$3,800 / item
H 18 in W 77 in D 12 in
Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By George Nelson, Figure Ground, BDDW, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
White Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By Figure Ground, George Nelson, George Nakashima, BDDW
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Modern Minimal Cut Stool in White Oak by Figure+Ground Design, USA
By George Nelson, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The subtle interplay of each of these aesthetic
Oak, Walnut
Short Hall Bench in BDDW Velvet, England 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Short Hall Bench England, 1900 Four wooden legs with stretcher. Manufactured by DRUCE & Co. Newly
Velvet, Oak
Walnut Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By George Nelson, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Walnut Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By George Nelson, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Walnut Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Walnut Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench with Custom Keys
By George Nelson, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Original Walnut Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Bench
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson, BDDW
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Walnut Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench 66"
By George Nelson, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 66 in D 10 in
Walnut Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench with Recycled Polyethylene Keys
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson, BDDW
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The
Walnut
Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson, BDDW
Located in Brooklyn, NY
makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The subtle interplay of each of these aesthetic
Oak, Walnut
Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson, BDDW
Located in Brooklyn, NY
makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The subtle interplay of each of these aesthetic
Walnut, Oak
Bad Cube A Solid Wood Odessy
By George Nelson, BDDW, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bad Cube has been with us for years as we let it dry out in our shop. Initially a tree stump with chainsaw scars, we extracted the Milkyway inside to a geometrical shape. This cube i...
Sycamore
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$7,566 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$2,000 / item
H 17 in W 36 in D 12 in
Walnut Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each speci...
Steel
$8,635 / item
H 33.47 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$2,794 / item
H 18 in W 72 in D 15 in
Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 6'
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
Steel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$7,092 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Nagato Side Table by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Liaigre design Nagato side table in white oak, signed. Contemporary used example in solid oak used as a side table or stool by Liaigre. In the Japanese taste with purposell...
Oak
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
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.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.