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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Golia Bench by Draga&Aurel Concrete Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Comprising a stylized formal composition, Golia bench presents a thick oval epoxy resin seat supported by two squared concrete legs, held together by a brass bar. The transparent res...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Brass

Modern Solid Argentine Rosewood Outdoor Bench by Costantini, Serrano
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Serrano family, this solid wood bench gives a nod to the master artist and designer Donald Judd. Shown here in Argentine Rosewood but av...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

CraftAssociates Benches, ETA Wood Bench, Teak, Slatted
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Benches, ETA Wood Bench, Teak, Slatted This ETA Modern Bench - 2311 for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The coffee table is constructed from walnut...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

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
e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
The table bench tafel draws special interest with its sculptural, functional appeal. Tafel is included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a uni...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Brentwood Navy Leather and Blackened Steel Extra Large Bench
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...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Karl Springer Large Stainless Steel and Upholstered Souffle Pouf Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra-chic and large Karl Springer style soufflé pouf or ottoman has been newly fully restored and re-upholstered and the brass-plated aluminum original base has been changed to custom stainless steel banding. It is from the 1980s. All new insides have been put in when the upholstery was redone. All the sides are pleated in the upholstery. This is a fabulous floating ottoman...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cala Bench by Draga&Aurel Resin and Concrete, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Evolving from its namesake coffee tables, the Cala bench comprises a coarse concretebase covered with thick epoxy resin, evoking the lacustrine landscape of Como. Resin is cast in la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Fortuna Bench in Gray Wool with Solid Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fortuna bench is an updated version of a Classic modernist daybed. The solid walnut base provides strength and style while it's high density cushion will become the more versatil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Signed by the artist. Dimensions: D 76.2 x W 124.5 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, mixed media. Sculp...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Other

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

2011 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Blue Fabric 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This particular example dates to 2011. The design incorporates a simple chromed steel frame with a padded seat that is uph...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Salmon Bench 160cm, 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

Pair Upholstered X Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom made upholstered X benches.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Cotton

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

Wooden Bench ''HEXA BENCH''
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The Hexa Bench, inspired by Karim Ataya's painting "Gilgamesh," is a unique and visually striking f piece. This bench is designed with a hexagonal shape, reminiscent of the intricate...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Minimal Beam Bench Reclaimed Structural Oak Beams Welded Steel Frame
Located in Biddeford, ME
This modern Minimalist bench is constructed from two structural oak beams that appear to float upon a welded steel frame. These historic beams were salvaged f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Ron Seff Stunning Bench In Tessellated Bone Lacquer with Upholstered Seat 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Chinese style bench with exquisite artisan tessellated bone lacquer and newly upholstered seat in gray faux chinchilla by Ron Seff, America...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Lacquer

Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density f...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut

Oscar Tusquets, Lluís Clotet Perforano Bench by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The profile of this bench is taken from a bench designed by Gaudi for Güell Park in Barcelona. The authors affirm that the benches ergonomics are unimprovable. They have been part of...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Futuristic Bench by Ana Volante Studio
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...
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2010s Venezuelan Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Blackened Aluminum Compression Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this customizable bench...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Liquid Color Bench in Elm Wood with Colored Resin Seat by Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
This series celebrates the color and its uniqueness when it reacts with transparencies like resin. The result of colorful shades, which cannot be repeated in the same way, is combined with wood treated in natural way maintaining antique furniture proportions. The restored...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

Petit Arrêt Bench Java Textured and Shiny Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Single Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for 1 of 2 window benches. Wood frame with fabric seat. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Fir Wood Pencil Bench with Black Accent, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products (2.2) Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with black accent....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fir

Modern Abadia Bed Stool Ottoman Navy Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Abadia Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Abadia bed stool offers ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aurelia Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Spina Table in Lac Wood Bordeaux 3 Edit by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis. The thicknesses and proportions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Lacquer

1990 Thomas Moser Mission Style Stool in Solid Cherry and Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Mission-style solid wood stools, designed and produced by Thomas Moser in the USA. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several available for purchase. They are...
Category

1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Curvy Modern Banquette with Botanical Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Alizon Banquette features a curvy cushioned seat and swooping tight back design with tapered wooden legs. The Banquette shown was upholstered in an openwork velvet pattern with f...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sculptural Cast Bronze Bruda Bench in Polished Gold Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Cast Bronze Bruda Bench in Polished Gold Bronze by Elan Atelier Cast bronze Bruda bench in polished gold finish with marine blue green silk seat cushion...
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2010s European Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Wrapped Stainless Bench Upholstered in Grey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Custom stainless steel wrapped bench with seat upholstered in grey velvet. A sleek modern design that is at home in any interior from the traditionally designed to the contemporary. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extra large modernist solid wood bench, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large modernist bench. Made from solid wood. The bench consists of two halves that are joined together with wood dowels and 2 large metal bolts. They can also be used as 2 separate s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Cane

Green Console by Laurids Gallée
Located in Geneve, CH
Green console by Laurids Gallée Dimensions: W 25cm, L 150cm, H 70cm Materials: Resin Laurids Gallée, grew up in a family of artists in Vienna, Au...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Resin

Rive Bench Big by Draga & Aurel Cement and Bronze, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Textured and sturdy, Rive is a massive bench that expresses the aesthetic of megalithic architecture through the assembly of three essential structural components. The seat, with its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Brass

Unique Z Letter Shape, Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stones by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 05 by Lee Sisan, 2020 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone. Each piece is made to order a...
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2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

SHORN OTTOMAN - Matte Black Velvet by SHO MODERN
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
- 24" width x 24" depth x 18" seat height - Upholstered in our Matte Black Velvet ALERT: The Shorn Ottoman may cause extreme sophistication and refinement in any room it enters. Prolonged exposure to its matte black velvet goodness may lead to spontaneous outbursts of "oohs" and "aahs" from friends and family. Its sculptural design is not just a pretty face - it's also ridiculously comfortable, so be prepared. Upgrade your interior game with the Shorn Bench and bask in the envy of all who enter. Shine by S.H.O, a leader in luxury home furnishings, proudly announces the launch of its newest brand; SHO MODERN...
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2010s Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Modernist Chrome Wrapped Ottoman in Cream Gaufrage Velvet, Manner of Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist ottoman was realized in the United States circa 1970. Executed in the manner of Karl Springer, it features a subtly domed concave body newly reupholstered in ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Custom Cassaro Corner Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Custom showroom corner banquette with Zebrawood veneer in Cassaro fabric from Italy. Also available C.O.M. Each bench measures 28" in depth, 56" in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Zebra Wood

Bridge, 47 Inches Black Cedar Bench, Designed by C.R.& S., 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 aromatic cedar that features an original and geometr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

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

Nicholas Wolfe "Ovunque Bench"
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Ovunque Bench by Nicholas Wolfe, a masterpiece in simplicity and sophistication. Its name, "Ovunque," which means "everywhere" in Italian, perfectly encapsulates its versatile design. This exquisite bench features channeled sides, adding a touch of elegance and texture to any space. The Ovunque Bench comes complete with two wedge pillows...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé

Contemporary Powder-coated Steel Stone Bench by Frédéric Saulou, Beige and Brown
Located in Geneve, CH
Meulière Stone Bench by Frédéric Saulou Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 175 x H 80 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel and Meulière stone. Weight: 250 kg. From one creation to ano...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Modern Classic Curved Back Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern classic curved back bench upholstered with black velvet and botanical patterned loose cushion. Exposed poplar legs finished and stained by han...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

'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

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

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 ...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Contemporary "Yi" Bench in Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
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...
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2010s Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Modern Functional Art Fiberglass & Iron Bench from Costantini, Lingua, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Lingua, a Modern Functional Art Collectible Fiberglass Iron Bench from Costantini This playful functional sculpture by William Stuart of Costantini features a chiseled iron frame ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Megalithic Geometric Bench in Charred Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey Barker, Represented by Tuleste Factory Charred Tropical hard wood & steel Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9" The ancient st...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

2013 Poltrona Frau Quadra Bench by Studio Cerri & Associati in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poltrona Frau ‘Quadra’ bench, designed by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau in 2001. These examples date to 2013. The listed price includes one bench, and we h...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Cast Bronze Khetan Bench with Gold Bronze Interior by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Description/ A glacial and inarguable movement. The Khetan family of designs has a monumental presence that stands apart from time. Dimensions/ Sm...
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2010s European Modern Benches

Materials

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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