Minimalist Lounge 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
Contemporary Handmade Chair in Beech Wood with Natural Leather Seat
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Handmade Chair in Beech Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Handmade Chair in Walnut Wood and Woven Textile
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kent Loveseat Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Kent armchair is a testament to the artistry of form and fabrication. It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, inc...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern minimal solid oak wood Easy statement lounge chair with footstool
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Butterfly Easy Chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates soft upholstery. By embracing a reductionist design philosophy, the chair is both visually strik...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Walnut
Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor in Greys
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our OUTDOOR SLING hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The S...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Ash Wood and Leather
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT - Set of 2 defines sophistication and functionality with a minimalist touch. Created for those who appreciate clean, elegant design, this lou...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Ash Allay - Set 2 units
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Ash - Allay is designed to bring simplicity, comfort, and functionality to any setting. Crafted from natural ash wood, this chair showca...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Artifort Pair of Minimalist Recliners, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Tubular steel structure
Fresh upholstery; Kvadrat wool fabric
enameled steel structure
some scruffs on paint;
Artifort signature on one chair
these seats are currently in France...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair, Made In Ratio, In Stock
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Pierre Paulin Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin leather lounge chair, 444 model in original black leather with steel support and legs.
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Perfidia_01 Teak Wood, Bronze and Pony Hair Lounge Chair by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
ASM 01 lounge chair by Alejandro Moyano.
Measures : W 22” x H 37” x D 33”
Structure and hardware: Texturized matte black
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado w...
Category
2010s Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Danish Scimitar Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Bo Ex
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish "Scimitar" chair by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Danish makers Bo-Ex.
It is upholstered in supple tan leather with burgundy trim. It rests on a striking, curv...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair in Ash Wood and Natural Leather - SET 2 Chairs Álvaro Siza Vieira
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Álvaro Siza Vieira - Armchair in Ash Wood and Natural Leather (Set of 2)
The Álvaro Siza Vieira - Armchair in Ash Wood and Natural Leather exemplifies the harmony between contemporar...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Indoor/Outdoor pair of Black/White Armchairs - 20thc
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wrought iron tubular structure with white plastic scoubidou wires and black synthetic scoubidou wires.
Indoor/Outdoor pair of Black/White Armchairs
Garden - Decoration - Armchairs
Me...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kent Armchair Designed by Master for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Kent armchair is a testament to the artistry of form and fabrication. It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, inc...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Black minimal solid wood Easy statement lounge chair in American Oak
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Butterfly Easy Chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates soft upholstery. By embracing a reductionist design philosophy, the chair is both visually strik...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Walnut Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Walnut Wood is the ultimate expression of minimalist sophistication, seamlessly blending contemporary design with superior comfo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pride Sling - Minimal Modern Sling Chair Handstitched by LGBTQ+ Craftsperson
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The chairs are stitched by hand with a striking rainbow thread by a queer, trans craftsperson who is using this opportunity to save up for gender affirming surgery.
Studio Stirling i...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation pro...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Walnut
Vienna Lounge Armchair by Colé, Beechwood, Green Cushions Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna longue
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vienna Lounge Canaletto by Colé, Red Upholstered Cushions Contemporary Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lounge armchair d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid century Modern white lacquered bench, sculptural seat, chaise longue.
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and unusual curvilinear, abstract designed Modernist bench, recamier, daybed, chair, stool in white lacquer with cloud like patterns in silver. The color of the finish is a creamy white lacquer with warm satin platinum -silver overtones.
This Postmodern, Industrial chic design can lend a dramatic flair to any room setting as seating or
purely as unusually striking decoration.
In the style of Kanagawa wave...
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Synthetic, Cord, Wood
Black Iron Cubistic Chair
Located in Munich, DE
Cubistic and very minimalistic armchair attributed to Netherlands 1980s.
Measures: 76 H x 93 W x 93 D cm SH 39.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Dutch 1960s Lounge Chairs in Solid Wenge Wood and New Pure Wool Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very nice engineered and constructed pair of Dutch lounge chairs that are most likely a design by Martin Visser or Hein Stolle for 't Spectrum early 1960s.
The frames are made of ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wenge
Tibur Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lead Time:
14 - 16 weeks
MATERIALS
Travertine
MEASUREMENTS
32” W x 28” D x 28” H x 14.5” SH
HANDMADE IN CANADA
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made In Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Lounge Chair - Modern Sculptural Seating - Faux Leather Taupe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Elevate your space with the Lecco Modern Lounge Chair, a creation of unparalleled luxury and versatility from Spazio Bressan. Immerse yourself in comfort with your choice of premium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Oak Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Oak Wood is the perfect blend of sophistication, functionality, and minimalist design. Created for those who appreciate clean li...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural OAK wood - Set 2 Pieces
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Oak - Allay is designed to bring simplicity, comfort, and functionality to any setting. Crafted from natural Oak wood, this chair showca...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Bubble Chair Made from Steel, Great for Outdoor
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Very Durable
Beautiful, Modern
Contemporary and unique
Made by Hand
Indoor / Outdoor
Multiple colours available
Standard hanging mechanisms included
Maximum capacity 120 kg ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Gray Dedar Boucle Lounge Chair, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage lounge chair reupholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. The chair is very comfortable with great back support. Heavy item.
Category
1990s European Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Void Collection, Graphite Grey Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
VOID ARMCHAIR
"The mother noticed that the boy liked the void more than the full. He claimed that voids are larger and sometimes even infinite." (Manoel de Barros)
Contrast generat...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist lounge 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Nikolai Kotlarczyk, SP01, Joanina and David Pastoll, and Made in Ratio. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $944 and tops out at $22,000 while the average work can sell for $3,400.