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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Vintage Chrome Over Steel X Frame Bench With New White Boucle Upholstered Seat
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage chromed steel X frame bench is from the 80's and has been re-upholstered in an off white boucle fabric for the top as a sling seat. It remains modern and it has e...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$3,200 / 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
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
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
Smoke Leather 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
$3,000 / item
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
Antique Nickel Aluminum Compression Bench
By Stephen Kenn
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
$4,500 / item
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, White Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time when creativity met function in perfect harmony. Its distinctive design, resembling the curves of the number five, captures the era’s creative spirit while offering modern elegance and superior comfort. Influenced by mid-century modern design, the T50 lounge chair effortlessly adapts to today’s interiors, proving that great design stands the test of time.
The T50 armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Hand Made Sterling Gray Velvet Woven Bench 47" Length by Knots Studio
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Born of appreciation for elegance, the woven bench is a handmade piece that brings a sculptural, playful air to any entryway or living space. Each bench is crafted with care using a ...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment X-Frame Benches
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment and Walnut X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather. Set of 2.
Please note that Upholstery with COM is additional. These benches can be customized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Parchment Paper
$11,500 / set
Modernist Black Enamel and Bone Hued Leather Bench by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
This austere and refined bench was realized by the celebrated design firm B&B Italia, in Italy circa 1980. It features a four rectangular legs and a square apron of the same thicknes...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Enamel
Modern Sloped Bench with Swirly Bright Orange Embroidered Linen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring an infinite saturated red line throughout and a granite boucle on the sides, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard mapl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Foam, Maple
Oltremare Bench in Seventy Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seating collection “Oltremare” designed by Antonio Marras and produced in collaboration with Saba, stems from a far-away past and place, ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Io Bench Signed by Buket Hoşcan Bazman
Located in Geneve, CH
IO bench signed by Buket Hos¸can Bazman
Dimensions: 140 x 42 x 42 cm
Material: Patinated brass detailed, solid wood legs, bouclé fabric pouf
Available in custom sizing and finis...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$8,217 / item
Vintage Brueton Undulatus Wave Bench with Stainless Steel Legs Tan Leather Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This long and 3 seat wave chaise sculptural bench was designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton in the 1980s. It has been coined the undulatus bench as in waves. There is a feelin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini
Dimensions: D 38 x W 156,6 x H 41 cm
Materials: Marble, wood
Weight: 150 kg
"A horizontal and regular element is placed on t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$28,695 / item
Cast Bronze Khetan Bench with Gold Bronze Interior by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bench in solid brass — WEAVE by R’Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The Weave Bench is a stunning embodiment of elegance. This exquisite piece features a blend of delicately woven glass and luxurious brass legs.
The addition of handmade embroidered...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Banana Wood Organic Bench by CEU Studio, Indoor - Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Banana Bench by CEU
L 54.3" x W 11.8" x H 13.8"
The item is customizable by size
The Banana Bench features a gently curved seat and solid legs for a balanced, sculptural look. Its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Carrocel Custom Modern Bench in Bleached Oak with Taupe Vinyl
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Add a touch of understated elegance to your entryway with this newly handcrafted modern bench by Carrocel. Featuring a clean and sleek design, the bench showcases striking oak column...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Modern Tufted Linen Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tufted linen bench, the long tufted bench in natural beige linen, with American oak feet and brass traditional handle hardware.
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Linen
$1,316 / item
Ugo, 55 Inches Animal Cedar Wood Bench, Designed by Paolo SalvadÈ, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of scented cedar with its sculptured shape inspired by the animal world.
Designed by Paolo SalvadÈ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed in 2022 by Ronald Sasson, the outstanding "Nacional" bench was conceived as a 01/05 limited series.
The creation and conception of the lines ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pink Velvet Bench, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Pink Velvet Bench
This velvet bench offers a multipur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Modern 72" White Steel Metal Entryway Bench w End Tables by WB Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern 72" White Steel Metal Entryway Bench with Attached End Tables by WB Wood, Made in USA. Item features a white enameled heavy steel sleek frame, upholstered seat, a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Clothespin 55 Inches Cedar Bench with Red Iron spring, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of solid scented cedar worked from single blocks. It features a sculptured de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Viva Checkboard 024 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkboard 024 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Outdoor Slat Bench in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wood Rustic Style
By Ten10
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
Vintage Lucite Scroll Ming Vanity Bench Stool Newly Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing lucite vanity stool bench with castors. Beautiful ming scroll rare design. Polished and newly upholstered. Dimensions: 17 H x 22.25 W x 13.7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
I Collection Wooden High Stool with Metallic Structure
Located in CDMX, MX
I collection wooden high stool with metallic structure made out of oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Milo Bench, Marmelade / Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobilit...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
Salmon Bench 160cm, Natural Light Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
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
$3,376 / item
Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A piece to touch it.
The division in the surface between the carving and the smooth wood defines the area to sit as a symbol of respect for the work of the craftsman and to cares...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
$2,245 / item
Custom Modern Natural Oak Bench with White Boucle by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Introduce a touch of contemporary comfort with this newly handcrafted bench by Carrocel. Featuring a clean and modern design, this piece showcases a beautiful natural oak on its colu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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
Karl Springer Style Large Waterfall Bench in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Bougie leopard velvet with black leather piping 1970s Karl Springer Style Waterfall Bench coming through. Instantly delivers a sexy lux vibe to any space. Treat yourself to this deli...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
KGBL Norton Bench
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
One half inch thick brass straps embrace and are subsumed into the solid wood bench-top. The simple strength of the Norton Bench makes it ideal as an entry piece or in juxtaposition ...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$7,997
2011 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Blue Fabric 2x Available
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
KGBL Parisi Bench
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The simple, refined silhouette of the Parisi Bench makes it a perfect entry or footboard piece. Brakeformed, Solid Brass legs are integrated into blocks of Fumed White Oak. Featuring...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$7,458
Curve Bench Brodie Neill Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the seat that exalts the wood grains and the shades of the natural cedar.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Knot Bench in Solid Oak — Danish Design by Studio Yann Gandon x Maxime Sauce
Located in København S, DK
The Knot Bench in Solid Oak and Rope by Studio Yann Gandon x Maxime Sauce is a sculptural piece of contemporary furniture that brings together the elegance of Danish design with an i...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Rope, Hardwood, Oak
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
$2,334 / item
Milo Bench, Ming / Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$3,239 / item
Custom Made Limited Edition Ottomans or Benches With Off White Boucle Upholstery
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of fabulous custom made limited edition modern benches or ottomans are coined the Cloud Series. They have never been used and are upholstered in a thick large off white fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,440 Sale Price / set
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Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A set of Italian genuine rush seat nesting stools, in the style of Italian designer, Gio Ponti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Seats are made of genuine rush with black ebonized wood bases. Each have paper label authentication "Genuine Rush", please see closeup images #17 and 18. And both are marked "Made in Italy" on underside of wood stretcher; shown in image #19.
Measurements include:
Top seat/stool: 15.75" D x 19.63" W x 18" H
Nesting seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Rush, Wood
SALMON bench 2.0 m, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
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
$2,277 / item
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
Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A piece to touch it.
The division in the surface between the carving and the smooth wood defines the area to sit as a symbol of respect for the work of the craftsman and to cares...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
$2,245 / item
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural Chrome Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Zebra Bench with Gold Gilt Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant upholstered bench with gold leaf or gilded legs and nailhead trim is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Gold Leaf
$8,663 / item
Balloon Bench H220430 Satoshi Itasaka Hanging Bench
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Balloon bench designed by Satoshi Itasaka of h220430
This bench is hanging bench installed to ceiling. Made up of 14balloons and seat.
Balloon is FRP, ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Wire
Henon Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Sleek upholstered stool with Cris cross metal base.
Price listed is COM. Can be made in custom sizes and base finishes.
Standard base finishes are...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$2,950 / item
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, sculptural, Red Frame Red Wool in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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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