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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bridge, Black Cedar Bench, Designed by C.R. S., Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bench made from a single block of aromatic cedar that features an original and geometric design. Measures: 71 inches. The products are made from completely natural wood and hand-fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Cedar

Newton, 78 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

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Iron

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Marble, Brass

Walnut Bench with Black Chrome 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) A solid block of walnut held up by what seems to be a casually arranged group of legs....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Brass

Fir Pencil Bench 70 with Red Accent, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with red accent. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fir

21st Century by Alessandro Gorla "APUANA" Marble Wood Upcycling Bench
Located in massa, IT
"APUANA" marble & wood bench designed by Alessandro Gorla & Edoardo Maccari Size: Cm 145 x 50 x H55 Materials: Statuario + larice Designed by Studio Algoritmo.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Marble

Prototype Wall Bench and Foot Rest, Designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Prototype wall bench and foot rest, designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen for PP Möbler Denmark. 1980s. Prototype in maple and natural leather. Dimens...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Benches

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Leather, Maple

Bench Frame Made Wood Distressed Paint Metallic Legs Dimension Customizable
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Stylish Bench in Wood Frame Dimension Customizable Fabric or Leather
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

The Bench by Anadora Lupo Stainless Steel Iron
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: wrought iron, welded iron. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality with its modern design and comfortable structure. Handcrafted entirely from solid...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality with its modern design and comfortable structure. Handcrafted entirely from solid...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI -140
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Solid Oak Bench, available in 120, 140, and 160 cm lengths, brings a modern and natural touch to your living spaces. Crafted from elegant solid oak wood, this modern an...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Gala Ashwood and Oak Veneer Bench
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Gala bench exhibits solid wood as the principal material in legs and cover. It makes the piece an ideal element for any space that seeks to be practical and comfortable. Product...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

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Wood

Postmodern Steel Bench, two available
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern cotton steel bench with shelf underneath. Heavy and very sturdy. Two benches available. Please contact 1stdibs for international quotes.
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1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Channeled Alpaca Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of channeled benches with alpaca upholstery.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Alpaca

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural, elliptical bench inspired by the lucky charm of a dragonfly. The elliptical-shaped upholstered wood shell in combination with the diligently crafted wood base composes ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beam TV Bench by Damien Gernay Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Damien Gernay for Mogg, Beam is a multifunction low table made by an old oak beam, equipped with lead-painted metal top. Beam is a coffee table which has a young and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Leather Bench with Waterfall Style Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
The SALTO Bench: Inspired by the gracefulness of a waterfall, the flowing shape of this leather bench creates a sophisticated unique silhouette and comfortable seating. The juxtaposition of soft upholstery masterly stitched down to the legs with the enriching noble metal sides highlighting the form fuse into a timeless luxury bench...
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2010s European Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Basic Sculptural Sand and Nylon Trestles II by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Basic Sculptural Sand and Nylon Trestles II by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 75 x W 38 x H 72.5 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pi...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Copper

Steel Mate Bench by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Want to gossip? Privately and comfortably? We got your back, meet our favorite “Mate” Bench, where you can spill the tea and be worries free. Here’s your tea, grab a seat! Dimens...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Bleached Maple and Charcoal Cast Concrete in Dynamic Bench by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Presented in bleached maple and charcoal colored cast concrete. This version is smaller than its bigger sibling but not a small bench by any means. This version measures 72” long and...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Waves Bench featuring Blue Cast Concrete and Bleached Maple by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The waves bench is comprised of two curved concrete legs which establish the dynamic movement of the piece. The blue cast concrete legs are pigmented which results in a color that go...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches

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Concrete

Woven Limited Edition Sustainable Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Limited Edition Sustainable Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 50 x W...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Nylon

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W ...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Nylon

Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plated f...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal....
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Metal Plated Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated 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. F...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Walnut Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Also available in natu...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Walnut Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Also available in natu...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Oak Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak large Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Also available in natural...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Oak Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Also available in natural...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Metal Plated Oak Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak small Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal plated f...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gamete Bench by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamete bench by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 213 x 80 x H 45 cm Materials: Fibreglass Also available in chrome / gold / copper / iridescent. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab 2010 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Contrepoids Bench by Atelier Musset and Erik Järkil
Located in Geneve, CH
Contrepoids bench by Atelier Musset and Erik Järkil Atelier Musset, Erik Järkil Edition of 10 Dimensions: D 95 x W 200 x H 63 cm Materials: Old cons...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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 ...
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

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 wood COM/COL option available. ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Confetti Stool by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Confetti stool by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Dimensions: W 40 x D 50 x H 43 cm Materials: Ash wood, charcoal wood stain and polyurethane mate varnish. P...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Confetti Bench by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Confetti bench by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Dimensions: W 132 x D 92 x H 43 cm Materials: Ash wood, Charcoal wood stain, and polyurethane mate varnish. ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Tocker bench by Matthias Scherzinger Dimensions: H 48 x W 40 x L 120 cm Materials: oak white lyed, oil seat: needled felt light-grey Also available i...
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Set of Pressure Bench 2 Stools by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of pressure bench (silver/ chrome) & 2 stools (silver/ chrome & night blue) by Tim Teven Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing) Dimensions: 90 x 30 x 39 cm (Bench) 37 x 30 x 39 cm...
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for two by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for three by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Reveal Bench Sculpted by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal bench sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 16” x 54” x 14 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple hardwood All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byer...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS3 bench by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: W 76 x D 38 x H 38 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Blue Bench Rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue bench rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece signed and numbered Dimensions: L 118 x H 42 x W 31 cm Materials: solid wood Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines h...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

U-shaped Form Rubber seat and Burned Steel Large Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool large by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 152 x W 69 cm x H 38 cm Materials: Rubber seat and burned steel Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects. His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Ginger Bread Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginger bread minimalist bench Dimensions: D 145 x W 43.3 x H 45.5 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating. Avai...
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2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 40 cm Ebonized...
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2010s Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Red-Orange Del Cielo Y La TIerra Chair by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red-Orange Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio. Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint. Dimensions: H 101 x W 96 x D 74 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...
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2010s Chilean Modern Benches

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Resin, Fiberglass

Polished Aluminium Leather Top Bench in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
A 20th century polished aluminium bench with recent leather top in the style of Milo Baughman.
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20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Handpainted Hardwood Bench Coffeetable Dilmos Colourful Geometric Graphic
Located in Milan, IT
Seating and low table, interchangeable according to desire. Handpainted hardwood structure embellished with hand-drawn graphic details designed by the author, then protected with a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

Bench Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Legs Lacquered Solidwood Decorative Mosaic
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

21st Century by Niccolò Raffaelli "TRA NOI" Marble Glass Bench
Located in massa, IT
"TRA NOI" marble & glass bench designed by Niccolò Raffaelli Size: Cm 215 x 55 x H45 Materials: White carrara + imperial bardiglio The bench has always been a place for reflection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Marble

Sigve Knutson Cast Aluminum Bench, Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson Casted aluminum bench Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2017 casted aluminum Measurements: 35 cm x 42 cm x 58 H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Bench by the Stickley Brothers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully restored oak bench by the Stickley Brothers in a combination of Mission and Arts and Crafts style.
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1940s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

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.