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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
Number in Set: Set of 3
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 Chairs

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Metal

Temi Bar Chair, Minimalist Velvet Counter Chair
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...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Tropos Collection, Military Green Steel Chair
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
TROPOS COLLECTION "All things are metaphors." Johann Goethe Tropos, in itself, is the change. It is where the object takes a new shape with a simple word replacement. Metaphors, hy...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for 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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Oak

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for 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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Mahogany

Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for 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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Oak

Minimalist Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in Paprika wool fabric
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...
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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...
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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. ...
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2010s Hungarian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/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...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, 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...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
This armchair is a contemporary edition of the De Pont armchair designed by the famous designer Maxime Old in 1965. Originally, this armchair was created for the bank of the European Industrial and Financial Union on rue Gaillon in Paris. It is made of leather with its base in varnished brushed iron. Today, the Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery is showcasing this iconic armchair. The De Pont Armchair is entirely crafted from leather, featuring a seat, a backrest, and X-shaped legs with cuffs made of varnished brushed iron. Maxime Old (1910-1991) is one of the most significant designers and interior architects of the 20th century. His work was highly appreciated and recognized from the 1930s to the 1980s. Starting in the 1960s, he became more interested in creating more comprehensive furniture, considering the overall environment. As a result, he transitioned into an interior designer and was responsible for designing entire spaces, such as the Paquebot France...
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2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruère
Located in Paris, FR
pétiole chair Tinted ash chair made by the designer Alexandre Labruyère in 2023. The Petiole chair is part of the Petiole collection inspired by the natural principle of the petiole...
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2010s French Minimalist Chairs

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Ash

Gridded Metal and Rattan Chair (6 available)
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Equal parts sculpture and chair, the gridded visual creates a beautiful fluidity while the rattan-wrapped metal adds depth and tranquility to the design. 6 available.
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tack Bench in Brass, Bright Brass
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...
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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...
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2010s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Maxime Old, Conseil Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This dining room chair was designed by Maxime Old in 1960 for the Rouen City Council. One of the designer’s most emblematic projects. The Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery presents a contemporary edition of the council chair which is characterized by its satin sycamore base and its velvet seat. The satin finish of the base, creates a polished effect contrasting with the velvet seat. Please note that the velvet is included in the price. You can select a color from our collection of velvet faux mohair. Maxime Old (1910-1991) is one of the most important designers, and interior architects of the 20th century. His work was highly appreciated and noticed from the beginning of his career in the 1930s until the end of the 1980s. Starting the 1960s he became more interested in more global furniture, also thinking of his environment. He then became an interior designer and designed the entirety of certain spaces such as the Paquebot...
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2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Sycamore

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 ...
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2010s South American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Iron

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...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Chairs

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

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...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Temi Counter Chair, Minimalist Teja Velvet Counter Chair
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 Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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, ...
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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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Minimalist Modern Outdoor Chair, Metal Structure with Nautical Rope Pattern
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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

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,...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 ...
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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...
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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,...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery

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...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Beech

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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Steel

OKHA, "Verb", Dining Chair
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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut

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 ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Steel

Fuji Chair in Oak finishing by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji is a solid wood chair, with a sophisticated manufacturing and assembly system, capable of bending the wood to its maximum limit. Recently launched, its unique design has already...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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, ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut

Modern Steel Gold Egg Chair for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The chair has been designe...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

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 ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Brass

Armchair_01 ֻ minimalist armchair, handmade from Leather and steel.
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
From its first sketch to its execution, Armchair_01 handmade from leather and steel, designed as a simple, classic and sophisticated piece of furniture. Its ergonomic structure provides support of the lower back, alongside the use of strong and flexible four-millimeter thick leather which reacts to the human body and changes accordingly over time, making it one’s own special chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Hanging Chair in Sandy Earth tomes
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings can be ordered as a single but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look. Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Stainless 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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Minimal Hanging Chair with Permanent Mildew Resistant Cushions
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal. The chair has been designed to be very comfortable an...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Minimal Studio Stirling Angular Sling Chair Genuine Leather Brown
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Steel

Minimalist Brazilian Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in leather ch88
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

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Steel

Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm rest chair Cream Lacquer Metal base Contemporary Hand made Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C...
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2010s Minimalist Chairs

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Metal

Modern Hanging Chair in Red for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Scoop Dining Chairs in COM
Located in New York, NY
"Scoop" dining chairs in COM designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Model #1228. USA, circa 1970. Up to six (6) available; priced individually and includes custom reupholstery ...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Chairs

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Chrome

Modern Minimal Studio Stirling "Nest Egg" in Silver
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is rem...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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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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