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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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,...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ombra Bench Hikaru Mori Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
By Hikaru Mori
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its shadow. Union between a single block of solid scented cedarwood, squared section, and a part obta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stool
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
$925 / item
Cono Marble Bench by Serafini
Located in London, GB
The rounded shapes and the smooth surface of the Cono emphasize the beautiful details and veinings of our marble. Designed by our own team, the Cono is a stylish piece of furniture b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$10,403 / item
Pure Bench Matteo Thun Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Matteo Thun
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Viva Black Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Black Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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 t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$28,608 / item
Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI Lounge by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou.
The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bench Wrapped in Leather Belts Black and White
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the sensual fashion of Italy this modern leather bench lets you indulge in haute furniture design. The softly upholstered seat rests on the leather belt that wraps around...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Brass Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench can be used as a chaise extension on the sofa or two-seat sofa, as an independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$3,000 / item
Green Faux Leather Tight Seat Banquette, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern tight seat banquette custom made for kitchens, dining rooms, etc. Easy to clean and maintain, here it's upholstered with 8-way hand tied springs in green faux leather. The bas...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
Large Multicolor Graffiti Art Tagged Wood Urban Bench
Located in East Quogue, NY
Fun, unique, one-of-a-kind tagged "Rase Alley" graffiti art wood bench, with colorful graffiti tags covering the top and underside of the wood seat.
Material: Spray paint, paint ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
$7,500 / item
Vintage Lucite Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Go retro with this transparent Lucite bench. Its ¾ inch thick Lucite material makes it sturdy, and ideal as a single-seat bench, vanity seat or foot stool.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Black Upholstered Leather Bench with Gold Finish Brass Legs, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This black leather bench is finely upholstered with black high-quality leather with an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Stone.
Weight: 550 kg.
The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone tha...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
$20,782 / item
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Oak High Back Bench c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Dom Hans van der Laan unique oak high back bench.
Commissioned for Willibrordkerk (St Willibrord’s Church), Almelo.
The Netherlands c. 1960’s.
Van der Laan rarely used oak ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Gufram Broken Bench by Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Broken Bench, an irregular slab of “soft concrete” in polyurethane, seems to be the part missing from the large Broken Mirror, and just like the other...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Other
$11,300 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Jeffrey Bernett for Bernhardt Design Balance Three-Seat Bench
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant Balance bench designed by Jeffrey Bernett for Bernhardt Design, features a clean, tight look and is soft and very comfortable.
Balance is a fully upholstered bench that ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1993 Leather Three Seat Bench by Metropolitan Furniture in Blue Leather
By Metropolitan
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
Karl Springer Style Large Waterfall Bench in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Bougie leopard velvet with black leather piping 1970s Karl Springer Style Waterfall Bench coming through. Instantly delivers a sexy lux vibe to any space. Treat yourself to this deli...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
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
$8,369 / item
Military Canvas and Antique Brass Two-Seat Sofa and Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slightly smaller in size, the two-seat sofa is ideal for apartments or smaller spaces requiring a smaller footprint. The inheritance bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Contemporary V Shaped Bench in Burnt Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
V-bench in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 180 x D 38 x H 55 cm
Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespok...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Benches by Lara Mann
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern walnut benches by Lara Mann. Simplistic modern styling in rich walnut woods and upholstered seat cushion. Contrasting center panel adds texture and flare to the design...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$28,608 / item
Contemporary Block Form Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment X-Frame Benches
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment and Walnut X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather. Set of 2.
Please note that Upholstery with COM is additional. These benches can be customized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Parchment Paper
$11,500 / set
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$6,119 / item
3 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Piece Pill Bench by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 149.9 x W 71.1 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass and upholstery.
Fabric price not include...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Brass
$7,400 / item
Bentwood Bench, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal bentwood bench with plywood back and seat and contrasting dark wood legs. Beautiful curvature offers a comfortable seat for one or two adults. This bench features stunning wo...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
$3,200 / item
Marino Modular Bench with LeftLow Panel in Kvadrat Maharam Merit Fabric by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marino is a system of modular benches with which to freely arrange your space. The organically-shaped seating and backs combine and transform, enhanced by a complete range of accesso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
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 first ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
$1,820 / item
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Pink Velvet Bench, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Pink Velvet Bench
This velvet bench offers a multipur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
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
$5,700 / set
Claste So We Meet Again Large Bench in Glass with Belvedere Black Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovers bench where one’s sense of privacy and enclosure is only limited by what is socially acceptable. Available in two heights and choice of clear or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Glass
Contemporary AD Bench in Burnt and Waxed 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
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
$2,327 / item
Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Located in North York, ON
Modern bench with curved metal legs. Beautiful textured beige fabric with thick cushioning for maximum comfort. Completed with curved metal legs in an ant...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian modern wooden and ivory fabric bench, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden and ivory fabric bench, 1980s
Bench with rectangular seat, padded and covered with ivory-colored fabric and rectangular wooden legs.
1980s
Good condition, has s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bench Rendez-Vous Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful bench Redez-Vous model in transparent plexiglass with different colors and with two brass legs designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Signed.
Biography:
Supe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Spazzola Cedar Wood Bench, Designed by Fabio Lo Jacono, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench completely made of solid wood in glued lists, characterized by a single ergonomi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Wedge Cedar Wood & Iron Bench, Designed by Boyan Grigorov, 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
Spinzi Circus Contemporary bright metal bench
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural bench - Sculptural bright - Contemporary Collectible Table - bench
Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / end table is part of Spinzi's lates...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
2020s Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Four Seat Kiik Bench in Orange Fabric
By Arper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Four Seat Kiik Bench, originally designed by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper in 2018. This particular example was produced in Italy in the 2020s. The bench is comprised of a steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary Jolgorio Bench
Located in Timisoara, RO
Jolgorio Bench
At The Heart Of The Jolgorio Bench Is A Robust Metal Structure, Ensuring Durability And Stability. This Solid Foundation Is Enveloped In A Vibrant Tapestry Of Chuspat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Ombra Cedar Bench, Designed by Hikaru Mori, Made in Italy
By Hikaru Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
"Tecnica" Rectangular Walnut Low Table/Bench by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a hybrid piece of furniture between a table and a bench, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Kai Whitened Ash and Black Steel Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of modern elegance with the Kai Petite Bench by Autonomous Furniture – where refined design meets unparalleled craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
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
$1,299 / item
Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD02 contemporary marble bench made of invisible grey marble with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique slab of marble making each and eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Brass
$12,412 / item
Contemporary Linear Stainless Steel Bench with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone bench by Lee Sisan, 2020
Dimensions: W 96 x D 96 x H 35 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
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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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