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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
Polished Stainless Steel Chrome Coexist Bench by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Coexist Bench is a striking study in contrast, pairing polished stainless steel with luxurious silver leather upholstery. Its clean, architectural lines highlight the harmony bet...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass, Steel

SESC Pompeia Side Chair in Pine by Lina Bo Bardi, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
SESC Stools/Side Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz & Marcelo Suzuki. Crafted for the iconic SESC Pompeia cultural center in São Paulo. This rare pine stool embodies the vision...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turn...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Sonoran Yellow Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical, sculptural balance of elegance and function. Dimensions: Diameter 18 in. (46 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Finish color options: sedona red lupi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Stone' Dining Chair, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort. Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg). No assembly required. Finish color options: white stone natural stone aged stone (shown) key stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort What if furniture could be as soft and inviting as freshly baked pastries—ravioli, homemade pasta, or buttery croissants? I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin 'Wavebreaker' Lounge Chair, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong foundation to find calm and quiet as tides come and go and the world rushes past. Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 32 in. (81.3 cm), height 27 in. (69 cm). Weight 50...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Wavebreaker' Lounge Chair, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong foundation to find calm and quiet as tides come and go and the world rushes past. Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 32 in. (81.3 cm), height 27 in. (69 cm). Weight 50...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Oak

Walnut Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in stunning hand oiled Oregon Black Walnut. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joiner...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique African Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coffee table or bench hand carved from a single block of wood from Mali. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. There is a fine carving around the side and tiny triangl...
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1950s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

La Plume Armchair handmade in Great Britain - Client own fabric option
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. All our armchairs are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guara...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech, Feathers

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool by PLANEfurniture (defunct), Los Angeles USA, c. 2010 Oak wood Dimensions: 28 h × 15 w × 15¼ d in Simple, architectural...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Duncan Bench by VERMONTICA
Located in Sharon, VT
A modern rustic essential. The Duncan Bench, designed by Scott Gordon and handcrafted in Vermont, combines a live-edge wood seat—shown here in antique hem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Walnut Black MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile side table or stool accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry and painted surfaces add depth and sophistication, while ...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Cast Resin 'King Me' Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Modern Geometric Handmade Hardwood Walnut Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Isometric bench is a an optical illusion. It stands on three legs slightly angled; when you experience it, your sense of perspective is questioned. Paying homage to Aldo Rossi’s ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Oak

Fluorescent Pink & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Fluorescent Pink & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia - a stunning addition to any modern furniture collection. Featuring a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lucite

Travertine, Brass, and Mohair Coexist Bench by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coexist bench uses balance and delicate harmony of materials meeting. The bench consists of a brushed brass frame, honed Travertine stone cubes, and ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass, Steel

Cast Resin 'Aspen' Bench, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Extreme function. A place to recharge after a demanding day. A power pose. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 14 in. (35.5cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 40 lbs. (18 kg)....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash

Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Bar Chair is a stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Bar Chair is great for counter seating and is available in a variety of colors. Incl...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet

Jää Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with Recycled Plastic in Black
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’. The inspiration for this bench / seating came from the beautiful and practical nature of recycled plastic and its environmentally friendly credentials. The white color of this material made us think about melting slushy snow and ice. The black made us think of the ground, and how dark it looks once the snow melts and exposes the soil after a long winter. Made with a mixture of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) plastic with small aluminium spacers and nuts, the Jää bench is fully recyclable. The PE and PP plastic shapes are 100% recycled post-consumer plastic i.e. pure waste that has been diverted from landfills. Through the design and the use of materials, we wanted to show that recycled furniture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Located in Portland, OR
Oregon Black Walnut stool / side table is made to last. Handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's workshop. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Exclusive Pair Of Biosca Armchairs 1950's
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 2 Spanish armchairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. Warm minimalism...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Contemporary Mexican Easy Chair in Walnut Wood and Natural Leather Seat
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

White Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Italian Pine and Rush Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice set of 8 Italian rush and Pine dining chairs. Beautiful minimalist design. Chairs are in excellent condition overall with only minimal wear from use. Original rush is in excel...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Rush, Pine

Temi Chair, Minimalist Velvet Dining Chair (Multiple Colors)
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Chair is a plush, comfortable dining or side chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Chair is available in a variety of colors. A good chair for mix and matching around the dining ...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Ensamble Pouf in Acosta Mendoza 138-22 Horizontal
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Style Rush Seat Barstools - Set of 6
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice set of 6 dark spindle wood barstools with rush seats, giving very antique French vibes. All the stools are in good condition, showing some minimal signs or age and wear from us...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Patricia Urquiola for Moroso "Malmo" White Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Patricia Urquiola for Moroso "Malmo" White Leather Sofa, Inner steel frame covered with injected polyurethane foam upholstered with origin...
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal White by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminum. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Black MiMi Bench by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile and essential bench is both iconic and minimal. The painted facets of its angular geometry capture the ever-changing gradients of light....
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Boudha Upholstered Loveseats, 2 Available
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Boudha Upholstered Loveseats, 2 Available Offered for sale are two Christian Liaigre custom made "Boudha" upholstered loveseats. The loveseats are pric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this stool, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The stool is sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Bar Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A stool in bar height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminium. Also available in brushed, san...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Ensamble Pouf in Careyes 22 Horizontal
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Alma 35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Minimalist Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare office armchair was designed by the Danish designer Georg Thams during the 1960s. It is upholstered in black natural leather. It has three loosely placed pillows. The armch...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rounded Square Stool, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rounded square stool Black lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Each piece is handcrafted individually and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyna...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Alma 22
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of eight dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four eight chairs "Gaja" an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional. Off-white in color Fully upholstered 4 arm-less chairs and 2 with arms. Armchairs: 22"w x 23"d x 37"h Regular chairs: 20"w x 23"d x 37"h Vladimir Kagan designed a number of pieces for the furniture company Directional, although we couldn't find more information if he designed these or not. These could very well be a set of one-off chairs. Manufacturer labels attached to the bottom "Directional Custom...
Category

1970s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Italian Leather Scissor Chair Timeless by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This heavy and solid but at the same time elegant Timeless chair was designed by Antonio Citterio for the Italian Flexform manufacture during the 1980s. This chair has a chromed stee...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

OCA, Minimalist Hanging Swing Chair by Tiago Curioni in Aluminium
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Based on absolute simplicity and extreme rationalization of lines and shapes, we thought of a shape that could be replicated identically and that, in itself, should make up the whole piece. Thus, the 3 oblong links of the same size emerged, which are light, resistant, and easy to install, making outdoor or indoor life more fun. The possibility of not only sitting down but also lying down was the motto for naming the piece as OCA, referring to the most traditional Amazon Indians...
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Comme Des Garçons No.2 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.2 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in 1983. This piece is reproduced model in 2017 for Comme des Garcons special event. There is a slight trace...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. 14" seat height
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Orange Travertine, Brass, and Cognac Mohair Coexist Bench by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coexist bench uses balance and delicate harmony of materials meeting. The bench consists of a black steel frame, Nero Marquina marble cubes, and mattress upholstered in bouclé fa...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kimi bench - Contemporary Fully Upholstered Bench with Soft Curves
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kimi bench - Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Curved Silhouette Both functional and visually striking, the "Kimi" bench is a refined accent piece that seamlessly blends comfort ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric

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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