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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Returnable Items Only
Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Long Bolster bench is a comfortable 2-3 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion for ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Medium Bolster Bench is a comfortable 1-2 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
White Chair & Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
White chair & bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 )
Dimensions: D 38 x W 61 x H 120 cm ( Chair )
D 30 x W 125 x H 43 cm ( Bench )
Materials: Ash Wood
Son Tae Se...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Channeled Mohair Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom made channeled bench with mohair upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair
Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 130 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and wool.
Also available in other colors
Humberto da Mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Focused on design research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Night Blue Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Night blue pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Also available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
AD Bench in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Bench in iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 237 x L 60 x H 63 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed iroko wood
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes besp...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Oak Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 110 x D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Massive oak
Also available in walnut.
Handmade from locally sourced oak wood, originating from the ...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Blackened Walnut and Elm Bench by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs- In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
This Havana bench features a blackened solid walnut base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a "floating" seat made of solid figured English elm. The elm seat is comprised of two pieces derived from on long plank. Each piece was selected and cut to reveal the best overall grain pattern with the richest unified composition of the"pippy" figure. The top is cerused with lime wax in order to create a stunning contrast within the top itself and also with the blackened walnut base. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design.
The Havana bench is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Elm, Walnut
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
Confetti Stool by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Confetti stool by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Dimensions: W 40 x D 50 x H 43 cm
Materials: Ash wood, charcoal wood stain and polyurethane mate varnish.
P...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Confetti Bench by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Confetti bench by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Dimensions: W 132 x D 92 x H 43 cm
Materials: Ash wood, Charcoal wood stain, and polyurethane mate varnish.
...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Claw and Ball Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of claw and ball painted wood benches. Upholstered in a cotton-blend fabric.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Anodised Contemporary Bench by Johan Viladrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodised contemporary bench by Johan Viladrich
Material: Anodised Aluminum, Rubber
Measures: L200 x W24 x H38 cm
Approx. 60kg
Limited Edition for Jonathan
Johan Viladrich is an int...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Black Porcelain Bench
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern black porcelain bench. Hand crafted using the finest materials imported from Italy. Beautiful Italian black porcelain columns with white veining. Completed with textured desig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Porcelain, Fabric
21st Century Contemporary Red Velvet Bench & Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench with a Memphis-style inspiration is ideal for any contemporary seating area or a luxury entryway.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Velvet
Modern Long Hall Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern long hall bench with a beige antiqued leather stitched cushion on an antiqued brass-finished iron cube form base.
Dimensions: 75" W x 20" D x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 two lithic “drops” ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
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 two lithic “drops” that lift...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
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
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
Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Materials: Charcoal ash.
Other width dimensions available: 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Viva Magenta Velvet Bench, base Matte Black
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Viva Magenta Velvet Bench, base Matte Black
Fifih Bench Magenta is a luxury bench with a wooden base, upholstered in velvet. A contemporary design bench perfect for modern interior architecture projects. Upholstered in the vibrant Viva Magenta fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
Bench Sculpture Abstract Mirror Steel Cones Interior Exterior Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bench 'Get Lost!' is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The bench has a monolithic shape but inside it is hollow, the whole structure is manually welded and mirror polished. An...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Materials: White ash.
Other width dimensions available: 122...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Petit Arrêt Bench Black Shining Leather
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped padding on the seat.
The length of the petit arrêt bench, available completely covered in fabric or leather, is made to measure. The product is equipped with leveling feet.
This version of the Petit Arret bench is upholstered with Shining Leather, Black color, a buffed aniline leather with a surface water...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Magma Bench by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Magma bench by Onno Adriaanse
Hand-sculpted, 2022
Dimensions: W 100 x D 25 x H 50 cm.
Materials: oak wood and high gloss resin finish
Collection o...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Resin, Oak
Bench Sitting Cara\Davide Medulum Pre-Composite Veneered Plywood
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The basics of carpentry involve the mechanical and manual processing of wood,
commonly in board-format where the most simple and fundamental processes are
straight and inclined s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Plywood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
Donatello Bench by Studio 2046
Located in Geneve, CH
Donatello bench by Daniele Daminelli (Italy, 2021)
Capsule Collection Reinassance
Dimensions: 175 x 45,5 x 46 cm
Materials: Carved wood and satin steel structure.
Blades and monoliths of pure abstraction are embedded onto the monumental legs of a 19th century Italian table, overflowing with decorations. Or a dense inlay of oriental scenes. The journey is in time, in style, but also in space. It crosses East and West. And the journey, that draws on different cultures, leads to hybrid furnishings, with an aesthetic somewhere between a master of minimalism like Carl Andre and the most refined wood essences of high antiques. The chairs of an oriental living room, for example, made in Hong Kong at the beginning of the twentieth century, have a decorative light-heartedness that knows how to dialogue with steel. This is the project of SUPERMOBILE2046, signed by Daniele Daminelli, a rising star of limited edition Italian design-sculpture, selected among the 100 designers of the moment in the list of AD100-Special decorator.
Studio 2046...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Set of Pressure Bench & 2 Stools by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of pressure bench (silver/ chrome) & 2 stools (silver/ chrome & night blue) by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm (Bench)
37 x 30 x 39 cm...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural bench by Dongwook Choi
Crest and Trough series
Dimensions: W 125 x D 39 x H 40 cm
Materials: Urethane coated EPS, silver coated
There ma...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Silver
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm
Materials: Massive walnut
Also available in oak.
The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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
Burnished and Limed Oak Bench by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished and limed oak bench by Fritz Baumann
Dimensions: Top 86 x 28 x h 39 cm
Materials: Oak
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please no...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 152.4 (5´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Materials: Charcoal ash.
Other width dimensions available: ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina.
Design: Victoriya Yakusha.
Material: Textiles, foam rubber, sintepon, wood, plywood.
Dimensions: 62 x 180 x...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
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
Modern Viva Magenta Velvet Upholstered Bench with Grey Lacquer
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Bench Magenta is an accent bench in a vibrant pink hue. The highly sophisticated silhouette of this bench is the perfect addition to modern bedrooms, living rooms, or entryways that will enrich with its vibrant charm. Upholstered in the vibrant Viva Magenta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Modern Upholstered Sofa 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Wool, Calico 29
By NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Modern sofa Gropius CS1 by NOOM
Fully Upholstered
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm
Width: 150 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Model shown in picture :
- Fabric : Wool - Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Ava Polished Bronze Bench by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava polished bronze bench by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 45 cm, D 45 cm, H 59.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design com...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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
Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia bench by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 67 x D 33 x H 44 cm
top Ø 50 x 96 cm
Materials: Resin top, concrete
The Golia benches are featured...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Ava Textured Brass Bench by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava textured brass bench by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 45 cm, D 45 cm, H 59.5 cm.
Materials: textured brass.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furn...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Modern Bench in Walnut Wood Frame Collection
Located in Lisbon, PT
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for a cozy get together.
Being a s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Plywood
Black Bench Rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Black bench rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Unique piece signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 118 x H 42 x W 31 cm
Materials: solid wood
Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Unique Banc Spline by Maxime Goléo
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique banc spline by Maxime Goléo
Unique Piece
Dimensions: W 75 x D 39.5 x H 75 cm
Materials: French walnut
Each piece is unique, handmade, signed ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Tocker bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Dimensions: H 48 x W 40 x L 120 cm
Materials: oak white lyed, oil
seat: needled felt light-grey
Also available i...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Indoor or Outdoor Bench Made from Teak by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak bench can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 85" long, however it can be ordered in any size.
Matching table can be seen b...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Modern Abadia Bed Stool Ottoman Navy Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Abadia Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The perfect complement for your bedroom. Abadia bed stool offer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
Black Oak Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tocker bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Dimensions: H 48 x W 40 x L 120 cm
Materials: oak black stained hard wax
seat: needled felt black-grey
...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Calvet Bench, Antonio Gaudí
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Calvet bench, Antonio Gaudí
1902
Dimensions: 118 x 54 x 95 cm
Materials: solid oak varnished
Solid dark varnished oak
Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Oval Shape Metal Bench Upholstered in Custom Leather Colors
Located in New York, NY
This is a discreet and elegant bench perfect for contemporary settings. With a fully upholstered seat, it features both delicate single and double-top stitching as a touch of luxury....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
German Retro Folding Brewery Bench
Located in Tarleton, GB
German Retro folding bench
This is an original bench from the Braurer Brewery in Germany. Circa late 1980's the bench just looks super cool. Right siz...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Black Steel Bahaus Lounge Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black steel Bahaus lounge bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 170 x 67 x 64 cm
*Safe to use outdoor...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Maple Loft Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for three by John Eric Byers.
Dimensions: 45.7 x 172.7 x 36.8 cm.
Materials: carved blackened maple.
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural bench by Dongwook Choi
Crest and Trough series
Dimensions: 125 x 39 x 50
Materials: FRP, chrome coated
There may be a visual difference i...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Beige Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, beige textile.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 40 x 11...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Linen, Oak
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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