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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Forsyth x Old Hickory Butte Bench with Custom California Sheepskin Cushion
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte bench with custom California sheepskin cushion and Loro Piana buffalo leather
When the Old Hickory Furniture Company a...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Ombra Cedar Bench, Designed by Hikaru Mori, Made in Italy
By Hikaru Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Hand Carved Twist Bench in Reclaimed Antique Exotic Wood Timbers by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Twist Bench by CEU
L 8'2" - W 1'2"" x H 14"
The item is customizable by size
Our solid wood benches are made from reclaimed antique exotic wood timbers that are carefully hand car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Customizable Curved Banquette / Booth Seating in COM/COL by Costantini, Neto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Neto Booth features the back leg of the eponymous chair repeated along the shape and size of the template or dimensions you provide. Shown here with a t...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
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
Mid-Century Inspired Teak Bench with White Lacquer Dipped Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-century inspired teak bench with protective clear coat finish and White Lacquer Dipped Legs. Topped with a 1 1/2" fixed cushion made from cotton/dacron wrapped foam and covered w...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$3,600 / item
Umpire Bench MADE by Moniomi Modern Wood design and Luxe Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
The graphic layering of exotic burled and cathedral grained woods frame the luxe upholstery comprised of a satin twill, mohair and wool boucle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
Handcrafted Large Sawtooth Oak Bench
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Large Sawtooth Bench in European oak.
Handcrafted in solid English oak this bench has an elegant, imposing and robust design.
The solid seat has a very bold sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon joints. Finished in Danish oil for a durable protection.
It has a shelf beneath that can be used as extra storage space, ideal for books or shoes.
Also available in white oak and to custom dimensions.
Please contact us for any further information and international shipping.
James designs and makes furniture to be fun to live with, while being sensitive to the demands of natural timber. He takes design inspiration from a wide range of sources, from English pub furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$4,804 / item
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$4,600 / item
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
Faux Shagreen Leather Modern Bench on Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Modern faux shagreen leather bench on casters.
Ideal for children or in front of a bed.
F-578-335
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Shagreen Stingray, Faux Leather
Gufram Broken Bench Almost White by Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Broken Bench, an irregular slab of “soft concrete” in polyurethane, seems to be the part missing from the large Broken Mirror, and just like the other pieces of the collection pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Other
$13,200 / item
Custom Pair of Oak and Parchment X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pair of Oak and Parchment X-Frame Benches upholstered in black Leather. Extremely comfortable.
We have one pair in stock.
Lead Time for custom made is 8-12 weeks.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak, Parchment Paper
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
Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeating the back leg and building the rest of the structure to your specifications. The Bruno booth...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
$4,039 Sale Price / item
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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
$35,523 / item
Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench in Corduroy 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
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
$2,791 / item
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."
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Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé
Beige Leather Bench Designed by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This Beige leather bench offers a multipurpose supp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
$2,300 / item
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
$948 / item
Contemporary Long Wooden Staple Bench in Natural by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Staple Bench by CEU
L 110" x W 15.7" x H 17.7"
The item is customizable by size
The Staple bench is a multifaceted piece that serves as a functional piece of art. Clean lines and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Custom Cassaro Corner Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Custom showroom corner banquette with Zebrawood veneer in Cassaro fabric from Italy. Also available C.O.M.
Each bench measures 28" in depth, 56" in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Zebra Wood
$12,800 / set
Long Willy Guhl Concrete Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Imagine it placed in a quiet garden, dappled in warm sunlight beneath a swaying tree. Perfect minimal concave de...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
$6,500 / item
Single Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for 1 of 2 window benches. Wood frame with fabric seat.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$350 / 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
$23,786 / item
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
$2,334 / item
Tree Branches Long Bench, Bege Fur and Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches.
The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
71" Vulcano Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedarwood
By Brodie Neill
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of Vulcano scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
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
Two Seat Single Rail Solid Black Leather Bench
Located in Venice, CA
Each hide is hand selected for its unique markings.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated in bronze, polished nickel, or brush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$3,900 / item
ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
French Modern Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass Long Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass Long Bench
France, circa 1950s
A striking French Modern long bench measuring an impressive 94.5 inches wide (7'8"), 17 inches deep, a...
Category
20th Century French Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
2010s Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Cordovan Bench, 1x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cordovan Wooden Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The listed price includes one bench, and we currently have two available for purchase. Their design fea...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Ombra Cedar Bench with Red Accent, Designed by Hikaru Mori, Made in Italy
By Hikaru Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
1990 Thomas Moser Mission Style Stool in Solid Cherry and Black Leather
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Mission-style solid wood stools, designed and produced by Thomas Moser in the USA. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several available for purchase. They are...
Category
1990s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
$4,000 / item
Contemporary Bench, Rich Red Velvet/ Bronze Base
By Duistt
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. This contemporary upholstered piece with an interesting twist of two fur strips. It evokes strength with the use of straight lines whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
$9,680 / item
Viva Purple Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Purple 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 contac...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
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
$35,869 / item
Contemporary Hardwood Leather Bench by Bright Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Contemporary Solid North American Hardwood & leather bench by Bright Chair Co. in exceptional, rarely used condition. Fully handcrafted in Middletown, ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,950 / item
Bench in the Style of Mobichalet Made of Solid Wood, Brutalist Seat
By Mobichalet
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Bench in the style of Mobichalet made of solid wood, Brutalist seat by NONO.
NONO's Mobichalet-inspired bench seat is the perfect addition to any rustic interior. Made from solid wo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Mora Bench
Located in Northfield, MN
The Mora bench introduces textile to our line up and we welcome this new form to our familiar pieces. The bench is being offered with and without a cushion ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$1,690 / item
Asa Pingree Upholstered Lapwing Bench in Ebonized Oak
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lapwing bench is versatile and elegant. It has found its place in museums, offices and homes.
Custom sizing is available. COM Welcome.
Any customization is subject to price var...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Viva Green Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Green 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
Cala Bench by Draga&Aurel Resin and Concrete, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Evolving from its namesake coffee tables, the Cala bench comprises a coarse concretebase covered with thick epoxy resin, evoking the lacustrine landscape of Como. Resin is cast in la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Libellula Eco Midnight Blue Velvet Bench
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
$3,272 / item
Alchemy Long Bench by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy long bench by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 190 x H 53 x W 50 cm
Materials: Bronze, camel skin
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
$62,252 / item
Newly Upholstered Brighton Style Faux Bamboo Bench
Located in New York City, NY
Brighton style faux bamboo bench with upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
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
Blue Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made fro...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$5,762 / item
Contemporary Goddard Bench in Gray Leather with Steel Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smaller than a sofa, but bigger than a bench, the Goddard daybed functions as both when needed. It takes its form from 1950s French Industrial design, maintaining a sense of lightnes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Massimo losa Ghini Plana Bench, in 1930's Pendleton Glacier Park Blanket
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Pendleton Blanket Company
Located in Culver City, CA
What do you get when you combine iconic Italian design with nearly a century of American textile history? This Plana bench right here.
We ship internationally! Check out our shippin...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Solid Teak Bench by LOTOS 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Solid teak bench by LOTOS 1960s. Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
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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.
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