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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Shadow Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can store your magazines and ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Viva Checkboard 024 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkboard 024 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contact us. VIVA BENCH...
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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

Side Table/Bench, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Side table/bench, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama Material: Oak and Daté Kan stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creat...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Benches

Materials

Stone

Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuke Bench by Naibu Materials: Brushed oak wood. Dimensions: D 50 x W 40 x H 100 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Modern Hilary Bench made with Brass, Bronze and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Hilary collection embraces charming curves, natural touches, and a minimalist visual to create furniture that snuggles and hugs you, making your home a cosy sanctuary. With clean...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Belts XL Carpanese Home Italia Bench with Massive Wooden Base
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. The seat i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Custom Made Bench With Stainless Steel Base In Gold Finish Rich Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench exudes modern sophistication with its plush upholstered seat and sleek metal base. The generously cushioned seat, covered in rich fabric, offers exceptional comfort and a ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

U Collection Wooden Bench
Located in CDMX, MX
U collection wooden bench made out of oak or tzalam wood.
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Thin Chair in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Oxidized Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The juxtaposition between the playful, anthropomorphic design of the thin chair and its subtle form and detailing, results in a piece that is equal parts wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different co...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Thin Table 2 in Contemporary White Powder Coated Steel and Polished Steel Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin 2 is the embodiment of subtlety with its smooth, bent steel frame and whisper touch to the floor. The hovering shelf adds to the illusion that the piece is in the process of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Grey Del Cielo Y La Tierra Chair by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Gray Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint. Dimensions: H 108 x W 94 x D 41 cm. Alberto Vitelio was born in Santiago de Chile in 1990, in a newly installed democracy after 17 years of military-civic dictatorship. The cultural blackout, persecution, and censorship of this period endowed the artistic scene with a profoundly dissident and anti-establishment voice. From 1990 onwards, art in Chile remained on the margins, while the territory became the laboratory for Milton Friedman...
Category

2010s Chilean Modern Benches

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Seater Sling Bench, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll International in 1971. It was produced in the USA around 1973. The piece features a cast aluminum base that is powder-coated black, and has 3 sectioned upholstered seats. Hannah and Morrison...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Belts Carpanese Home Italia Bench with Massive Wooden Base
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

Wired Bench by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Bench by Phase Design Dimensions: D 152.4 x W 55.9 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and leather. Fabric price not included. Prices may va...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Eduard Locota Side Table Bench with Turquoise-Green Acrylic Glass
Located in Timisoara, RO
“La Falaise” is a French name translated into “The Cliff” Walking along side to the Failaise d’Etretat, inspired by the beauty and strong contrasts of the France’s Northern Coast...
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2010s Balkan Modern Benches

Materials

Composition

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, Hardwood, Oak

Banc ZA par Shin Tomowo Azumi pour La Palma, 2000s
Located in Rouen, FR
Banquette modulaire ZA conçue par Shin & Tomoko Azumi pour La Palma (2003). S’inspirant d’une ancienne tradition japonaise, le système ZA est composé d’unités aux courbes organiques ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Forest Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 CM Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Unique Z Letter Shape, Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stones by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 05 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 a...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple bench by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, Carbon Steel, Resin, Painting in Duco Paint. Also Available: tri...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Rumbo Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Rumbo bench by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece Signed and numbered Dimensions: L 31 x W 118 x H 42 cm Materials: mapple wood Also available in solid cherrywood and ot...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Walnut Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Cantilever arm bench by Phaedo. Dimensions: L 84" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches. Materials: Oxidized black walnut. The cantilever ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

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

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most important visual arts collectives that existed in Brazil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

Gomez Galleria Bench
Located in Saint Louis, US
This is a custom made Modern Luxury design piece from the Gomez atelier. With lucite legs and premium foam insert this bench is made with textured parchment colored Italian leather. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Foam, Lucite

Green Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Era Oak Credenza Signed by Buket Hoşcan Bazman
Located in Geneve, CH
Era Oak Credenza Signed by Buket Hos¸can Bazman Dimensions: 200 x 45 x 80 cm Material: Blackened and sandblasted oak, patinated brass, copper inside back Available in custom sizing and finishes. Patina application varies in each piece. Buket Hoscan Bazman was born in Izmir, Turkey, in 1989. Graduated at the Isik University and after few years of working in the industry, she founded own design brand under the name “marbleous” in 2015, which produces marble detailed furniture...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Steel Indoor Outdoor/ Yellow
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

Walnut Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut cantilever arm bench by Phaedo Dimensions: L 60" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches Materials: natural black walnut The Cantilever ben...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Green Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: M...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Two Open-Ended Rectangular Boxes Stainless Steel Stool with Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 03 by Lee Sisan. 2020 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm. Materials: stainless steel, natural stone. Each pi...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric. Also...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Modern Bench with Industrial Concrete Wood and Stainless Steel
Located in Middle Grove, NY
This is an outdoor version of the Classic Jupiter bench by Peter Harrison. It is constructed of concrete, stainless steel, and mahogany and specifically intended for exterior use. Its design has nautical references. The hole through the top centers over the crossing point of the gently curved stainless...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

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

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

U Collection Wooden Bench
Located in CDMX, MX
U collection wooden bench 1.50 cm long made of oak or tzalam wood.
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

1995 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture 3-Seater Mission Bench in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are solid wood Mission benches, model MB7220, designed by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture in 1988. These benches date to 1995, and the listed price includes one bench. We...
Category

1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Leather, Wood

Thin Table 2 in Contemporary Blackened Steel with Blue Marble Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin 2 is the embodiment of subtlety with its smooth, bent steel frame and whisper touch to the floor. The hovering shelf adds to the illusion that the piece is in the process of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

Caribe Natural 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Modern Wood Stainless Steel Bench with Cushion, Made in Portugal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies harmony through its thoughtful details. With a small cushion that can be adjusted or removed, it offers a balanced blend of meticulously crafted legs and a soft, ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elegant Glam Velvet Bench with Decorative Brass Structure By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious and whimsical bench is a perfect fusion of sophisticated design and delicate artistry. It features a meticulously crafted brushed brass structure, which provides a stu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Special Price Luxury Bench at stock for Sale
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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

Modern Wooden Double Bench / Swing, Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl for WDSTCK
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary burned double wooden seat - Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl for WDSTCK Design: Chiel Kuijl Material: Sustainable European wood Dimensions: height 110 cm, width 190...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Luxury hand carved 18th century style polychrome painted window seat depicting hand carved flowers. A truly stunning piece, the en...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pure Vulcano Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedarwood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Pure Bench by Riva 1920 is a minimalist and natural design crafted entirely from a single block of scented cedar wood. Designed by Matteo Thun. The bench features wooden feet mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

1960s Torbjorn Afdal for Mellemstrands Mobelfabrik Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Mobelfabrik in Norway. The fine grain of the rosewood veneer on this piece is...
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Blackened Oak Barrow Bench 60"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Introducing a bench into the Barrow Collection was the first evolution of the design and came quite naturally to the studio. This piece takes the language of the dining table and rei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches

Materials

Composition

1995 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture 2-Seater Mission Bench in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2-Seater ‘Mission’ bench, initially designed by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture in 1988. This particular bench dates to 1995. Its frame is constructed of solid Ma...
Category

1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Maple, Leather

Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish Dimensions: 18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Leather Capitonné Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
NUBE Ottoman: The ottoman is inspired by a cloud and gives a contemporary twist to the classic Capitonné. Our artisans’ mastery of this special technique shows in the skillfully tuft...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary American Cast Iron and Wood Polychromed Texas Motif Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American bench with a cast iron frame and wooden seat, featuring polychromed Texas motifs including the state flag, state seal, and state outline superimposed with a yel...
Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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