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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Interior Crafts André Groult Style Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
Interior Crafts André Groult Style Bench This bench measures: 27.5 wide x 16 deep x 23.25 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible...
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Early 2000s American Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Bridge, 71 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 400 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

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

Materials

Metal

Milo Bench, Shell/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 ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Green
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

Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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

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

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Large 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

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak, Polished Brass 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

Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Green
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 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

Dust Bench, Large with Natural Oak 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 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

Dust Bench, Small 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

Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak and Paris Green
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-056-1 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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

Dust Bench, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and 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 d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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

Milo Bench, Marmelade/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 ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

21st Century Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Black Metal and Cotton Bench Designed by L.A Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Contemporary bench designed by L.A. Studio, composed of four cylindrical legs and made of black lacquered metal. Seat upholstered in black cotton velvet. Dimensions: W 200 x D 40 x ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Ione bench
Located in Milan, IT
Ione was born from the encounter between smooth shapes and sophisticated graphic carvings. Circles, lines and orbits blended together give life to a marble and resin bench that seems...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Ione bench
Ione bench
$7,872 / item
KGBL Norton Bench
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
One half inch thick brass straps embrace and are subsumed into the solid wood bench-top. The simple strength of the Norton Bench makes it ideal as an entry piece or in juxtaposition ...
Category

2010s Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Milo Bench, Violet/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, Terra Cotta/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 ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Milo Bench, Terra Cotta/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

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 ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Granite

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

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 cm Materials: Fiber concrete At ...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Time of Action No. 20, 1 by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Time of Action No. 20, 1 by Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 120 x 30 x 36 cm. Ebonized...
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2010s Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mercurio Pil by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio Pil by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: D 83 x H 30 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Available in other sizes. Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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...
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2010s Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Polystyrene

Crest and Trough Contemporary Bench
Crest and Trough Contemporary Bench
$4,312 Sale Price / item
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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

Modern Minimal "Brass Bench" Reclaimed Structural Oak Beams on Brass Frame
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Two-Tone Upholstered Bench
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant bench boasts a brass base with a polished finish, characterized by semi-circular details for a modern look. Its padded seat is upholstered in soft fabric with a subtle t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools Priced and sold by the pair.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Alfabeta 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

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural, Brass Frame and Cream boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beige Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, beige textile. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 40 x 11...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

Modern Curved Upholstered Bench 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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Contemporary Leather Bench, Ossicle N. 1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather bench - Ossicle N. 1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A30 Tobacco Suede Leather. A clean an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

"New Surface Strategies" Bench by Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Blue textile covered wooden armchair by London based design duo Soft Baroque, previously shown at Het Nieuwe Institut. Renderings are becoming more diabo...
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2010s English Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors:...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Modern Hilary Bench made with Brass, Bronze and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Hilary collection embraces charming curves, natural touches, and a minimalist visual to create furniture that snuggles and hugs you, making your home a cosy sanctuary. With clean...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Arcadia Bench, Albane Salmon
Located in Geneve, CH
Arcadia bench - Albane Salmon Dimensions: 200 x 40 x 45 cm Solid sycamore, partly dyed, oil finish. Limited edition of 12 pieces Variations possible on demand The city of Pantin wanted to rejuvenate the look of its wedding venue with contemporary furniture while underlining the great neo-renaissance decor...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Sycamore

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

Set of 2 Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 pl...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Apollo I Contemporary Bench in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The Apollo series is comprised of benches and stools available in 1, 2 or 3 seater options. The seat is made from a single piece of bent metal and all 3 are available with or without seat cushions. Each seat cushion contains a small magnet to secure it to the bench or seat. The Apollo series is available in a number of different finishes and fabrics including the choice of any RAL colour and COM for the cushions. The Apollo benches...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Silver/ Chrome Pressure Bench by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ Chrome Pressure bench by Tim Teven Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing) Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm Materials: Aluminium, Powder coating In the pre...
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Katsura 60" Bench
Located in San Jose, CA
The bold Katsura Collection is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional design. This bench featu...
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2010s Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Katsura 60" Bench
Katsura 60" Bench
$2,000 / item
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Carrara Marble
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

Materials

Marble

Pure 55 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Matteo Thun, 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 made from a single block of aromatic cedar. Distinguished by its minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood. The product is made from completely natural cedar and hand-finished without the addition of any treatment. Movements, cracks and changes in the appearance of the wood are intrinsic characteristics of these items and result from the natural settlement and diverse environmental conditions. The Pure Bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

'The Quarry Collection" Flake Bench, by Studio Artist, Ryan Dart, USA, 2017
Located in Bellport, NY
A Bench ,from .The Quarry Collection. Ryan Dart is no ordinary designer and to quote him in his own words, We have found that inspiration comes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Marie Burgos Design, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Stephen Kenn. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $96,000 while the average work can sell for $4,139.

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