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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This bench dates to 2022, and is seemingly pristine (or near pristine). The design incorporates a simple chromed steel fra...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Chic Pair of Contemporary Silverleaf Lacquer Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic stylish contemporary pair of silverleaf lacquered benches having oval cutouts on the sides and sculptural curved seat surface. The height to top of scoop is 17”.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 CM
Materials: Cotton velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety o...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$2,073 / item
Surge Bench in Concrete Canvas by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
The "Surge Bench” is a fusion of art and functionality, crafted from Concrete Canvas, an innovative new material that is the signature material of Neal Aronowitz. Concrete Canvas exp...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Cement
$9,500 / item
Bubble Bench
By Daytona
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$7,314 / item
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
$5,347 / item
Pure Bench Matteo Thun Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Matteo Thun
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$3,715 / 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Front, Coat Rack Bench, Gebrüder Thonet, 2015
Located in Uppsala, SE
The Coat Rack Bench is a very unique piece of multiple-use furniture for the hallway. Designed by the Swedish design group Front in 2015 for the classical Austrian manufacturer Gebrü...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Benches
Materials
Rattan, Beech
1 of 2 Modern Brueton Industries Silver Gray Bouclé Fabric Wave Daybed Bench 90
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
1 of 2 Custom made Modern Brueton Industries silver grey Bouclé fabric upholstery daybed, sofa or bench in wave design.
Very comfortable and sturdy mounted on 4 chrome legs.
Has a gr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
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
Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia bench by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 67 x D 33 x H 44 cm
top Ø 50 x 96 cm
Materials: Resin top, concrete
The Golia benches are featured...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
$8,395 / item
Pre owned modern Red leather and metal custom made bench by Jason Horvath
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary pre owned modern black steel tube frame with Red leather bench by Jason Horvath. Square tube frame with stitched Red leather upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Lawrence Peabody Modern Coffee Table for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern coffee table for Craft Associates Furniture
This Lawrence Peabody modern coffee table for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The coffee table ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Steel & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Sophisticated Coastal Steel & Upholstery "Beach" Bench, Parisii Collection
Located in Del Mar, CA
The Beach Bench is a study in quiet sophistication, bridging coastal ease with timeless elegance. Its silhouette draws on the softened geometry of the 1940s – slightly rounded lines ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Bronze by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Firm, comfortable and stunningly elegant, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Bronze by Davide Barzaghi is perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile
$3,272 / item
Three Seat Bench with Black Powder-Coated Metal Base. Adjustable Metal Glides
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This versatile bench features a black epoxy-coated metal base for durability and a sleek appearance. The adjustable metal blocks allow you to customize the height to suit your needs,...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Kai Whitened Ash and Black Steel Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of modern elegance with the Kai Petite Bench by Autonomous Furniture – where refined design meets unparalleled craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Wood Bench, Walnut, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Wood Bench, Walnut, Upholstered
This Alaska Modern Wood Bench in walnut is expertly crafted and upholstered. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Pure, 55 Inches Black Cedar Bench, Designed by Matteo Thun, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of cedar. Distinguished by its Minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood. Movements, cracks and changes in the appearance of the wood are intrinsic characteristics of these items and result from the natural settlement and diverse environmental conditions.
The Pure bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Footstool, Black Smoke Steel and Black Saddle Leather, HUG COLLECTION.
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Black Smoke Steel and Vegetable Tanned Black Saddle Leather
The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Petrol by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring plush padding, this ottoman bench is fit for royalty. A solid dried beech wood frame supports the pressed cotton padding that is upholstered in a luxurious cotton satin. Perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for simply relaxing, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Petrol by Davide...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Other
$3,272 / item
Bel Air Bench, Faux Fur, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance at its finest. This bench will add a perfect finishing touch to your homes
sophistication, it will certainly be a focal point in the room. This bench with it cast
bronze X...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Hand Made Patinated Iron Benches
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Each bench having hand wrought iron legs with a bronze paination. Upholstered with a leather seat.
Benches can be ordered with customization to color and size.
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
$11,500 / set
Novalis Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Novalis bench by Michael Gittings Studio
One of a Kind
Dimensions: d 40 x w 190 x h 50 cm
Materials: stainless steel, copper, enamel
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer Michae...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Benches
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
$20,217 / item
Modern Sculpted Walnut Bench with Dovetail Joinery
Located in Mendocino, CA
These benches are created from a single slab of walnut, providing a continuity of grain that wraps around the joints and moves your eye over the piece. Exposed dovetail joinery...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$4,850 / item
American Designer, Large Organic Bench, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large organic off white bouclé fabric over wood bench designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Condition: Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nico Bench by DeMuro Das in Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Nico Bench combines handsome proportions with timeless materials and an emphasis on comfort. Straight lines are tempered by curved edges, resulting in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$6,650 / 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
Croissant 569 Light Gray Ottoman by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding modern sensibility, this exclusive ottoman strikes with its clean aesthetic balancing simple lines and delicate shades. Fashioned of beech maintaining its natural look, the f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,357 / item
6'-6" 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
$3,250 / item
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Carbon Fiber
$2,726 / item
Giorgio Cattano Mammut Post Modern bench for Cleto Munari, Italy limited edition
By Cleto Munari
Located in Skokie, IL
Giorgio Cattano Mammut (Mammoth) bench for Cleto Munari, Italy, 2009 from an edition of 99 examples.
Designed by renowned Italian artist and designer Giorgio Cattano, the Mammut Be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Upholstered Sofa 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Wool, Calico 29
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Modern sofa Gropius CS1 by NOOM
Fully Upholstered
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm
Width: 150 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Model shown in picture :
- Fabric : Wool - Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
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
Modern Natural Steel Bench
Located in toronto, CA
This modern styled steel bench is laser cut and folded from one sheet of metal. The visual lightness and elegance sets the perfect tone for any modern interior . Minimal leather...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$8,500 / item
Red Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Oak Bench by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique oak bench by Collector
Dimensions: W 160 x D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak Wood
The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusing furniture to our home routine a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$4,482 / item
2013 BassamFellows Geiger Tuxedo Lounge Quilted Bench Cognac Leather 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tuxedo Component bench, designed by BassamFellows for Geiger and Herman Miller. This example was produced by Geiger in the USA in 2013. The base is comprised of steel with ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted upholstered bench. This bench is covered in luxurious beige linen with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$1,471 / item
Triposto Bench by Gio Ponti for Techno
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti for Techno, this Triposto bench features a highly unusual design with a detachable cabinet component. Metal legs and dark leather cushions complement this bench...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$3,250 Sale Price
35% Off
Bel Air Bench by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance at its finest. This bench will add a perfect finishing touch to your homes sophistication, it will certainly be a focal point in the room. This bench with it cast bronze X b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vodo bench, in oak and colored metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent
sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces,
sculptures that become a bench, a bookcase, a bedside table or a console.
Elementary forms inspired by architectural shapes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vodo bench, in oak and metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a collection made up of folded sheet metal structures and solid wood
shelves fixed by a joint. Whether it is our bench, stool, console or bookcase,
Vodo will be perfect for any environment thanks to its clean line and lightness.
Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent
sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheet Metal
Anthracite Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Cotton velvet, steel.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$2,073 / item
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Black Leather Seat & Frame
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
Lucite and Corian Bench by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Cain Modern, the bench is very sturdy and well constructed, it can easily accommodate 3 people, the bottom can also be use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
White Bone Bench, Designed by Daï Sugasawa, Made in Italy
By D. Sugasawa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In stock in Los Angeles
Daï Sugasawa has always been fascinated by the huge size of di...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Plastic
Laverne TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in Black Leather on Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in black leather with a blackened bronze frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Ke...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a chaise extension on any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$2,600 / item
SHORN DINING BENCH - Soft White Calm Boucle by SHO MODERN
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
- 60" width x 19" depth x 19" seat height
- Upholstered in our Calm Boucle in Soft White
RED ALERT: The Shorn Bench may cause extreme sophistication and refinement in any room it en...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé
Vernon Entry Bench White Oak with Marble Insert 46"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Four slabs, carefully considered and placed create a subtle yet sturdy entry bench. Completed with an integrated tray of either marble or leather, this piece is designed to add a fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Marble
Stainless Steel Bench by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist stainless steel bench designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile bench would work in any interior, wheth...
Category
1990s American Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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