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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Taş Bank by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tas bank by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 130 x D 46 x H 62 cm Materials: Massive oak, natural wood oil, natural beige leather Coating: White paint on metal Tas Bank' an inno...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

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

Matrice Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrice bench by Plumbum Dimensions: 50" x 25.60" x H 53.47" Materials: Powder-coated steel, velvet. Also available in other colors and sizes. Matrice's two-seat settee is a ...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Taş Bank by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tas Bank by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 130 x D 46 x H 62 cm Materials: Massive walnut, natural wood oil, natural black leather Coating: Black paint on metal Tas Bank' an i...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Solid White Oak Farm Style Dining Table with Two Solid White Oak Benches
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...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Black Cowhide 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

Tillikum Acrylic & Torched Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The elegant Tillikum bench features a rare solid wood top set on clear acrylic frame and legs for an airy, floating effect. The minimalist design by Kir...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus special edition in Velvet with Walnut
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

Building Blocks Bench by Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Building blocks bench by Jialun Xiong. Dimensions: W 144.78 x D 43.18 x H 48.26 cm Materials: Metal and Leather. COM/COL option availabl...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary "Yi" Bench in Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yi Bench Red Bean Lacquer Hand Repoussé Metal Base Contemporary Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces...
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2010s Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Proportions of Stone 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...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

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

Ovni, Green Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Green bench by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint. Also Available: trico...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

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

Ovni, Tricolor Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - tricolor bench by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint. Also available: purple, green, yellow Afte...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Miljevina Bench Medium in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects. After being aband...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verdaço, Bench Sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Verdaço - Bench sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 197 x 79 x 133 cm Materials: Stainless steel and wood A tangle chaotic and, at the same time, systematic, meticulous. ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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...
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2010s Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

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 ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

Spina Side Table in Lac Wood Off-White 1 Edited by 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

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

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 extremel...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Pride Special Editon Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pride special editon Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm Materials: Beechwood structure. Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542. The Valentino bench is ...
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

Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bench by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 100 x W 74 x H 75 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Weight: 55 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fa...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Sawtooth Bench in Solid English Oak, Designed and Handmade by Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English oak bench with a simple, elegant and robust design. The solid seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

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...
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2010s Greek Modern Benches

Materials

Olive

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Metal Indoor Outdoor/ Salmon Orange
Located in Vinkel, NL
The old school is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and elegant lines, it fits into any environment. The Old School is in place both in th...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

"Xilte" Sofa
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" sofa is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical Modern furniture...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

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

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

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

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 Lock 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

Willy Guhl Concrete Curved Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial midcentury concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of solid fiber cement which allows it to develop an incredible patina. Factory drilled drainage holes in the seat. A beautiful piece with a strong presence. Very sturdy and able to hold 1-2 adults. These can also be placed together in a variety of arrangements to make a different designs and seating arrangements. These seats are also perfectly compatible with our Willy Guhl Concrete Benches...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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

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

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Curve Bench Brodie Neill Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the seat that exalts the wood grains and the shades of the natural cedar.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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