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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

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

Benna Medium Bench
Benna Medium Bench
$3,715 / item
Heavy Stainless Steel Bench by Decca
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy (solid stainless steel) bench by Decca. Weighing about 80 lbs, super constructed bench with polished steel base and faux shagreen top. Note visible steel edge under seat. Cus...
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Early 2000s American Modern Benches

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

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
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...
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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”.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Muse bench by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: 160 x 50 x 47 cm Materials: Solid white oak Muse was designed with Bear & Lion partner Bernardo Guillermo in 2008. I...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

Batllo Bench, Antonio Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Batllo bench, Antonio Gaudí 1906 Dimensions: 94 x 183 x 129 cm Materials: dark varnished oak Solid dark varnished oak or natural (colourless) varnis...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Forest Bench with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest bench with brass inlay by Marcantonio is a fun seat with a brass inlay top and "walking" legs. For his debut creations, Marcantonio introduced “...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

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

Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Bronze by Davide Barzaghi
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

Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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
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

Two Seat Double Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table
Located in Venice, CA
The leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The rush table is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

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

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

1 of 2 Modern Brueton Industries Silver Gray Bouclé Fabric Wave Daybed Bench 90
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

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

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

Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
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

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

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

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

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

Marc Appel (1925-1985) and Jan Welslau (1922-2012), set of seven benches.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Marc Appel (1925-1985) and Jan Welslau (1922-2012), a series of seven magnificent and imposing benches, from the Palais de Justice in Anvers, modernist constructivist work, wood,...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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

Pure Bench Matteo Thun Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
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

Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
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

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

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

Giorgio Cattano Mammut Post Modern bench for Cleto Munari, Italy limited edition
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

Outdoor Slat Bench in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wood Rustic Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ten10 Slat Bench is made with vertical grain Douglas fir. It is made to order. The style of this bench is rustic. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The legs are darker th...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco 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

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

Pure, 55 Inches Black Cedar Bench, Designed by Matteo Thun, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made from a single block of 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

Nico Bench by DeMuro Das in Solid Walnut
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

Red Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
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...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...
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2010s Australian Modern Benches

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Claste Where We First Met Bench in Ultra Clear Glass with Pink Onyx Marble Slab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handcrafted slab of marble or onyx is suspended between 3 panes of glass to create this remarkable bench which emphasizes both the beauty of the stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Glass

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

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

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...
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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

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

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

Lucite and Corian Bench 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

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

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

Handcrafted Solid White Ash Himes Bench 60"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Originally created to pair with our Himes Table, the Himes Bench explores the principals of tension and compression. Each of the six parts that make up this piece fit into one and other and are held together using these forces of strength and stability. This bench features a through tenon connection between its legs and top creating a stunning contrast in grain and a clean design detail. Additionally a subtle angled cut adds interest to and comfort to the bench seat. Customized lengths available. We work with North American solid hardwoods on a made-to-order fabrication basis. The images and pricing above illustrate our use of flat cut white ash in a variety of stains. Additional offerings in white oak, dark oak, walnut & hard maple are available, with different finish oils & stains at our disposal. Please reach out for any customizations to species, stains, or leather quality. We are more than happy to provide more information and pricing as per your specifications. As all of our products are made-to-order, we cannot accept returns or refunds of purchased items. Crating, shipping & packaging materials are not included in the flat rate shipping quote provided. Please inquire within at the time of order for a quote on any applicable charges. Mary Ratcliffe Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Craft Associates Slatted J Bench 1602
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Craft Associates. Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Solid ziricote. Condition: T...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

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

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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