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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
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural OAK wood - Set 2 Pieces
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Oak - Allay is designed to bring simplicity, comfort, and functionality to any setting. Crafted from natural Oak wood, this chair showca...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

5 Legged Arc Chair, HAUS OF HU, 2023
Located in London, GB
The chair is accommodated by the column. Its form is made up of a composition of intersecting geometries, an incomplete circle curves up from its rectilinear seat and extends outward...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

"Amélia" armchair in tauari wood and cane
Located in República, SP
The Amélia chair was created during a constant search by the designer for the direct transposition of form into matter. The warmth of the wood and the str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Design by Giacomo Moor / Astool
Located in Milan, IT
Made entirely with solid wood. Available in walnut, oak, ash, open-pore stained ash.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

'Canelinha' Mid-Century Modern Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Strikingly simple and infinitely elegant, Canelinha combines traditional craftsmanship with modern Scandinavian inspired design. The minimalist clean lines and gentle curves invite you not only to sit down but to also run your fingers over its smooth finish. The backrest though low provides good support and comfort to the lower back. A timeless mid-century modern yet contemporary piece that can be used in any number of environments, be it dining room, living room or any other space where it can be admired. Made from Brazilian Wood Freijó with details in Canela and copper backrest with a natural finish of oil and wax. Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Copper

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...
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2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Leather

“Column Bench” Minimalist Oak and Maple Dining or Side Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The column bench is made of solid domestic hard wood and lacquered steel. The “Column” series is inspired by the structural columns found in New York City...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair - Modern Sculptural Seating
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Flow Chair Gold Cloud Contemporary and Chair Made in Italy by LapiegaWD
Located in Verona, IT
An element, a continuous wire drawing geometries born from the projection of a circle on a triangle, in which the rigour of the continuous lines plays with the circular shapes that embrace the padding creating a support for the back. Flow chair...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Fuerza Stool
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Marble

Crystallized Chair in Bent Recycled Metal, Powder Coated or Clear Anodized
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 chair is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. NEA Studio...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Dining Chair, by James Torble, Loose Fit Furniture, UK
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Minimalist Dining Chair. Created by Loose Fit and handmade to order in the UK. Available in a choice of three timbers - English Oak, Ash or London Plane. Simple and delicate in appearance, yet comfortable and durable enough for everyday use. Understated and elegant wooden dining chair featuring the subtle use of hand cut dovetail and bridle joints to form the simplicity and rigidity of the frame. They have a solid wood seat which shows off the prime timber of their construction. The design has a modern, square frame which creates clean lines and makes them lightweight even though they are made from solid timber. The chair is finished in a hard wax oil, which gives it a satin sheen and brings out the grain of the wood. Chair available in three types of timber - solid Oak, olive Ash or London Plane. Choose oak for a classic warm colour, olive ash for a lighter wood with the character of an older tree, or London plane for figured wood with rich colouring. Please get in touch for custom sizes, different timber and finishing options. About James Torble and Loose Fit Furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak

Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The WHEEL swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern ...
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2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Modern Bubble Chair Made from Steel, Great for Outdoor
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Very Durable Beautiful, Modern Contemporary and unique Made by Hand Indoor / Outdoor Multiple colours available Standard hanging mechanisms included Maximum capacity 120 kg ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Modern Antti Kotilainen for Arper Aava Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic minimalist looks of the Aava chair by Arper is very sleek with a clean contemporary look. The shape of the seat shell provides great freedom of movement in a variety of s...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Armchair in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Rahyja Afrange
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This furniture was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with the Fine lattice of the backrest and the seating. ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

'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 Seating

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Rig Stool in Solid Black Walnut Wood and Hand Bent Steel 'M'
Located in beirut, LB
The rig stool is a minimal solid steel stool featuring an adjustable solid wood seat on a threaded rod. The legs are tied together with a triangular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

21st Century, Minimalist, European, Bench Made of Lined Beechwood in Light Brown
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
21st Century, Minimalist, Bench Made of Lined Beechwood in Light Brown The bench is made of lined beechwood. Measures: 45 cm x 136 cm x 45 cm The furniture of this collection was p...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Seating

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis, 1999
Located in Izegem, VWV
Air Chair was born out of a simple length of plastic moulded tube given to me by Perazza as a sample of a new plastic moulding technology called gas injection, which he suggested we ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Seating

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Plastic

Tropos Collection, Military Green Steel Chair
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TROPOS COLLECTION "All things are metaphors." Johann Goethe Tropos, in itself, is the change. It is where the object takes a new shape with a simple word replacement. Metaphors, hy...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Void Collection, Graphite Grey Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
VOID ARMCHAIR "The mother noticed that the boy liked the void more than the full. He claimed that voids are larger and sometimes even infinite." (Manoel de Barros) Contrast generat...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel, solid wood, and lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Waveform Minimalist Black Stacked Console by Bradley Duncan Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacked altar table Cedar Measures: 36” x 48” x 17” 2018 295 LBS Waveform- Burnt with an icon of authenticity Produced by hand in Los Angeles, CA. from regional wood.    ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Pierre Paulin Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin leather lounge chair, 444 model in original black leather with steel support and legs.
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Torii Collection, Rectangular Wooden Stool
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TORII COLLECTION "I still want to see in the flowers at dawn the face of the divine being." Matsuo Bashô Among rare birds, the home comes alive under a colossus structure in front...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Low Terracotta 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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Tall Military 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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Roberts Counter Stool Maple Prairie 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

Roberts Bar Stool Walnut 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

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Pink
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 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 Seating

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Brassy Gold
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 with Wood Inlay Walnut Brassy Gold
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 with Wood Inlay Maple 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Roberts Bar Stool Maple 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

Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Prairie 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

Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Pink
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

Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple 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

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Yellow
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 Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Prairie Green
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 Yellow
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

Noa Chair Oak White
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Sheet Metal

Sleek chair Dih with Coral leather handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The Dih chair is a versatile and customizable piece that seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with enduring quality. Its sleek, white iron frame, meticulously crafted by our skill...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Sleek barstool Dih with Coral leather handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The Dih barstool is a versatile and customizable piece that seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with enduring quality. Its sleek, black iron frame, meticulously crafted by our sk...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Sleek armchair Dih with Coral leather handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The Dih armchair is a versatile and customizable piece that seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with enduring quality. Its sleek, black iron frame, meticulously crafted by our sk...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Tropos Collection, Brazilian Contemporary Stool in Steel
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TROPOS COLLECTION "All things are metaphors." Johann Goethe Tropos, in itself, is the change. It is where the object takes a new shape with a simple word replacement. Metaphors, hy...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

PI Stool, Oak, HONEY
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-This stool has been designed for seating purposes and can be used in the entryway, next to walls, at the end of the bed, in the bedroom, or in the dressing room. -Oak / 50*35*45 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculpture Table with Coral from countries around the world
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning ...
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2010s North American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Zinc

21st Century Black Rolling Stone Armchair in Aluminium Modular Seat for outside
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,...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Sheet Metal

Set of four "Corky" chairs by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡. A study in avant-garde minimalism, this "Corky" chair is bold in every way. Solid stainles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

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Aluminum, Steel, Tôle

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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