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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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

Bench in the Style of Mobichalet Made of Solid Wood, Brutalist Seat
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bench in the style of Mobichalet made of solid wood, Brutalist seat by NONO. NONO's Mobichalet-inspired bench seat is the perfect addition to any rustic interior. Made from solid ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Indoor or Outdoor Bench Made from Teak by Petersen Antiques
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

Anza Small Upholstered Bench with Floating Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For the past six years Portuguese designer Rui Pereira and Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada have been collaborating on projects that tap into the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish 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

Contemporary Lock Stool Metal Bench in Hand-Polished Iron
Located in London, GB
Lock, the first series of Kolektt is based on the idea of joining one single form to another. In principle, two L-shaped pieces of different sizes create balance by interlocking. Th...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Bertu Wood Bench, Oak Wood Bench, the Cicely Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Price includes thick weave fabric and finish of your choice. Multiple fabric colors available. We absolutely love the leg design - chunky, fresh, modern, and looks great with any aesthetic. Every piece in the Cicely Collection...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Albert Bench by Auch Katz Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Albert bench by Auch Katz Studio Unique piece Materials: Jesmonite, fiber, pigments, varnish, 3D print PLA Dimensions: 210 x 50 x 48 cm AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa B...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Natural Fiber, Foam

De Sede DS-777 Large Dining Table in Lapislazuli Stone by Bruno Fattorini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I want to build a table for you” – marked the beginning of the collaboration on the DS-777 dining table series between the Milanese designer and De Sede. From the very beginning, Fa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Benches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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

Pair of Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 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 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Signed by the artist. Dimensions: D 76.2 x W 124.5 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, mixed media. Sculp...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Set of 4 Ovni, Benches by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 ovni - Benches by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint Also available: tricolor, purple, green ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, White
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

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

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

Ariadna Bench by Woody Fidler
Located in Geneve, CH
Ariadna bench by Woody Fidler Materials: Olive wood Dimensions: W 150 x D 100 x H 105 cm Woody Fidler feels honored to live in a country where olive growing dates back to 4000 BC...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Benches

Materials

Olive

Bougulure Candleholder by Behaghelfoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bougulure candleholder by Behaghel Foiny Design 2020 Materials: Aluminium, Plaster Dimensions: 17 x 85 x 32 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to ...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Wood

Fingerprint Bench by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fingerprint bench by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W 143 x D 36 x H 44 cm Materials: burned / waxed white ash Victor Hahne...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Carbon Fibre Ant Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbon fibre ant bench by Madheke. Limited edition. Dimensions: W 189.8 x D 45.2 x H 40 cm. Materials: carbon fibre. Formed carbon fibre with high gloss finish. Reflecting t...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Unique Travertine on Oak Bench Sculpted by Francesco Perini
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique travertine on oak bench sculpted by Francesco Perini Materials: Oak, travertine, cashmere wool blend Dimensions: W 130 x D 90 x H 50 cm Following a creative path that gre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Travertine

Dust Bench, Small with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Boucle Snow
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

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

Banculure Bench by BehaghelFoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Banculure bench by BehaghelFoiny design 2020 Materials: Wood, plaster, PVC Dimensions: 125 x 32 x 48 cm.
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

PVC, Plaster, Wood

Set of Black Fingerprint Bench, Blue & Black Stools by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Black Fingerprint bench, blue & black stools by Victor Hahner (Black Fingerprint Bench, Black Fingerprint Stool,& Blue Fingerprint Stool) Each piece is unique, handmade by t...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Pair of Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 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 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Metal Pepino Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Pepino chair by Owl Dimensions: L 112 x W 70 x H 60 cm Materials: Metal Base, Upholstered La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which con...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Coffee Arch Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by Karstudio. Materials: FRP. Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm. This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Available in white, coffee. B...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Traaf Large Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Granite

Stackable Pocket Twin Bed, Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
This bed’s playful curvilinear outline is cut from premium birch euro-ply. Its custom-shape design allows you to stack one twin size bed on top of the other, creating a space-saving ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Plywood

Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Beige powder-coated steel Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm 35 kg Dimensions cannot be c...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Etched Hair-On Upholstery Jacob Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Etched hair-on upholstery Jacob bench by Madheke Dimensions: W 180 D 60 H 41 cm Materials: Leather, Fabric, Metal Etched hair-on upholstery, solid bronzed frame. Reflecting t...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Stone Menaggio Bench by Studio Emblématique
Located in Geneve, CH
Menaggio bench by Studio Emblématique Dimensions: W 200 x D 75 x H 33 cm Materials: Stonegrain seet, oakwood back and legs Pushing the boundaries, going the extra mile to find...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Stone

Silver/ Chrome Pressure Bench by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ Chrome Pressure bench by Tim Teven Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing) Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm Materials: Aluminium, Powder coating In the pre...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

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

Karl Springer Modern Leather Bench
Located in New York, NY
Modern leather surfaced bench with waterfall rounded armrests, made by Karl Springer in 1987. Signed and dated by the designer. The piece is in great vintage condition with age-appro...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Custom Contemporary Curved "Rodante" Sofa with Maple Base by Gil Melott Bespoke
Located in Chicago, IL
The Gil Melott Bespoke customizable bench made sofa known as "Rodante" is reminiscent of the rolling mountainous skyline surrounding the Spanish vil...
Category

2010s North American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tori Bench by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori bench by Ries Dimensions: W150 x D30 x H44 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemporary fu...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

e15 Fawley Wood Bench by David Chipperfield
Located in New York, NY
The bench Fawley elegantly features a linear form referring to the structural principle of the table Fayland. Highlighting stability and comfort, a signature horizontal bar dominates...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Blackened Aluminum Compression Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this customizable bench...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Traaf Large Contemporary Bench in Granito and American Walnut
Located in London, GB
Traaf's design language offers a selection of the ancient and the modern. The basic characteristics of the materials used determine how these materials relate to each other and thus ...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Granite

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

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

Contemporary Handcrafted Bench "Aenos" in Wood and Marble Base by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade bench model "Aenos" in solid oak wood base, with inclined legs. Cushioned seat upholstered in linen in the center, with solid marble surfaces on each side. Var...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Forest Bench with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest bench with brass inlay by Marcantonio is a fun seat with a brass inlay top and "walking" legs. For his debut creations, Marcantonio introduced “Vegetal Animal”, a concept t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken Materials: colored oak (oiled), granite Dimensions: 105 x 60 x H 46 cm Variations available.  Tim Vranken is a Belgian f...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Granite

Brass Gold Arch 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 33 x 43c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Fortuna Bench in Gray Wool with Solid Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fortuna bench is an updated version of a Classic modernist daybed. The solid walnut base provides strength and style while it's high density cushion will become the more versatil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Couture Yellow Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning bench is a superb accent in a modern or eclectic interior, where it will be a precious addition to a bedroom, entryway, or living room bringing a pop of sophisticated c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Modern Design Butterfly Jointed Side Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Modern design butterfly jointed planks wooden side bench. Made in Belgium, early 2000's. Wood constructed bench with 2 planks as seat which are jointed...
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Libellula Eco Earthy Gold Velvet Bench
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Modern Abadia Bed Stool Ottoman Navy Velvet Handmade in Portugal 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

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

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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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