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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Glossy 5P1R4L Bench in Blue, CNC'd Stacked Baltic Birch Plywood, by Timbur
Located in New York, NY
5P1R4L Bench by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur REP by Tuleste Factory Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin 31.5" x 94" x 18.8" Using plywood as a medium for artistic expression, the 5P1R4L, D0U8L3 and 7R1PL3 are conceptual new takes on “future wood” furniture that embrace the tension between digital design and physical craftsmanship. Featuring a sculptural new bench...
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2010s American Modern Benches

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Resin, Plywood

Custom Modern Kidney Shape Bench in Macassar Wood and Leather 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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

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Leather, Macassar

Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Flax Webbing Seating
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with hand-woven cane wicker, rush envelope and flax webbing seats. The clinical and precise aluminium contrasts the warm and organic material. To this day we assemble the pieces in my studio in London and apply the cane, rush or webbing seating ourselves. The collection consists of this bench sized 1282mm x 408mm x 430mm (W x L x H) available with a Scandinavian flax webbing (this listing), woven glossy lapping cane seating or a reel rush envelope seating, a shorter stool...
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2010s British Modern Benches

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Aluminum

2020s Gratz / Laverne TG-18 Large Bench in Bronze with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Large Woven Bench, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly kno...
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2010s American Modern Benches

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Steel

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...
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Benches

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Wood

Modern Linea Bench in Antique Gold Finish with Second Firing seat pad, Limited
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Linea bench is characterised by its hand-crafted feet, finished in Antique Gold, and features an upholstered seat pad covered in jacquard fabric from the "Second Firing" series, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

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Metal

Gufram Broken Bench Almost White by Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Broken Bench, an irregular slab of “soft concrete” in polyurethane, seems to be the part missing from the large Broken Mirror, and just like the other pieces of the collection pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Other

Chartreuse Covered Acrylic Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Chartreuse Covered Cushion Seat Acrylic Bench, square tapered legs. 20" H x 53" W x 18" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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Late 20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

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Maple, Walnut

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....
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

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Steel

Triple Rectangle Bench in Solid Brass and Antique Finish
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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

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Marble

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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Contemporary Modern Upholstered Bench Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish chrome frame bench seat makes a comfortable occasional seat for any home or business interior. Chrome frame, wood finish decorative trim, and ...
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20th Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Aurelia Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Stylish Clean Line Upholstered Bench 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish fully upholstered bench with beautiful graphic fabric, American, 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Bench, Ming/Umber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean. The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobilit...
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2010s American Modern Benches

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Fabric

Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Dark Blue
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Black Anodised Aluminium Bench with Yellow Kevlar Strap Seating
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition realised in collaboration with French women's shoe brand Free Lance with a black anodised aluminium structure and a yellow...
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2010s British Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Triple Rectangle Bench in Stainless Steel 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Santa Clara, Outdoor Aluminum Bench with Chrome Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.5) Shiny and bright outdoor bench, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timeless piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Unicorno Briccola Wood Bench, Designed by Alessandro Mendini, 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 in solid Briccola wood whose design reminds of the fantasy world. Seat supported...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Wood

Laredo Bench Contemporary Design Traditional Joinery, Hardwood w/ Lacquer Finish
Located in San Antonio, TX
Influences from Mexico, Japan and Stickley are combined in this contemporary bench using traditional mortise and tenon joinery and solid Rosa Morada hardwoo...
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1990s Mexican Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Vernon Entry Bench White Oak with Marble Insert 46"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Four slabs, carefully considered and placed create a subtle yet sturdy entry bench. Completed with an integrated tray of either marble or leather, this piece is designed to add a fun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Marble

Perforano Bench by Oscar Tusquets & Lluis Clotet
Located in Geneve, CH
Perforano bench by Oscar Tusquets & Lluis Clotet Dimensions: D 76 x W 123 x H 90 cm Materials: Slats in anodized extruded aluminum pure. Legs in cast aluminum. The profile ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Calle Cult Walnut Bench, Designed by Aldo Spinelli, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench with seat in solid wood planks, not glued, with natural sides combined with an i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Iron

2020s Gratz / Laverne TG-18 Small Bench in Bronze and Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Bench, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly kno...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

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...
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Late 20th Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Lucite

Sahara Noir & Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Flint Marble Bench by Serafini
Located in London, GB
Be transported by the shapes and materials of Flint. The natural but still different materials of Flint apparently have many elements in common; wood and marble convey a sense of nat...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

e15 European Walnut Calle Bench by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
e15 Calle Bench Design: Philipp Mainzer, 2002 Measures: 63” L x 15.75” D x 16.5” H European walnut oiled. The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed w...
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved and Black Oak T5 Bench by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Carved and Black Oak T5 Bench by John Eric Byers Dimensions: W 142 x D 51 x H 36 cm. Materials: Carved, Blackened, White oak. John Eric Byers creates geometrically inspired pieces t...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

Large Scale 195 in. White Carrara Marble Bench
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed white and gray veined Carrara marble bench in a Modern style. The bench comprises two tops and five leg supports. The marble needs to be cleaned. Acquired from an indoor pool room from a private estate in Old Greenwich...
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Early 20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Carrara Marble

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
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20th Century French Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Mohair Daybed with Pillows (New)
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom upholstered daybed with 2 pillows. Daybed fabric: By Schumacher, Dixon Mohair Weave in color Driftwood / Collection Understated Luxury Pillows fa...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Mohair

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Gallery Bench in walnut or oak with a corian top. bespoke size by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Each bench is made to a bespoke size. The first of this design was made of walnut with a Corian top and was exhibited by the Connaught Brown Gallery in 2010. The Gallery Bench can be...
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2010s English Modern Benches

Materials

Composition

Rift Bench by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
Rift Bench by Andy Kerstens Dimensions: W 140 x D 42 x H 44 cm Materials: Wood white washed European Larch, Metal patinated bronze (hidden construction...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Clay Bench by Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Benches are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual hand m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

New York Velvet Blue Upholstered Armrest Bench with Chrome Legs, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The New York family adds yet another seating solution to the dining area collection. New York Dining is a two-seater bench with integrated armrests that maintains the collection’s agile structure as well as the comfortable upholstery distinguished by small tonal quilted parts. Available in chrome or painted finish. Fully removable covers. Born in 1953 he left formal education and began, almost by chance, his experience in the field of the padded furniture. Fascinated by the world that surrounded him, he eagerly devoted himself to researching building forms and techniques which have borne fruit for the companies in which he worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the “nomad sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Cecil Bench
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This bedroom benc features a lacquered frame, offering a glossy and refined finish that adds a touch of elegance to the space. The seat can be upholstered in either fabric or leather...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Cecil Bench
Cecil Bench
$5,001 / item
Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Metal Indoor Outdoor/ Salmon Orange
Located in Vinkel, NL
The old school is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and elegant lines, it fits into any environment. The Old School is in place both in th...
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bench in elm by Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bench by Maison Regain in elm in the style of Charlotte Perriand
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Late 20th Century French Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Claste Paradise Lost Bench in Glass and Belvedere Black Marble with Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The strong horizontal line created by the marble slab of this bench is accentuated by the cantilevered shelf which is separated from the seat by a ver...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Victorian Eastlake Walnut Stool Bench - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Victorian Eastlake Walnut Stool Bench - Pair Each bench measures: 28 wide x 15 deep x 18.75 high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much de...
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Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria seat by Imperfettolab 2014 Designer: Verter Turroni Limited Edition Dimensions: W 42 x D 140 x H 40 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat/coffee table in fibreglass. Availa...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches

Materials

Resin

Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Salmon Bench 200cm, Natural Dark Monkey Pod Wood
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 ...
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2010s Thai Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Salmon Bench, Natural Light Monkey Pod Wood
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 ...
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2010s Thai Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Dark Green Leather Webbing Seating
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...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Bridge, 94 Inches 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

Milo Bench, Cameo/Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean. The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility. The Milo Bench can ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Viva Checkboard 024 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkboard 024 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contact us. VIVA BENCH...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Le Jeune Upholstery Brando Bench Floor Model in Brass and Quilted Vinyl
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Brando Bench Floor Model in Brass and Quilted Vinyl Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery BRANDO B1 .923 bench floor display model. The all-upholstered bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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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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