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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.

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Style: Minimalist
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...
Category

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 ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Breccia Marble

Madison Bar Stool Maple Orange
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Roberts Counter Stool with Inlay Maple Orange
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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

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 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...
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch

Flow Low Aureo, Contemporary stool Made in Italy by Edizioni Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
Flow low stool matt or light gold are made by an element, a continuous wire drawing geometries born from the projection of a circle on a triangle, in which the rigour of the continuo...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

20th Century Indian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Cane

21st Century, Minimalist, European, Beechwood Table with Metal Base and a Stool
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Table with metal base made of MDF lined beechwood. The base is bent, galvanised metal, oven-painted with acrylic grey color. Measures: 86 cm x 140 cm x 76 cm The adjacent stool (...
Category

2010s Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Plywood and Metal Stool, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Plywood and Metal Stool, The Netherlands, 1970s Originally produced in the Netherlands in the 1970s, these vintage stools combine a simple industrial frame with the warmth of plywo...
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Sonoran Yellow 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. (41 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Finish color options: Sedona Red Lupi...
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 is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlig...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

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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French Walnut Stools Attributed to Atelier Marolles in a Wabi Sabi Spirit 20thc
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of beautifully hand crafted French walnut stools attributed to Atelier Marolles are also the essence of the Japanese Wabi Sabi aesthetic. They can function as stools or sid...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Stools

Materials

Walnut

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Sonoran Yellow Finish 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). Finish color options: sedona red lupi...
Category

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Wooden Bench
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

A_Stool in Zinc-Plated Steel Counter Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in zinc-plated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Signed, date...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin 'King Me' 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

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.   
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin 'Mason Cut' Stool, Natural Stone Finish 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...
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 'Square' Side Table, White Stone Finish 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

Resin, Fiberglass

Tria Stool Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell upholstered in leather. and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have a low back as listed, or an high back as a normal chair for a very comfortable long time seating. Belongs to the same collection the Tria simple chair, using the same shell on shorter legs. The shell is wood veneered (natural oak or stained open pore in the colors black, white, red, coffee), or upholstered. Fabric lining: C.O.M fabric; cotton, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet or leather (as listed). Legs can follows the finishing of the shell or remain in natural oak. The height of the seat is the typical kitchen height, but It is possible upon request to chose the bar seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Benta Collection, Contemporary Angelim Wooden Stool
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Keystone 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. (41 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Finish color options: white stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Beech, Oak, Plywood

Cast Resin 'King Me' 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Mason Cut' Stool, White Stone Finish 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Stool #2 in Darkened Stainless Steel and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Stool #2 in darkened stainless steel and leather.  
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Colour Play Tall Kitchen, Bar Stools, Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The kitchen counter 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. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Lupine Blue Finish 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). Finish color options: Sedona Red Lupi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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 is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlig...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Demilune Vanity Stool in Milled and Anodized Aluminum, Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped stool is a modern take on the demilune vanity stool. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminum solid bar, and ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Sintesi Italy production ."Spaghetti" Stool by Giandomenico Belotti Years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Sintesi Italy . production "spaghetti" "stool by Giandomenico Belotti in years '70 structure in chrome and seat and back "spaghetti" in plastic/pvc in light yellow/sand color in g...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Chrome

Maeduep: Heart. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton Color: Black Size: 500 x 500 × 420 (mm) Stool is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights th...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

Cast Resin 'Square' Table, Coal Stone Finish 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

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...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

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 Classic Bar Stool Black Smoke Steel & Navy Blue 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 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Oak White 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...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

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 <4x...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Workman Solid Oak Bar Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This bar stool features thick stock walnut seat and solid oak frame. Using walnut dowel joinery, these stools balance heft and elegance. These stools are substantial pieces with s...
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Workman Solid Oak and Walnut Bar Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This bar stool features thick stock walnut seat and solid oak frame. Using walnut dowel joinery, these stools balance heft and elegance. These stools are substantial pieces with s...
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Set of 4 Yellow 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Red & Yellow 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 des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Stool or Low Table 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti, 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...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Plastic

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

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

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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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