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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Handcrafted Solid White Ash Himes Bench 60"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Originally created to pair with our Himes Table, the Himes Bench explores the principals of tension and compression. Each of the six parts that make up this piece fit into one and other and are held together using these forces of strength and stability. This bench features a through tenon connection between its legs and top creating a stunning contrast in grain and a clean design detail. Additionally a subtle angled cut adds interest to and comfort to the bench seat. Customized lengths available. We work with North American solid hardwoods on a made-to-order fabrication basis. The images and pricing above illustrate our use of flat cut white ash in a variety of stains. Additional offerings in white oak, dark oak, walnut & hard maple are available, with different finish oils & stains at our disposal. Please reach out for any customizations to species, stains, or leather quality. We are more than happy to provide more information and pricing as per your specifications. As all of our products are made-to-order, we cannot accept returns or refunds of purchased items. Crating, shipping & packaging materials are not included in the flat rate shipping quote provided. Please inquire within at the time of order for a quote on any applicable charges. Mary Ratcliffe Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

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Ash

Modern Sloped Bench w/ Bird Print, Green Velvet and Wool Boucle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a "drippy" bird motif printed on cotton, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard maple and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Sides upholstered with spotted wool and back upholstered with racing car green...
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2010s American Modern Benches

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Bouclé, Foam, Maple, Down

Batllo Bench, Antonio 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

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Oak

Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, 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 in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Cedar

Mountains Bench Hsiao-Ching Wang Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva19
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that evolves through an interplay of fullness alternated with emptiness.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

NEW PRICE - SPECIAL OFFER Contemporary Wood Bench by Hervé Langlais
Located in Paris, FR
Orion, bench by Hervé Langlais, 2020. Macassar ebony waxed and black lacquer. Measures: H. 15.74 x W. 65 x D. 15.74 inch Hervé Langlais is a graduate of the Normandy School of Archi...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Salmon Bench 160cm, Natural Light 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

Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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

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Leather, Teak

Bench by Analogia Project
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Bench by Analogia Project Unfold collection. Italy, 2019. Nilufar edition. Bronze, velvet upholstery. Measures: 130 x 40.5 x H 45 cm. 51 x 16 x 18 in. Please note: Prices do not in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Margem Bench made with Soft Fabric and Natural Oak Mate
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural Chrome Frame and Cream boucle
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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Chrome Stool with Classic X-Style Frame in Original Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern chrome stool, with a Classic chrome "X" style frame. Light scratches and scuffs on the chrome. Fabric is discolored in one corner (image 6...
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1980s Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Belts Carpanese Home Italia Bench with Massive Wooden Base Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This bench is characterized by a massive wooden base, a soft padded seating and leather details that enhance the more contemporary and modern style of this new collection. Its sinuous lines give a touch of design to the environment. Finishing cod. 32 Moka (5 Gloss). The upholstery is Fabric cod. 9402 cat. C cream color and leather cod. 9144 cat. B brown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Ombra Cedar Bench with Red Accent, Designed by Hikaru Mori, 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 of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Metal

Viva Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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 ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Maple, Lacquer

Bench "The Lovers" Philippe Delzers / Elitis, France, 1998
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Table/bench with 6 legs in blackened oak Les Amants by Philippe Delzers for Elitis, France, 1998. Exemplary n ° 0, in this version with wooden plate, three benches were published. P...
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1990s French Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Gervasoni Gray 15 Bench in Grey Lacquered Oak & Brick Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and simple furniture, the Gray 15 bench has a padded seat in polyurethane foam, with a removable cover enriched by the visible stitching that further outlines the strong geom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Aluminum, Steel

Structura Crisscross Bed Bench by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that incorporates traditional know- how with leading-edge technologies, and offering a limitless color palette of quality leathers and suede, founder Giorgio Bagnara has been able to experiment and push the technical boundaries of his craft in order to create pieces that are both beautiful and functional. Launched in 1999, the GIOBAGNARA brand has quickly earned a reputation for expert leather workmanship, and its founder has become a key partner for a large number of interior designers as well as a select group of yacht and private jet designers who rely on his specialized knowledge to realize made-to-measure commissions. In 2015, Giorgio Bagnara expanded his leather goods portfolio with the acquisition of saddle leather specialist RABITTI1969. In 2017, Bagnara initiated a collaboration with French designer Stéphane Parmentier, who was appointed creative director of GIOBAGNARA and its affiliate brands. In 2018, the company’s portfolio grew with the strategic acquisition of PIGMENT FRANCE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Interior Crafts Geometric Chaise
Located in Countryside, IL
Interior crafts Geometric chaise This chaise measures: 36 wide x 65 deep x 36 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches Good vintage condition. Scratches and chips in black ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rive Bench Small 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Cement, Brass

Playamar Dining Bench
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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Playamar Dining Bench
Playamar Dining Bench
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Olive Canvas and Blackened Steel 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

Era Oak Credenza Signed by Buket Hoşcan Bazman
Located in Geneve, CH
Era Oak Credenza Signed by Buket Hos¸can Bazman Dimensions: 200 x 45 x 80 cm Material: Blackened and sandblasted oak, patinated brass, copper inside back Available in custom sizing and finishes. Patina application varies in each piece. Buket Hoscan Bazman was born in Izmir, Turkey, in 1989. Graduated at the Isik University and after few years of working in the industry, she founded own design brand under the name “marbleous” in 2015, which produces marble detailed furniture...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

A large architectural bench with a back rest in navy blue boucle .
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bench with a back rest in dark ash wood upholstered in fine navy blue boucle fabric. A limited edition creation for Rkade Studio . Hand made in Italy . Please enquire ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Bridge Bench C.R.&S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Wood Made in Italy
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar that features an original and geometric design.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

21th Century Moss Bench U in blue plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Salmon Bench 160cm, Natural Dark 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

Modern Customizable Bench in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini, Nicostrato
Located in New York, NY
The Nicostrato bench is a made-to-order wooden bench that features a low back that alludes to a Louis XV shape. The back can be open as shown, or upholstered, as can the seat. Avai...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Viva Burgundy Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Burgundy Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 CM Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety o...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Desert Tan Heavy Canvas & Blackened Steel 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 Military Canvas and Antique Brass 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. Since first...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Patinated Steel Benches
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A fine pair of patinated steel benches with a "saddle seat" form, having four tapered legs resting on a shaped foot.
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches

Materials

Composition

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 ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Solid Wood and Leather Arcada Bench
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
The Arcada Bench designed by Unicuo is a standout piece that merges rustic charm with contemporary elegance. Its unique form, featuring independently cushioned arches, invites relaxa...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Curve, 71 Inches Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Brodie Neill, 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 in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most important visual arts collectives that existed in Brazil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of MOD Cube 'X' Benches/Stools with Cashmere Blend Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of MOD Cube 'X' Benches/Stools with Cashmere Blend Upholstery  USA, circa 1990s A rare find is this exquisite pair of MOD cube benches, each measuring a perfect 18 inches squar...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm Materials: fiber concrete The Bow console...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Thousand Legs Large Colored Wooden Bench Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Thousand Legs is a colored, lacquered and waxed "walking" bench that can have multiple lives: a bookshelf, a TV-stand, or a place where to sit and tal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

1995 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture 3-Seater Mission Bench in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are solid wood Mission benches, model MB7220, designed by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture in 1988. These benches date to 1995, and the listed price includes one bench. We...
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1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Leather, Wood

Vintage US Mailbag and Antique Brass Bench
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...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Footstool Brass Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Hug Collection
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Vegetable Tanned Dark Brown Saddle Leather The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic,...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Providence Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel 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

Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuke Bench by Naibu Materials: Brushed oak wood. Dimensions: D 50 x W 40 x H 100 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991). Newly recovered. The bench has ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Faribault Grey Wool and Blackened Steel 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

2014 Egalite Bench designed by Suzanne Trocmé for Bernhardt Design 4x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (the price listed is for each bench, though multiple benches are available) Egalite bench, designed by Suzanne Trocmé for Bernhardt Design. Its frame is composed of ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Camber Bench, Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Camber bench, Paul Coenen Dimensions: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel The Camber bench and stool originated from the idea of manufacturing a piece of furniture fro...
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Jørgen Høj 'Danish, 1925–1994' Aluminum Stools/Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

White Bone Bench, Designed by Daï Sugasawa, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In stock in Los Angeles Daï Sugasawa has always been fascinated by the huge size of di...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary QD02 Bench in Walnut with Brass Details
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD02 contemporary wood bench is made of walnut wood with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique piece of wood making each and ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Oversize Vintage Modern Bench or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple yet stylish oversized daybed stretches to seven feet long and makes a comfortable seating addition to any home or business. This vintage m...
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Late 20th Century Modern Benches

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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