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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Oak

Gold Love Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Imperfect Love Collection inspired by the desire to offer design objects with unique flair, this handcrafted iron bench showcases a warm golden finish and coordinated vel...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Gold Love Bench
Gold Love Bench
$11,965 / item
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...
Category

2010s Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Midi in Yellow Velvet with Walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench Midi, with its impeccable fluted detailing complements one of our signature pieces: The Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in a beautiful Baker House cotton velvet,...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

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

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

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

Lucite and Corian Bench by Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Cain Modern, the bench is very sturdy and well constructed, it can easily accommodate 3 people, the bottom can also be use...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

Sintra Bench
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Sintra Bench in oak Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from solid oak. Bespoke dimensions and wood options availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Sintra Bench
Sintra Bench
$2,848 / item
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...
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Solid White Oak Farm Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our bench 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 vacation we were all longing for. The piece has been conceived to compliment our Solid White Oak Farm Style...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Vodo bench, in oak and metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces, sculptures that become a bench, a bookcase, a bedside table or a consolle. Elementary forms inspired by architectural shapes...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Sheet Metal

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

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Denim blue cotton velvet with 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 Denim blue cotton velvet. The feet are show...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of solid wood Bluff Side Chair, White Oak, Sculptural Accent Chair, Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff Side Chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
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

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

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Modern Customizable Bench in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini, Nicostrato
Located in New York, NY
The Nicostrato bench is a made-to-order wooden bench that features a low back that alludes to a Louis XV shape. The back can be open as shown, or upholstered, as can the seat. Avai...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Customizable Four-Seater Bench with Walnut Finish, Leather Top - Trapézio Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio four-seater bench merges architectural precision with modern elegance, making it a refined choice for residential or commercial spaces. Crafted from sustainably sourced ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak, Leather

Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeating the back leg and building the rest of the structure to your specifications. The Bruno booth...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Bertu Bench, Suelo Bench, Wood and Thick Weave Fabric, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu bench, suelo® bench, wood and thick weave fabric, Modern This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, a...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Kai Walnut and Black Steel Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the epitome of modern luxury and functionality – the Kai Walnut Bench by Autonomous Furniture. Crafted with precision and passion by renowned designer Kirk Van Ludwig, th...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Cabinet Walnut and Ebony
Located in Tucson, AZ
This exquisite Andrew bench features an elegant silhouette with ample storage space that make it a beautiful addition to any modern or Classic decor. Either at the entrance of a home...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Ebony

Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Ombra Bench Hikaru Mori Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its shadow. Union between a single block of solid scented cedarwood, squared section, and a part obta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991). Newly recovered. The bench has ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Fernando s Sculptural Dark Wood Bench by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
Fernando's Sculptural Bench by CEU L 59" x W 28.7" x H 25.6" The item is customizable by size Fernando’s Sculptural Bench is shaped to flow with the eye and the body, offering a s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Contemporary Margem Bench made with Soft Fabric and Natural Oak Mate
Located in Seroa, PT
To place at the foot of the bed or grace a sophisticated entry hall, the Margem Bench is a charming piece that emanates the modesty of Scandinavian design. Its presence is subtle but...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Custom Modern Walnut Bench
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Carrocel Custom Modern Walnut Bench, a stunning fusion of modern and contemporary design. Hand-crafted from exquisite walnut, this bench showcases beautiful wood grai...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
The table bench tafel draws special interest with its sculptural, functional appeal. Tafel is included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a uni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Upholstered 50" long bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstered 50" Bench in very nice shape. Tufted seat cushion and a splashy fabric gives this one a great look! Shows very little wear.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Onmyōdō 48 inch bench in dark brown wood
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing our exquisite Onmyōdō 48" wide bench, meticulously handcrafted using the finest quality Wenge wood to offer a truly timeless addition to your living space. This elegantly...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Wenge

Craft Associates Slatted J Bench 1602
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Craft Associates. Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Solid ziricote. Condition: T...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Bench is a versatile piece that can be used as a chaise extension on any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This bench dates to 2022, and is seemingly pristine (or near pristine). The design incorporates a simple chromed steel fra...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair Gilt-iron Cowhide X-frame Benches in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner
Located in New York, NY
Pair gilt-iron cowhide x-frame benches in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner
Category

20th Century French Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Wood Bench, Walnut, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Bench, Alaska Modern Wood Bench, Walnut, Upholstered This Alaska Modern Wood Bench in walnut is expertly crafted and upholstered. T...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Aurelia Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Bel Air Bench, Faux Fur, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance at its finest. This bench will add a perfect finishing touch to your homes sophistication, it will certainly be a focal point in the room. This bench with it cast bronze X...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hemp and Linen Upholstered Dining Room Bench, Custom made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The elegant Varenne dining bench is a wabi sabi option that seamlessly blends comfort with timeless yet minimalist design. This seating solution elevates any dining space with its ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Hemp

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

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Three Seat Bench with Black Powder-Coated Metal Base. Adjustable Metal Glides
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This versatile bench features a black epoxy-coated metal base for durability and a sleek appearance. The adjustable metal blocks allow you to customize the height to suit your needs,...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

T-Top Bench – Modern Dining Bench in Baltic Birch Plywood and Colorful Laminate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and elegant bench series pairing geometric shapes with traditional Japanese-inspired joinery. Available in a wide variety of colors, finishes, and dimensions. T-top benches ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Kai Whitened Ash and Black Steel Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of modern elegance with the Kai Petite Bench by Autonomous Furniture – where refined design meets unparalleled craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Zebra 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

Pair of Willy Guhl Curved Concrete Benches, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous pair of mid-century concrete seat/ benches by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of fiber cement which has allowed them to develop an incredible patina. Factory drilled drainage holes in the seat. Beautiful and impactful. Very sturdy and able to hold 1-2 adults. These can also be placed together in a variety of arrangements to make different designs and seating arrangements. Natural wear and staining from years left outside as shown. Priced as a set of 2 benches...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Stained Fruitwood and Print Type Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Contemporary Stained Fruitwood and Print Type Upholstered Bench in great condition. Measures 48" in width, 20" in depth and 17" in height.
Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Modern Solid Argentine Rosewood Outdoor Bench by Costantini, Serrano
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Serrano family, this solid wood bench gives a nod to the master artist and designer Donald Judd. Shown here in Argentine Rosewood but av...
Category

2010s Argentine 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

Rive Bench Small by Draga&Aurel Cement and Bronze, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Textured and sturdy, Rive is a massive bench that expresses the aesthetic of megalithic architecture through the assembly of three essential structural components. The seat, with its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Brass

Lunar Limited Edition Bench in Aluminum by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunar Limited Edition Bench in Aluminum by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 5 Pieces + 1P Dimensions: D 190 x W 45 x H 65 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Lunar Bench is an indoor/outdoor bench...
Category

2010s South African Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Teak Bench by LOTOS 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Solid teak bench by LOTOS 1960s. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Modernist Chrome Wrapped Ottoman in Cream Gaufrage Velvet, Manner of Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist ottoman was realized in the United States circa 1970. Executed in the manner of Karl Springer, it features a subtly domed concave body newly reupholstered in ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modern Chrome Stainless Steel Benches
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous and substantial pair of mirrored stainless steel benches, with floating frames, one with an attached seamless, white laminate table. Sofas are incredibly well made, easily w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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