Minimalist Side 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
Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s
By Cesare Leonardi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This rare pair of sculptural timber chairs, attributed to Italian designer Cesare Leonardi, reflects a bold shift in material and form during the 1980s. Responding to the decline of ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Contemporary Mexican Easy Chair in Walnut Wood and 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 Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in COM
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight (8) dining chairs in COM / COL with tubular frame in polished chrome finish, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960.
Price Includes custom re-u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Minimalist Brazilian armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with architectural and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Handmade Chair in Walnut 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 Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Carob Counter Stool by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool in Oak Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. This minimal counter stool combines clean lines with quality material: solid white oak and vegetable tanned leather from a multi-generation family-run Italian tannery in Tuscany. Made using traditional joinery techniques with exposed tenons visible throughout.
For the Carob stool...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carob Bar Stool by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool in Oak Wood and Leather
By Sun at Six
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. This minimal bar stool combines clean lines with quality material: solid white oak and vegetable tanned leather from a multi-generation family-run Italian tannery in Tuscany. Made using traditional joinery techniques with exposed tenons visible throughout.
For the Carob stool...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carob Bar Stool by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Stool in Oak Wood and Leather
By Sun at Six
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. This minimal bar stool combines clean lines with quality material: solid white oak and vegetable tanned leather from a multi-generation family-run Italian tannery in Tuscany. Made using traditional joinery techniques with exposed tenons visible throughout.
For the Carob stool...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hall Side Chair in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist side chair in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of solo nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersec...
Category
2010s Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Carob Counter Stool by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Stool in Oak Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. This minimal counter stool combines clean lines with quality material: solid white oak and vegetable tanned leather from a multi-generation family-run Italian tannery in Tuscany. Made using traditional joinery techniques with exposed tenons visible throughout.
For the Carob stool...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Juniper Stool by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool in Wood and Leather
By Sun at Six
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. A simple, versatile stool....
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Juniper Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Chair in Wood and Leather
By Sun at Six
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. A simple classic, inspired by traditional shaker style. Clean, straightforward, and versatile, the Juniper chair...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary Handmade Chair in Black 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 Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Exotic Solid Wood Outdoor Modern Dining Chair from Costantini, Serrano
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This rectilinear solid wood accent or dining chair is an original work by Costantini and inspired by the work of artists like Donald Judd. Available in any wood or finish and for ind...
Category
2010s Argentine Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable Brazilian rosewood chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Spinnetto Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very elegant and minimal looking Spinetto Chiavari chair with fine black ebonized frame and wicker seat and manufactured in the 1960s by Chiavari, It...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Birch
Cress Chair by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Side or Dining Chair in Wood, Leather
By Sun at Six
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. A concave leather back mak...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Giorgio Armani Chestnut Constructivist Side Chairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Giorgio Armani, these side chairs have the same elegant aesthetic the designer is known for. The precision of construction is evident, with a result that feels modern as ...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel, solid wood and leather is designed with a Classic and geometric reasoning.
The continuity of the structural lines suggests fluidity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel, solid wood, and lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Discover the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Transparence" collection By David Lange "Dagobert" Curule seat - 1970s
By David Lange
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Transparence" collection By David Lange "Dagobert" Curule seat - 1970s
Seventies Decoration - Vintage
Measures : 70x33cm H:70cm SH:44,5cm
Material : Lucite - chrome
Wear consisten...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Édition Maison Gerard, Metal Chair, United States, 2018
By Édition Maison Gerard
Located in New York, NY
Per design supplied by Maison Gerard.
Category
2010s American Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cress Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Dining Chair in Wood, Leather
By Sun at Six
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. A concave leather back mak...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Solid Wood Bar Stool
By Luis Vega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A bar stool for all occasions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This piece of furniture serves as a synthesis of structure and form, both remarked by its constructive clarity ...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable Brazilian rosewood chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Juniper Chair by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Chair in Wood and Leather
By Sun at Six
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. A simple Classic, inspired by traditional Shaker style. Clean, straightforward, and versatile, the Juniper chair...
Category
2010s Asian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Juniper Stool by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Stool in Wood and Leather
By Sun at Six
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. A simple, versatile stool....
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, PVC
Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The low chair designed by Maxime Old has a base in stained oak and matt varnish, and a seat that can be covered with fabrics or leather. We offer a color and fabric customization ser...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair 'Helena' designed by Samuel Lamas has an architectonic and geometric reasoning. The aim is to create a simple chair, with pure geometric shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Noa Chair Oak Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
Is it possible for an inanimate object to truly embody the essence of a yogi? To possess strength and harmony simultaneously? To effortlessly stand in the face of the seemingly impos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
ARRANGEMENT #4 (Chair) Aluminium by Nick Ross
By Nick Ross
Located in Hägersten, SE
An interest in early forms of architecture has profoundly influenced Nick Ross’ approach to design. The way in which humans have arranged stones and other materials to construct stru...
Category
2010s Swedish Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Noa Chair Mustard Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
Is it possible for an inanimate object to truly embody the essence of a yogi? To possess strength and harmony simultaneously? To effortlessly stand in the face of the seemingly impossible and make it’s own reality? Ultimately balance is the beating heart of the Noa chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Clarkester Seat Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance.
The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wenge
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel, solid wood, and lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Noa Chair Oak White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Is it possible for an inanimate object to truly embody the essence of a yogi? To possess strength and harmony simultaneously? To effortlessly stand in the face of the seemingly impossible and make it’s own reality? Ultimately balance is the beating heart of the Noa chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Minimalist side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist side chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, South America, and Brazil pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Samuel Lamas, Sun at Six, Laura Noriega, and Luis Vega. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $368 and tops out at $16,800 while the average work can sell for $1,860.