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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
MAEDEUP 2x2x8
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep; 2x2x8 Color: Pigeon, brown Material: Cotton, foam. Heritage: Korea is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights the Korean traditional knot-making method interpreted...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

MAEDEUP 2x2x8
MAEDEUP 2x2x8
$6,100 / item
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

Roberts Counter Stool Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Italian Contemporary SilverPlated Woven Steel Side Table Stool by Federica Paoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silver-Plated Woven Side Table or Stool by Federica Paoli for Caspal This silver-plated side table or stool is a masterfully handcrafted collectible design piece, featuring a sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel

Stool in Teak, Cane and Upholstery by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, c. 1959
Located in New York City, NY
Petite stool with a satisfying visual weight. The tone of the wood is quite warm, with beautiful patina. The seat cushion can be removed to reveal a simply caned seat.
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20th Century Indian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Cane

Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Bar Stool in Minimal Style from Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
From the Pipa collection, we launched the bar stool with the same principle of industrial rationalization and constructive simplicity used by the chair that started this line. In sol...
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2010s South American Minimalist Stools

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Hardwood

Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Italian Black Patent Leather Stools or Poufs
Located in Dallas, TX
The Minimalist Italian design. Wrapped in black patent leather stools or poufs on wood feet. Quilted with a modern square stitch. The poufs are in very good condition with lovely pat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Patent Leather

Swedish pair of Organic Mushroom Stools in birch Ikea 2009
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
As a pair these iconic stools are a great edition to any home decor. They have clumsy mushroomy but still sophisticated look. Made in massive birch they are quite heavy but still ea...
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Early 2000s Swedish Minimalist Stools

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Birch

Japanese Minimalist Abachi Wood Sculptural Chair Splint Stool by Sho Ota
Located in Amsterdam, NL
At the intersection of industrial design and craftsmanship, Sho's sculptural works are both minimalistic and multi-layered. Every piece of collectible design is handmade by Sho himse...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Shift Stool, solid walnut minimalist & modern design stool by Studio Yann Gandon
Located in København S, DK
Shift Stool is constructed entirely from a single offcut from post-production waste in kitchen manufacturing. The material consists of 40mm finger-jointed panels in solid walnut, oa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

"Célia" Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Danilo Vale
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
The Celia bar stool is a contemporary workpiece conceived through straight and strong lines. Its structure is built by bent cold-drawn steel and the upholstery type may be leatheror ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

HUI series - Bench
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WKND Lab, a duo designer studio founded by Eunji Jun and Halin Lee. WKND Lab’s work field varies from material research, object, to furniture design. All with material-driven narrati...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Natural Fiber, Plastic, Acrylic, Paper

HUI series - Bench
HUI series - Bench
$3,600 / item
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

Design by Giacomo Moor / Astool
Located in Milan, IT
Made entirely with solid wood. Available in walnut, oak, ash, open-pore stained ash.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Stool or side Table, LINK by Reda Amalou, 2016, American Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence . The bench, table and stool are the three pieces of furniture that make up the Link collection. Arranged separa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Chene Wood Stool in Oak, Maple or Ash
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 13in (33cm) x D 13in (33cm) x H 17in (43cm). Available in Bleached Ash, Ebonized Ash, Natural Waxed Oak, Fumed Oak, or Oxidized Oak. Also available in Walnut upon reques...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A 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 and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Breccia Marble

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical, sculptural balance of elegance and function. Dimensions: Diameter 15 in. (38 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Danish Minimalist Rocking Stool by Michael C. Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Swing stool made of form plywood according to a design by the Danish architect and designer Michael C. Poulsen. A functional and elegant design object. The stool is formed from a pi...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Cast Resin 'Paper - Windows and Curly Q's 02' Stool, by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
It’s not paper. We convert drawings to single use molds to cast resin into. After the resin has cured, the paper mold is chipped away and destroyed to reveal the cast transferred drawing. These pieces are seemingly fragile and ephemeral, but physically permanent. Intended for indoor / outdoor use. Dimensions: Width 15 in. (38 cm), depth 16 in. (41 cm), height 15 in. (38 cm). Weight 22 lbs. (10 kg). Materials: resin, fiberglass, graphite. Developed by Zachary A. Design Designers: Zac Bitner and Harrison Parkes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool Finished in Black
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A 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 and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Torii Collection, Rectangular Wooden Stool
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
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

Materials

Wood

Cast Resin 'Square' Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of construction, pulled from the jobsite and refined. This simple block emanates potential, awaiting placement and to serve its assigned role. Dimensions: Width 16 in. (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Cast Resin 'Mason Cut' Stool by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist sensibility with a soothing, gentle welcome. This supportive block was carved into a gentle arc, stone traversing its crown. Hard-lined geometry buckles and becomes organic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

Bench in Powder Coated Steel Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A bench in powder coated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable powder coating. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polishe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin 'Dock' Stool & Side Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Seating that weathers the storm. A sturdy foundation softened by the rhythms of the coast. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (35.6 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Dock' Stool & Side Table, Keystone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Seating that weathers the storm. A sturdy foundation softened by the rhythms of the coast. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (35.6 cm). Height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Kona' Stool & Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist’s take on erupting volcanoes, the Kona brings sophistication and conversation to any environment. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: Resin, stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Collection Dominó, Brazilian Contemporary Stool in Wood
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
DOMINÓ COLLECTION The Dominó Collection expands its meanings and transforms the structure of a mosaic into a witty piece with a unique personality. As a bench or side table. The r...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

JG Folding Stool, Cognac Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The JG Folding Stool is one of Jørgen Gammelgaard’s most recognised pieces. Appreciated for its unique visual expression, cleverly conceived folding mechanism, high-quality craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table or Stool "Objects of Use" #4
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the fusion of the mind of an archit...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Pink Colour Play Steel and Wood Stools
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The color play stools are part of &New’s color play dining room collection, which consists of dining tables, benches, stools and cabinets made in Britain by local craftsmen. The desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Set Of 2 French Artisan Stools 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
A couple of beautiful Minimalist artisan crafted stools from the 1960s
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Beech

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
About: Maya Lin's collection of stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furnit...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Concrete

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
$2,400 Sale Price
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Maeduep: Heart. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton Color: Black Stool Production time is 5 weeks. is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights th...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

Cast Resin 'King Me' Table 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Cast Resin 'Paper - Windows and Curly Q's 01' Stool, by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
It’s not paper. We convert drawings to single use molds to cast resin into. After the resin has cured, the paper mold is chipped away and destroyed to reveal the cast transferred drawing. These pieces are seemingly fragile and ephemeral, but physically permanent. Intended for indoor / outdoor use. Dimensions: Width 14 in. (36 cm), depth 17 in. (43 cm), height 17 in. (43 cm). Weight 25 lbs. (11 kg). Materials: resin, fiberglass, graphite. Developed by Zachary A. Design Designers: Zac Bitner and Harrison Parkes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monitor Fiberglass Stool Blue by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The stool is made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The cushion is latex foam...
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2010s American Minimalist Stools

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Velvet, Fiberglass

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: 940 x 670 x 200 (mm) Φ40 Color: white, sky blue and navy lining Cushion/ Seat Prod...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

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Pine

Stool #2 in Darkened Stainless Steel and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Stool #2 in darkened stainless steel and leather.  
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2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy, Carved Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi series, this Minimalist, versatile side table or stool accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry adds depth and sophistication while the square 17" wide f...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

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Beech, Oak, Plywood

Cast Resin 'King Me' Table 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Maeduep: Heart 2.0. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart 2.0 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton Color: Black Size: 19.6 x 19.6 x 16.5 in. Stool Production time is 5 weeks. is a multi-functiona...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Maeduep: Heart 3.0. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart 3.0 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton Color: Black Size: 19.6 x 31.4 x 19.6 in. Stool Production time is 5 weeks. is a multi-functiona...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

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Textile, Cotton, Thread

Walnut Black 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 t...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

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

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Tria Stool HB Tartan by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have High Back as liste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

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Paint, Oak, Plywood

set of 4 Flow Gold Counter Stool by Enrico Girotti in COL
Located in Verona, IT
Flow Gold is the epitome of elegance and innovation—a creation that transcends the ordinary bar and counter stool to become a functional work of art, elevating any space with a touch...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Stools

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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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