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.
Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Artistry Edition, Botanical Pattern, Green
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM × Yevhenii Lytvynenko BOTANICAL MICROSPACE Collaboration This collaboration is rooted in the idea of the "garden city" — a late-19th-century concept that proposed a new way of ...
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Faux Leather, Linen, Cotton, Bouc...
Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...
Steel
Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Modern Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Back, Dedar Tiger Mountain 002
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Sheepsk...
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
By Frama, Troels Grum-Schwensen
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...
Stainless Steel
$4,274 / set
Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...
Leather, Pine
Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Oak
Sculptural Wooden Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Genuine Leather, Ash, Tan Color
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
Faux Leather, Cotton, Ash, Wool, Leather, Bouclé
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Zebra
By Frama, Troels Grum-Schwensen
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel and Zebra Fabric Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 c...
Stainless Steel
$1,950 / item
Lake Street Chairs in Walnut by Last Workshop, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist dining or side chair from the Last Workshop. Solid walnut, black leather, brass screws. Dimensions: 18”L x 20”D x 18” seat height. 2 in stock.
Leather, Walnut
Patterned Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat 002
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Faux Fu...
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fly chair in leather by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian contemporary design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by human anatomy, the Fly chair by Tiago Curioni has a metallic skeleton, and cushions that refer to the musculature of the human body. Fully covered in leather, the chair...
Steel
4 Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, Sweden, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of four Scandinavian functionalist folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén for Gemla in the 1930s. Wooden frames with bent plywood seats and backs, combined with a simple metal fold...
Metal
Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal 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 bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a mite...
Walnut
Set of 8 Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Natural Leather "Cashmere" by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Sheepsk...
Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood Sculptural Chair or Art Piece
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful thick piece of mahogany wood is set upon a minimalist charred cube. A sculptural chair or a one of a kind art piece. Full dimensions; 64″ high x seat 18-14″ high x 43″ wi...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany
"chair 1" self-design , design Enzo Mari for Artek 2008 - original !
Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
Steel
Antique Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique village chair that can also be used as a side table. We have a small collection. Lovely patina and character on this beautiful piece. Circa 1950....
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$2,000 / item
Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal concrete chairs with a tulip style base and a scoop seat. Handmade by Merit in Los Angeles. These chairs feature a lower seat back and a heavy base which gives them great bal...
Concrete
Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2 65 cm by Noom, Wooden Legs, Karakorum, Black
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Ash
$16,000 / item
Tack Bench in Brass, Black Brass
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Tack Bench in Brass charts a zig-zagging course in welded sheets of 1/4" brass. Refined and minimal, The Tack Bench makes a striking entryway or recepti...
Brass
Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of early mid century craftsmanship at it's finest. Constructed of solid maple wood with a beautifully angled back, large dowel joints and hand carved legs, no deta...
Maple
Vintage Boho Donghia “Anziano” Leather Klismos Chairs - A Pair
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover an icon of modern design with this striking pair of Vintage Donghia "Anziano" Klismos Chairs, a testament to sleek sophistication and architectural elegance. Originally conc...
Metal
Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line Pop Art - minimalist - Italian - vintage Measures : 53,5cmx45...
Metal
1980s Postmodern Vintage Weiman Split Chairs - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of Weiman split back chairs in original upholstery that are in perfect condition. No need to reupholster at all! Dimensions 31ʺ...
Textile
Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...
Steel
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.8 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...
Steel
AITAI – Chair in Solid Wood Frame and Fabric Seat by Kengo Kuma
By Kengo Kuma
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Kengo Kuma AITAI Chair is a sculptural armchair in solid ash wood, designed to express presence, balance, and quiet connection. Created by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this pi...
Ash
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Mahogany
Dining Gropius Chair CS1 Artistry Edition in Patience & Gough velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM X Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging Gropius chair, Textile, and NFT Art. In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience...
Faux Fur, Linen, Sheepskin, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé...
$786Sale Price / item|20% Off
LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ve...
Stainless Steel
$1,800 / set
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Beech
Fluffy Dining Chair Flock CS2 by NOOM, Contemporary Design, Faux Fur, White
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking s...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
White Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, BDDW, George Nelson
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...
Walnut
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs. Black leather upholstery, steel frame Nice patina to the leather
Steel
$25,624 / set
Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Classic Jasper Morrison Chair was designed 1988/1989 “Some New Items for the Home, Part I” at the DAAD gallery, in Berlin. In 1989, the Ply...
Birch, Plywood
Tenda chair, Tiago Curioni, stainless steel or wood and leather, contemporary st
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
DESIGN STATEMENT: The Tenda chair embodies tension as a creative principle. A rod, attached to another, stretches the upholstery, shaping a light, refined design. This tension-driven...
Stainless Steel
Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Oak
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
By Donald Judd
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...
Oak
Contemporary Chair 'Symmetry Easy' by Studio 0405 X FRAMA, Honey Ash Wood
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Symmetry Easy Chair by Studio 0405 X FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Studio 0405 X FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Honey Ash Stained and Lacquered Dimensions : Height 67.5 cm / Widt...
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Gropius Dining Chair CS1 by NOOM, Artistry Edition, Upholstered, Malevich
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Leather, Faux...
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Chair in Reclaimed Teak Wood, Espresso
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful silhouette on this minimalist chair. Made from reclaimed teak wood and stained espresso revealing the unique wood grain. Full dimensions; Back rest 30” high from floor x ar...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Accent Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat, Brown
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
Steel Side Chair in Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Steel side chair in hot-dipped galvanized steel. Made of one piece of .25" thick steel plate, formed and dipped in molten zinc. Available in numerous finishes and scales.
Steel
Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Ottoman, Cushion in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan. The set debuted at ICFF in 2016, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the f...
Textile, Rattan
Archipen Dining Chair by NOOM, Solid Ash Wood, Contemporary Design, White
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Fabric
Contemporary Robert Kuo Repoussé Huang Chair in Antique Copper, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huang Chair Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto s...
Copper
Modern Minimal Cut Stool in White Oak by Figure+Ground Design, USA
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson, BDDW
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...
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Chair '01' by FRAMA, Warm Brown Birch
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair 01 by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Solid warm brown birch frame, birch plywood seat Finish: Lacquered Dimensions : Height 81 cm / Width 45 ...
Wood, Birch
$1,200 / item
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...
Ash, Hickory, Oak
Contemporary Chair '01' by FRAMA, Dark Brown Birch
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair 01 by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Solid dark brown birch frame, birch plywood seat Finish: Lacquered Dimensions : Height 81 cm / Width 45 ...
Wood, Birch
Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Bar Stool in Minimal Style from Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
From the Pipa collection, we launched the bar stool with the same principle of industrial rationalization and constructive simplicity used by the chair that started this line. In sol...
Hardwood
Contemporary Chair 'Easy 01' by FRAMA, Dark Brown Birch
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Easy Chair 01 by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : FRAMA Studio Material : Dark Brown Birch Wood Finish: Lacquered Dimensions : Height 72 cm / Width 60 cm / Depth 60.5 cm Seat Height...
Wood, Birch
Contemporary Chair 'Easy 01' by FRAMA, Warm Brown Birch
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Easy Chair 01 by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : FRAMA Studio Material : Warm Brown Birch Wood Finish: Lacquered Dimensions : Height 72 cm / Width 60 cm / Depth 60.5 cm Seat Height...
Wood, Birch
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...
Metal, Chrome
Accent Counter Chair Flock CS2 65 cm by Noom, Ash Wood Legs, Boucle
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Steel
Boucle Bar Chair Flock CS2 75 cm by Noom, Modern Design, Wooden Legs, White
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Steel
Hall Side Chair in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist side chair in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of solo nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersec...
Aluminum