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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Velvet and Bronze Bench
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Custom Fringe Settee Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric and Sandra Jordan Welt
Located in New York, NY
Custom made bench with three back cushions. Meant to be used against a wall with back cushions resting on the wall surface as the cushions are not attached to the bench. Fabric information and detailed dimensions:
- Upholstery Fabric: Schumacher Finn heavy weight linen
- Piping Fabric: Sandra Jordan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Alpaca, Linen
Pair of Modern Wrought Iron and Woven Taupe Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of modern Wrought Iron Frame benches with taupe leather woven seats. The pair are very handsome and sturdy.
A compliment to many rooms - could be slid under a co...
Category
20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
Surrealist "Vis a Vis" sofa pink, solid brass by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
A sofa that encourages confidence, taken from Dalí’s compositions for Jean Michel Frank. A typical surreal interpretation of a piece of furniture extremely bourgeois and conventional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Famed Brass Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The FAMED BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home.
Length: 59.1'' / Depth: 17.7'' / Height: 18.5''
-Brass
-Registered Design.
BRASS USE...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
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
Solid Oak Mobley Bench in Natural Golden Finish
By Brett Paulin
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
Mountains Cedar Bench, Designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang, Made in Italy
By Hsiao Chin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Dark Brass Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish
Dimensions:
18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Leather
Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in Hamilton, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Custom Upholstered Daybed with Two Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom upholstered daybed with 2 pillows.
Daybed fabric: By Schumacher, Dixon Mohair Weave in color Driftwood / Collection Understated Luxury
Pillows fa...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Mohair
Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
21st century contemporary beige bench & ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench Nude combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Modern Black Braided Leather Bench W/ Suede Arms & Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Zeus Bench is a modern bench design, perfect for a modern hotel lobby or a presidential suite. An upholstered leather seat with a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Spina Table in Lac Wood Bordeaux 1 Edit by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis.
The thicknesses and proportio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
By Brett Paulin
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
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The textile has been lovingly re...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
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
Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Steel
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Saint Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood .
The cushion is available in customer's ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Volcano Cedar Bench Worked From Unique Scented Cedar Blocks
By Mondo
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 simple form of a clothes peg (o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools
Priced and sold by the pair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Minimal Modern Customizable Bench Full Upholstered in Green Linen
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
An upholstered contemporary green bench , in neutral colors, fitting any kind of interiors.
Introducing our Contemporary Upholstered Bench, a versatile and stylish piece that seamlessly blends into various interior styles, from the most minimalistic to brutalist designs. Its neutral color provides a timeless base, while its contemporary aesthetic adds a touch of sophistication to any space.
This bench has been meticulously designed to offer not only exceptional comfort but also design flexibility. With a sturdy structure and clean lines, it harmoniously fits into modern, industrial, and even brutalist spaces. The versatility of this piece allows it to be incorporated into living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, or even commercial settings.
The highlight of this bench lies in its customization capabilities. We provide a wide range of fabric options, allowing you to choose the texture and color that best align with your design vision. Whether you prefer classic neutral tones or more bold and vibrant colors, there is a fabric option to suit your preferences.
Beyond its impeccable aesthetics, this bench is a testament to craftsmanship quality. High-quality materials and attention to detail ensure durability and a luxurious seating experience. Acquire the Contemporary Upholstered Green Color Bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Linen, Wood
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Holly Hunt Light Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, White Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Suelo Modern Bench
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfort...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Hand Tailored Fringes Bench Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Modern Bench Metal Mongolian Pillow by Nobe Italia Red Brick Finish
Located in piacenza, IT
This elegant and modern bench will catch everyone's attention. With its essential shapes and gentle, sinuous sense of movement, Mongolia Bench suggests...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Bench, Rich Red Velvet/ Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. This contemporary upholstered piece with an interesting twist of two fur strips. It evokes strength with the use of straight lines whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
e15 European Walnut Calle Bench Designed by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
e15 Calle Bench
Design: Philipp Mainzer, 2002
Measures: 63” L x 15.75” D x 16.5” H
European walnut oiled.
The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed w...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Wrapped Stainless Bench Upholstered in Grey Velvet
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
A floor model of wrapped stainless bench upholstered in grey velvet. Few scratches and blemishes on stainless surfaces. Made-to-order is also availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Cedar Wood Designer Bench Carved From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Riva 1920 Ugo Bench is a product of the renowned Italian furniture company Riva 1920, which is known for its dedication to craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovative design. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Customizable Cedar Wood Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handcrafted cedar bench 100% Italian product. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
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
Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handcrafted cedar bench 100% Italian product. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Natural Ash Solid Wood Bench, Entryway Wood Bench
Located in Naperville, IL
The Eola bench provides a multi-use bench that can be easily placed in the kitchen, dining room, den, lounge or other space. With a double backing and forward angled legs, this Mid-C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Channel Leather Daybed
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Zephyr Cove, NV
Modern, Channel upholstered seat in taupe leather color and black patinated steel metal legs. Would fit nicely into a Mid-Century style or Contemporary setting for additional seating, coffee table, ottoman or as bench seating at at table. Caste Bridger Daybed...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Bench with table in wood, black metal and yellow leather, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bench with table in wood, black metal and yellow leather, 1970s
Bench with table in wood, black metal and yellow leather. The bench has a rectangular seat, padded and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Ball Foot Bench with Saddle Shaped Seat - Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid maple. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density f...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Beads
Contemporary Handcrafted Scuptural Seating ALETHEIA, Linen Upholstery by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade sculptural seating, model "Aletheia" all upholstered in linen fabric.
The seating can be turned or/and can be combined with sculptural seating "Eugenia".
Variat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Handcrafted Scuptural Seating EUGENIA, Linen Upholstery by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade sculptural seating, model "Eugenia" all upholstered in linen fabric.
The seating can be turned or/and can be combined with sculptural seating "Aletheia".
Variat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
Luxury Bench, Designer Théo Eichholtz, 20th Century
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
With its black velvet upholstery, this ultra-upholstered seat ensures optimal elegance and seating. Its gilded metal frame, similar to bamboo, reveals a perfect finish.
Period: 20th century
Dimensions : Height : 73 cm x Length : 68cm x depth : 42cm
Fabric : 64% polyester & 36% viscose
When founder Theo Eichholtz...
Category
20th Century European Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Handcrafted Bench AURORA in Linen Upholstery, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade bench model "Aurora" in three pieces, all upholstered in linen fabric.
Cushioned seat upholstered in linen fabric. Two geometric pedestals upholstered in linen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Camilla Metal Garden Bench
By Zanotta
Located in London, GB
Designed by Emaf Progetti for Zanotta in 2005, the Camilla Garden Bench brings a touch of modern elegance to any outdoor space. Made with durable wood and metal, it combines style an...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Wavy Bench Carved From A Single Block of Scented Cedar Wood
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The "Mountains" bench by Riva 1920 is a distinctive piece of furniture designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang . This bench is notable for its sculptural form and the unique finish options avai...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Cedar
Minimal Modern Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench Light Blue Corduroy
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
The Wave Klau Bench is a harmonious blend of comfort and unique design. A modern wave blue upholstered Bench offers a plush and luxurious seating experience. Its wavy shape adds a to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Modern Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern tufted upholstered bench. Perfect addition to any tight space in need of seating. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ )
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Leather and Aluminum Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long rectangular bench upholstered in a cream colored leather with piping along the edges. The cushion sits on a brushed aluminum base with four tapered legs. Two available, priced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
The Slat Bench - Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wooden Bench
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First designed and tested for Tokyobike’s flagship store that opened in Los Angeles in 2021, our Slat Bench is now part of Volume III.
The simplicity of single boards and their wov...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fir
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Contemporary Margem Bench made with Soft Fabric and Natural Oak Mate
By Stylish Club
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
Gallery Bench in walnut or oak with a corian top. bespoke size by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Each bench is made to a bespoke size.
The first of this design was made of walnut with a Corian top and was exhibited by the Connaught Brown Gallery in 2010.
The Gallery Bench can be...
Category
2010s English Modern Benches
Materials
Composition
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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