Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

to
280
704
513
1,259
118
67
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1,403
1,152
1,097
1,104
1,088
1,099
1,086
1,096
1,085
1,093
1,079
1,093
1,566
1,444
251
215
138
125
105
99
88
87
65
63
62
62
48
42
41
27
1
117
1,326
3
33
66
1
3
2
7
15
14
19
15
882
711
590
208
177
810
426
326
284
261
1,444
295
498
39
22
19
19
19
Style: Modern
Batllo Bench, Antonio Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Batllo bench, Antonio Gaudí 1906 Dimensions: 94 x 183 x 129 cm Materials: dark varnished oak Solid dark varnished oak or natural (colourless) varnis...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time when crea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Alfredo Häberli Contemporary Interior and Exterior Swiss Bench , "The Poet"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Interior and exterior bench designed by Alfredo Häberli. Manufactured by BD Barcelona (Spain). Steel tube legs and perforated steel sheet seats with...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

SALMON bench 2.0 m, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Sophisticated Coastal Steel Upholstery "Beach" Bench, Parisii Collection
Located in Del Mar, CA
The Beach Bench is a study in quiet sophistication, bridging coastal ease with timeless elegance. Its silhouette draws on the softened geometry of the 1940s – slightly rounded lines ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Bench Featuring a Small Cushion, Customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench expresses harmony through its special details. Featuring a small cushion that can be adjusted or even removed, this seating design has the rig...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian modern wooden and ivory fabric bench, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden and ivory fabric bench, 1980s Bench with rectangular seat, padded and covered with ivory-colored fabric and rectangular wooden legs. 1980s Good condition, has s...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Taranaki Bed Stool, Bench, DEDAR Wool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Taranaki Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Taranaki bed stool offers simplicity and comfor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces inspi...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Contemporary Bench with Solid Wooden Structure with Leather Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship, where the robust beauty of solid wood meets the inviting comfort of a plush upholstered seat. This bench design brings an enduri...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Leather

Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural bench by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: 125 x 39 x 50 Materials: FRP, chrome coated There may be a visual difference i...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4992 Slatted Bench in Maple 92"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Slat Bench, Model 4992, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1947. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The bench is comprised of entirely of ma...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

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

Large Multicolor Urban Art Graffiti Tagged Wood Urban Bench
Located in East Quogue, NY
Fun, unique, one-of-a-kind tagged "Rase Alley" wood bench, with colorful graffiti tags covering the top and underside of the wood seat. Material: Spray paint, paint pens, and pol...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Marc Appel (1925-1985) and Jan Welslau (1922-2012), set of seven benches.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Marc Appel (1925-1985) and Jan Welslau (1922-2012), a series of seven magnificent and imposing benches, from the Palais de Justice in Anvers, modernist constructivist work, wood,...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, White Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time when creativity met function in perfect harmony. Its distinctive design, resembling the curves of the number five, captures the era’s creative spirit while offering modern elegance and superior comfort. Influenced by mid-century modern design, the T50 lounge chair effortlessly adapts to today’s interiors, proving that great design stands the test of time. The T50 armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vernon Entry Bench White Oak with Marble Insert 46"L by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Four slabs, carefully considered and placed create a subtle yet sturdy entry bench. Completed with an integrated tray of either marble or leather, this piece is designed to add a fun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Marble

Hand Made Ivory Velvet Woven Bench 47" Length by Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Born of appreciation for elegance, the woven bench is a handmade piece that brings a sculptural, playful air to any entryway or living space. Each bench is crafted with care using a ...
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech

Willy Guhl Concrete Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of fiber cement which al...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

G.13 Bench / Ebonized Walnut with Steel by Lusano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Grant Bench is slim and architectural, designed as both a gesture of form and a place of rest. A walnut frame supports an upholstered seat, its proportions refined for use at the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Pair of Oak and Parchment X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pair of Oak and Parchment X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather. Extremely comfortable. We have one pair in stock. Lead Time for custom made is 8-12 weeks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak, Parchment Paper

Pre owned modern Red leather and metal custom made bench by Jason Horvath
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary pre owned modern black steel tube frame with Red leather bench by Jason Horvath. Square tube frame with stitched Red leather upholster...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mora Bench
Located in Northfield, MN
The Mora bench introduces textile to our line up and we welcome this new form to our familiar pieces. The bench is being offered with and without a cushion ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mora Bench
Mora Bench
$1,690 / item
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood, chrome, and fabric are ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Desert Tan Heavy Canvas 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

Newton, 94 Inches Walnut and Iron 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria seat by Imperfettolab Designer : Verter Turroni Limited edition -- 2014 Dimensions: W 165 x D 80 x H 44 cm Materials: fiberglass Seat/coffee table in fiberglass. Ava...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Console Bench in Golden Phoebe Gradient Wood Mirror-Polished Metal by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Bench in Golden Phoebe Gradient Wood Mirror-Polished Metal by Artempo Dimensions: D 40 x W 160 x H 41 cm. Materials: Wood and mirror-polished metal. The console bench ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Chic Pair of Contemporary Silverleaf Lacquer Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic stylish contemporary pair of silverleaf lacquered benches having oval cutouts on the sides and sculptural curved seat surface. The height to top of scoop is 17”.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Gufram Broken Bench Almost White by Snarkitecture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Broken Bench, an irregular slab of “soft concrete” in polyurethane, seems to be the part missing from the large Broken Mirror, and just like the other pieces of the collection pl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Ink Bench in Gradient Solid Wood Wool by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Ink Bench in Gradient Solid Wood & Wool by Artempo Dimensions: D 45 x W 140 x H 50 cm. Materials: Solid wood, plywood, and wool. The design draws inspiration from the natural traces...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Wood, Plywood

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of 21st century benches or ottomans constructed from vintage Persian Jajim kilim rugs, button tufted on all sides, and raised on small stainless steel cabriole legs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Knot Antique Exotic Bench by CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Knot Bench by CEU L 100" x W 17.7" x H 15.7" Sculptural and simple, the Knot Bench is formed from curved planes that loop into a seamless silhouette. Its organic shape invites touc...
Category

2010s Balinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi Dimensions: W 118 x D 43 x H 53 cm Materials: Upholstery (Boucle, velvet or leather). Natural Wood Base Painted as Brass, Silver, Gold, Laquered Black,...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Friends Small Bench by Lara Bohinc, Turquoise Blue Coloured Cork, outdoor garden
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This bench has been inspired by the idea of a gathering of friends. Supported by bulbous egg formations it features two inflated seating areas which can seat two to three people. Th...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Cork

Coastal Blue Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Storage Bench, a perfect blend of artistry and function. The Sombori Cerulean ikat-patterned cushion adds vibrancy, while handcra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Balanço Bench by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Balanço Bench was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The mix of materials is the differential in this series. While wood is used as a seat, a metal plate, thick and curved, raises the first material from the ground in a light way and with minimal contact, both with the floor and with the wood. The structure is made of stainless steel and Cumaru Wood. Definitely a one of a kind and unique piece. Graduated at FAU / USP in 2009, with a period of studies at the Polytechnic of Milan, Rodrigo Ohtake is always in search of his own architectural style. Passionate about colors and free forms, he collaborated with architects Mario Biselli, Alvaro Puntoni, and Frenchman Patrick Jouin, in addition to working with his father, Ruy, from 2008 to 2016. In addition to working in the offices, he participated as a curatorial assistant in the exhibitions "Viver na Floresta", curated by Abílio Guerra, "O Coração da Cidade: Invention of Spaces" by Júlio Katinsky...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Banana Wood Organic Bench by CEU Studio, Indoor - Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
Banana Bench by CEU L 54.3" x W 11.8" x H 13.8" The item is customizable by size The Banana Bench features a gently curved seat and solid legs for a balanced, sculptural look. Its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Oltremare Bench in Seventy Grey Upholstery Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seating collection “Oltremare” designed by Antonio Marras and produced in collaboration with Saba, stems from a far-away past and place, ful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Unique Box-Like Structure with Natural Stone, Stainless Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 02 by Lee Sisan, 2019 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm. Materials: stainless steel, natural stone. Each pie...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Steel

Modern Natural Steel Bench
Located in toronto, CA
This modern styled steel bench is laser cut and folded from one sheet of metal. The visual lightness and elegance sets the perfect tone for any modern interior . Minimal leather...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bel Air Bench 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 b...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hand Made Mauve Velvet Woven Bench 47" Length by Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Born of appreciation for elegance, the woven bench is a handmade piece that brings a sculptural, playful air to any entryway or living space. Each bench is crafted with care using a ...
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech

Modern Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather bench with a metal frame. The top leather upholstered cushion features button tufting and sits on a sleek open metal base ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Red Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Laverne TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench w/ Multi Color Leather Straps on Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench in multiple brown leathers with a light antique bronze frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos,...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Curve, 71" Cedar Bench, Designed by Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bench in a single block of scented sandblasted cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the seat that exalts the wood grains and the shades of the natural cedar. Designed by Br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Alchemy Long Bench by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy long bench by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 190 x H 53 x W 50 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style ...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Organic Modern Blue 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 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Petit Arrêt Bench Java Textured and Shiny Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

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

Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Brodie Neill, 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) Bench in a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its arched shape below the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

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

Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Oak High Back Bench c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Dom Hans van der Laan unique oak high back bench. Commissioned for Willibrordkerk (St Willibrord’s Church), Almelo. The Netherlands c. 1960’s. Van der Laan rarely used oak ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Modern Sculpted Walnut Bench with Dovetail Joinery
Located in Mendocino, CA
These benches are created from a single slab of walnut, providing a continuity of grain that wraps around the joints and moves your eye over the piece. Exposed dovetail joinery...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Laverne TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in Tan Leather on a Polished Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in tan leather with a polished chrome frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelle...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Brass and Italian Chenille Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern brass based bench with new Italian Chenillie upholstery
Category

1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Heavy Stainless Steel Bench by Decca
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy (solid stainless steel) bench by Decca. Weighing about 80 lbs, super constructed bench with polished steel base and faux shagreen top. Note visible steel edge under seat. Cus...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

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.