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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Nest Bench by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel, leather
Located in Toronto, CA
The Nest bench is from our Nest series of designs. The Nest bench designed and finished by hand in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. The Nest bench is inspired by the rustic and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

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.
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Nicholas Wolfe "Ovunque Bench"
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Ovunque Bench by Nicholas Wolfe, a masterpiece in simplicity and sophistication. Its name, "Ovunque," which means "everywhere" in Italian, perfectly encapsulates its versatile design. This exquisite bench features channeled sides, adding a touch of elegance and texture to any space. The Ovunque Bench comes complete with two wedge pillows...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé

1993 Leather Three Seat Bench by Metropolitan Furniture in Blue Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3-Seat Leather Bench produced by Metropolitan Furniture in the USA. The exact designer of this piece is unknown. The bench's design is comprised of a wooden frame, metal le...
Category

1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI, by Reda Amalou Desgin, 2018 - 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’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Newton, 63 Inches Black Vulcano and Red Iron Legs Bench, 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 with seat made of solid wood in glued lists, with straight sides, and iron legs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Famed Brass Velvet Upholstered Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
*****LEAD TIME 4-5 WEEKS. **You can choose different velvet colors. The FAMED VELVET BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your ho...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Black Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: black powder-coated steel Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm 35 kg Dimension...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

2023 Pagnon & Pelhaitre DITA Bench w/ Blue Lavande Cushion on Steelcut Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Dita Bench Unit with two flap doors. The bench is made of light blue lacquered wood panels and an anodized aluminum frame with a blue grey wool fabric cushion. T...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

2020s Gratz / Laverne TG-18 Small Bench in Bronze and Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Bench, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly kno...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

'The Quarry Collection" Bench, by Studio Artist Ryan Dart, USA
Located in Bellport, NY
A Bench from 'The Quarry Collection. Ryan Dart is no ordinary designer, and to quote him in his own words. We have found that inspiration c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Marble Red Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni New Atomic Age Collection In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limited ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Pair of Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Brass Gold Arch Long Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Materials: Brass Finishes available: Natural, satin, polished, aged Dimensions: W 155 x L 31.5 x 43cm ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Fir Wood Pencil Bench with Black Accent, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products (2.2) Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with black accent....
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fir

Contemporary Powder-coated Steel Stone Bench by Frédéric Saulou, Beige and Brown
Located in Geneve, CH
Meulière Stone Bench by Frédéric Saulou Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 175 x H 80 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel and Meulière stone. Weight: 250 kg. From one creation to ano...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Travertine Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni. New Atomic Age Collection. In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Pair Upholstered X Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom made upholstered X benches.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Cotton

Two Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Marble Table
Located in Venice, CA
The woven leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame plated in polished nickel Each marble piece is selected for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

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

Black Upholstered Leather Bench with Gold Finish Brass Legs, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) This black leather bench is finely upholstered with black high-quality leather with an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Black Clothespin 75 Inches Vulcano Bench with White Iron Spring, 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) Bench made of solid black burnt cedar worked from single blocks featuring a sculptured design that experiments with the Classic Pop Art off-scale approach. Glossy white iron spring lacquer finish (+ other colors available on demand for the spring) Designed by Baldessari & Baldessari Other clothespin bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Bench or Coffee Table, Link by Reda Amalou, 2019, Black Stained Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence. The bench, table and stool are the three pieces of furniture that make up the Link collection. Arranged separ...
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Pure 55 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Matteo Thun, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made from a single block of aromatic cedar. Distinguished by its minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood. The product is made from completely natural cedar and hand-finished without the addition of any treatment. Movements, cracks and changes in the appearance of the wood are intrinsic characteristics of these items and result from the natural settlement and diverse environmental conditions. The Pure Bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

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

Foot Bench in black
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Bench Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The bench is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Oak, Walnut

Foot Bench in black
Foot Bench in black
$3,083 / item
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

Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s. Vienna model sofa or bench with structure with armrests with a curved profile, in round-section metal with a matt gray finish, backrest and seat padded and covered in their original orange cotton fabric. Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast, ca. 1980. Good general condition. Measurements in cm 98x54x78h backrest, 47h seat Small Vienna bench...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Custom Modern Black Lacquered Bench
Located in North York, ON
Custom Modern black lacquered bench. Simplistic modern design with tapered legs. Finished in a rich black lacquer with upholstered exterior side ...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mint Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint caribe vis a vis by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Ma...
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Linear Stainless Steel Table with Natural Stones by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 04 by Lee Sisan 2020 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...
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2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 92 x D 82 x H 52 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family....
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Wedge, Black Cedar Wood & Iron Bench, Designed by Boyan Grigorov, 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 a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1970s Bench mod. Torbecchia entirely in solid wood. The rectangular seat...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Wooden Bench Canton Model by Franco Raggi for Poltronova, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
The bench is in beech wood with a melemine edge and water-based paint. Canton wooden bench, designed by Franco Raggi in 1988, accompanied on the sides by two spaces, containers fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Brass

OPIARY 'Soy Una Roca' Sculptural Concrete Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soy Una Roca concrete rock seats are an elegant way to introduce nature and sculpture into your space. Like all Opiary products, these are hand-sculpted i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Miljevina Bench by Nortstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Miljevina bench by Nortstudio Dimensions: 40 x 120 x 46 cm Materials: Mirror polished steel, mirror-look HPL. Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Vintage Grey Leather Bench Loveseat De Sede 1980s Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sofa bench or loveseat Model DS-2011 from leather in grey color by De Sede. An authentic gorgeous sofa or loveseat with a steel ...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Liquid Color Bench in Elm Wood with Colored Resin Seat by Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
This series celebrates the color and its uniqueness when it reacts with transparencies like resin. The result of colorful shades, which cannot be repeated in the same way, is combined with wood treated in natural way maintaining antique furniture proportions. The restored...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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

Modern Linea Bench in Bronze Plaster Finish with Second Firing seat pad, Limited
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Linea bench is characterised by its hand-crafted feet, finished in bronzed plaster, and features an upholstered seat pad covered in jacquard fabric from the "Second Firing" seri...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Architectural Concrete Bench by Martin Kleppe, Germany, circa 2011
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade bench made of concrete by german artist Martin Kleppe. Martin Kleppe studied at the Art Academy Düsseldorf with Tony Cragg from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as a master student.
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Natural Ash Solid Wood Bench, Entryway Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The Eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Instock Bench Modern Handwoven Horsehair Brown Blackened Steel Tassel Fringe
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - BROWN J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

U-shaped Form Rubber seat and Burned Steel Medium Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool medium by Arno Declercq. Signed by Arno Declercq. Dimensions: D 38 x W 104 cm x H 69 cm. Materials: rubber seat and burned steel. Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dea...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Capsule Accent Steel Bench with Walnut Side Table
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Capsule Bench brings together a deep rich patinated steel body with a warm walnut side table. The table is independent of the steel so it can be pulled out and used along wit...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Shoe Seat
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MATERIAL: CONCRETE, WOOD, FABRIC SEAT, FOAM MATTRESS Ipé and maple available Available in large and x-large
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Shoe Seat
$38,427
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 ...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bo, Bench by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bo - Bench by Alva Design Materials: Metalic and wooden structure, leather seat, brass spheres Dimensions: 182 x 40 x 40 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Wedge Cedar Wood & Iron Bench, Designed by Boyan Grigorov, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) 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

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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.

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