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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Handcrafted Bench AURORA in Linen Upholstery, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade bench model "Aurora" in three pieces, all upholstered in linen fabric.
Cushioned seat upholstered in linen fabric. Two geometric pedestals upholstered in linen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
KGBL Parisi Bench
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The simple, refined silhouette of the Parisi Bench makes it a perfect entry or footboard piece. Brakeformed, Solid Brass legs are integrated into blocks of Fumed White Oak. Featuring...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
8'-2" Solid Oak Belgian Classic Bench
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Solid Oak Classic Belgian Bench will make any interior come to life combining quality craftsmanship, natural beauty and timeless design. A firm and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian 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
Pair of Grey Painted Benches
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern Jacobean single bench constructed of acacia and finished in pale grey paint with a fine rush seat is perfect at the foot of a bed.
Dimensions: 38...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Tree Branches Long Bench, Fur Hammered Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches.
The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Daybench in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture - it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accomm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Minimal "Brass Bench" Reclaimed Structural Oak Beams on Brass Frame
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
Two unique structural beams dating from the 1860s feature hand-hewn adze marks and hand-cut mortises. These beams are charred in the ancient Japanese technique of Shou-sugi-ban and then sealed with oil. The beams "float" upon a welded brass frame.
This is a bespoke piece so custom dimensions, materials, colors and finishes (both interior and exterior) can be accommodated. Please inquire for pricing.
All Stefan Rurak Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Black Porcelain Bench
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern black porcelain bench. Hand crafted using the finest materials imported from Italy. Beautiful Italian black porcelain columns with white veining. Completed with textured desig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
"M" White Oak Planter with Integrated Benches by Cain Studio, USA Made
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the "M" White Oak Planter with Integrated Benches by Cain Studio - a stunning piece of furniture that seamlessly blends functionality and style. Made in the USA by skille...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Ash Bench with Gradated White Dowels and White Frame by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like the ocean’s mist rising from seas over the forests of the west coast, the Fogbench also seems to be slowly bleached from bottom to top. This functional...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Established & Sons Indoor A-Bench by Felix de Pass
Located in London, GB
A-Bench is a versatile indoor or outdoor, domestic or contract bench. Made from mirroring and repeating two different components, A-Bench has a symmetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Established & Sons Drift Bench by Amanda Levete
By Amanda Levete, Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
A piece of found driftwood initiated the design for the Drift bench. The naturally formed fluid lines of that found object provided inspiration for Amanda Levete’s exercises in compl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
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
Vintage Spiros Zakas Vintage Rare Smoked Lucite Bend Bench, Off White Cushion
By Spiros Zakas
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful large overscale rare vintage sculpted smoked gradient lucite bench with squared off arms is the work of a Greek designer from Atlanta in the 60's named Spiros Zakas. H...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Dark Green Leather Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition with a mirror polished aluminium extrusion structure, where the legs have been moved to the outside, and a seating woven from 20mm wide green leathe...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Two Benches in Sport Style
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two benches in a sport style from wood, steel and leather.
Sizes:
Big bench - Height 62 cm
Width 73 cm
Depth 30 cm
Small bench - Height 45 cm
Wi...
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Laverne TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench w/ Multi Color Leather Straps on Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench in multiple brown leathers with a light antique bronze frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos,...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Two Seat Single Rail Handwoven Danish Cord Bench
Located in Venice, CA
The bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame.
Designed by a former art dealer who represented contemporary art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Duna Bench in Solid Poplar Wood, Stool by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duna Bench in Solid Poplar Wood, Stool 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, f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Poplar, Hardwood
Modern Chrome and Tufted Vinyl Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Modern Chrome and Tufted Vinyl Bench features a sleek chrome frame and an elegant black tufted vinyl seat. Perfect for contemporary living spaces, this bench offers both style an...
Category
1990s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Zoumey bench 012024 Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
The name "Zoumey" finds resonance across Arno's oeuvre, predominantly made in iroko wood sourced from Benin, West Africa. This wood, discovered during travels with his father amidst ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Handcrafted Scuptural Seating EUGENIA, Linen Upholstery by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade sculptural seating, model "Eugenia" all upholstered in linen fabric.
The seating can be turned or/and can be combined with sculptural seating "Aletheia".
Variat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
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
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Hand Made Citron Velvet Woven Bench 47" Length by Knots Studio
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Born of appreciation for elegance, the woven bench is a handmade piece that brings a sculptural, playful air to any entryway or living space. Each bench is crafted with care using a ...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech
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
Yumi Bench
By Modu Studio
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
Tree Branches Bench, Fur and Hammered 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 M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Custom Stainless Steel Vanity Stool or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The custom stainless steel stool can be made in the size you need. Can be a bench or stool. This stool has a cushion covered in Perennial fabric. We can cover it in your favorite fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Minimal Black and White Ecowood Veneer Fold Bench, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for a foyer or the end of a bed, the contemporary minimal lined, black and white, Fold Bench is easily adapted to any space. The Fold Bench began as an experiment in creating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
Galvanized Steel Manelco Bench, Cannes, France 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial and very heavy galvanized steel "Manelco" bench, from Cannes, France in 1958. Only produced for two years. Beautiful modern design with a large circular back rest and fra...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Handcrafted Solid White Ash Himes Bench 60"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Originally created to pair with our Himes Table, the Himes Bench explores the principals of tension and compression. Each of the six parts that make up this piece fit into one and other and are held together using these forces of strength and stability. This bench features a through tenon connection between its legs and top creating a stunning contrast in grain and a clean design detail. Additionally a subtle angled cut adds interest to and comfort to the bench seat. Customized lengths available.
We work with North American solid hardwoods on a made-to-order fabrication basis. The images and pricing above illustrate our use of flat cut white ash in a variety of stains. Additional offerings in white oak, dark oak, walnut & hard maple are available, with different finish oils & stains at our disposal.
Please reach out for any customizations to species, stains, or leather quality. We are more than happy to provide more information and pricing as per your specifications.
As all of our products are made-to-order, we cannot accept returns or refunds of purchased items.
Crating, shipping & packaging materials are not included in the flat rate shipping quote provided. Please inquire within at the time of order for a quote on any applicable charges.
Mary Ratcliffe Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Set of Pressure Bench & 2 Stools by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of pressure bench (silver/ chrome) & 2 stools (silver/ chrome & night blue) by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm (Bench)
37 x 30 x 39 cm...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Viva Gradient 011 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient 011 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bunker bench 102023 Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
Arno Declercq, born in 1994, is a Belgian designer and art dealer celebrated for his minimalist and functional furniture designs. His creations, meticulously crafted from natural mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
DREAMERS- Multicolor Veneers Bench
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The Dreamers Bench is a captivating piece inspired by Hady Boraey's painting of the same name. Crafted with wood veneers and upholstery, this bench embodies the dream-like and imagin...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Alfredo Häberli Contemporary Interior and Exterior 'Swiss Bench', "The Poet"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Interior and exterior bench designed by Alfredo Häberli.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona (Spain).
Steel tube legs and perforated steel sheet seats with...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
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
Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958
Located in Oirlo, LI
Experience the perfect blend of classic Italian design and modern textile artistry with the iconic Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, reupholstered in the exquisite fabric by Pierre Frey.
This rare piece transforms any living space with its unique and stylish twist. The fabric, “La Toile Du Peintre,” reinterprets Heather Chontos...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Banana Wood Organic Bench by CEU Studio, Indoor - Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Banana Bench by CEU
L 54.3" x W 11.8" x H 13.8"
Lead time 16-20 weeks
The item is customizable by size
All sales are final.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Crest and Trough Contemporary Bench
Located in London, GB
When two waves encounter each other, they make ‘interference pattern’. Crest and trough create a resultant wave of greater, lower or the same amplitude in this superposition and thes...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Polystyrene
Miljevina Bench by Nortstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Miljevina bench by Nortstudio
Dimensions: 40 x 120 x 46 cm
Materials: Mirror polished steel, mirror-look HPL.
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Salmon Bench 200cm, Natural Dark Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Traaf Large Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Salmon Bench, Natural Light Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The Copacabana bench is one of the pieces from the Copacabana collection that was influenced by the si...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Megalithic Geometric Bench in Charred Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey Barker, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Charred Tropical hard wood & steel
Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9"
The ancient standing stones of Britain hold wit...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Benches, Italian Manufactory, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of benches with extendable recliners made of beech wood. Very nice natural patina.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Modern Tufted Leather Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
This bench is covered in luxurious brown leather with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silver ring handles on each end.
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bamboo Wave Bench by Aguirre Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo wave bench by Aguirre Design
Dimensions: L 163 x W 36 x H 43.2 cm
Materials: Split-cut bamboo seat
Brass base
Crafted of bamboo in a high-gloss ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bamboo
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