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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Foot Bench in Walnut
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Oak, Walnut

Large Sculptural Modern Bench Cast Concrete and Wood with a Back by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Bench #4 from Series #2 is a modern bench made of Sapele wood, cast concrete and Stainless Steel. This was the first piece that i designed with this type of bracket to suspend the ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Black Ash wood Bench with Brushed Brass Inlay "Montcalm Bench"
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Montcalm Bench is made of charred black ashwood and brushed brass. The brass accent is used to contrast the dark tone of the ash and add elegance and style to the bench. The armr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Unique Rive Bench by Draga Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique rive bench by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 210 D 40 H 45 Materials: Concrete Concrete, textured, solid, and rough. In contrast with the transpare...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Wood

Organic Modern Brown Velvet Bench Deleite
Located in Almería, ES
The Deleite Bench embodies the kind of pleasure that consumes you completely—a moment suspended in time, where everything else fades, leaving only the joy of being fully alive. With ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Kelly Bench by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Modern and sophisticated, this bench will be an exquisite addition to a living room, entrance, or bedroom. The structure is in wood with a hand painted black finish that highlights i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Jade Mohair Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in Mohair Velvet. The feet are shown in natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Stainless Steel Bench by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist stainless steel bench designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile bench would work in any interior, wheth...
Category

1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chrome Bench with Magenta Pink Seat Milo Baughman Style
Located in New York, NY
A chrome bench with upholstered magenta pink seat, '60s '70s Modern / Hollywood Regency style, after designer Milo Baughman, circa late-20th century, USA. A single seat bench with a ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

"Elsa" bench in natural wood, fabric seat and painted steel base
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The "Elsa" bench pays homage to the Italian "Elsa Peretti", acclaimed jewelry designer and model who for 50 years has inspired countless women through her design, leaving an unforget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Golia Bench by Draga&Aurel Concrete Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Comprising a stylized formal composition, Golia bench presents a thick oval epoxy resin seat supported by two squared concrete legs, held together by a brass bar. The transparent res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Brass

Cork Stool by Studio AHEAD
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cork is a regenerative bark that can be harvested every 9 years. Steel is timeless. Together they maintain growth and balance. D I M E N S I O N S : 17 in. Width, 17 in. Depth, 18 i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Collectible Molletta Medium Vulcano Cedar Bench by Baldessari Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Molletta Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary QD02 Bench in Walnut with Brass Details
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD02 contemporary wood bench is made of walnut wood with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique piece of wood making each and ev...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unfinished sofa pushes the boundaries of co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Spinzi Circus Contemporary bright metal bench
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

Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century Inspired Teak Bench with White Lacquer Dipped Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-century inspired teak bench with protective clear coat finish and White Lacquer Dipped Legs. Topped with a 1 1/2" fixed cushion made from cotton/dacron wrapped foam and covered w...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 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

Collectible Indoor Outdoor Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari for Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Mollettina Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the simple form of a clothes peg (or "molletta" in Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a clothes peg and reinterprets it in a bold and humorous way. The Molletta Bench...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Scented Cedar Wood Single-Block Bench
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench made its debut at the 2023 Salone del Mobile event In Milan. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Bronze and 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’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Large Sawtooth Oak Bench
Located in London, GB
Large Sawtooth Bench in European oak. Handcrafted in solid English oak this bench has an elegant, imposing and robust design. The solid seat has a very bold sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon joints. Finished in Danish oil for a durable protection. It has a shelf beneath that can be used as extra storage space, ideal for books or shoes. Also available in white oak and to custom dimensions. Please contact us for any further information and international shipping. James designs and makes furniture to be fun to live with, while being sensitive to the demands of natural timber. He takes design inspiration from a wide range of sources, from English pub furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Steel Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Quinta Bench in oak
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
QUINTA BENCH, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood. Bespoke dimensions available upon request. Pl...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Quinta Bench in oak
Quinta Bench in oak
$3,444 / item
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Upholstered Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Upholstered Bench, Walnut This Alaska Modern Bench is expertly crafted and upholstered. The bench boasts hand cut high-density foam and commerci...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Modern Bench in the Style of Adrian Pearsall, Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural bench. Solid Wood legs with black lacquer finish, bench covered in the best zebra fabric money can buy. Made in the USA. One bench ready to ship, more available.
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A piece to touch it. The division in the surface between the carving and the smooth wood defines the area to sit as a symbol of respect for the work of the craftsman and to cares...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Tillikum Black Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum bench in Blackened Oak is set on matte black frame and legs for a dramatic statement. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern entrance bench. A tailored bench for contemporary design-driven people who like to make a statement. A welcome addition to any room, use this modern wood and acrylic bench as an entryway bench, under a window, pulled up to a table, or as a hallway bench. Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made of 65% recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified, with a torched and fumed solid oak top. Designed by Kirk Van Ludwig, eight-time Designer of the Year finalist for Western Living magazine. Autonomous Furniture...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Oak

Banquette in Off White Upholstery. Custom built. 7 Feet, 3 inches Long.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Custom made, super high quality banquette / bench / sofa. Off white upholstery seat and seat back with leather-like vinyl sides and finished back. This was custom made for a space ...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Kai Solid Fir Wood and Black Steel Hallway Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Modern industrial. The Kai Hallway bench is all about proportions, balancing the width of the steel legs and the thickness of the bench seat. It provides...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Solid Oak Mobley Bench in Natural Golden Finish
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mobley bench in solid 1 3/4" oak using natural oils to give a golden finish Customizable to specifications.
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Bertu Benches, Rockefeller Modern Wood Bench, Clear Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Wood Bench - The Rockefeller is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each bench is hand-made with solid alder and finished with a beautiful clear commerci...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench Geometrical Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 Hand upholstered in your fabric of choice and combined with craved iron details. Available in COM. Custom sizes available. Made in the Bronx, New...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron

Black Matte and Gray Fabric Four-Seater Trapézio Bench - Geometric Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio bench, designed by Studio + A! for Uultis, features a striking trapezoid geometric shape that brings a sense of stability and balance to any space. Crafted with a sleek ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Contemporary Hardwood Leather Bench by Bright Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Contemporary Solid North American Hardwood & leather bench by Bright Chair Co. in exceptional, rarely used condition. Fully handcrafted in Middletown, ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Front, Coat Rack Bench, Gebrüder Thonet, 2015
Located in Uppsala, SE
The Coat Rack Bench is a very unique piece of multiple-use furniture for the hallway. Designed by the Swedish design group Front in 2015 for the classical Austrian manufacturer Gebrü...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Viva Purple Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Purple 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 contac...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Aluminum Bench by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Bench by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: D 80 x W 190 x H 47 cm. Materials: Aluminum and wood. Basic shapes associated with mascul...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Macassar Bench by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Add a touch of sophisticated glamour to your space with this handcrafted modern bench by Carrocel. Featuring the rich, striking grain of Macassar woods finished in a high gloss, this...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Macassar

Oscar Tusquets, Lluís Clotet Perforano Bench by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The profile of this bench is taken from a bench designed by Gaudi for Güell Park in Barcelona. The authors affirm that the benches ergonomics are unimprovable. They have been part of...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Twist Knot Black Bench in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist Knot Black Bench in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of crafts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted English Oak Bench
Located in London, GB
A handmade English oak staked legged bench. These resilient and striking benches are made to typical dining seat height but can be utilised in many other ways. Incredibly solid and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Indoor / Outdoor Lineage Bench in Powder-Coated Metal by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graphic cutouts add interest to the simplicity of the Lineage bench. It's highly functional, but — in a bold color like the lilac powder-coat shown here — can be a statement piece in...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Tomato Red Velvet with solid walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in a gorgeous Tomato red cotton velvet. The fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Indoor / Outdoor Black and Red Glossy Lacquered Bench by Christophe Pillet
Located in Chicago, IL
Loop bench by Christophe Pillet for Serralunga. Indoor / outdoor bench in glossy black and red lacquer. Frame in LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene). Dimensions: 180cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Lacquer

Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Black Leather Seat Frame
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Teak

Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, 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 in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Modern Whitewash and Linen Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewash and linen upholstered bench. This elegant bench has a beige linen-covered cushioned top and sits on a whitewashed oak frame ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Berman Rosetti Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary walnut bench with tapered round legs reupholstered by the Selby House in an Anne Kirk linen.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Linen, Walnut

Helen Bench by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Luxury is in the detailing in the Helen Bench by Chiara Provasi. Blending influences, the bench rests on midcentury modern-inspired legs that flare out from each corner and are coate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Narrow Méandre Bench by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in COM. Perfect for an entry, a hallway or a the foot of a bed. COM: 1 yard for the. bench, to be sent to our workroom when your order is conf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Tillikum Black Walnut Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The dramatic Tillikum Black by Autonomous Furniture features our Black Walnut solid wood top set on striking matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern handcrafted bench. A welcome addition to any room, use this bench in an entryway, under a window, pulled up to a table, or at the foot of a bed. Matte black frame and legs using solid surface...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Oak

Sculptural Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
Located in New York, NY
The Elia by Costantini Design is a handcrafted modern sculptural bench featuring gently curved metal legs that envelop a firm upholstered seat. Shown in patinated metal finish, but also available in patinated bronze, brass, lacquered, or powder-coated finishes. Upholstery can be specified in the fabric or leather of your choice. Measurements are 63” L x 18” D x 18” H as shown. Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume, Teak, African Teak, Bird’s Eye Maple, Black Maple, Bubinga, Cerused Oak, Cerused Gray Oak, Gray Oak, Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Striped Macassar Ebony, Walnut Burl, Sycamore, Walnut and Zebrawood. Available in matte, semi-gloss, high gloss finish or lacquered. Available as shown or customizable to your desired size, shape, finish, and more. About Costantini Design Costantini has been a trusted source for custom furniture, objects and lighting for a global client base since 2002. Its founder and owner, William Stuart...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm Materials: massive walnut Also available in oak. The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
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2010s Macedonian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Modern 4 Seater Oakwood Bench in Helix Shape DNA Made in Italy
Located in Sant Elena, IT
Inspired by the dynamic forms of biogenetics, the DNA modular bench consists of a single element of curved wood plywood, assembled specularly. The result is an appealing piece of f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Oak

Contemporary Brass and Lacquer Root Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Design bench bases with lacquer top Brass Hand Repoussé Black or Cream Lacquer Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the t...
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2010s Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Tree Branches Long Bench, Bege Fur and Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

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