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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
Sol Chair in Coated Aluminum and Spinneybeck Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sol chair in powder-coated aluminum, perforated steel sheet. Top cushion is made of foam with a down topping and stitched in Spinneybeck leather. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume...
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2010s American Minimalist Chairs

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Aluminum

Vienna Armchair Walnut and Straw Green felt Upholstered Seat. Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant armchair designed by Emmanuel Gallina who loves to quote Brancusi when saying that “simplicity is complexity resolved”. Inspired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Red Italian Fine Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential chair in the ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Dining Chair Contemporary Design
Located in Brescia, IT
The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline. Blending refined architectural elements with fluid gestures, the chair's form brings surprisin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Brass

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut and Gold Leaf Back, Italian Brown fine 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Tria Simple Chair, Golden Legs, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A simple but very elegant chair inspired to graphic art and combining the precious metal used for the legs with the simple and hieratic line of the seat, suggesting interesting and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Paint, Oak, Plywood

Bokken Chair Upholstered black, Silver Leaf back, Italian Yellow fine Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential chair in the f...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Cobalt Blue Fine Italian 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Black Beech Silver Leaf, Pale Pink Velvet Minimalist Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and golden leaf back rest. The padded seat is upholstered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality. An essential...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure , 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 training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo. Bokken chair...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure, Red 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Vintage Nude Leather "Cinema" Easy Chairs by Gunilla Allard, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Gunilla Allard designed the Cinema series for the company Lammhults in 1994. The old sports cars have inspired her for the collection's details - chrome, stitches and high-quality ge...
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20th Century Swedish Minimalist Chairs

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Chrome

1950s Chairs Chromed Steel Gaetano Descalzi Style, Restored, Leather Uphfoltered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant and sturdy set of six chairs chiavarine Gaetano Descalzi style, in chromed steel, restored and leather upholstered Measures cm: H 84\...
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1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Robert Kuo Repoussé Huang Chair in Antique Copper, Limited Edition
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...
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2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Copper

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

Chair, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
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...
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2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

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. The images and price reflect...
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1950s Vintage Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8
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...
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Early 2000s German Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Thebes - Carrara White Marble Low Back Chair Designed by McGannon Saad
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
"Thebes" Carrara White marble chair was driven by the aspiration to create an artifact that seamlessly blends the past and present. It holds withi...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Huang Chair, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huang chair Cream lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coat...
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2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design
Located in Brescia, IT
The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline. Blending refined architectural elements with fluid gestures, the chair's form brings surprisin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Studio Stirling Angular Sling Set of 2
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

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 X-Line Indoor Chairs Chromed Base & Seat/Back by Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen in the late ‘70s, the X-Line Chair has joined HAY’s universe of timeless, original designs. Made in thin metal wire, the chair’s industri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 X-Line Chairs in Iron Red Powder Coated Steel by Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen in the late ‘70s, the X-Line Chair has joined HAY’s universe of timeless, original designs. Made in thin metal wire, the chair’s industri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Minimalist Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 X-Line Chairs Galvanized Base/Black Powder Coated Seat/Back for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen in the late ‘70s, the X-Line Chair has joined HAY’s universe of timeless, original designs. Made in thin metal wire, the chair’s industri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Minimalist Chairs

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Steel

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Gold Sling, Free Shipping
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

Dutch Minimalist Pastoe SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dutch Minimalist Pastoe SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954 Industrial - Minimalist - 1950s Measures : 41x41cm H:80cm SH:47cm Materials : Faux Leather - Metal This minimalist Dutch de...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Chairs

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Beech

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

Set of 3 Contemporary Modern Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
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2010s Spanish 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

Modern Nest Chair in Gold 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

Materials

Steel

Liwan's 1970s Italian 6 Blue & Satin White Fabric Brass & Chrome Modern Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1970s set of six Minimalist dining chairs, entirely handcrafted, Mid-Century Modern Italian design attributed to Giacomo Sinopoli for Liwan's, a Roman manufacturer, with high quality construction and attention to design details: the simple yet distinctive structure presents a double frame in brass and nickel embracing the back and shaping in a continuous design the square nickel legs diagonally decorated with a brass line to produce an enticing geometric side view. Reupholstered with Nobilis fabrics...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

"Corky" chair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡. A study in avant-garde minimalism, this "Corky" chair is bold in every way. Solid stainles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel, Tôle

Impressive Antique Teak Wood Chair or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Large rare antique chair with the arms extended to rest your legs. Hand made from beautiful old teak wood. It’s all in the details. Circa 1950. Ful...
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1950s Vintage Minimalist Chairs

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Minimal and Modern Style Chair with Arms, Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The flap 2.0 outdoor collection design is based on the flaps part of aircrafts, this element is possible to be seen in the arms curvature and the geometry of the metal structure. Com...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

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....
Category

1950s Vintage Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Tack Bench in Brass, Black 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 recepti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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Straw, Hardwood

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brasilia - a system of strong lines
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Brasilia chair has a simple design with warm and soft shapes and a wooden structure made of cylindrical elements that fit together. In contrast to each other are the dark color c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

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

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Beech

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Ottanio blue Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential chair in the ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Italian Mint Green Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential chair in the f...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Black and Silver Leaf, upholstered with Peach Pink Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and silver leaf back rest. The padded seat is upholstered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Stainless Steel

Bokken Chair by Colé, Walnut Structure , 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 training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo. Bokken chair...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Double Dip Ionic Bench, Designed by Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The Double dip ionic bench is a variation to my popular Ionic Bench. It's bold and sculptural in its utter simplicity with a dynamic undulating profile that...
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2010s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Studio Stirling Twin Set Bubble
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal. The chair has been designed to be very comfortable and relaxi...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Studio Stirling "Lucky Bean" Set of 2
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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kengo Kuma AITAI Chair – Minimalist Sculptural Armchair in Ash Wood
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...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Ash

Ancienne chaise design moderniste minimaliste 1960's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ancienne chaise design moderniste minimaliste 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Henk Stallinga 'One Nightstand' Chair Droog Design, The Netherlands, 1996
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique pair of 'one nightstand' chairs comes from a private collection and only three were ever produced It was commissioned by the Aids Foundation in 1995 Henk Stallinga was one of the young designers that was adopted by Droog Design in its early days Droog design is based in Delft, in The Netherlands. They produce works by a number of young designers, (those included here are Martijn...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Flow Chair Gold Cloud Contemporary and Chair 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 embrace the padding creating a support for the back. Flow chair...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

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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