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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
"Leeon" Leather Bench Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Leeon" is an elegant bench, designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade, featuring a seat with elastic straps and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary B5.1 Bench in Lacquered Wood
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings.
The lacquered surfaces and consistent rhythm of the planes create a visual play of light, shadow and reflection, adding dep...
Category
2010s Italian 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
Aurelia Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By 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
Architectural Concrete Bench by Martin Kleppe, Germany, circa 2011
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade bench made of concrete by german artist Martin Kleppe.
Martin Kleppe studied at the Art Academy Düsseldorf with Tony Cragg from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as a master student.
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Modern Minimal Beam Bench Reclaimed Structural Oak Beams Welded Steel Frame
By Stefan Rurak
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
Walnut Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Cantilever arm bench by Phaedo.
Dimensions: L 84" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches.
Materials: Oxidized black walnut.
The cantilever ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Spina Lac Side Table\ Off-White - EXHIBITION PIECE - Edited by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
Located in Stienta, IT
MAIN INFO
This Spina side table in a UNIQUE PIECE as is an exhibition piece and used for exhibitions or photo-shooting and, therefore, may have slight imperfections, may not visible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
"Tecnica" Rectangular Walnut Low Table/Bench by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a hybrid piece of furniture between a table and a bench, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Ad Stool Medium by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool medium by Arno Declercq.
Signed by Arno Declercq.
Dimensions: D 38 x W 104 cm x H 69 cm.
Materials: rubber seat and burned steel.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dea...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Margem Bench made with Soft Fabric and Natural Oak Mate
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
To place at the foot of the bed or grace a sophisticated entry hall, the Margem Bench is a charming piece that emanates the modesty of Scandinavian design. Its presence is subtle but...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Kai Solid Fir Wood and Black Steel Hallway Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Modern industrial. The Kai Hallway bench is all about proportions, balancing the width of the steel legs and the thickness of the bench seat. It provides...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s H dark brown scored leather bench by renowned designer Karl Springer.
The bench is constructed of wood covered in dark brown scored leather.
Newly restored. Shows minor wear consistent with age.
Sheep rug...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Desert Tan Heavy Canvas & 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
Solid French Walnut Live Edge Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite piece is crafted out of a beautiful 3in solid slab of live edge french walnut, with block legs made of american walnut. Along the cut edge of the slab additional piece...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Ivory Bench
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This bedroom bench features a sleek structure fully upholstered in leather, exuding elegance and refinement. The seat can be customized in either leather or fabric, offering versatil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Gold Coated Bench
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant bench is a precious addition to an entryway, living room, or bedroom and will enrich the look of a modern or contemporary home, thanks to its high-quality materials and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile
Playamar Dining Bench
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Playamar Dining Bench is inspired by ingenious and rural furniture, with the aim of enjoying life outdoors.
Production time: 8-10 weeks for items w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Modern Blue Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer Geometric Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Blue Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer Geometric Base
Moa Bench Blue is an accent bench in a vibrant blue hue. The highly soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Traaf 'Large' Contemporary Bench in Granite Stone and MDF
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Modern Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted upholstered bench. This bench is covered in luxurious beige linen with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
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
Heavy Stainless Steel Bench by Decca
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
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
Sculptural Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Elia Bench by Costantini features a metal frame and upholstered seat. Available as shown or in custom sizes and shapes and the fabric or leather of your choice. Additionally, the bench can be made in steel, iron, or lacquered or powder coated in any color you wish. The gentle curves of the legs envelop the soft foam seat. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use as shown.
Measurements are 63” L x 18” D x 18” H as shown.
Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume, Teak, African Teak, Bird’s Eye Maple, Black Maple, Bubinga, Cerused Oak, Cerused Gray Oak, Gray Oak, Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Striped Macassar Ebony, Walnut Burl, Sycamore, Walnut and Zebrawood.
Available in matte, semi-gloss, high gloss finish or lacquered.
Available as shown or customizable to your desired size, shape, finish, and more.
About Costantini Design
Costantini has been a trusted source for custom furniture, objects and lighting for a global client base since 2002. Its founder and owner, William Stuart...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Two Seat Single 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
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Coat Rack Bench in Black with Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The two Swedish designers able to give a poetic and innovative touch to materials at the same time, have come up with Coat Rack Bench for the Wiener GT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Jolgorio Bench
Located in Timisoara, RO
Jolgorio Bench
At The Heart Of The Jolgorio Bench Is A Robust Metal Structure, Ensuring Durability And Stability. This Solid Foundation Is Enveloped In A Vibrant Tapestry Of Chuspat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
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
Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Brass Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench can be used as a chaise extension on the sofa or two-seat sofa, as an independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functional product that is nevertheless rich in emotion. Metal wires form well-defined yet lightweight structural parts of the collection’s chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Brown Ash Solid Wood Bench, Entryway Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The Eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Mora Bench
Located in Northfield, MN
The Mora bench introduces textile to our line up and we welcome this new form to our familiar pieces. The bench is being offered with and without a cushion ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Two Seat Single Rail Handwoven Rush Bench with Shelf
Located in Venice, CA
The bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame.
Designed by a former art dealer who represented contemporary art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
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
Love Seat, Cedar Bench, Designed by Jake Phipps, Made in Italy
By Jake Phipps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This seat features a unique and original design, reminding of a true wooden sculpture....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
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
Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon
Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm
I...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood
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
Clothespin 75 Inches Cedar Bench with White 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
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
"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Lacquered Beveled Small Bench Upholstered in Grey Boucle Fabric
Located in Greenwich, CT
A new take on a classically shaped modern bench with its 3 inch beveled white lacquered base contrasting with a soft wooly grey upholstered seat, this piece is an excellent addition ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Lacquer, Maple
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.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Contemporary Leather Bench, Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather bench - ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: A30 tobacco suede leather.
A clean and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
Vodo bookcase, 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheet Metal
Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
By Brodie Neill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
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
Trip Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Trip bench by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 490 x 85 x H 71 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, steel, fabric.
Other colors and sizes available.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
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
Famed Bench Small Pink
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Famed Short Bench is one of the small but most functional pieces in the collection with its elegant posture. In the design where your comfort is prioritized, the unique elegance of b...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Ash Solid Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an iconic slatted-oak bench, Model 400, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It is an early piece, and dates to circa 1952. The bench was constructed using solid ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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