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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Libellula Eco Pink Pastel Velvet Bench
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

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Velvet

Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Synthetic Rattan Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven synthetic rattan bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches

Materials

Synthetic, Rattan

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Midi in Yellow Velvet with Walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench Midi, with its impeccable fluted detailing complements one of our signature pieces: The Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in a beautiful Baker House cotton velvet,...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

Boucle Bench with Built-In Oak Side Table By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary rectangular bench combining natural materials and sculptural form. The design features two distinct sections: a solid oak block on one side functioning as a side surfa...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Wedge, Black Cedar Wood Bench with Red Iron Base, 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 of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Iron

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Cedar

Bench Sculpture Abstract Mirror Steel Cones Interior Exterior Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bench 'Get Lost!' is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The bench has a monolithic shape but inside it is hollow, the whole structure is manually welded and mirror polished. An...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hand Made Burgundy 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

Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Felt

Custom Made Bench With Stainless Steel Base In Gold Finish & Leather
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 ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Friends Small Bench by Lara Bohinc, Turquoise Blue Coloured Cork, outdoor garden
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This bench has been inspired by the idea of a gathering of friends. Supported by bulbous egg formations it features two inflated seating areas which can seat two to three people. Th...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Cork

Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Custom Modern Walnut Bench
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Carrocel Custom Modern Walnut Bench, a stunning fusion of modern and contemporary design. Hand-crafted from exquisite walnut, this bench showcases beautiful wood grai...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sculptural Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
Located in New York, NY
The Elia Bench by Costantini features a metal frame and upholstered seat. Available as shown or in custom sizes and shapes and the fabric or leather of your choice. Additionally, the bench can be made in steel, iron, or lacquered or powder coated in any color you wish. The gentle curves of the legs envelop the soft foam seat. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use as shown. Measurements are 63” L x 18” D x 18” H as shown. Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume, Teak, African Teak, Bird’s Eye Maple, Black Maple, Bubinga, Cerused Oak, Cerused Gray Oak, Gray Oak, Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Striped Macassar Ebony, Walnut Burl, Sycamore, Walnut and Zebrawood. Available in matte, semi-gloss, high gloss finish or lacquered. Available as shown or customizable to your desired size, shape, finish, and more. About Costantini Design Costantini has been a trusted source for custom furniture, objects and lighting for a global client base since 2002. Its founder and owner, William Stuart...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century. The de...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Cane

Italian modern wooden and ivory fabric bench, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden and ivory fabric bench, 1980s Bench with rectangular seat, padded and covered with ivory-colored fabric and rectangular wooden legs. 1980s Good condition, has s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Berman Rosetti Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary walnut bench with tapered round legs reupholstered by the Selby House in an Anne Kirk linen.
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Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Linen, Walnut

Contemporary Knot Antique Exotic Bench by CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Knot Bench by CEU L 100" x W 17.7" x H 15.7" Sculptural and simple, the Knot Bench is formed from curved planes that loop into a seamless silhouette. Its organic shape invites touc...
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2010s Balinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Onmyōdō 48 inch bench in dark brown wood
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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Wenge

Sheaves, Reed Bench
Located in Eindhoven, NL
The cutting of reed and willow shoots was once an annually recurring scene in the national park Biesbosch in The Netherlands. Steven Banken’s project, Sheaves, brings old crafts back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sheaves, Reed Bench
Sheaves, Reed Bench
$3,877 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of fiber cement which al...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

SALMON bench 2.0 m, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
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2010s Thai Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Pure Vulcano Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedarwood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Pure Bench by Riva 1920 is a minimalist and natural design crafted entirely from a single block of scented cedar wood. Designed by Matteo Thun. The bench features wooden feet mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

3 Scots Watch Bench by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
This unique design will enliven both a Classic and a contemporary interior. The ideal accent piece for an entryway, this three-seat bench was crafted of wood with a finish in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Ombra Bench Hikaru Mori Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its shadow. Union between a single block of solid scented cedarwood, squared section, and a part obta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Contemporary Brass and Lacquer Root Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Design bench bases with lacquer top Brass Hand Repoussé Black or Cream Lacquer Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the t...
Category

2010s Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Celerina Walnut Bench By Matteo Thun for Riva1920 Italy
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is a study in clean, minimalist design, showcasing the natural beauty of solid wood. Constructed entirely from glued lists of solid wood, it offers both strength and a vi...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

1960s Black Leather and Steel Modernist Museum Bench / Daybed 73x31
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modernist Museum Bench or Daybed, dating back to the 1960s. The minimalist design features a black leather tufted top resting on a steel frame, offering a sleek, architectu...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
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 placed on t...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Felt

Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of ...
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2010s Japanese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4992 Slatted Bench in Maple 92"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Slat Bench, Model 4992, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1947. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The bench is comprised of entirely of ma...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Two Seat Single Rail Solid Cognac 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer "Sculpture Bench" in Scored Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted large "Sculpture Bench" in scored brown leather with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The clean lines and sumptuous leather make this bench very lu...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Newton, 63 Inches Walnut and Iron Bench, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bench with seat made of solid wood in glued lists, with straight sides, and iron legs with visible weld joints. Designed by C.R & S. Riva 1920 Made in Italy: Made in Italy furni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Indoor / Outdoor Black and Red Glossy Lacquered Bench by Christophe Pillet
Located in Chicago, IL
Loop bench by Christophe Pillet for Serralunga. Indoor / outdoor bench in glossy black and red lacquer. Frame in LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene). Dimensions: 180cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Lacquer

Yumi Bench
Located in New York, NY
The Yumi Bench is a handcrafted piece of furniture that combines solid wood and liquid bronze for a unique appearance. The chair is made using traditional techniques such as hand car...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Yumi Bench
Yumi Bench
$18,745
Modern Customizable Bench in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini, Nicostrato
Located in New York, NY
The Nicostrato bench is a made-to-order wooden bench that features a low back that alludes to a Louis XV shape. The back can be open as shown, or upholstered, as can the seat. Avai...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI Lounge by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou. The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Void 02 by DMNTS Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Void 02 by DMNTS design Dimensions: 160 x 43 x 45 Materials: MDF-FSC Unique Pieces Also available one piece in anthracite color. VOID 02 is a functional sculpture designed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Brodie Neill, 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 in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Hélios Outdoor Bench by Emilie Lemardeley, 21st Century, Iroko Wood
Located in Clamart, FR
Hélios bench made in iroko wood for outdoor and indoor use. Outdoor fabric. Other colors upon request. Measures: Length: 57 in Depth: 16.92 in Height: 16.92 in.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pan Flute Bench by Saba Italia
Located in Carson, CA
The Pan Flute bench, is inspired by the benches that have always been present in waiting rooms or along the platforms of the tracks of all Italian railway...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wire

Pan Flute Bench by Saba Italia
Pan Flute Bench by Saba Italia
$1,477 Sale Price
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Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi Dimensions: W 118 x D 43 x H 53 cm Materials: Upholstery (Boucle, velvet or leather). Natural Wood Base Painted as Brass, Silver, Gold, Laquered Black,...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Footstool Brass Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Hug Collection
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Vegetable Tanned Dark Brown Saddle Leather The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic,...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of solid wood Bluff Side Chair, White Oak, Sculptural Accent Chair, Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff Side Chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Custom Bench in Deep Blue and Clear Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cobalt blue & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia, a stunning addition to any contemporary living space. Crafted from high-quality Lucite material. This bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

'Arca' Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement. The slats permit constant ventilation wh...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

ASANA Ground Chair, Neutral Cotton, Copper Frame and Wooden Base by Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The ASANA is a floor seat with an aim to take us closer to the earth and facilitate physical and mental balance. In the sanskritic yoga tradition asana means “the posture that brings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Classic Solid Oak Bench In Rustic Style By He Hereenuis
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this wood bench is a testament to timeless design and enduring quality. This robust piece is expertly handmade from 100% solid oak, a woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Contemporary Taupe Leather Upholstered Benches
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary rectangular benches with taupe leather upholstered tops with bronze upholstery nail detail on each corner, resting on four square wooden legs with a dark wood ve...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Multicolor Urban Art Graffiti Tagged Wood Urban Bench
Located in East Quogue, NY
Fun, unique, one-of-a-kind tagged "Rase Alley" wood bench, with colorful graffiti tags covering the top and underside of the wood seat. Material: Spray paint, paint pens, and pol...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Wood coloured Acrylic original Thonet bench by Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
This unique and limited edition is part of the mosaiced furniture collection which finds its inspiration in the mosaiced floors constructed during the Romanesque period which nowaday...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Wood

Hemp and Linen Upholstered Dining Room Bench, Custom made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The elegant Varenne dining bench is a wabi sabi option that seamlessly blends comfort with timeless yet minimalist design. This seating solution elevates any dining space with its ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Hemp

Benna Medium Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalist and essential, this bench boasts a sleek and elegant silhouette marked by rigid geometric lines merged in perfect symmetry. Exquisitely crafted of black-finished bent stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Benna Medium Bench
Benna Medium Bench
$3,715 / item
Bubble Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Merging midcentury austerity with Hollywood glamour, the upholstered gray leather seat of this elongated bench (in the picture fabric nabouk leather in tortora 215 color) is balanced...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Bubble Bench
Bubble Bench
$7,314 / item
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Upholstered Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Upholstered Bench, Walnut This Alaska Modern Bench is expertly crafted and upholstered. The bench boasts hand cut high-density foam and commerci...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces inspi...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991). Newly recovered. The bench has ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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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