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.
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Style: Minimalist
Italian Minimalist Monolithic Oak Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Minimalist Monolithic oak bench
Handmade.
Each bench is unique. 18.
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Crystallized Chair in Recycled Metal, Minimal Style
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The facets of the crystallized chair catch and reflect the changing daylight like a crystal. The intent of this indoor/outdoor recycled metal dining set is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. nea studio...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of MINGX Armchairs by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Contemporary modern Minimalist
Measures : 71x56cl H:75 SH:42cm
Materials : Steel - Leather
MINGX by Konstantin Grcic for Driade The Mingx collection designed by Konstantin Grcic for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Fish Stool Features a Hand Bent Stainless Steel Frame and Solid Wood Seat
Located in beirut, LB
The fish stool is a high bar stool featuring hand-bent fishtail legs in stainless steel and a solid wood seat. The stool rests on solid wood castors to prot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an ex...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Ash, Walnut
ARRANGEMENT #4 (Chair) Aluminium by Nick Ross
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mr. Cane, hand canned wicker dining armchair with a self adjustable swivel back
Located in beirut, LB
The Mr. Cane chair is an architectural piece that is versatile and comfortable to utilize.
Mr. Cane is a solid wood chair with a traditionally hand-caned seat and swivel backrest.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Brass
Bench, ROUNDED by Reda Amalou Design, 2021, Leather, Walnut & Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
The SOA bench is distinguished by its simplicity and the sensuality of its curves. The double saddle stitching reinforces its character. The bronze legs give it a touch of elegance a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Bronze
Minimalist Stool in Solid Wood "Thais" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Thais Stool by Samuel Lamas, 2022
The Thais Stool by Samuel Lamas exemplifies the seamless blend of minimalism and functional elegance. Crafted with precision, this stool features a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Paralelas Lounge Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Paralelas armchair bonds graphical and architectonical elements in its thin metallic structure with wooden applications. Upholstered in a combination of cotton and linen, seat an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Trazo Natural Cowhide Bench, Beech Wood and Maguey Fiber
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Individually hand embroidered TRAZO - new look in top grain cowhide - tells a story of ancient Mexican tradition and craftsmanship. The embroidery pattern a design by artist Luis Rodrigo Medina, crafted using the maguey fiber...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Beech, Cowhide
Noa Chair Mustard Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
Is it possible for an inanimate object to truly embody the essence of a yogi? To possess strength and harmony simultaneously? To effortlessly stand in the face of the seemingly impossible and make it’s own reality? Ultimately balance is the beating heart of the Noa chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Sheet Metal
Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Black Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill
By Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
With a long, undulating three-way symmetry, the organic wishbone bench seat creates a sculpturally striking form which is reminiscent of a whale-bone. A...
Category
2010s Australian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Trazo Black Cowhide Stool, Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Individually hand embroidered Trazo- new look in black cowhide - tells a story of ancient Mexican tradition and craftsmanship. The embroidery pattern a design by artist Luis Rodrigo Medina, crafted using the maguey fiber...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak, Cowhide
Roberts Bar Stool Maple Black
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Steel Armchair, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th century minimalist armchairs composed from tubular and sheet steel frames with removable cushions upholstered in a vintage Missoni fabric...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Camden, ME
Saturn (Saturno) sofa by Gaston Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1958, upholstered in its original Italian charcoal grey boucle.
Rinaldi’s father founded RIMA in 1916 in Padova, Italy, in t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Gray Dedar Boucle Lounge Chair, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage lounge chair reupholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. The chair is very comfortable with great back support. Heavy item.
Category
1990s European Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fabric
Another Country Hardy Side Chair by David Irwin
By David Irwin
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Hardy Side Chair by Another Country, a stunning addition to any luxury furniture collection. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair features a sleek ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Clarkester Seat 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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Sosa Armless Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out with its round details and upholstery covering its entire surface, Sosa Sofa is coming to your living room with its minimalist and simple approach that you will enjoy ex...
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery, Bouclé
JAH Bench, by Reda Amalou Design, 2019, Walnut & black Steel, 180cm
Located in Paris, FR
JAH has the elegance of those who know how to wait. The serenity of the wise. Far from the surrounding restlessness, the Jah collection contemplates the world. Either it is a bench, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Black Iron Cubistic Chair
Located in Munich, DE
Cubistic and very minimalistic armchair attributed to Netherlands 1980s.
Measures: 76 H x 93 W x 93 D cm SH 39.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Iron
Madison Bar Stool Walnut Gray
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill
By Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The result of exploring the possibilities of a singular line in 3D space, the E-Turn is a continuously morphing ribbon that twists and turns from seat to structure before overlapping...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill
By Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The result of exploring the possibilities of a singular line in 3D space, the E-Turn is a continuously morphing ribbon that twists and turns from seat to structure before overlapping and returning again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn, refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends width and dimension as it wraps into its moebius-like form. The E-Turn by Brodie Neill...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Beech
Kyoto 2 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Sofa in Black Stained Wood
Located in London, GB
Built from intersected layers of solid wood, the Kyoto collection brings into our houses a touch of oriental minimalism; transforming every room into a statement of elegant refinemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Alpha, Solid Oak Stackable Contemporary Dining Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
A contemporary solid-wood all-purpose stackable chair produced using the latest production technologies of shaped wooden furniture. The design boasts ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Kyoto 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Sofa in Black Stained Wood
Located in London, GB
Built from intersected layers of solid wood, the Kyoto collection brings into our houses a touch of oriental minimalism; transforming every room into a statement of elegant refinemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Green
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut 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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool Maple Navy
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Yellow
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Green
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Dutch 1960s Lounge Chairs in Solid Wenge Wood and New Pure Wool Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very nice engineered and constructed pair of Dutch lounge chairs that are most likely a design by Martin Visser or Hein Stolle for 't Spectrum early 1960s.
The frames are made of ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wenge
"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 Seating
Materials
Steel
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill
By Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The result of exploring the possibilities of a singular line in 3D space, the E-Turn is a continuously morphing ribbon that twists and turns from seat to structure before overlapping and returning again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends width and dimension as it wraps into its moebius-like form. The E-Turn by Brodie Neill...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair "The Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 85 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyrene.
The concept behind The Art of Sitting is based on the quote by Gunnar Aagaard...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Seating
Materials
Granite
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Beech
Stool in leather by Tiago Curioni, handmade in Brazilian in contemporary style.
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by human anatomy, the Fly Stool by Tiago Curioni has a metallic skeleton, and cushions that refer to the musculature of the human body. Also, check the Fly chair, for a com...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made In Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Ash, Walnut
21st Century Grey Rolling Stone Armchair in Aluminium Modular Seat for outside
By Andrea Barra, [1+2=8]
Located in Milano, IT
It is an armchair,
in alluminium, for outside..
with 4 different seats inside,
you just have to roll it, and you will find a seat, higher, a lower...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Sheet Metal
Knotty Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Armchair and Footrest/Ottoman, Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Rattan
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Oak
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill
By Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The result of exploring the possibilities of a singular line in 3D space, the E-Turn is a continuously morphing ribbon that twists and turns from seat to structure before overlapping...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Double Dip Ionic Bench, Designed by Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The Double dip ionic bench is a variation to my popular Ionic Bench. It's bold and sculptural in its utter simplicity with a dynamic undulating profile that...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Claude Gaillard, Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU ed, c.1960
By Claude Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
GAILLARD Claude
Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU éditeur, France, circa 1960
Polished cast aluminum, fiberglass seat and back, restored foam and fabric (choice of fabric)
Three...
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Oak
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Oak Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Oak Wood is the perfect blend of sophistication, functionality, and minimalist design. Created for those who appreciate clean li...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Lounge Chair - Modern Sculptural Seating - Faux Leather Taupe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Elevate your space with the Lecco Modern Lounge Chair, a creation of unparalleled luxury and versatility from Spazio Bressan. Immerse yourself in comfort with your choice of premium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Seating
Materials
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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