhide X-frame Benches in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner
Located in New York, NY
Pair gilt-iron cowhide x-frame benches in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner
Category
20th Century French Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Craft Associates Slatted J Bench 1602
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Craft Associates.
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture.
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Solid ziricote.
Condition:
T...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$3,200 / item
Pike Bench by Brian Chaaban
By CHAABAN
Located in London, GB
Experience exceptional comfort and architectural elegance with the expansive Pike Bench, where generous proportions meet sophisticated craftsmanship for versatile seating solutions. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
$12,285 / item
Come A Little Bit Closer Bench by Nina Farkache Droog Dutch Design Post Modern
By Nina Farkache, Droog
Located in Dronten, NL
This bench has been designed to bring people together in a playful way. And it works!
Once seated, people – even complete strangers – spontaneously start rolling sideways on the mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black F**k Bench
Located in Milan, IT
An unconventional piece of furniture for those who love daring styles with a strong personality, this bench features a total-black look with a slender iron frame and padded seat cove...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
$11,730 / item
Japanese Inspired Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese inspired bench made with a supple maple frame with matte finish is adorned with a luxurious mix of fabrics. Sink into a single oversized stuffe...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Maple
$4,370
Mountains Bench Hsiao-Ching Wang Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva19
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that evolves through an interplay of fullness alternated with emptiness.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
AD Stool oak Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
AD STOOL OAK
French Oak.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Handmade Modern Bench by Peter Harrison, Industrial Concrete Cables & Black Wood
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Axis bench is made from aluminum, concrete, stainless steel cable and Mahogany dyed black. It has an undulating pattern of cable which plays off of its convex sides. Unorthodox c...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Footstool, Black Smoke Steel and Black Saddle Leather, HUG COLLECTION.
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Black Smoke Steel and Vegetable Tanned Black Saddle Leather
The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Friends Small Bench by Lara Bohinc, Turquoise Blue Coloured Cork, outdoor garden
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This bench has been inspired by the idea of a gathering of friends. Supported by bulbous egg formations it features two inflated seating areas which can seat two to three people. Th...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Cork
Upholstered Armless Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our built to order bench is completely customizable. The bench shown has a cushioned back that is upholstered and welted with a grey vinyl material, the padded seat is upholstered in...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Modern Industrial Bench by Peter Harrison. Metal Cables and Black Wood
Located in Middle Grove, NY
Venus uses aluminum brackets with a linear edge texture to connect its legs to seat. There is a sexy reveal as the seat floats 1/4" above the legs. 16 cables develop a complex double...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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
ST709 - Bench
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A bedroom bench fully upholstered in saddle leather, with a metal base. The bench exudes a refined and rustic charm, thanks to the rich texture of the saddle leather, which provides ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$3,243 / item
Handcrafted Blackened Oak Barrow Bench 60"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Introducing a bench into the Barrow Collection was the first evolution of the design and came quite naturally to the studio. This piece takes the language of the dining table and rei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Phase Design, "Pill Bench", (Three-Piece)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Pill Bench (Three Piece) in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does not include...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
$5,690 / item
Guglielmo Pecorini, Bench, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass, and white fabric bench designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, circa 1950s.
seat height 13.5”.
Literature: M. R. Rogers...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Petrol by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring plush padding, this ottoman bench is fit for royalty. A solid dried beech wood frame supports the pressed cotton padding that is upholstered in a luxurious cotton satin. Perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for simply relaxing, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Petrol by Davide...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Other
$3,272 / item
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
$1,344 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom Modern Kidney Shape Bench in Macassar Wood and Leather by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your décor with this exquisite, newly handcrafted Carrocel custom bench. Featuring a distinctive kidney shape, this piece blends modern styling with elegant Art Deco influenc...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Bench Stool in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s modern brass bench or stool with upholstered seat cushion in the style of designer Paul Evans, circa 1970s. Dimension: 13.75" Depth x 15" Width x 17.75" Height.
Postmodern decorative object...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Velvet and Bronze Bench
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / item
Farfalla Ottoman Bench Navy by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Navy by Davide Barzaghi is firm, comfortable and exquisitely elegant. Fit for royalty, this ottoman bench features plush ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Other
$3,272 / item
Vintage Lucite Scroll Ming Vanity Bench Stool Newly Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing lucite vanity stool bench with castors. Beautiful ming scroll rare design. Polished and newly upholstered. Dimensions: 17 H x 22.25 W x 13.7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Benna Opposite Medium Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A Minimalist piece of functional decor that will make a statement in both indoor and outdoor areas, this exquisite bench is marked by a strictly geometric silhouette of sleek and ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$3,715 / item
Handmade Nina Bench in Bouclé Upholstery & Fluted Timber Base by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Nina Bench is a harmonious blend of contemporary design and plush comfort, meticulously handcrafted to elevate any interior space. Adorned in luxurious bouclé fabric, its sleek s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi
By RIchard Peduzzi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Model conceived in 1989 by the scenographer and designer Richard PEDUZZI (born in 1943) for the completion of the Grand Louvre project and deployed in 1993 in the rooms of the Egypti...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Cherry
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
Japanese Inspired Bench with Wild Cat Print and Faux Fur
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese inspired bench in supple maple frame with matte finish is adorned with an unexpected mix of fabrics giving it a vibrant pop. Sink into...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Faux Fur
Solid White Oak Farm Style Dining Table with Two Solid White Oak Benches
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our table and bench set has been designed in our studio in Los Angeles over a spring time of 2021, which we spent inside with windows wide open, daydreaming of that farm stay vacation we were all longing for. Our pieces, including this set, are fully fabricated just a few miles away from our studio, in Los Angeles. Made with solid, rustic white oak, we apply a hand finish (wax oil, 0 VOC) on all our solid wood pieces in Klein Home...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Bronze by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Firm, comfortable and stunningly elegant, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Bronze by Davide Barzaghi is perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile
$3,272 / item
Gold Coated Bench
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant bench is a precious addition to an entryway, living room, or bedroom and will enrich the look of a modern or contemporary home, thanks to its high-quality materials and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile
$18,141 / item
Stylish Clean Line Upholstered Bench 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish fully upholstered bench with beautiful graphic fabric, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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