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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Billiemi Grey 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 Limite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Ionic Bench, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2010
Located in New York, NY
It's inspired by the capital of an Ionic column. Instead of the look of dense stone, I wanted to extract the lines of the form to create a light, spacious and resilient bench in whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Wood

Bunker bench 102023 Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
Arno Declercq, born in 1994, is a Belgian designer and art dealer celebrated for his minimalist and functional furniture designs. His creations, meticulously crafted from natural mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Benches in Sport Style
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two benches in a sport style from wood, steel and leather. Sizes: Big bench - Height 62 cm Width 73 cm Depth 30 cm Small bench - Height 45 cm Wi...
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Early 2000s Czech Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Ava Polished Bronze Bench by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava polished bronze bench by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 45 cm, D 45 cm, H 59.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Alexia Vela Akasaka is an int...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

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
Golia Bench by Draga&Aurel Concrete Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Comprising a stylized formal composition, Golia bench presents a thick oval epoxy resin seat supported by two squared concrete legs, held together by a brass bar. The transparent res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Brass

21st Century Modern Bench With Painted Steel Structure And Hide Leather Seat
Located in Milan, IT
New Outline was developed by maximizing the integration of form and function while using minimum material. The steel rod frame that holds the seat is slender and light. It develops i...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bench or Coffee Table, Link by Reda Amalou, 2019, Black Stained 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 separ...
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2010s Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Gala Ashwood and Oak Veneer Bench
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Gala bench exhibits solid wood as the principal material in legs and cover. It makes the piece an ideal element for any space that seeks to be practical and comfortable. Product...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Modern Handpainted Hardwood Bench CoffeeTable Dilmos Colourful Geometric Graphic
Located in Milan, IT
Seating and low table, interchangeable according to desire. Handpainted hardwood structure embellished with hand-drawn graphic details designed by the author, then protected with a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD02 contemporary marble bench made of invisible grey marble with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique slab of marble making each and eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Pair of Grey Painted Benches
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern Jacobean single bench constructed of acacia and finished in pale grey paint with a fine rush seat is perfect at the foot of a bed. Dimensions: 38...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Two Seat Single Rail Handwoven Rush Bench with Marble Table
Located in Venice, CA
The rush bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame plated in bronze Each marble piece is selected for its uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

Reveur I Anthracite Seating by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveur I Anthracite Seating by Altin Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier. Dimensions: D 190 x W 95 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, fabric. Meridian in metal structu...
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2010s Tunisian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Marble Resin Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition. New Atomic Age Collection 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 to come from another world. Designer and artist Elena Salmistraro takes her inspiration from the historical period between the 1940s and 1960s. During those years the world was a victim of the Cold War and afraid of the imminent nuclear catastrophe, but , despite the scary climate, the public found the strength to imagine a better future. Bold and graphic shapes linked to the fear of the atom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

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...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Coffee Arch Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by Karstudio. Materials: FRP. Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm. This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Available in white, coffee. B...
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2010s Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Olmo Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olmo bench by Imperfettolab Limited Edition 2015 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 213 x D 77 x H 70 cm Materials: Fibreglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 34.9 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and walnut. Solid steel bar with upholstered or solid...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Zoumey bench 012024 Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
The name "Zoumey" finds resonance across Arno's oeuvre, predominantly made in iroko wood sourced from Benin, West Africa. This wood, discovered during travels with his father amidst ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Hand Made Citron Velvet Woven Bench 47" Length by Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Born of appreciation for elegance, the woven bench is a handmade piece that brings a sculptural, playful air to any entryway or living space. Each bench is crafted with care using a ...
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2010s Israeli Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech

Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Fa...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Viva Checkerboard Beige and White Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Beige and White Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 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

There and Black Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
There and black sculptural bench by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: D 84 x W 196 x H 81.5 cm. Materials: Hand-tied acrylic yarn, mixed...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Natural Ash Solid Wood Bench, Entryway Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The Eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Wam Grey Long Bench, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. This bench offers a multipurpose support to those sitting, being it to lay a cup, or a book,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Viva Pink Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Pink Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contact ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Lei Wood Bench, by Andrea Branzi, 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) The concept of “comfort” is not an ergonomic fact; we know that, at times, sitting on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Wood

Vintage Modern Aero Bench Styled after Lievore Altherr Molina for Sellex
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Aero Bench Styled after Lievore Altherr Molina for Sellex This wonderful aluminum bench was styled after one for Lievore Altherr Molina's Spanish design consultation ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Italian Bench
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s Italian bench is so over-scaled, and monumental in appearance, that it seems to have been made for the large room it was destined, rather than the comfort of a typical sitter. As such, it would function equally well as a low side table or a high cocktail table. We’ll allow the buyer to determine its use. The designer was Pierluigi Colli, and the fabricator Martinotti, the Turin furniture and interior decorating firm that was established in 1831, and exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition and the 1904 St Louis World’s Fair. Colli’s family owned a textile company that supplied Martinotti with upholstery fabrics, suggesting nepotism had something to do with his being hired as the firm's director in 1926. Nevertheless, he proved himself worthy as a designer and a businessman. Having studied in Paris at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, he befriended leading French designers, and arranged for Martinotti to retail Lalique glass and Jean Perzel lighting. In addition, the quality of their work, and Colli’s dedication to the modern design movement, prompted Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, and Gino Levi-Montalcini, among others, to have Martinotti fabricate some of their furniture. Colli’s claim to fame, however, is his own work as a designer, and his ability to master the vocabularies of every trend from Art Deco to midcentury modern. During the Great Depression, when nearly every nation floundered economically, fascist Italy...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Minimalist Modern Bench in Oak Wood Frame Collection
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for a cozy get together. Being a s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

Stained Oak Unique Banc Spline Table Handmade and Signed by Maxime Goléo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stained Oak Unique Banc Spline Table Handmade and Signed by Maxime Goléo Unique Piece Dimensions: W 75 x D 39.5 x H 75 cm Materials: Oak Each piece is u...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hollywood Regency Reed Upholstered Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency, reed upholstered benches with blue upholstered seats.
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1980s Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Reed

Blue Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Caribe 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plas...
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Two Seat Double Rail Handwoven Chocolate Leather Bench
Located in Venice, CA
The bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. Designed by a former art dealer who represented contemporary artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

Catalano Bench by Oscar Tusquets & Lluis Clotet
Located in Geneve, CH
Catalano bench by Oscar Tusquets & Lluis Clotet Dimensions: D 76 x W 100 x H 90 cm Materials: Tubular steel seating in deployé and hot-dip gal...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Steel Indoor Outdoor/ Yellow
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

Green Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Walnut Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut cantilever arm bench by Phaedo Dimensions: L 60" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches Materials: natural black walnut The Cantilever ben...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Famed Minimal Matt Chrome Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**CUSTOMIZABLE-DIFFERENT FABRIC OPTIONS The FAMED BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home. Standing out with its assertiv...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Black Clothespin 75 Inches Vulcano Bench with White Iron Spring, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) Bench made of solid black burnt cedar worked from single blocks featuring a sculptured design that experiments with the Classic Pop Art off-scale approach. Glossy white iron spring lacquer finish (+ other colors available on demand for the spring) Designed by Baldessari & Baldessari Other clothespin bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Thin Table 2 in Contemporary White Powder Coated Steel and Polished Steel Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin 2 is the embodiment of subtlety with its smooth, bent steel frame and whisper touch to the floor. The hovering shelf adds to the illusion that the piece is in the process of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Basic Sand and Nylon Trestles I Limited Edition by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Basic Sand and Nylon Trestles I Limited Edition by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 75 x W 43 x H 72.5 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, coppe...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Copper

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

U Collection Wooden Bench
Located in CDMX, MX
U collection wooden bench 1.50 cm long made of oak or tzalam wood.
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Bench by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
Minimalist bench by Neil Nenner Punctuation Marks Dimensions: H 22 x L 138 x W 41 cm Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish Corten shee...
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2010s Israeli Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bridge, 47 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

Walnut Bench with Black Chrome Finish Brass Legs, 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) A solid block of walnut held up by what seems to be a casually arranged group of legs....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Brass

Minimalist Modern Bench in Ash Wood FRAME Collection
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Ash, Plywood

Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plat...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Minimalist Wood Bench
Located in Timisoara, RO
Éloge De La Rondeur 2 From Sleek And Minimalist Sculptures To Intricate And Ornate Decorative Pieces, Every Creation Showcases The Unparalleled Versatility Of Maple Wood As A Medium...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

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Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Rubber

Three Seat Double Rail Handwoven Grid-Weave Danish Cord Bench with Shelf
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 plated in bronze Designed by a former art dealer who represented ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench Velvet & Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural, elliptical bench inspired by the lucky charm of a dragonfly. The elliptical-shaped upholstered wood shell in combination with the diligently crafted wood base composes ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bridge, 94 Inches Black 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

Set of 2 Contemporary Benches by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 contemporary benches by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm In search of new-old design ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood

Natura Walnut and Iron Bench, 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 made of solid wood in glued lists, with straight sides, and iron legs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

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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