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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
Fish stool "Saddle Seat"
Located in beirut, LB
The fish stool is a Bar stool featuring hand-bent fishtail legs in steel with a Saddle seat in Teak Iroko wood. The stool rests on solid wood castors to protect the floor. This handc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Afinco Collection, Low Asparagus Green Wooden Stool
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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

"NOLAN" Stool by Stefano Bigi (Marble, Nero Marquina, black, Italy)
Located in Pastrengo, IT
The Nolan Stool is a sculptural creation that transforms raw marble into a poetic work of art. Emerging from stone like a vision shaped by an ancient sculptor’s hand, its fluid curve...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

"NOLAN" Stool by Stefano Bigi (Marble, Calacatta, Italy)
Located in Pastrengo, IT
The Nolan Stool is a sculptural creation that transforms raw marble into a poetic work of art. Emerging from stone like a vision shaped by an ancient sculptor’s hand, its fluid curve...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

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...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

JG Folding Stool, Natural Canvas/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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Boho Lacquered Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this charming vintage low stool, a delightful piece that effortlessly blends Boho Chic sensibilities with a touch of minimalist design. Crafted with a pris...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Juniper Stool
Located in San Jose, CA
A simple, versatile stool, designed to function as both accent and traditional seating. Its simple silhouette belies intricate construction, with 10 through-tenon joints used in the ...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Juniper Stool
Juniper Stool
$670 / item
Chinese White Marble Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This narrow drum stool was carved from a solid block of white marble with a minimalist tapered design. The stool is subtly etched with thin grooves around the top, suggestive of the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

JG Folding Stool, Black 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Modern minimalist sculptural wood log stool. Simplicity of rustic design with the naturally beautiful pattern and warm neutral hues of this tim...
Category

Late 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

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

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...
Category

2010s South American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Contemporary Metal-Plated Woven Steel Side Table Stool by Federica Paoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Metal-Plated Woven Side Table or Stool by Federica Paoli for Caspal This metal-plated side table or stool is a masterfully handcrafted collectible design piece, featuring a sculptur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Gray
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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

ARRANGEMENT #2 (Stool) Aluminium 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 Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Jodhpur Pedestal Table by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
Located in Paris, FR
The Jodhpur pedestal table is a unique piece created in 2025. This side table combines elegance and functionality, highlighting noble materials such as ash wood and leather. The infl...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Ash

Plug Bar Stool, Solid Wood Shaped Seat, Hand Bent Steel and Walnut
Located in beirut, LB
The Plug is a bar stool with an ergonomic shaped solid wood seat and a handcrafted steel frame. The shaped walnut seat enclosed in a signature metal frame is as relaxing as it is bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless 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

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...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Patent Leather

Vintage Boho Puzzle Wood Low Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking cube-shaped side table is a superb example of organic modern design, showcasing the inherent beauty and texture of natural salvaged wood. Constructed from carefully fit...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Teak

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

Italian Painted Metal MANHATTAN Barstool(s) w/ Felt Seat (2) / ZEUS srl (Italy)
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The MANHATTAN barstool was designed by Maurizio Peregalli for the Italian brand ZEUS, known for its industrial and natural aesthetic. It features a thin frame made from sandblasted s...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

The Rooly stool by Raphaël Pontais
Located in Paris, FR
rooly stool With his first creation, Rooly, Raphaël Pontais unveils a dreamlike universe with minimalist intentions, exploring a sculptural assemblage where metal, his favourite mate...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

PEBBLE sofa
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

PEBBLE sofa
PEBBLE sofa
$27,300 / item
MAEDEUP 2x2x8
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Heritage: Korea is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights the Korean traditional knot-making method interpreted into a contemporary design piece by collaborating with a sea...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

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

HUI series - Bench
Located in Miami Beach, FL
HUI tiles and furniture are crafted from recycled oyster shells. By powdering and mixing discarded shells sourced from Korea’s oceans, they create robust materials that are transform...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Natural Fiber, Paper, Acrylic, Plastic

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Contemporary Fang Bei Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang Bei Drumstool Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Metal Base Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These...
Category

2010s Minimalist Stools

Materials

Lacquer

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

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...
Category

2010s South American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Bentwood

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
20% Off
Set Of 2 French Artisan Stools 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
A couple of beautiful Minimalist artisan crafted stools from the 1960s
Category

1960s French Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Beech

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

Fish stool "LOW"
Located in beirut, LB
The fish stool is a dining stool featuring hand-bent fishtail legs in steel and a Saddle seat in Teak Iroko wood thickness: 4.5 cm. The stool rests on solid wood castors to protect t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Fish stool "LOW"
Fish stool "LOW"
$600 / item
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...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

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 '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

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

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

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 Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Traffic Red 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Pink Colour Play Steel and Wood Stools - customisable
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

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

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

The K.5.21 stool by Jord Lindelauf
Located in Paris, FR
K.5.21 is an aluminum stool that goes back to basics. Its shape is inspired by the upright sitting position. A horizontal seat, a vertical backrest and a sloping front. The stool is ...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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

Plug stool with back
Located in beirut, LB
Plug Stool is a contemporary bar stool designed with both comfort and character in mind. It features an ergonomically shaped solid wood seat upholstered in cognac-tanned leather, pai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Temi Stool, Minimalist Velvet Stool
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Stool - easy to move, cute, what more is there to say? The fabric is durable, meant for daily use, and resistant to spills and stains. 100% polyes...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Velvet

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

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 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Maeduep: Heart. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

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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