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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
Wide Seat Small Wooden Make-Up Stool
Located in Hertford, GB
Designed with function and elegance in mind, the Wooden Vanity Stool delivers both making it the perfect addition to your vanity desk. Inspired by Classic Windsor chairs, these low wooden stools...
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2010s British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

NERU TOTEM STOOL, 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 int...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

NERU TOTEM STOOL 5, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

Carob Counter Stool by Sun at Six, Nude 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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Modern minimalist sculptural wood log stool. Simplicity of rustic design with the naturally beautiful pattern and warm neutral hues of this tim...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Stools

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Wood

NERU TOTEM STOOL 2, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates Abstract Sculptures -and- Utility S...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

Okha, "Henry", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials. Upholstery, Wood. Variations Upholstery: COM or COL Leather: Black, Mocca, Navy, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White Wood: Natural Ash, Natural Oak,...
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2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery

Okha, "Frank", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS Upholstery, powdercoated mild steel frame VARIATIONS Upholstery: COM or COL Leather: Black, Mocca, Navy, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White Metal: B...
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2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

NERU TOTEM STOOL 1, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Stool Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

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 'Dock' Side Table, Aged 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) ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Cast Resin 'Kona' Stool and Side Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist’s take on erupting volcanoes, the Kona Side Table brings sophistication and conversation to any environment. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). No assembly required. Finish color options: white stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side Table, Sonoran Yellow Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical, sculptural balance of elegance and function. Dimensions: Diameter 18 in. (46 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg) Finish color options: sedona red ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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

Oak White MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile end table or stool accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry and painted surfaces add depth and sophistication while th...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak, Birch, Plywood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Paint

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

Cast Resin 'Kona' Stool and Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist’s take on erupting volcanoes, the Kona Side Table brings sophistication and conversation to any environment. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm)....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

OKHA, "Neo", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Upholstery, Wood Variations Upholstery: COM or COL Leather: Black, mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white, Wood: Natural ash, natural oak, ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut

NERU TOTEM STOOL, 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 int...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Clarkester Counter Stool Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Tam Counter Stool, 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...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Tam Stools, Set of 3, Ash Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A sculptural clover or three stools: tam is both of those things. Like leaves that blow in the wind, the individual stools can land dispersed throughout the house, or they can stay together as a clover, for good luck. As light shines on the tam stools...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

"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

Rotor, Solid Oak Stool with Padded Tan Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Reuleaux rotating triangle, the form of the Rotor stool is based on the intersection of three circles. The CNC-cut organic shape celebrates ‘the curve of constant width'. Available as a comfortable stool...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Rotor, Solid Black Oak Stool with Black Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Reuleaux rotating triangle, the form of the Rotor stool is based on the intersection of three circles. The CNC-cut organic shape celebrates ‘the curve of constant width'. Available as a comfortable stool...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

NERU TOTEM STOOL, 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 int...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

Carob Bar Stool by Sun at Six, Nude 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...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

NERU TOTEM STOOL, 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 int...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Marble

Cast Resin 'Square' Side 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Fiberglass, Resin

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

Madison Bar Stool Walnut Black
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

Clarkester Bar Stool Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

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

'Lin' Minimalist Stool in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Lin is derived from a clean and minimalist take on a traditional three-legged stool, giving it a thoroughly modern appeal and Scandinavian feel through its brass details and slender appearance. The brass line on the seat marks the join in the wood and as such is different on each making them all unique. Light yet robust it’s a perfect combination of structure and aesthetic. Made from a range of Brazilian solid hard woods with a natural finish of oil and wax. Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

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Brass

Madison Bar Stool Maple Mustard
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

Cast Resin 'Dock' Stool and Side Table, White 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) ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Resin, Fiberglass

Juniper Stool by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool in 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. A simple, versatile stool....
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools

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Oak, Leather

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

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

Collection Dominó, Brazilian Contemporary Stool in Wood
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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

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Wood

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut 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

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Blood Red
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

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side 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

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

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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