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Minimalist Stools

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
4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
I. ABOUT REBECA CORS Rebeca Cors (México, 1988). Her work oscillates between sculpture and utility object, studying the limits and meeting points between these two concepts.
 The intention of her work is to question paradigms in order to reinterpret objects from It’s established forms.
 As a result, her practice approaches sculpture as: Abstract Sculpture - and - Utility Sculpture...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Wood

4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
4 Neru stackable TOTEM Utility sculpture: 1 Neru, functions as a stool/table Create your own TOTEM by stacking 3 or 4 Nerus! Material: Ra...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Our Velvet collection has now the barstool version with the same comfort and perfect ergonomics in different colors and tapestries. Choose by cotton, linen, leather, velvet, and the ...
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2010s South American Minimalist Stools

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Steel

Fuji Wood Stool, Minimalist and Modern Inspiration from Brazil by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...
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2010s South American Minimalist Stools

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Bentwood

Walnut Orange MiMi Stool by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi series, this Minimalist, versatile stool or end table accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry and painted surfaces add depth and sophistication while th...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

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Birch, Oak, Plywood

Tam Counter Stool, Black Ash Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Descendants of an extraordinary family, Tam stools are grown to 65 cm in height, multiplying in a garden of possibilities while preserving in their genetic m...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Located in Portland, OR
Oregon Black Walnut stool / side table is made to last. Handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's workshop. Availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Walnut

Blackened Ash Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool or side table in blackened ash with a round top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Ash

Oak Square Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material'...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Ash

Walnut Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in stunning hand oiled Oregon Black Walnut. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joiner...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Walnut

Carob Counter Stool by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool in Oak Wood
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...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools

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Leather, Oak

Tam Counter Stool 4 Legs, Tzalam Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The Tam family doesn't stop evolving, its 65 cm high version is now also available on four legs; detail that visually reinterprets the relationship between the organic shape of the seat, the cleanliness in the straight lines of different heights on the repos feet and the useless angle that separates the rear legs from the front ones, adding presence and elegance to our beloved classic. Material Tzalam...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Carob Bar Stool by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool in Oak Wood and Leather
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...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools

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Oak, Leather

Teta Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Hardwood

A_Stool in Galvanized Steel Bar Height Stool prototype by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in hot-dipped galvanized steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Steel

Cast Resin 'King Me' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal Blue by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Aluminum

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal White by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminum. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Aluminum

Ribbon Stool Made with Brass or Stainless Steel Body, Modern and Minimal Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
An exercise in minimalism and tension, what defines a stool and what is the least amount of material one can use while creating a comfortable resting place? The Ribbon stools are a c...
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2010s American Minimalist Stools

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
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2010s Minimalist Stools

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Copper

Stool #3 in Stainless Steel and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed leather supported by machines aluminium, raised up by formed stainless steel.  
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2010s American Minimalist Stools

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Stainless Steel

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Hardwood

Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with round top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Stool by Miduny, Made in Italy, Carved Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile stool or end table accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry adds depth and sophistication while the carved top accommo...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

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Birch, Oak, Plywood

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical sculptural balance of elegance and function. Dimensions: Diameter 15 in. (38 cm). Height 16 in. (40.6 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg) Finish color options: white stone (shown) natural stone aged stone key stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

Stool #1 in Brass and Red Silicon
Located in Chicago, IL
Not sure if it is a stool, with tubes. Sit on it and sure enough it is, stool with tubes.   
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2010s American Minimalist Stools

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Brass

Cast Resin 'King Me' Side Table, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Bar Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A stool in bar height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminium. Also available in brushed, san...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Aluminum

Afinco Collection, Wooden Bench
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
AFINCO COLLECTION "Carve time and mark memories." The chisel is sharpened on the emery. In each notch in the wood, brute strength dissipates to the sound of poetry, when paying at...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Afinco Collection, Low Terracotta Wooden Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
AFINCO COLLECTION "Carve time and mark memories." The chisel is sharpened on the emery. In each notch in the wood, brute strength dissipates to the sound of poetry, when paying at...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Afinco Collection, Tall Military Green Wooden Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
AFINCO COLLECTION "Carve time and mark memories." The chisel is sharpened on the emery. In each notch in the wood, brute strength dissipates to the sound of poetry, when paying at...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Torii Collection, Rectangular Wooden Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
TORII COLLECTION "I still want to see in the flowers at dawn the face of the divine being." Matsuo Bashô Among rare birds, the home comes alive under a colossus structure in front...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Afinco Collection, Low Asparagus Green Wooden Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
AFINCO COLLECTION "Carve time and mark memories." The chisel is sharpened on the emery. In each notch in the wood, brute strength dissipates to the sound of poetry, when paying at...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Afinco Collection, Tall Off-White Wooden Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
AFINCO COLLECTION "Carve time and mark memories." The chisel is sharpened on the emery. In each notch in the wood, brute strength dissipates to the sound of poetry, when paying at...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Vintage Wood Danish Style Mid Century Stools- Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chic minimalistic Scandinavian style danish wooden counter height stools. These would also make fantastic pedestals for art in the right space. They sleek lines and sturdy constructi...
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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Pair of Bruno Rey stackable stools for Dietiker, 1971
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of stackable stools designed by Bruno Rey, 1971. Made of solid beech. Iconic Swiss design. Produced by Dietiker, Switzerland. Stackable for easy storage and space saving. These...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Pierre Chapo Iconic Stool Model 'S31', Elm Wood, French Design, 1974
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pierre Chapo’s iconic S31 stool, created in France in 1974. Perhaps the most sought-after stool of the era, testifying the architectural form-language of Chapo’s work. The design pla...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Elm

IID Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
Designed with the vernacular and traditional form of the Minas Gerais farm stools in mind, the ID stool is part of the Gerais family, developed by designer / artist Olavo Machado Net...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Steel

Cast Resin 'King Me' Low Table, Snapdragon Pink Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'King Me' Side Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

Vintage Stool 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti Milano, 1980s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Low table or stool designed by Castiglioni Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti & C. Milano in 1982. This beautiful and timeless design piece is made of an unibody molded ABS chassis-a o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Plastic

Modern Interpretation of Ancient Greek Style VECCA Stool by Lowlit Collective
Located in Seoul, SO
VECCA Series Stool by Lowlit Collective Material Locally sourced PCR, PIR polypropylene and polyethylene enhanced with locally sourced oystershell base calsium carbonate Tecniques ...
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2010s South Korean Minimalist Stools

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Shell, Plastic

Maeduep: Heart. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton size: 19.6 x 19.6 x 16.5 in. Stool is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights the K...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

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Textile, Thread, Cotton

Maeduep. From the series Tying Wishes Cushion Seat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: 4x5. Cushion/ Seat by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton size: 41.7 x 31.4 x 7.4 in. (18.5) Color: white, sky blue and navy lining Cushion/ Seat ...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

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Textile, Cotton, Thread

Okha, "Carlotta", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery COM or COL Leather Black, mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white Wood Natural ash, natural oak, carbon ash, carbon oak, dark java ash, d...
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2010s South African Minimalist Stools

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Leather, Upholstery, Ash, Walnut

Pair of 70's Scandinavian Pinewood Minimal & Multi functional Stools / Tables
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of multifunctional Scandinavian solid Pinewood Stools /Tables Minimal design and very functional in use, easy to use as a sturdy stool or as a sidetable in your space beautif...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Pine

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, readi...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Cowhide

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, readi...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Cowhide, Oak

Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, reading, rest, and con...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Cowhide, Oak

Anca Larga / Sculptural Side Table/Stool / Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a loo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Hardwood

Set of 3 Custom Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Tables
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Sculptural Breccia Medicea Marble Stool "Throne of Dioniso" by Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Sculptural breccia medicea marble stool /side table "throne of DIONISO" by Lorenzo Ciompi 2021 breccia medicea handmade stool honed limited editions n.3 of 10 executed in 2023 v...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

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Breccia Marble

Carciofi Stool Designed By Chloé Nègre
Located in PARIS, FR
The Carciofi stool was designed and imagined for the Hotel Saint-André des Arts in Paris. Its iconic design was inspired by the floral shapes of 70s furniture...
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2010s European Minimalist Stools

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Wood, Cotton, Walnut

Italian Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool by Gavina 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with the timeless charm of the Italian Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool by Gavina, a masterpiece from the 1980s. Crafted entirely...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Wood

21st Century Minimalist Rift Sawn White Oak Swivel Counter Stool
Located in Oakhurst, NJ
Elevate your kitchen with the 21st Century Minimalist Rift Sawn White Oak Swivel Counter Stool, meticulously crafted for both style and functionality. Designed to grace kitchen islan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Steel

NM07 stainless steel stool & podium
Located in Milan, IT
NM07 stool is made entirely of high polished stainless steel. The object is structured with 3mm thick steel blades interlocked together. The idea of working with only one material, a...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

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Stainless Steel

Minimalist stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist stools made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Zachary A. Bitner, Rebeca Cors, SP01, 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $62,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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