Minimalist Chairs
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
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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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Temi Bar Chair, Minimalist Velvet Counter Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Counter & Bar Chair is a counter / bar stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Counter & Bar Chair is great for...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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 Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Minimalist Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in Paprika wool fabric
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This contemporary armchair is inspired by modern Brazilian design. With a square DNA, the aim is to create a geometric and essential chair. All structural elements constitutes its fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cross Chair
By Demeter Fogarasi
Located in Budapest, HU
Cross is an upholstered chair and stool collection, working with the manipulation of scale, while experimenting with ergonomics, following the creative principle applied in Pinsofa. ...
Category
2010s Hungarian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Bent Line Chair by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Line Chair by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions:43 D x 68 W x 97 H cm
Materials: Stainless Steel.
Outdoor Suitable.
Stine Mikkelsen is a Copenhagen-based m...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
By Sun at Six
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 Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Copper
"Tumble" Chair in stainless steel tube and polished seat.
By kilzi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "tumble" chairs take inspiration in the agile and naive tumbles kids do when playing around, defying sometimes gravity and their own integrity :).
The same light and playful att...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bokken Chair, walnut structure Golden Leaf back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This is a set of 2 chairs, packaged in a single box. An essential chair in the form, yet precious for the walnut structure and the authentic handmade golden leaf backrest. It is extr...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Tumble" Chair in stainless steel tube and polished seat.
By kilzi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "tumble" chairs take inspiration in the agile and naive tumbles kids do when playing around, defying sometimes gravity and their own integrity :).
The same light and playful att...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm Rest Chair
Grey Lacquer
Hand Repousse
Hand Made
Metal Base
37"W x 26"D x 24 3/4"H
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B...
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
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 Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Tack Bench in Brass, Bright 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 reception room centerpiece.
Avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass
Alko Chair
Located in Calabasas, CA
Influenced by Joseph Albers’ Homage to the Square Series and
the works of Mark Rothko, the Alko chair explores similar
relationships...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Copy of BD15 chairs in stain-resistant velvet
Located in San Giovanni Lupatoto, IT
Chair designed by Milan-based Co.Arch studio for equilibri-furniture
is a chair with geometric shapes designed to enhance soft surfaces. The design of the thin metal tubular frame e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Velvet Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' armchair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 options chosen by the user. By its Minimalist appearance, the color of the structure always accompanies the color of the fabric, guaranteeing visual unity to the product.
The backrest height does not exceed the top of tables which reflects its minimalism concept...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Copy of BD15 chairs in stain-resistant velvet
Located in San Giovanni Lupatoto, IT
Chair designed by Milan-based Co.Arch studio for equilibri-furniture
is a chair with geometric shapes designed to enhance soft surfaces. The design of the thin metal tubular frame e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Copia di sedie BD15 in velluto antimacchia
Located in San Giovanni Lupatoto, IT
Sedia disegnata dalla studio Co.Arch di Milano per equilibri-furniture
è una sedia dalle forme geometriche pensate per esaltare le superfici soffici. Il disegno della struttura in s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chair, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair
Cream lacquer
Hand Repousse
Metal base
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Sedia Glitch in velluto anti macchia
Located in San Giovanni Lupatoto, IT
La sedia Glitch è ispirata al lavoro dell'artista Ant Scott e la sua serie di opere Glitch
L'idea della sedia è spinta oltre il considerato perfetto
interfaccia per generare imprevi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Symphony Chair
Located in Calabasas, CA
The Symphony Chair blurs the line between furniture and sculpture. The continuous lines of the Symphony chair is a harmonious blend of curves, angles, and straight lines that combine...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Easychair, Lounge Chair in Walnut Wood with Handmade Raffia Textile in Pedalloom
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Easy Chair, Lounge Chair in Beech Wood with Handmade Raffia Textile in PedalLoom
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hypatia Side Chair With Unglazed Leather Seat And Back On Walnut Frame
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Hypatia side chair is beautifully Minimalist in design. Subtle and thoughtful details highlight the implicit characteristics of the materials, ultimately working in harmony to cr...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dusty Steel Angle 7 Modern, Minimal Outdoor Pool Deck Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Studio Stirling AngleSeven Seat made memorable. Not only does it catch the eye with its striking looks, but it also provides a cozy haven for sitting and lounging, designed with ergonomics, great comfort and relaxation in mind. The AngleSeven Seat is not only spacious and elegant in its functional design, but it is made for outdoor environments. Whether you choose the suspended seat...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Our Velvet collection has now the barstool version with the same comfort and perfect ergonomics in different colors and tapestries. Choose by cotton, linen, leather, velvet, and the ...
Category
2010s South American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Velvet Chair by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' chair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 options chosen by the user. By its Minimalist appearance, the color of the structure always accompanies the color of the fabric, guaranteeing visual unity to the product.
The backrest height does not exceed the top of tables which reflects its minimalism concept...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Emerald Green Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality.
An essential chair in the...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair "The Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 85 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyrene.
The concept behind The Art of Sitting is based on the quote by Gunnar Aagaard...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Granite
Piaf Stackable Chair in Hard Wood and Straw by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In homage to Edit Piaf, the famous French singer affectionately referred to as the “little sparrow”, for her small stature but powerful voice timbre, Piaf is a chair of exact proport...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
Modern Steel Outdoor Basket Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Basket hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in its visual appeal.
The twig pattern detail ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Okha, "Henry", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials.
Upholstery, Wood.
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, Navy, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White
Wood: Natural Ash, Natural Oak,...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery
Flow Contemporary Chair Gold Blue by Enrico Girotti Made in Italy by LapiegaWD
Located in Verona, IT
An element, a continuous wire drawing geometries born from the projection of a circle on a triangle, in which the rigour of the continuous lines plays with the circular shapes that e...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luxurious Gold Leather Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy,...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Sling Chair in Genuine South African Leather
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Minimalist Brazilian Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in leather ch88
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This contemporary armchair is inspired by modern Brazilian design. With a square DNA, the aim is to create a geometric and essential chair. All structural elements constitutes its fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Lounge Sling Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure, Turquoise 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 used in the tra...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Minimalist Modern Outdoor Chair, Metal Structure with Nautical Rope Pattern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor chair is part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection design, which is based on the flaps part of aircrafts, this element is possible to be seen in the arms curvature and the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sartorii, contemporary lounge chair made of steel and wood by CMX
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The "Sartorii" lounge chair, made of solid wood and powder-coated steel, is the result of an exploration of the ritual of relaxation, a search for physical rest. Its contemporary for...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Chair in Naked Style from Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Developed under the premise of Brazilian traditional joinery concepts, Pipa chair is made with Tauari rods, all of the same thickness and with simple insert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 Chairs
Materials
Ash, Hickory, Oak
OKHA, "Neo", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white,
Wood: Natural ash, natural oak, ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut
Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheet of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space.
Each design is carved out of thick Vegetable Tan Leather leaving an exposed and undyed trench or valley that forms the beautiful picture of your choice. The options available are a variety of African faces, plants and South Africa’s beloved Blue Crane. Any option you choose is bound to be a show-stopper and a hot topic...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By 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 Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
OKHA, "Gloob", Armchair
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white
Wood: Natural ash, natural oak, c...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The WHEEL swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.
The pattern ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Nest Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Circular Hanging Chair in Pieces for Economic Shipping
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The wheel hanging chair swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The ch...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in White
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The WHEEL swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.
The pattern ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Minimalist chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Joanina and David Pastoll, SP01, Bellavista e Piccini, and Tim Rundle. 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 chairs 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 $24,318 while the average work can sell for $1,887.
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