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
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
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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Minimal Hanging Swing Chair Nest Egg with Stand
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
These chairs are made from mild steel and are very durable. Stainless Steel recommended for humid salty sea conditions - available on request and at an additional charge.
We do a ru...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
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...
Category
Early 2000s German Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cade Lounge Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Cadê chair, designed in 1995, was introduced for the first time in the Entre Objetos exhibition at Nara Roesler Gallery,curated by Maria Alice Milliet. Questioning Bauhaus’s maxi...
Category
1990s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bokken Chair Upholstered Black, Silver Leaf Back, Malva Violet 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 ...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bokken Chair Black Beech and Silver Leaf, White and Black Seat, 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 water proof fabric, ideal for the kitchen. Pure Ita...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Tria Chair, Oak Shell, Black Chrome Metal Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in Italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the black painted metal legs suggests interesting and d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Tria Chair, Black Plywood Shell, Golden Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the Golden legs suggests interesting and dynamic effects, displayed around a table or as a single piece in an entrance, a bedroom, a living room. Very appropriate around circle tables. It is possible to add a back cushion in different fabric options
Inspired to Graphic Art of Maurits Cornelis Escher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
22 Lounge Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The ,Ovo Public Division proudly incorporates the 22 Line, designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha—one of the most influential figures in Brazilian architecture and a Pritzker Prize laureate in 2006—alongside architects Marta Moreira and Milton Braga, cofounders of the renowned MMBB studio. Originally conceived for the iconic Sesc 24 de Maio community center in São Paulo, this collection of furniture is now produced on a larger scale, featuring a chair, low and high armchairs, sofa, tete-a-tete sofa, and side table. The 22 Line was envisioned as a modular furniture system...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
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\...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Pilar"chair, in sucupira wood.
Located in República, SP
Pilar is a line characterized by objectivity and clarity in its design, reflecting the designer's quest for formal rigor and conciseness. The round profile defines the dimensions of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Hardwood
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Tôle
Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Crystallized Chair in Recycled Metal, Minimal Style
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The facets of the crystallized chair catch and reflect the changing daylight like a crystal. The intent of this indoor/outdoor recycled metal dining set is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. nea studio...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Wood and Grey Felt
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Felt, Synthetic, Cord, Wood
Paralelas Lounge Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Paralelas armchair bonds graphical and architectonical elements in its thin metallic structure with wooden applications. Upholstered in a combination of cotton and linen, seat an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Another Country Hardy Side Chair by David Irwin
By David Irwin
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Hardy Side Chair by Another Country, a stunning addition to any luxury furniture collection. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair features a sleek ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Beech
Quadros Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
Designed by ,Ovo’s duo Luciana Martins and Gerson de Oliveira, the Quadros series is made up of a metallic structure and a seat frame that has always the same shape. On the back, the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Straw
Stool in leather by Tiago Curioni, handmade in Brazilian in contemporary style.
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by human anatomy, the Fly Stool by Tiago Curioni has a metallic skeleton, and cushions that refer to the musculature of the human body. Also, check the Fly chair, for a com...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Claude Gaillard, Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU ed, c.1960
By Claude Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
GAILLARD Claude
Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU éditeur, France, circa 1960
Polished cast aluminum, fiberglass seat and back, restored foam and fabric (choice of fabric)
Three...
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
5 Legged Arc Chair, HAUS OF HU, 2023
Located in London, GB
The chair is accommodated by the column. Its form is made up of a composition of intersecting geometries, an incomplete circle curves up from its rectilinear seat and extends outward...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Canelinha' Mid-Century Modern Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Strikingly simple and infinitely elegant, Canelinha combines traditional craftsmanship with modern Scandinavian inspired design. The minimalist clean lines and gentle curves invite you not only to sit down but to also run your fingers over its smooth finish. The backrest though low provides good support and comfort to the lower back. A timeless mid-century modern yet contemporary piece that can be used in any number of environments, be it dining room, living room or any other space where it can be admired.
Made from Brazilian Wood Freijó with details in Canela and copper backrest with a natural finish of oil and wax.
Knót Artesanal...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Crystallized Chair in Bent Recycled Metal, Powder Coated or Clear Anodized
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The facets of the Crystallized Chair catch and reflect the changing daylight like a crystal. The intent of this indoor/outdoor recycled metal dining chair is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. NEA Studio...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Dining Chair, by James Torble, Loose Fit Furniture, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Minimalist Dining Chair. Created by Loose Fit and handmade to order in the UK. Available in a choice of three timbers - English Oak, Ash or London Plane.
Simple and delicate in appearance, yet comfortable and durable enough for everyday use.
Understated and elegant wooden dining chair featuring the subtle use of hand cut dovetail and bridle joints to form the simplicity and rigidity of the frame. They have a solid wood seat which shows off the prime timber of their construction.
The design has a modern, square frame which creates clean lines and makes them lightweight even though they are made from solid timber.
The chair is finished in a hard wax oil, which gives it a satin sheen and brings out the grain of the wood.
Chair available in three types of timber - solid Oak, olive Ash or London Plane. Choose oak for a classic warm colour, olive ash for a lighter wood with the character of an older tree, or London plane for figured wood with rich colouring.
Please get in touch for custom sizes, different timber and finishing options.
About James Torble and Loose Fit Furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Set of 6 Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis, 1999
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Izegem, VWV
Air Chair was born out of a simple length of plastic moulded tube given to me by Perazza as a sample of a new plastic moulding technology called gas injection, which he suggested we ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Tropos Collection, Military Green Steel Chair
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sleek chair Dih with Coral leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The Dih chair is a versatile and customizable piece that seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with enduring quality. Its sleek, white iron frame, meticulously crafted by our skill...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sleek armchair Dih with Coral leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The Dih armchair is a versatile and customizable piece that seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with enduring quality. Its sleek, black iron frame, meticulously crafted by our sk...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sculpture Table with Coral from countries around the world
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning ...
Category
2010s North American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Set of four "Corky" chairs 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Tôle
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.