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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brogger
Unique piece. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions: D 76.2 x W 124.5 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, mixed media.
Sculp...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Other
1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Seater Sling Bench, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll International in 1971. It was produced in the USA around 1973. The piece features a cast aluminum base that is powder-coated black, and has 3 sectioned upholstered seats. Hannah and Morrison...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Block Form Stainless Steel Chair with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone chair by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 45 x D 41 x H 90 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to o...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Ether Bench - Modern Handcrafted Bench with Natural Wood Base
Located in London, GB
The rounded silhouettes of the Ether collection bring forward the elemental beauty of basic geometry while merging it with the warmth of natural wood and the elegance of its candid f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Blueprint Bench 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
Black Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: black powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimension...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
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
Milo Bench, Ming / 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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Stackable Pocket Twin Bed, Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
This bed’s playful curvilinear outline is cut from premium birch euro-ply. Its custom-shape design allows you to stack one twin size bed on top of the other, creating a space-saving ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Plywood
Anthracite Coal Bench Contemporary Seating
Located in London, GB
Anthracite coal is a sedimentary rock formed as rock strata originating from the Carboniferous. Coal is formed when dead plant matter decays. Through a...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Marble
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
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
Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Flax Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
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...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Tree Branches Bench, Fur and Brushed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal and leather.
Solid steel bar with upholstered or soli...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Leather Benches
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern walnut leather benches. Simplistic modern styling in rich walnut woods and upholstered seat cushion. Contrasting center panel adds ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Viva Yellow Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Yellow Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bench "The Lovers" Philippe Delzers / Elitis, France, 1998
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Table/bench with 6 legs in blackened oak Les Amants by Philippe Delzers for Elitis, France, 1998. Exemplary n ° 0, in this version with wooden plate, three benches were published.
P...
Category
1990s French Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
2010
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass.
Imperfetto lab
Who...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Special Price Luxury Bench at stock for Sale
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
SALMON bench 2.0 m, Natural 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
Vol2 Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Vol2 bench by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 115 x W 32 x H 43 cm
Materials: oakwood, metal sheet seat, natural handwoven esparto fiber
The VOL2 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern Sculptural Bench Clad in Scored Brown Leather by Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural bench clad in brown scored leather by Karl Springer. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18" depth x 44" W x 22" H, seat height 16.5".
Category
20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Alfabeta Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Bench/ Table Popey Model by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Popey bench/coffee table designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Gugliermetto Experience for Superego Editions.
Biography:
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Since 1980 h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Rubber
Bridge, 71 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by C.R.& S., Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of aromatic cedar that features an original and geometr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
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
Pair of Karl Springer Contemporary American Stacked Clear Lucite Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Contemporary rectangular benches constructed from stacked clear lucite in graduating and descending sizes. (KARL SPRINGER)(PRICED AS Pair)
Some wear and scuffs to l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Tori Bench by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori bench by Ries
Dimensions: W150 x D30 x H44 cm
Materials: Sand cast aluminum
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemporary fu...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
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
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The PI Series Solid Oak Bench, available in 120, 140, and 160 cm lengths, brings a modern and natural touch to your living spaces. Crafted from elegant solid oak wood, this modern an...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Traaf 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
Modern Sculpted Walnut Bench with Dovetail Joinery
Located in Mendocino, CA
These benches are created from a single slab of walnut, providing a continuity of grain that wraps around the joints and moves your eye over the piece. Exposed dovetail joinery...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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
Orange Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made f...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
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
Viva White Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva White Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
contemporary bar stool in Brazilian hardwood by Álec Ramiro.
By Ramiro’s Art
Located in rio de janeiro, BR
Contemporary stool in Brazilian hardwood, hand-carved by the woodworking artists Alex and Álec Ramiro. he dream came from several attempts to create something different, which made m...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
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
Milo Bench, Evergreen / 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
Green Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: M...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
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
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Marble Red 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
Long Accent Bench with Bowed Seat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our customizable accent bench features a bowed seat to provide ultimate comfort. Poplar wood with Swedish finish covered in a colorful geometric fabric by...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Unique GB402 Walnut Bench Sculpted by Gregory Beson
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique GB402 walnut bench sculpted by Gregory Beson
Unique
Dimensions: L 53.5" x W 14" x H 16.75"
Materials: walnut, polyurethane finish
Custom finishes, wood speces and dimen...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
El Raval Bench by Yabu Pushelberg in Walnut Ash Frame with Natural Rattan
Located in Toronto, ON
The El Raval neighbourhood in Barcelona is a meeting point for multitudes. Close to the old port, the area was informally known as Barri Xinès or "Chinatown”. Today, it hosts a diver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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
Bridge, Black Cedar Bench, Designed by C.R.& S., Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bench made from a single block of aromatic cedar that features an original and geometric design. Measures: 71 inches.
The products are made from completely natural wood and hand-fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Sleek Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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
Claste So We Meet Again Large Bench in Glass with Belvedere Black Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovers bench where one’s sense of privacy and enclosure is only limited by what is socially acceptable. Available in two heights and choice of clear or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
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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.