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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tibetan Sheepskin Bench on 5 Lucite Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory.
Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform supported by five custom made Lucite legs.
The Tibetan Shee...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Lucite
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plywood
$5,369 / item
Curve, 71" Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
By Brodie Neill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bench in a single block of scented sandblasted cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the seat that exalts the wood grains and the shades of the natural cedar.
Designed by Br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Slatted Teak Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful example of the desirable slatted bench by Pierre Jeanneret. This is a quality piece for a serious collector.
Stenciled letters indicate this was Public Bench #36 from the...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
8'-2" Solid Oak Belgian Classic Bench
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Solid Oak Classic Belgian Bench will make any interior come to life combining quality craftsmanship, natural beauty and timeless design. A firm and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$3,850 / item
Thonet Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
two Thonet benches from the late 1930's still unrestored. (the second one a little bit different pictures will be sent on request)
Will be restored soon so you have the possibility ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,290 / item
Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
A carved iron frame is combined with soft saddle leather. The leather is intricately hand stitched with organic linen fused at the ends with a hor...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron
Clothespin 75 Inches Cedar Bench with White Iron Spring, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of solid scented cedar worked from single blocks. It features a sculptured de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Modern Sloped Bench with Swirly Bright Orange Embroidered Linen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring an infinite saturated red line throughout and a granite boucle on the sides, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard mapl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Foam, Maple
Sintra Curved Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Sintra Curved Bench in oak
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood.
Bespoke d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$3,333 / item
Mountains Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Hsiao-Ching Wang, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that evolves through an interplay of fullness alternated with emptiness.
Designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Aime Marble Bench by Serafini
Located in London, GB
A comfortable bench made with Serafini's luxurious marble. A natural material in an unnatural shape. Designed by Herve Langlais, the Aime Bench conveys feelings of strength, stabilit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$12,142 / item
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Travertine Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni.
New Atomic Age Collection.
In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Gold Love Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Imperfect Love Collection inspired by the desire to offer design objects with unique flair, this handcrafted iron bench showcases a warm golden finish and coordinated vel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
$11,730 / item
Indoor or Outdoor Bench Made from Teak by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak bench can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 85" long, however it can be ordered in any size.
Matching table can be seen b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Tatami Tables, Japanese Straw Weaving with Eastern Marquetry
By Nada Debs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the vibrant colors of modern Japan, the tatami tables are made of a traditional straw weaving technique typical of Japanese flooring framed wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Benches
Materials
Straw
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time when crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Curve Bench Brodie Neill Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Carrocel Custom Modern Bench in Bleached Oak with Taupe Vinyl
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Add a touch of understated elegance to your entryway with this newly handcrafted modern bench by Carrocel. Featuring a clean and sleek design, the bench showcases striking oak column...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Viva Stripe Black and White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Black and White Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$952 / item
Glas Italia I-BEAM Bench by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collections composed of low tables and benches, obtained by gluing together three slabs of smoked glass, so that they look like a joist. The top-seat and the base are in 12 mm thick ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
$2,538 / item
Contemporary Transformacion Bench
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
Transformacion emerges as a piece inspired by the structure of the human being and the context of Monterrey. Through contrasts of materials and textures, repetitive balances, and sym...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$3,905 / item
Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bench by Rick Owens
2015
Dimensions: L 100 x W 74 x H 75 cm
Materials: Bronze, camel skin
Weight: 55 kg
Rick Owens is a California-born fa...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
$35,714 / item
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 240 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Iron and stone.
Weight: 390 kg.
The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone that exist only in a fe...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Iron
$23,880 / item
Spina T1.1 Side Table in Lac - Bordeaux - Edited by Portego
By Cara e Davide, Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Onmyōdō 48 inch bench in dark brown wood
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing our exquisite Onmyōdō 48" wide bench, meticulously handcrafted using the finest quality Wenge wood to offer a truly timeless addition to your living space. This elegantly...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Wenge
$3,100 / item
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$3,250 / item
Contemporary Steel Gold Arch Low Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia.
Materials: Steel.
Finishes available: Br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
V Brass Bench by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
V brass bench with black hair on hide cushion and finished in a linear aged brass, transforms the everyday bench into a luxurious objet d'art.
Customization available. Please inquire for additional information.
Featured in Elle Decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$7,800 / item
Modern Chrome and Cowhide Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Modern bench having chrome frame and upholstered in cowhide. Having beautiful geometric designs throughout.
Category
1990s Modern Benches
Materials
Cowhide
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
SHORN DINING BENCH - Matte Black Velvet by SHO MODERN
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
- 60" width x 19" depth x 19" seat height
- Upholstered in our Matte Black Velvet
ALERT: The Shorn Bench may cause extreme sophistication and refinement in any room it enters. Prolonged exposure to its Matte Black velvet goodness may lead to spontaneous outbursts of "oohs" and "aahs" from friends and family.
Its sculptural design is not just a pretty face - it's also ridiculously comfortable, so be prepared to never want to leave its plush embrace. Use at your own risk: this bench may make all other furniture in your home look like it belongs in a college dorm room. But hey, who needs friends when you have a bench that's this stylish? Upgrade your interior game with the Shorn Bench and bask in the envy of all who enter."
Shine by S.H.O, a leader in luxury home furnishings, proudly announces the launch of its newest brand; SHO MODERN...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Contemporary Herringbone X-Form Bronze Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of contemporary 20th century herringbone benches with bronze x-form bases.
Newly reupholstered in herringbone fabric in 2022.
Category
20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different co...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Pure, 74 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Matteo Thun, Made in Italy
By Matteo Thun
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of aromatic cedar. Distinguished by its Minimalist and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
$2,500 / item
Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench in Lavender Velour by Objects for Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural yet comfortable, the Wave Bench by Los Angeles–based design studio Objects for Objects is a fun piece for the end of the bed, or in any ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Banquette in Off White Upholstery. Custom built. 7 Feet, 3 inches Long.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Custom made, super high quality banquette / bench / sofa. Off white upholstery seat and seat back with leather-like vinyl sides and finished back. This was custom made for a space ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
"Xilte" Sofa
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" sofa is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical Modern furniture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
$5,000 / item
Contemporary Bench Featuring a Small Cushion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies harmony through its thoughtful details. With a small cushion that can be adjusted or removed, it offers a balanced blend of meticulously crafted legs and a soft, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,006 / item
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,480 / item
Bench in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
THE WALTON BENCH
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Modern and minimal meets intimate and timeless. Iron is combined with com. Available in COM only.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Br...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Benna Long Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series of indoor-outdoor benches that can be combined together in infinite compositions, this bench is a testament to minimalist elegance. Marked by essential, geometric li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$5,428 / item
Brooks Bench by Brian Chaaban
By CHAABAN
Located in London, GB
Experience exceptional comfort and architectural elegance with our expansive Brooks Bench, where generous proportions meet sophisticated craftsmanship for versatile seating solutions...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Nickel, Brass
$14,885 / item
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus multi colours in Velvet with Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 13 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott pieces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$4,450 Sale Price / item
10% Off
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
$2,802 / item
Dom Hans van der Laan Oak High Back Bench
Located in Ghent, BE
Unique High-Back Oak Bench by Dom Hans van der Laan
Commissioned for the Willibrordkerk (St. Willibrord’s Church), Almelo
The Netherlands, c. 1960s
This exceptional high-back bench,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Burgundy
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can store your magazines and ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$3,250 / item
Contemporary Scented Cedar Wood Single-Block Bench
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench made its debut at the 2023 Salone del Mobile event In Milan. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
$8,000 / item
Bertu Wood Bench, Oak Wood Bench, the Cicely Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Price includes thick weave fabric and finish of your choice. Multiple fabric colors available. We absolutely love the leg design - chunky, fresh, modern, and looks great with any aesthetic. Every piece in the Cicely Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue 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 us.
VIVA BENCH...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Brueton Undulatus Wave Bench with Stainless Steel Legs Tan Leather Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This long and 3 seat wave chaise sculptural bench was designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton in the 1980s. It has been coined the undulatus bench as in waves. There is a feelin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Long Bench Lounge with Bauhaus Feet and Blue Green Botanical Printed Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Long Bench Lounge with Bauhaus U-Shaped Feet and Blue Green Botanical Printed Velvet. Tight and medium-firm seat upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs, made for use as a luxur...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Maple
Custom Made Bench With Stainless Steel Base In Gold Finish & Rich Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench exudes modern sophistication with its plush upholstered seat and sleek metal base. The generously cushioned seat, covered in rich fabric, offers exceptional comfort and a ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Wave Bench by Aguirre Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo wave bench by Aguirre Design
Dimensions: L 163 x W 36 x H 43.2 cm
Materials: Split-cut bamboo seat
Brass base
Crafted of bamboo in a high-gloss ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bamboo
$36,011 / item
Contemporary Stained Fruitwood and Print Type Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Contemporary Stained Fruitwood and Print Type Upholstered Bench in great condition.
Measures 48" in width, 20" in depth and 17" in height.
Category
20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
Arch Bench by DeMuro Das in Antique Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Arche Bench embodies elegance and sophistication in the form of an artfully sculpted metal base and softly rounded silhouette. The base comprises graceful arches crafted from sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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