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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab
2003
Dimensions: W 78 x D 68 x H 46 cm
Materials: fibreglass, chrome
Seat in chrome finish fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Unique GB402 Walnut Bench Sculpted by Gregory Beson
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique GB402 walnut bench sculpted by Gregory Beson
Unique
Dimensions: L 53.5" x W 14" x H 16.75"
Materials: walnut, polyurethane finish
Custom finishes, wood speces and dimen...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: MDF lacquered gloss or solid European Walnut.
Also available in Dusty Red, Bordeaux, Carame...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B3.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 85 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, Caramel, Dusty Red, Off-White, an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Sculptural Plump Bench in Clear Resin by Ian Alistair Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Ian Alistair Cochran's Plump series of sculptural furniture, shapes play upon the effect that resin has as light is refracted through a solid material....
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Resin
Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B5.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid nut wood, lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, caramel, dusty red, off-white, a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Cala Bench by Draga&Aurel Resin and Concrete, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Featuring a juxtaposition of cast resin and concrete, these benches have been inspired by Lake Como and its countless shades. The resin, in the tones of blue and green, looks like wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Solid White Oak Farm Style Bench
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our bench has been designed in our studio in Los Angeles over a spring time of 2021, which we spent inside with windows wide open, daydreaming of that farm stay vacation we were all longing for. The piece has been conceived to compliment our Solid White Oak Farm Style...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina B2.1 bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 62.5 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bordeaux, Caramel, Dusty Red, Off-White, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Thomas Newman Studio, "Evox2", Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The name “evolution” suggests an elemental, primitive concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Small modern Bench, black ash, leather - om4.1 by mjiila, in stock
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bench or ottoman in solid french stained black ash. Padded seat with polyurethan foam, upholstered with crocodile style embossed black cow leather.
Seat high is 41 cm so perfec...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Ash
Italian Contemporary Upholstered Bench in Green Velvet Fabric
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The four legs are offering up a simple and understated quality which is sure to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Benche by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
MASTERPIECE
Italy, 1930s
Provided with certificate of authenticity of the Gio Ponti Archives
Walnut frame, Dedar Tabularasa cotton satin upholst...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Modern Black Wooden Double Bench / Swing, Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl
By Chiel Kuijl , WDSTCK
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary burned double wooden seat - Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl for WDSTCK
Design: Chiel Kuijl
Material: Sustainable European wood
Dimensions: height 110 cm, width 190...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Michael Gustavson Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Two-Part Bench "Gemstone"
Located in Glen Ellen , CA
Dimensions: 48" long x 15" deep x 22" high. California sculptor Michael Gustavson's colorful "Gemstones" ceramic bench is made from hand-built clay and finished with his signature in...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ceramic
Banca Dedo, Mexican Contemporary 3-Seat Bench by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
BANCA DEDO
Fine lines, 3-seats, and a surface which can be used as a side table are the basis for this bench. The piece can be placed at the center of a room or against a wall. Prod...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Leather
Mirror Polished Aluminium Bench with Dark Green Leather Webbing Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition with a mirror polished aluminium extrusion structure, where the legs have been moved to the outside, and a seating woven from 20mm wide green leathe...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Brera Bench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Brera Brench by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Base in bronze lacquered metal or chromed metal Top in walnut veneer on medium or in black lacquered oak on medium
Technique: Lac...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Bench by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by FAINA
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Textiles, foamrubber, sintepon, wood, plywood
Dimensions: 62 ? 180 ? 55 ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
Bruda Bench with Gold Bronze Frame and Blue Seat by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the Elan Atelier NY Showroom.
Cast bronze Bruda bench in polished gold frame finish with marine blue silk-linen seat cushion.
Gold and sil...
Category
2010s European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Modern Benches, ETA Modern Teak Benches, Craft Associates, Teak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Benches, ETA Modern Teak Benches, Craft Associates, Teak
This ETA Modern Bench - 2311 for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Walnut by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Reveur I Anthracite Seating by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveur I Anthracite Seating by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 190 x W 95 x H 78 cm
Materials: Metal, fabric.
Meridian in metal structu...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Bench Solid Slab Wood Nutwood Mirror Stainless Steel Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The bench 'Sitz!' has a structure in stainless steel, welded and mirror polished by hand. Bench top in solid slab of European nutwood smoothened by hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tree Branches Long Bench, Bege Fur and Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches.
The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
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
Reveur I Bronze Seating by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveur I Bronze Seating by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 190 x W 95 x H 78 cm
Materials: Metal, fabric.
Meridian in metal structure a...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Kelly Wearstler Colina Bench, White Bouclé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With its monolithic massing and sculptural play on materiality, the Colina Bench is an approachable iteration of modern organic design. This bench is made by a local LA artisan from ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench in Lavender Velour by Objects for Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural yet comfortable, the Wave Bench by Los Angeles–based design studio Objects for Objects is a fun piece for the end of the bed, or in any ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spina Side Table in Wood 3 Edited by Portego Customizable Bench
By Cara e Davide, Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Crooked Bench by Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked bench by Nazara Lazaro
Dimensions: H 57 cm x W 120 cm x D 52 cm
Materials: Massive oak with oil wax surface
Also available in natural massive oak, walnut, and white lacq...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Luxury Bench, Designer Théo Eichholtz, 20th Century
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
With its black velvet upholstery, this ultra-upholstered seat ensures optimal elegance and seating. Its gilded metal frame, similar to bamboo, reveals a perfect finish.
Period: 20th century
Dimensions : Height : 73 cm x Length : 68cm x depth : 42cm
Fabric : 64% polyester & 36% viscose
When founder Theo Eichholtz...
Category
20th Century European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Spina Side Table in Lac Wood Off-White 1 Edited by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 cm
Materials: Fiber concrete
At ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Modern Verner Panton Pantonova Chrome Wire Cubes Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage modern set of four chrome wire Pantonova cubes by Verner Panton. These have been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One cube had loose welds and was repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
NOTE: We have these listed as a set of 4 however, we would consider splitting them up.
MY, MY, MY… What have we HERE? (insert your best James Bond voice here) Cubes. Chrome Cubes. LOL! Ok, more like we have a FABULOUS set of four Verner Panton Pantanova chrome wire cubes...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ovni, Yellow Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Yellow bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also Available: tri...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern Hilary Bench made with Brass, Bronze and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Hilary collection embraces charming curves, natural touches, and a minimalist visual to create furniture that snuggles and hugs you, making your home a cosy sanctuary. With clean...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of solid wood Bluff Side Chair, White Oak, Sculptural Accent Chair, Seating
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff Side Chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Contemporary Italian Black Metal Bench with White Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sleek contemporary Italian bench with black enameled base with cross stretchers accessorized with brass hardware and upholstered wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Steel & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Black leather, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces inspi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Alchemy Long Bench by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy long bench by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 190 x H 53 x W 50 cm
Materials: Bronze, camel skin
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus special edition in Velvet with Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 13 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott pieces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only eye-catching, but practical as you ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Up Green Faux Leather Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Up series, which stands out with its retro-futuristic style, brings together different materials as part of Lagu's signature design approach. The UP Benc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Hardwood
Solid White Oak Farm Style Dining Table with Two Solid White Oak Benches
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our table and bench set has been designed in our studio in Los Angeles over a spring time of 2021, which we spent inside with windows wide open, daydreaming of that farm stay vacatio...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Large Walnut Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Walnut Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Materials: American Walnut, Granito Stone
Dimensions: L205 x W50 x H46 cm
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture desig...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
Modern Whitewash and Leather Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewash and leather upholstered bench. This elegant bench has a tan leather cushioned top and sits on a whitewashed oak frame with graceful lines.
Crafted in neutral colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
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
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Gestalt Bench, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gestalt Bench, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Limited edition of 25
Signed and numbered
Materials: Pigmented concrete, black/moss marbled
Dimensions: H 49 cm x W 63 cm...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Contemporary Taupe Leather Upholstered Benches
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary rectangular benches with taupe leather upholstered tops with bronze upholstery nail detail on each corner, resting on four square wooden legs with a dark wood ve...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Marie Burgos Design, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Stephen Kenn. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $96,000 while the average work can sell for $4,139.
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