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Minimalist Seating

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arrben Italy, Set of Six Midcentury 'Sultana' Dining Chairs, Metal and Leather
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare minimalist set of six dining chairs, manufactured by Arrben, Italy. The chairs feature a black enameled heavy metal wire base with thick Black Cuir Leather upholstery. While the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Purple Suede Chairs by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
Located in Schagen, NL
These two futuristic and Minimalist chairs form together a sofa; one in pink/purple (corner model) and the other purple/purple. The two colors are in perfect harmony when placed toge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Suede

Sosa Armless Brown Bouclet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
5-6 week production time With its monolithic structure and its perfect integration with the floor it is on, the Sosa armchair offers an image that is different from the usual form an...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Cannoli Sofa by Studio Phat x Arbore 'Bent Hardwood Structure'
Located in Vetiş, RO
The Cannoli sofa is a stunning centerpiece for any lounge area. Its design is defined by the exposed wooden frame, which wraps around the cushioned elements of the sofa. The oak ...
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood

Metal wire stool KM05 by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s
Located in Denventer, NL
Metal wire stool KM05 designed by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s. The metal wires have a black plastic coating. The wire stool was designed in collaboration with ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet

Ribbon Stool Made with Brass or Stainless Steel Body, Modern and Minimal Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
An exercise in minimalism and tension, what defines a stool and what is the least amount of material one can use while creating a comfortable resting place? The Ribbon stools are a c...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
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2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Copper

Roberts Counter Stool with Inlay Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Bianco Carrara Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Vondel coffee table embodies a resolute solidity of form that captivates with its understated yet commanding presence. Its simplistic yet robus...
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2010s African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Carrara Marble

4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
4 Neru stackable TOTEM Utility sculpture: 1 Neru, functions as a stool/table Create your own TOTEM by stacking 3 or 4 Nerus! Material: Ra...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Fuji Wood Stool, Minimalist and Modern Inspiration from Brazil by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...
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2010s South American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with round top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash

Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking contemporary piece that is both minimal and regal in its design. It blends in a variety of settings: as an elegant foot of bed statement, a stylish entryway seat or a sculptural touch in the living room. Made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The bench is also suitable for extended outdoor life...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Constructed by a master craftsman as well as talented sculptor - the simplicity and elegance of these chairs can only come to life with the very best of his talent. He uses tradition...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal Blue by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure Red Back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Black Back, Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the tra...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Crystal Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Bench Crystal Hand Carved Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Crystal inclusions vary Robert Kuo Crystal is carved using jad...
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2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Crystal

Okha, "Lola", Barstool/Counter Stool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery COM or COL Dimensions Barstool: 21.3" W x 16" D x 29.1" H, 29.1" SH Counter Stool: 21.3" W x 16" D x 26.8" H, 26.8" SH
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2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substantial weight. No longer in product...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury modern, minimalist, dining chairs from France, circa 1950. Made of pine with cognac leather seats. Simple, chic. Set of six.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

5 Legged Arc Chair, HAUS OF HU, 2023
Located in London, GB
The chair is accommodated by the column. Its form is made up of a composition of intersecting geometries, an incomplete circle curves up from its rectilinear seat and extends outward...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

SEESAW, Stacking Benches, HAUS OF HU, 2024
Located in London, GB
The bench takes its formal character from the traditional bench chair of the Chinese countryside. In a contemporary translation, four benches compose a set with the potential to crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rudolph Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa by Vincent Van Duysen for Serax
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Architect Vincent Van Duysen in a collaboration with Belgium-based Serax has designed a sofa line embodying the essence of his "warm minimalist" aesthetic. Dubbed Rudolph, in homage...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

CC-01 solid wood bench
Located in London, GB
A place to drop your bag, sit on to tie your shoe laces or just take a moment for yourself before transitioning into the next chapter of your day. The curves are a friendly greetin...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Tulipwood

Fuerza Stool
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Marble

Aceleracion Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculptural Arched Vintage Lucite and Upholstered Vanity Stool or Bench
Located in West Reading, PA
Charming high-quality vanity bench designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s, and produced by Hill Manufacturing. The piece retains the Hill Manufacturing tag underneath the se...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lucite

Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
The "How High the Moon" armchair, a masterpiece conceived by the esteemed Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata, is crafted from nickel-plated steel mesh and produced by Vitra in Switze...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Striped Brown Orange Leather Sofa, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage striped sofa made of high-quality buffalo leather. A statement piece with a matching striped design back. Additional information: Dimensions: 210 W x 88 D x 70 H cm Seat: ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

White Faux Shearling Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy ottoman from the 1960s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric. I have a matching fabric lounge chair - it’s shown in the pictures. Additional information: ...
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20th Century European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Vintage Nude Leather "Cinema" Easy Chairs by Gunilla Allard, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Gunilla Allard designed the Cinema series for the company Lammhults in 1994. The old sports cars have inspired her for the collection's details - chrome, stitches and high-quality ge...
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20th Century Swedish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Chrome

4 White Metal Chairs By Yrjö Kukkapuro For Avarte, Finland 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 chairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, model A500. White laminated birch plywood, white enameled steel frame, original fabric upholstery. I have a set of 2 with some ...
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20th Century Finnish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Black Metal Chairs by Gerrit Veenendaal For Kembo, Netherlands 1960s
By Gerrit Veenendaal
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage black metal chairs with red vinyl upholstery designed by Gerrit Veenendaal for Kembo Rhenen. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Netherlands Period: 196...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

White Metal Wire Chair from Erlau Germany, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
1 of 4 white metal wire chairs from Erlau. The chairs may be used outdoors and inside. 4 chairs are available. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Germany Period: 1960s ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage low seat chair with new pearl gray boucle upholstery. Additional information: Origin: Scandinavia Period: 1960s Dimensions: W 52 cm x D 43 cm x H 78 cm, H(seat) 45 cm Condit...
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20th Century Scandinavian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Gray Buffalo Leather 2-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Base, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage 2-seater sofa made of high-quality gray (faded black) buffalo leather with solid pine (I suppose) wood legs. Very comfortable. Additional information: Production period: 199...
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20th Century European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

White Boucle Black Metal Chairs, Kembo, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage black painted metal chairs, reupholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. Gerrit Veenendaal designed the chairs for Kembo Rhenen in the 1960s. Additional information: Cou...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Style Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Refined Simplicity: Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Embrace the essence of understated elegance with our set of six mid-century modern dining chairs. Crafted to perfection,...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Oak wood and green leather bench
Located in Madrid, ES
Offering this elegant yet very modern bench "BENCH R 02, 2023" by Germany based designer Joscha Finhold aka HOLDHOLD. Solid oak bench with handcrafted cushions in green that can be ...
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2010s German Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tibur Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lead Time: 14 - 16 weeks MATERIALS Travertine MEASUREMENTS 32” W x 28” D x 28” H x 14.5” SH HANDMADE IN CANADA
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Travertine

Modernist pine and bouclé daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Solid pine daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The daybed has been constructed in a fully enclosed pine frame, with the sculpted feet placed on the outer ends and slats...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Simplistic Vintage Chairs Set
Located in Nijlen, BE
Vintage chair set with wicker seat (4x) in perfect condition from the 1960s. Very good seating ergonomics. The perfect balance between simplicity and seating comfort. Nice to combine...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of six dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four six chairs "Gaja" an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Minimalist seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist seating 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 seating 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 Minimalist seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Joanina and David Pastoll, Zachary A. Bitner, Jover + Valls, and SP01. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $277 and tops out at $292,684 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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