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.
LC4 Chaise Lounge, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
The iconic LC4 Chaise Longue was designed in the 1920s by the visionary trio Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The continuously adjustable reclining surface ref...
Steel
Vintage Contrast Welt Chaise Lounge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated vintage chaise lounge offers a perfect blend of classic comfort and contemporary flair. Featuring an elegant silhouette with gentle curves and a low-profile rolled...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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...
Aluminum
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...
Steel
Modern Outdoor Sun Lounge in Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This modern Chaise Lounge or sun lounge is made for outdoor use. It's part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection design is based on the flaps part of aircrafts, this element is possible...
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood made into this impressive bench. The back rest is 21" high, the seat 15" high. Stunning erosion wood grain on this 2.5" single sl...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Armchair in Naked Style from Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
From the Pipa collection, we launched the armchair, with the same principle of Industrial rationalization and constructive simplicity used by the chair that started this line. In sol...
Hardwood
Artistic Upholstery and Steel "Artisan" Chaise Parisii Collection
Located in Del Mar, CA
Artisan Chaise The Artisan Chaise is a refined study in sculptural comfort and architectural restraint. Designed with a sleek, low-profile silhouette, the piece balances softness an...
Steel
Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an ex...
Ash, Walnut
Cowrie, Rocking Chaise Longue, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood, Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
Organic in form, and iconic in design, the Cowrie Rocker is inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The modern curvilinear form is the result of an extensive research and innova...
Ash, Walnut
$3,400 / item
Supended Chair Bubble in Pink
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...
Steel
Grey Outdoor Hanging Swing Seat, Vegan and Eco Friendly
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair 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...
Stainless Steel
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an ex...
Ash, Walnut
Easy Chair, with Belted Vegetable Tanned Cowhide Sling on Stainless Steel
Located in beirut, LB
The easy chair features a handcrafted leather sling backrest and seat with adjustable belts on a solid stainless-steel frame. And a height-adjustable pillow that rests on a removable bikini trunk. The easy chair takes from the relaxed dropped curved silhouette of a chopper bike. Offered here in cognac vegetable-tanned cowhide...
Stainless Steel, Steel
$6,948 / item
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Chaise lounge ...
Metal
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s. This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak...
Steel
$4,777 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar swing is crafted from natural leather threads, celebrating artisanal craftsmanship through techniques such as braiding, cords, chains, and fringes. The chains are expresse...
Leather
Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottoman
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chair and ottoman. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ottoman: 14¾ H × 17¾ W × 30 D in (...
Masonite, Paper
$6,890
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa late 1990's. Signed on chrome and legs base: Ca...
Chrome, Metal
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Leather Sling Chair, 1960's
By Bernini
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome cognac and beech sling chair with unique details at arms and back. Comfortable as is or with the addition of a seat cushion. Style of Bernini, Italy, 1960's.
Leather, Beech
Contemporary Upholstered Chaise Lounge
Located in Astoria, NY
Contemporary Upholstered Chaise Lounge, with green and cream colored abstract upholstery. 27" H x 61.5" W x 31" D. Provenance: From a Westchester County Estate.
Upholstery
$3,900
H 33 in W 22 in D 61 in
MCM Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise by Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless and elegant Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge or recliner designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Marked on the frame ( signature and...
Metal, Chrome
$3,428Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 22 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier LC-4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina, Black Leather, 1985
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand Iconic Chaise Lounge first designed in the late 1920's. This model dates to the mid-80's This Lounge was bought from it's ori...
Metal, Chrome
Cassina Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Cow hide edition 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic chaise by Le Corbusier model LC4 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. This chaise features a wonderful cow hide and comes i...
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Metal Chaise Lounge
Located in Sheffield, MA
Reclining outdoor chaise lounge with painted black metal frame, flexible straps for added comfort. Two wheels on the chaise for easy movability.
Iron
Sold
H 25.2 in W 64.57 in D 20.08 in
An 'LC4' Le Corbusier Style chaise longue, upholstered in pony hide
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
An 'LC4' Le Corbusier Style chaise longue, 1970's. The original designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. This is upholstered in pony hide and with a...
Cowhide
Sold
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 22.45 in
LC4 Chaise by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a 1990s edition of the LC4 Chaise, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This edition has a black cowhide cover with black leather cushion. The b...
Metal
1980s Postmodern Minimalist Chaise Lounge
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Super cool shape and incredibly comfortable. There isn’t label but the underneath metal pieces are the same I’ve seen used by Directional so am guessing this was quite high end. Need...
Metal
Tufted Ivory Leather Lounge Chair in the Manner of Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Plainview, NY
A luxurious and stylish lounge chair signed Maurice Villency in the manner of Roche Bobois. In classy beige or ivory color, the chaise lounge features an elegant curved profile, chrome-plated steel feet and diamond tufted leather. A wonderful combination of style and comfort! Maurice Villency, had a franchise agreement to sell Roche Bobois furniture, and had a Roche Bobois display...
Chrome
Authentic Knoll Bertoia Asymmetric Chaise
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Authentic Knoll Bertoia asymmetric chaise, with white frame and seat cushion in excellent condition. "Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with...
Wire
Sold
H 33.29 in W 82.93 in D 26.25 in
"Lounge Chair" from the Catenary Group by Studio Craft Artist Adam Zimmerman.
By Adam Zimmerman, Zimmerman Workshop
Located in Bellport, NY
A sculptural centerpiece and place to relax by Studio Craft A and minimalist Adam Zimmerman, "Lounge Chair". Shown in blackened ash wood, click through for more color options. Price...
Ash
"Asymmetric Bench" by Studio Craft Artist Adam Zimmerman, 21st Century
By Adam Zimmerman, Zimmerman Workshop
Located in Bellport, NY
Fine studio crafted works by minimalist artist Adam Zimmerman, "The Asymmetric Bench". from the Catenary Collection, shown here in walnut,other...
Walnut
Sold
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 29.14 in
1984 Chaise Longue Turquoise Leather Miami Style Luigi Sormani Casabella Design
By Sormani, Luigi Sormani and Casabella Design Miami
Located in Arosio, IT
Chaise longue Experience belongs to a series of prestigeous made in Italy furnishings designed in the early Eighties by Luigi Sormani and Casabella Design Miami for entertainment VIPs living in Miami and California, such as Julio Iglesias...
Metal
Lounge Chair Leather and Chrome by Marcello Cuneo, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Lounge or Long chair model Luisa in leather and chrome feet by the designer Marcello Cuneo for the editor Mobel Italia, unusual version of the famous dining chair...
Metal, Chrome
Le Corbusier LC-4 Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
A Cassina edition LC-4 lounge designed by Le Corbusier. Italy, circa 1970 to 1980. Signed/stamped with maker's markings. Features a matte black steel base, with a tubular steel ...