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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
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
$4,850 / item
Modern Tufted Linen Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tufted linen bench, the long tufted bench in natural beige linen, with American oak feet and brass traditional handle hardware.
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Linen
$1,316 / item
Heavy Stainless Steel Bench by Decca
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 Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted upholstered bench. This bench is covered in luxurious beige linen with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$1,471 / item
Contemporary Brass Gold Arch Long Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Materials: Brass
Finishes available: Natural, satin, polished, aged
Dimensions: W 155 x L 31.5 x 43cm
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Solid Wood and Leather Arcada Bench
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
The Arcada Bench designed by Unicuo is a standout piece that merges rustic charm with contemporary elegance. Its unique form, featuring independently cushioned arches, invites relaxa...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,246 / item
SALMON bench 2.0 m, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
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
$2,277 / item
Modern Functional Art Fiberglass
Iron Bench from Costantini, Lingua, in Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Lingua, a Modern Functional Art Collectible Fiberglass Iron Bench from Costantini
This playful functional sculpture by William Stuart of Costantini features a chiseled iron frame ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Handcrafted Wood coloured Acrylic original Thonet bench by Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
This unique and limited edition is part of the mosaiced furniture collection which finds its inspiration in the mosaiced floors constructed during the Romanesque period which nowaday...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Wood
Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment X-Frame Benches
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment and Walnut X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather. Set of 2.
Please note that Upholstery with COM is additional. These benches can be customized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Parchment Paper
$11,500 / set
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
$8,500 / item
Arca
Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement. The slats permit constant ventilation wh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$1,966 / item
Carrocel Custom Modern Bench in Bleached Oak with Taupe Vinyl
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Add a touch of understated elegance to your entryway with this newly handcrafted modern bench by Carrocel. Featuring a clean and sleek design, the bench showcases striking oak column...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Cala Bench by Draga&Aurel Resin and Concrete, 21st Century
By Draga
Aurel
Located in Como, IT
Evolving from its namesake coffee tables, the Cala bench comprises a coarse concretebase covered with thick epoxy resin, evoking the lacustrine landscape of Como. Resin is cast in la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Powder-coated Steel Stone Bench by Frédéric Saulou, Beige and Brown
Located in Geneve, CH
Meulière Stone Bench by Frédéric Saulou
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 50 x W 175 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and Meulière stone.
Weight: 250 kg.
From one creation to ano...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Steel
Calvet Bench, Antonio Gaudí
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Calvet bench, Antonio Gaudí
1902
Dimensions: 118 x 54 x 95 cm
Materials: solid oak varnished
Solid dark varnished oak
Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$52,885 / item
Ombra Cedar Bench with Red Accent, Designed by Hikaru Mori, Made in Italy
By Hikaru Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made of two parallelepipeds integrated with each other, like an object and its s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
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
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 50 x W 195 x H 65 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to Cha...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$19,685 / item
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini
Dimensions: D 38 x W 156.6 x H 41 cm
Materials: Picasso Green marble, wood.
Weight: 150 kg
"A horizontal and regular element...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$28,714 / item
U Collection Wooden Bench
Located in CDMX, MX
U collection wooden bench 1.20 cm long made of oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
$1,000 / item
Three Seat Double Rail Handwoven Rush Bench
Located in Venice, CA
The bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame plated in bronze
Designed by a former art dealer who represented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Steel
$4,400 / item
Bridge Bench C.R.&S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Wood Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar that features an original and geometric design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of Modern Walnut Benches by Lara Mann
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern walnut benches by Lara Mann. Simplistic modern styling in rich walnut woods and upholstered seat cushion. Contrasting center panel adds texture and flare to the design...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2020s Gratz / Laverne TG-18 Small Bench in Bronze and Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Bench, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly kno...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi
By RIchard Peduzzi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Model conceived in 1989 by the scenographer and designer Richard PEDUZZI (born in 1943) for the completion of the Grand Louvre project and deployed in 1993 in the rooms of the Egypti...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Cherry
Custom Modern Natural Oak Bench with White Boucle by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Introduce a touch of contemporary comfort with this newly handcrafted bench by Carrocel. Featuring a clean and modern design, this piece showcases a beautiful natural oak on its colu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Hand Made Patinated Iron Benches
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Each bench having hand wrought iron legs with a bronze paination. Upholstered with a leather seat.
Benches can be ordered with customization to color and size.
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
$11,500 / set
Modern Black Porcelain Bench
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Modern black porcelain bench. Hand crafted using the finest materials imported from Italy. Beautiful Italian black porcelain columns with white veining. Completed with textured desig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Japanese Inspired Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese inspired bench made with a supple maple frame with matte finish is adorned with a luxurious mix of fabrics. Sink into a single oversized stuffe...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Maple
$4,990
Tibetan Sheepskin Bench on 5 Lucite Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory.
Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform supported by five custom made Lucite legs.
The Tibetan Shee...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Lucite
1984 Herman Miller Eames 3734 T&em Four Seater Arm Shell Bench in Gray Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Herman Miller Eames Tandem four seater bench, model 3734 base and 3730 top, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This set was manufactu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bench or Coffee Table, Link by Reda Amalou, 2019, Black Stained Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence.
The bench, table and stool are the three pieces of furniture that make up the Link collection. Arranged separ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Curvy Modern Banquette with Botanical Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Alizon Banquette features a curvy cushioned seat and swooping tight back design with tapered wooden legs. The Banquette shown was upholstered in an openwork velvet pattern with f...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1980
s Vintage Chrome Steel X Frame Bench With New White Boucle Upholstered Seat
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage chromed steel X frame bench is from the 80's and has been re-upholstered in an off white boucle fabric for the top as a sling seat. It remains modern and it has e...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, 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
Chartreuse Covered Acrylic Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Chartreuse Covered Cushion Seat Acrylic Bench, square tapered legs. 20" H x 53" W x 18" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s.
Vienna model sofa or bench with structure with armrests with a curved profile, in round-section metal with a matt gray finish, backrest and seat padded and covered in their original orange cotton fabric.
Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast, ca. 1980.
Good general condition.
Measurements in cm 98x54x78h backrest, 47h seat
Small Vienna bench...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Dust Bench, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Bench is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
$5,183 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
$8,663 / item
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
$1,544 / item
Bronze
Leather Bench, KIMANI, by Reda Amalou Desgin, 2018 - 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’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Vintage Grey Leather Bench Loveseat De Sede 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sofa bench or loveseat Model DS-2011 from leather in grey color by De Sede.
An authentic gorgeous sofa or loveseat with a steel ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Curve, 47 Inches Cedar Vulcano Bench, Designed Brodie Neill, Made in Italy
By Brodie Neill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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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
Vintage Lucite Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Go retro with this transparent Lucite bench. Its ¾ inch thick Lucite material makes it sturdy, and ideal as a single-seat bench, vanity seat or foot stool.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Friends Small Bench by Lara Bohinc, Turquoise Blue Coloured Cork, outdoor garden
By Lara Bohinc
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
Knot Bench in Solid Oak — Danish Design by Studio Yann Gandon x Maxime Sauce
Located in København S, DK
The Knot Bench in Solid Oak and Rope by Studio Yann Gandon x Maxime Sauce is a sculptural piece of contemporary furniture that brings together the elegance of Danish design with an i...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Rope, Oak, Hardwood
Pure Bench Matteo Thun Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Matteo Thun
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its minimalist and extremely natural design. Rests on feet made from the same wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Custom Modern Kidney Shape Bench in Macassar Wood and Leather by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your décor with this exquisite, newly handcrafted Carrocel custom bench. Featuring a distinctive kidney shape, this piece blends modern styling with elegant Art Deco influenc...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Milo Bench, Marmelade / Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobilit...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$2,591 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Milo Bench, Ming / Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New to the Marie Burgos collection is Milo Bench, complimenting the Milo Bean.
The design includes the same easy-to-grab leather handles for easy mobility.
The Milo Bench can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
$2,591 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Contemporary Taupe Leather Upholstered Benches
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary rectangular benches with taupe leather upholstered tops with bronze upholstery nail detail on each corner, resting on four square wooden legs with a dark wood ve...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Amuneal’s Leather Stool (Desk/Vanity)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s blackened steel and leather stools are fabricated from precision machined and laser-cut steel components. The laser-cut and formed seat is hand clad in leather and suspende...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$4,089 / item
Modern Sloped Bench with Swirly Bright Orange Embroidered Linen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring an infinite saturated red line throughout and a granite boucle on the sides, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard mapl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Foam, Maple
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
Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A set of Italian genuine rush seat nesting stools, in the style of Italian designer, Gio Ponti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Seats are made of genuine rush with black ebonized wood bases. Each have paper label authentication "Genuine Rush", please see closeup images #17 and 18. And both are marked "Made in Italy" on underside of wood stretcher; shown in image #19.
Measurements include:
Top seat/stool: 15.75" D x 19.63" W x 18" H
Nesting seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Rush, Wood
Hand Made Sterling Gray Velvet Woven Bench 47" Length by Knots Studio
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
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Tourmaline Royal velvet with walnut feet
By Stuart Scott
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 Tourmaline Royal cotton velvet. The feet ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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.
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