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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Milo Bench, Cameo/Creme Brulee
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
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
$2,327 / item
2024 Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen / Skagerak Cutter Bench in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Skagerak Cutter bench, originally designed by Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen in 1999. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2024. The bench is comprised entirely...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
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
Milo Bench, Earth/Creme Brulee
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
Bench or Coffee Table, LINK by Reda Amalou, 2019, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence .
The bench, table and stool are the three pieces of furniture that make up the Link collection. Arranged sepa...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
1960s Torbjorn Afdal for Mellemstrand Bruksbo of Norway 59" Bench in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Stained Oak Bench or Coffee Table, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Mobelfabrik in Norway. The fine grain of the stained oak veneer on this pi...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,479 / item
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak 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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,119 / item
Industrial Handmade Bench by Peter Harrison, Black Wood and Aluminum, In Stock
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Kauai bench has a completely unorthodox leg system that is joined by Industrial aluminum brackets. Six legs and six connections to the top, this bench has a repeating rhythm that...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Sapele Wood
Milo Bench, Cameo/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 mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / 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
Milo Bench
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
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
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Smooth 72
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
NUAGE BENCH - Modern Asymmetrical Bench with COL (Customers Own Leather)
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Nuage Bench is a contemporary and highly customizable piece of furniture that is proudly made in the USA. It offers the option for COM (Customer's Own Material), allowing you to select the leather material that best suits your preferences.
This unique bench features an innovative design with asymmetrical fractured leather detailing, creating a distinctive and modern...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Contemporary Backless Bench with Cushioned Seat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our along the Nile bench is a contemporary backless bench with cushioned seating. The bench is supported by four satin nickel legs that shape like a Gre...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Nickel
$4,800 / item
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
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
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
$6,119 / item
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
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
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Alpi Green Marble 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
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
AD Stool oak Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
AD STOOL OAK
French Oak.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Corn
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,479 / item
Modern Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather bench with a metal frame. The top leather upholstered cushion features button tufting and sits on a sleek open metal base ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$1,790 / item
Italian Design Rectangular Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Brass Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary style bench in cow black leather, is totally hand made in Italy. The feet are in chrome plated brass. The dimensions make it useful as coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$2,059 Sale Price
25% Off
Milo Bench, Bittersweet/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 mobilit...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
DeCastelli Wave Bench in Copper by Lanzavecchia+Wai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave Bench designed by Lanzavecchia+Wai for DeCastelli entirely made up of copper with 4mm thickness. The presence of an empty-pockets bowl creates a decorative perforated pattern. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Copper
$26,180 / item
Walnut Bench with Yellow Gold Finish Brass Legs, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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A solid block of walnut held up by what seems to be a casually arranged group of legs....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
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
$6,479 / item
Burnished and Limed Oak Bench by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished and limed oak bench by Fritz Baumann
Dimensions: Top 86 x 28 x h 39 cm
Materials: Oak
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please no...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$5,515 / item
Sui Bench With Static Painted Metal Leg
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Sui Bench adds character to your living spaces with its strong and elegant design. Its thin and durable painted metal legs offer a modern and light appearance, while its first-class ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$1,016 Sale Price / item
20% Off
T-Top Bench – Modern Dining Bench in Baltic Birch Plywood and Colorful Laminate
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and elegant bench series pairing geometric shapes with traditional Japanese-inspired joinery. Available in a wide variety of colors, finishes, and dimensions. T-top benches ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
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
Modern Curved Upholstered Bench by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the modern curved upholstered bench by Carrocel, a stunning piece handcrafted by skilled artisans dedicated to exceptional quality and design. This elegant bench features...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Night-Night, 71 Inches Walnut Bench, Designed by Terry Dwan, Made in Italy
By Terry Dwan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made completely from hardwood. Ergonomic seat with closely spaced slats. The leg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Milo Bench, Evergreen/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...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Curve, 94 Inches Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
By Brodie Neill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench in a single block of scented cedar.
Distinguished by its arched shape below the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
R and Y Augousti French Modern White and Green Curved Shagreen Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Modern white and green shagreen bench with curved seat and shaped legs. (bronze tag on bottom, R AND Y AUGOUSTI, LONDON)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century French Modern Benches
Materials
Shagreen
Atelier Linné, Louise Bench
Located in Paris, FR
Louise Bench made by Atelier Linné is made of sandblasted pine and pure hammered patinated iron.
180x27xH 42cm
71''x11''x1H 5,5''
Atelier Linné is a c...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
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
$6,119 / item
Dust Bench, Large 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,479 / item
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Barcelona Lotus
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 detail is available as an option.
The Dust bench is available in a number of different materials, finishes and combinations.
Wood finish and upholstery can be fully customized.
COM available : upholstery 5 yards, piping 0.7 yards.
Material:
upholstery : velvet fabric, boucle fabric, COM.
wood legs : solid wood base.
Metal foot detail (on demand).
Dimensions:
available in 2 sizes
small: 71” width x 28” depth x 28” height, seat height 16”.
large: 79” width x 28” depth x 28” height, seat height 16”.
Pictured in.
Paris mousse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Custom Made Bench / Table Mosaic by Chris Silkwood
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Made Bench / Table Mosaic by Chris Silkwood. Beautifully executed demilune bench or table by Houston Artist, Chris Silkwood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Teal
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,479 / item
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm
Materials: Massive walnut
Also available in oak.
The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$3,577 / item
Curve, 94 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
By Brodie Neill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the seat that exalts the wood grains and the shades of the natural cedar.
Designed by Brodie Neill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
SIDE BY SIDE Bench
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The pleasure of having an intimate conversation coupled with the joy that overcomes you while sitting side by side with a loved one. Smiles and whispered words leave your heart burst...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
$4,700
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Vigo Plantain
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 detail is available as an option.
The Dust bench is available in a number of different materials, finishes and combinations.
Wood finish and upholstery can be fully customized.
COM available : upholstery 5 yards, piping 0.7 yards.
Material
Upholstery : Velvet fabric, Boucle fabric, COM.
Wood legs : solid wood base.
Metal foot detail (on demand).
Dimensions:
Available in 2 sizes
Small: 71” width x 28” depth x 28” height, seat height 16”.
Large: 79” width x 28” depth x 28” height, seat height 16”.
Pictured in
Paris mousse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Barcelona Lotus
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
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Corn
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
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Mouse
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
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
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
Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Brick
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
Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
French Vintage Bamboo Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
French vintage bamboo sofa with new seat and back cushions. Two available and sold individually priced $2,900 each.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
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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