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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Returnable Items Only
Benche by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
MASTERPIECE
Italy, 1930s
Provided with certificate of authenticity of the Gio Ponti Archives
Walnut frame, Dedar Tabularasa cotton satin upholst...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Cala Bench by Draga&Aurel Resin and Concrete, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Featuring a juxtaposition of cast resin and concrete, these benches have been inspired by Lake Como and its countless shades. The resin, in the tones of blue and green, looks like wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B2.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 62.5 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, Caramel, Dusty Red, Off-White, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Bronze Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Brera Brench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Base in bronze lacquered metal or chromed metal Top in walnut veneer on medium or in black lacquered oak on medium
Technique: Lac...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern Black Wooden Double Bench / Swing, Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl
By Chiel Kuijl , WDSTCK
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary burned double wooden seat - Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl for WDSTCK
Design: Chiel Kuijl
Material: Sustainable European wood
Dimensions: height 110 cm, width 190...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Michael Gustavson Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Two-Part Bench "Gemstone"
Located in Glen Ellen , CA
Dimensions: 48" long x 15" deep x 22" high. California sculptor Michael Gustavson's colorful "Gemstones" ceramic bench is made from hand-built clay and finished with his signature in...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ceramic
Banca Dedo, Mexican Contemporary 3-Seat Bench by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
BANCA DEDO
Fine lines, 3-seats, and a surface which can be used as a side table are the basis for this bench. The piece can be placed at the center of a room or against a wall. Prod...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Leather
Italian Contemporary Upholstered Bench in Green Velvet Fabric
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The four legs are offering up a simple and understated quality which is sure to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Reveur I Anthracite Seating by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveur I Anthracite Seating by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 190 x W 95 x H 78 cm
Materials: Metal, fabric.
Meridian in metal structu...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Reveur I Bronze Seating by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveur I Bronze Seating by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 190 x W 95 x H 78 cm
Materials: Metal, fabric.
Meridian in metal structure a...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Benches
Materials
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
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Crooked Bench by Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked bench by Nazara Lazaro
Dimensions: H 57 cm x W 120 cm x D 52 cm
Materials: Massive oak with oil wax surface
Also available in natural massive oak, walnut, and white lacq...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Walnut by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Luxury Bench, Designer Théo Eichholtz, 20th Century
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
With its black velvet upholstery, this ultra-upholstered seat ensures optimal elegance and seating. Its gilded metal frame, similar to bamboo, reveals a perfect finish.
Period: 20th century
Dimensions : Height : 73 cm x Length : 68cm x depth : 42cm
Fabric : 64% polyester & 36% viscose
When founder Theo Eichholtz...
Category
20th Century European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bench Solid Slab Wood Nutwood Mirror Stainless Steel Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The bench 'Sitz!' has a structure in stainless steel, welded and mirror polished by hand. Bench top in solid slab of European nutwood smoothened by hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Modern Verner Panton Pantonova Chrome Wire Cubes Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage modern set of four chrome wire Pantonova cubes by Verner Panton. These have been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One cube had loose welds and was repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
NOTE: We have these listed as a set of 4 however, we would consider splitting them up.
MY, MY, MY… What have we HERE? (insert your best James Bond voice here) Cubes. Chrome Cubes. LOL! Ok, more like we have a FABULOUS set of four Verner Panton Pantanova chrome wire cubes...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Hilary Bench made with Brass, Bronze and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Hilary collection embraces charming curves, natural touches, and a minimalist visual to create furniture that snuggles and hugs you, making your home a cosy sanctuary. With clean...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ovni, Yellow Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Yellow bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also Available: tri...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 cm
Materials: Fiber concrete
At ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Black leather, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Up Green Faux Leather Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Up series, which stands out with its retro-futuristic style, brings together different materials as part of Lagu's signature design approach. The UP Benc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Hardwood
Large Walnut Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Walnut Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Materials: American Walnut, Granito Stone
Dimensions: L205 x W50 x H46 cm
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture desig...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
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 eye-catching, but practical as you ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
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
Gestalt Bench, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gestalt Bench, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Limited edition of 25
Signed and numbered
Materials: Pigmented concrete, black/moss marbled
Dimensions: H 49 cm x W 63 cm...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Contemporary Taupe Leather Upholstered Benches
Located in New York, 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
Bronze, Metal
Modern Whitewash and Leather Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewash and leather upholstered bench. This elegant bench has a tan leather cushioned top and sits on a whitewashed oak frame with graceful lines.
Crafted in neutral colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Roseaux Bench by Alexandre Labruyère
Located in Geneve, CH
Roseaux bench by Alexandre Labruyère
Dimensions: W 136 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Sycamore, beech / natural oil protection.
Like a curtain of reeds, the rhythm created by the beech...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Beech, Sycamore
Ovni, Green Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Green bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also Available: trico...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, Carbon Steel, Resin, Painting in Duco Paint.
Also Available: tri...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contrepoids Bench by Atelier Musset and Erik Järkil
Located in Geneve, CH
Contrepoids bench by Atelier Musset and Erik Järkil
Atelier Musset, Erik Järkil
Edition of 10
Dimensions: D 95 x W 200 x H 63 cm
Materials: Old cons...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Bobbin Bench by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Bobbin Bench by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Bobbin Collection
Dimensions: H.38 D.85 W.213 cm
Materials: Annodized or Powdercoated Aluminum, Indoor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Mini Bobbin by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Bobbin by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Bobbin Collection
Dimensions: H.36 D.74 W.180 cm
Materials: annodized or powdercoated aluminum, indoor/outdoor fabric
Also avail...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Ovni, Tricolor Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - tricolor bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also available: purple, green, yellow
Afte...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Milling Road Baker Furniture Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milling Road 20th century bench with hardwood frame and upholstered seat and sides. Versatile design style that can easily compliment either home or office environment. Please confir...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Cotton velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange Velvet Bench Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Sawtooth Bench in Solid English Oak, Designed and Handmade by Loose Fit
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English oak bench with a simple, elegant and robust design.
The solid seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
Futuristic Bench by Ana Volante Studio
By Ana Volante
Located in Geneve, CH
Futuristic bench by Ana Volante Studio
The Moon Collection
Dimensions: L 160 x W 50 x H 42 cm
Materials: Stainless steel and brass
Ana Volante, founder of Ana Volante Studio, is a Venezuelan designer specialized in interior environments, furniture design and art proposals.
Ana grew up admiring her grandfather’s painting...
Category
2010s Venezuelan Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Forest Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest 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...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Verdaço, Bench Sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Verdaço - Bench sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 197 x 79 x 133 cm
Materials: Stainless steel and wood
A tangle chaotic and, at the same time, systematic, meticulous. ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Building Blocks Bench by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Building blocks bench by Jialun Xiong.
Dimensions: W 144.78 x D 43.18 x H 48.26 cm
Materials: Metal and Leather.
COM/COL option availabl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Anthracite Velvet and Gold Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet and gold 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...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Building Blocks Bench by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Building blocks bench by Jialun Xiong
Dimensions: W 144.78 x D 43.18 x H 48.26 cm
Materials: Metal and wood
COM/COL option available.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Banquette bench by Plumbum
Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon.
Dimensions: 31.5" x 102.36" x H 29.52"
Materials: Leather, wool and fabric.
This handmade furniture, composed of a sofa (here proposed) and two armchairs, was designed by Vincent Lebourdon for a Parisian living room...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool
Contemporary Bench by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by FAINA
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Textiles, foamrubber, sintepon, wood, plywood
Dimensions: 62 ? 180 ? 55 ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Beige powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimensions cannot be c...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary "Yi" Bench in Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yi Bench
Red Bean Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Pride Special Editon Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pride special editon Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Carbon Fibre Ant Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbon fibre ant bench by Madheke.
Limited edition.
Dimensions: W 189.8 x D 45.2 x H 40 cm.
Materials: carbon fibre.
Formed carbon fibre with high gloss finish.
Reflecting t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Carbon Fiber
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
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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