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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4992 Slatted Bench in Maple 92"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Slat Bench, Model 4992, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1947. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The bench is comprised of entirely of ma...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Contemporary Block Form Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
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
Contemporary Berman Rosetti Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary walnut bench with tapered round legs reupholstered by the Selby House in an Anne Kirk linen.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Linen, Walnut
Established & Sons Indoor A-Bench by Felix de Pass
Located in London, GB
A-Bench is a versatile indoor or outdoor, domestic or contract bench. Made from mirroring and repeating two different components, A-Bench has a symmetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Providence Blue 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
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 50 x W 195 x H 65 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to Cha...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique rive bench by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 210 D 40 H 45
Materials: Concrete
Concrete, textured, solid, and rough. In contrast with the transpare...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Contemporary Herringbone X-Form Bronze Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of contemporary 20th century herringbone benches with bronze x-form bases.
Newly reupholstered in herringbone fabric in 2022.
Category
20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Batllo Bench, Antonio Gaudí
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Batllo bench, Antonio Gaudí
1906
Dimensions: 94 x 183 x 129 cm
Materials: dark varnished oak
Solid dark varnished oak or natural (colourless) varnis...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Salmon Bench 160cm, 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
Pair of Modern Chrome Stainless Steel Benches
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous and substantial pair of mirrored stainless steel benches, with floating frames, one with an attached seamless, white laminate table. Sofas are incredibly well made, easily w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Long Steel and Felt Bench by Roberto Gabetti & Aimaro Isola, 1969
By Roberto Gabetti, Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in New York City, NY
Long Steel and Felt Bench by Roberto Gabetti & Aimaro Isola for ARBO, Italy
Additional Information:
Materials: Tapisom (Heavy duty Felt), Chromed Steel, La...
Category
20th Century Italian 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
"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
Pair of Patinated Steel Benches
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of patinated steel benches with a "saddle seat" form, having four tapered legs resting on a shaped foot.
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Chromed Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Chromed brera brench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Base in bronze lacquered metal or chromed metal Top in walnut veneer on medium or in black lacquer...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Mountains Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Hsiao-Ching Wang, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that evolves through an interplay of fullness alternated with emptiness.
Designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Spiros Zakas Vintage Rare Smoked Lucite Bend Bench, Off White Cushion
By Spiros Zakas
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful large overscale rare vintage sculpted smoked gradient lucite bench with squared off arms is the work of a Greek designer from Atlanta in the 60's named Spiros Zakas. H...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Daniele Albright, "Offset Cube", 2017
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is rare to find objects that combine Minimalist austerity with a luxurious sensibility. Offset Cube balances these two opposing qualities skillfully. Equally conceptual and functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Red Pencil Wood Bench 42, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Red pencil as a 42 inches bench made of wood.
We all rememb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fir
Miljevina Bench Medium in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects.
After being aband...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spazzola Cedar Wood Bench, Designed by Fabio Lo Jacono, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench completely made of solid wood in glued lists, characterized by a single ergonomi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair Italian contemporary oak benches done in a boucle white fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Italian contemporary oak benches done in a boucle white fabric and having deep seats.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Miljevina Bench Large in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects.
After being aband...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Military Canvas 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
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Pink Velvet Bench, base Matte Black
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Pink Velvet Bench, base Matte Black
Fifih Bench Pink is a modern bench upholstered in a hot pink fabric that will s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
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
Military Canvas and Antique Brass Two-Seat Sofa and Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slightly smaller in size, the two-seat sofa is ideal for apartments or smaller spaces requiring a smaller footprint. The inheritance bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Clay Bench by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Benches are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual hand m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bel Air Bench by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance at its finest. This bench will add a perfect finishing touch to your homes sophistication, it will certainly be a focal point in the room. This bench with it cast bronze X b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
2018 Axel Bench in Black Walnut by Tyler Hayes for BDDW 2x Available
By Tyler Hays, BDDW
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an “Axel” Bench, designed by Tyler Hayes for BBDW. The piece is composed of solid American Black Walnut slabs, having an applied oil finish. The des...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, 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
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of 21st century benches or ottomans constructed from vintage Persian Jajim kilim rugs, button tufted on all sides, and raised on small stainless steel cabriole legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Wool
Two Seat Single Rail Handwoven Rush Bench
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
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
Unique Box-Like Structure with Natural Stone, Stainless Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 02 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm.
Materials: stainless steel, natural stone.
Each pie...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Traaf Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
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
21st Century Modern Painted Steel Bench With Seats In Cotton Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
A small bench, simple, compact and extremely light, designed to be placed at the end of the bed but versatile enough to go anywhere. The base is made with a very thin squared metal t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Contemporary Bench by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by FAINA
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Textiles, foamrubber, sintepon, wood, plywood
Dimensions: D 62 x W 180 x H ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
Pair of Willy Guhl Curved Concrete Benches, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous pair of mid-century concrete seat/ benches by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of fiber cement which has allowed them to develop an incredible patina. Factory drilled drainage holes in the seat. Beautiful and impactful. Very sturdy and able to hold 1-2 adults. These can also be placed together in a variety of arrangements to make different designs and seating arrangements. Natural wear and staining from years left outside as shown. Priced as a set of 2 benches...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Viva Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in d...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
In Stock in LA, Wedge, Black Cedar Wood Bench with Red Iron Base, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Silent Bench in Burnished Natural Wood
Located in London, GB
The Silent Bench illustrates the beauty within the imperfections of natural wood. While the whole piece is charred to give it a minimal aesthetic, the sha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Hand Made Burnt Orange 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
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Nabuk.
Dimensions: W 155 x L 31.5 x 43cm.
Manufacturer: Prinzivalli.
Available finishes:
Steel (black, white, brass finish)
A...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Other
Fir Pencil Bench 70 with Red Accent, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with red accent.
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Fir
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Chrome and Cowhide Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Modern bench having chrome frame and upholstered in cowhide. Having beautiful geometric designs throughout.
Category
1990s Modern Benches
Materials
Cowhide
Vintage US Mailbag and Antique Brass Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with a patchwork of vintage US mailbag canvas material. Since first designing Inheritance Coll...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Faribault Grey Wool 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
Leather and Aluminum Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long rectangular bench upholstered in a cream colored leather with piping along the edges. The cushion sits on a brushed aluminum base with four tapered legs. Two available, priced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Leather Bench, Aurelia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather bench - Aurelia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has follow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI Lounge by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou.
The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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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.