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Minimalist Seating

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
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 Seating

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Pine

Cast Resin 'Dock' Stool & 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). F...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Resin, Fiberglass

Set of four French postmodernist armchairs. Circa 1980
Located in ROUEN, FR
Set of four postmodernist armchairs. Very graphic lines. Circa 1980. Some marks on the lacquer, patina , new seats.
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1980s European Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vitruvio Collection Solid Mahogany and Rope Bench CMP Design for Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
This bench is part of Vitruvio collection that has been developed in cooperation with CMP design studio. We worked together in my workshop combining creative thinking with manufactur...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

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Mahogany, Rope

Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Black Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating

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Brass, Steel

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

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Textile, Thread, Cotton

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 220cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has ...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

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 ...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Oak

Handmade Chair in Walnut Wood and Woven Textile
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Wood

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Rug with Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Daria rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extremely durable with great...
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Seating

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Wool, Goat Hair

Contemporary Armchair 'Lost Space' by TheShaw, White Resin
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair: 'Lost Space' from collection 'Future Vestige by THE SHAW STUDIO White Resin H.82 x 120 x 90 cm About the collection: "I opened my eyes, it was still dark, the black wate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Seating

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Wood Seat or Side Table by Scott Gordon, In Stock
Located in Sharon, VT
The fir end table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary Minimalist seat or side table designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. Made from 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Wood

Lake Street Chairs in Walnut by Last Workshop, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist dining or side chair from the Last Workshop. Solid walnut, black leather, brass screws. Dimensions: 18”L x 20”D x 18” seat height. 2 in stock.
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 180cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: column, pillar The Column bench...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

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Concrete, Cement, Limestone, Composition, Stainless Steel

Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table. Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of Neotenic Design...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

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Fur, Synthetic, Hardwood

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 Seating

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 180cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: column, pillar The Column bench is handcrafted with multiple layers Mortex® on a wooden base. Mortex is a premium natural plaster that has proven its quality in construction purposes for years. It is used for bathrooms, floors, stairs, swimming pools, etc. In terms of composition, it is similar to products like Betoncire or Venetian plaster, but Mortex does not contain epoxy or polyurethane resins and it is waterproof by nature. The plaster is applied using the “a fresco” method, which means the previous layer has not yet fully hardened before the next one is applied. This technique allows all layers to bond together and obtain the highest quality result. The result of this handcrafted process is a textured piece of art with a human touch. *The irregularities, imperfections and color shades that arise after the application of the plaster leaves the signature of the craftsman. This makes each piece unique. The altruistic & humble character of our pieces ensures that they can be used in many different styles, such as contemporary, wabi sabi, japandi, minimalism, brutalism, industrialism, etc. Atelier...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

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Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Armchair, Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy Saddle, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height Traffic Yellow 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 aluminium. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 160cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: column, pi...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair, Aged Brass Steel & Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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 ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Temi Chair, Minimalist Black Velvet Dining Chair
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. Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

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Velvet, Foam

Set of 3 Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Dark Brown Saddle, Contemporary Design
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Armchair Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Armchair, Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are beautifully fluted and hand carved. The rattan seat has been replaced with wood. We have a...
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Early 1900s Antique Minimalist Seating

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool by PLANEfurniture (defunct), Los Angeles USA, c. 2010 Oakwood Dimensions: 28 h × 15 w × 15¼ d inSimple, architectural f...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 3, Armchair, Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Armchair, Old Silver Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Birch, Plywood

Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of early mid century craftsmanship at it's finest. Constructed of solid maple wood with a beautifully angled back, large dowel joints and hand carved legs, no deta...
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20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Maple

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Armchair, Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle Leather Contemporary Design
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Armchair, Aged Brass Steel & Dark Brown Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Dark Brown Saddle, Contemporary Design
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 2 Armchair, Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 2, Armchair, Old Silver Steel & Black Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm Rest Chair Grey Lacquer Hand Repousse Hand Made Metal Base 37"W x 26"D x 24 3/4"H Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B...
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2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Guillerme & Chambron Oak Chairs w. Red Fabric Upholstery - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of minimalist all French natural oak chairs from the late production series of Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Edition. France 1970's. The chairs have been re-uphols...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Thebes - Carrara White Marble Low Back Chair Designed by McGannon Saad
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
"Thebes" Carrara White marble chair was driven by the aspiration to create an artifact that seamlessly blends the past and present. It holds withi...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Set of 2 Armchair Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Armchair Black Smoke Steel and Black Leather Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Rug with Brown and Blush Tones
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes, and subtle blush pink stripe tones. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extre...
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 220cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has ...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Design
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Patinated Leather Baseball Stich Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
When the patina and small details makes the piece. This incredible patinated leather sofa is ready for its next life. I love the look and feel of the butter soft patinated leather, a...
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20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

Sustainable Indoor & Outdoor Seating Made with Recycled Post Consumer Plastic
Located in Leicester, GB
A sustainable seating made in recycled post-consumer plastic waste. We designed these benches for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh Scotland in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Pine

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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Nr 222 chairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens, 1980s, Set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
These stackable chairs were designed by French modernist architect Robert Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945). They were fabricated in France in 1928 by Ecart. Made in Italy by Pallucco, c. 1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstered and aluminum frame on wooden sleds. This folding model is easy to s...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has ...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Minimalist seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist seating 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 seating 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 seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Joanina and David Pastoll, Zachary A. Bitner, Jover + Valls, and SP01. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $277 and tops out at $292,684 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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