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
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. ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Tria Stool HB Tartan by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have High Back as liste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Italy Contemporary Design 2 Seats Sofa Light Grey
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
The essential shape of this Italian design sofa, is elegant and timeless in contemporary style. The sofa is suitable for both public spaces and private homes; the comfort is its essential feature. Tha Italian fabric is following the Chanel style. The light green and light grey color linen fabric are bright with the white thread of light.
A free fabric sample is available on demand.
Removable fabric on the seat pillow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Trazo Cowhide Stool, Beech Wood and Maguey Fiber.
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Each Trazo is created by experts in traditional Mexican materials and techniques. Its beauty expresses art and craftsmanship in the drawings made by the artist Luis Rodrigo Medina, piteados with strands of maguey fiber...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Beech, Cowhide
Tria Stool High Back by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell (High Back as listed, for a very comfortable long time seating, or Low Back). and four iconic legs with triangular shape in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Pair of Italian Black Patent Leather Stools or Poufs
Located in Dallas, TX
The Minimalist Italian design. Wrapped in black patent leather stools or poufs on wood feet. Quilted with a modern square stitch. The poufs are in very good condition with lovely pat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Patent Leather
Charred Sou Sugi Ban Ash "Brass Chair" Hand-Shaped Solid Wood Minimal Armchair
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This chair evokes a feeling of solidity, weight and forward movement. Notable features are the "negative back" where the backrest appears to float. Ergonomically-friendly features in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Brass
Tria Stool HB Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have High Back as liste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century, Minimalist, European, Beechwood Table with Metal Base and a Stool
By Maria Vidali
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Table with metal base made of MDF lined beechwood. The base is bent, galvanised metal, oven-painted with acrylic grey color.
Measures: 86 cm x 140 cm x 76 cm
The adjacent stool (...
Category
2010s Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Blue Metal and Plywood Stackable Armchairs by Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four Dutch design stackable armchairs were designed by Gijs Van Der Sluis. They feature a black lacquered metal base and dark Blue seati...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Bokken Chair, Black Beech Silver Leaf, Pale Pink Velvet Minimalist Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and golden leaf back rest. The padded seat is upholstered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality.
An essential...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sol Chair in Coated Aluminum and Spinneybeck Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sol chair in powder-coated aluminum, perforated steel sheet. Top cushion is made of foam with a down topping and stitched in Spinneybeck leather. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Aluminum
“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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
"Bench" from the Catenary Collection by Studio Craft Artist Adam Zimmerman.
Located in Bellport, NY
Fine works by Studio Craft artist Adam Zimmerman, "Ben from the Catenary Collection, shown in white ash wood, click through for more color options. Price shown for ash wood, alternat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Ash
Demilune Vanity Stool in Milled and Anodized Aluminum, Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped stool is a modern take on the demilune vanity stool. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminum solid bar, and ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table or Stool "Objects of Use" #4
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the fusion of the mind of an archit...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Seating
Materials
Brass
Liwan's 1970s Italian 6 Blue & Satin White Fabric Brass & Chrome Modern Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1970s set of six Minimalist dining chairs, entirely handcrafted, Mid-Century Modern Italian design attributed to Giacomo Sinopoli for Liwan's, a Roman manufacturer, with high quality construction and attention to design details: the simple yet distinctive structure presents a double frame in brass and nickel embracing the back and shaping in a continuous design the square nickel legs diagonally decorated with a brass line to produce an enticing geometric side view. Reupholstered with Nobilis fabrics...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure, Red back Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the tra...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Vienna Lounge Canaletto by Colé, Red Upholstered Cushions Contemporary Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lounge armchair d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Bokken Chair Black Beech and Silver Leaf, White and Black Seat, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and golden leaf back rest. The padded seat is upholstered with a top quality water proof fabric, ideal for the kitchen. Pure Ita...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vienna Lounge Armchair by Colé, Beechwood, Green Cushions Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna longue
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Sol Daybed in Coated Aluminum and Spinneybeck Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sol daybed powder-coated aluminum, perforated steel sheet. Top cushion is made of foam with a down topping and stitched in Spinneybeck leather. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Édition Maison Gerard, Metal Chair, United States, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Per design supplied by Maison Gerard.
Category
2010s 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
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure , Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.
Bokken chair...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid century Modern white lacquered bench, sculptural seat, chaise longue.
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and unusual curvilinear, abstract designed Modernist bench, recamier, daybed, chair, stool in white lacquer with cloud like patterns in silver. The color of the finish is a creamy white lacquer with warm satin platinum -silver overtones.
This Postmodern, Industrial chic design can lend a dramatic flair to any room setting as seating or
purely as unusually striking decoration.
In the style of Kanagawa wave...
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Bokken Chair by Colé, Walnut Structure , Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.
Bokken chair...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Petrified Wood Cubic Bench or Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This custom bench was designed and built by John Brevard. This piece is currently made to order. Each piece can be customized in size and petrified wood ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair, Beech Structure White Back, Minimalist Design in Nordic Style
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Two Folding Lounge Chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two folding lounge chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel.
Sleek chrome frame and leather upholstery with compact head rest pillow.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Chrome
Henk Stallinga 'One Nightstand' Chair Droog Design, The Netherlands, 1996
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique pair of 'one nightstand' chairs comes from a private collection and only three were ever produced
It was commissioned by the Aids Foundation in 1995
Henk Stallinga...
Category
1990s Dutch Minimalist Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Sculpture Table with Coral from countries around the world
By John Brevard
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 ...
Category
2010s North American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Zinc
1950s Chairs Chromed Steel Gaetano Descalzi Style, Restored, Leather Uphfoltered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant and sturdy set of six chairs chiavarine Gaetano Descalzi style, in chromed steel, restored and leather upholstered
Measures cm: H 84\...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Dutch Design Armchairs Occhio TG Model for Drisag
By Roel Vandebeek, Drisag
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Specialized in quality furniture for over 60 years, the famous Belgian house edition Drisag, collaborates with sizes! Known for the quality, ergonomics and comfort of their creations...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
Walnut, PVC
Yasawa Palmwood Slat Bench Coffee Table by Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous Pacific Green Palmwood® Slat Bench Coffee Table is part of their Yasawa Collection. This coffee table is RARE and was of limited production, it is extremely hard to fi...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Yasawa 2-Piece Sectional Sofa by Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous example of Pacific Green furniture is 2 pieces of their low profile channeled leather Yasawa sofas. The can be configured as shown as a sectional or used separately as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Seating
Materials
Palmwood, Leather
MVS lounge chair by Maarten Van Severen for Vitra, 1990s
Located in PARIS, FR
Minimalist MVS lounge chair by Maarten Van Severen for Vitra, 1990s
The MVS lounge chair was designed by Maarten Van Severen in polyurethane.
An ingenious frame allowing a switch b...
Category
1990s German Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Fantasy Island Lounge Chair by Kurt Beier, 80s
By Kurt Beier
Located in GOOR, NL
Statement piece!
The Fantasy Island chair is characterized its sleek, modern design and high-quality materials. The frame is made of solid wood, and the upholstery is available in...
Category
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this stool, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The stool is sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Eero Aarnio Hanging Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
An original bubble chair designed by Eero Aarnio, circa 1980. The chair hangs from the ceiling and features an acrylic form, solid stainless steel framing...
Category
1980s Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Bottega Piston Bar Stool by Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi ~ Chocolate
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Piston bar stool by Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi.
Up to 4 (four) available; priced individually.
C...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Saporiti Chrome Dining Chairs in COM - set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) Saporiti dining chairs with chrome base and upholstered seats. Price includes custom re-upholstery in COM (Client's Own Material). Italy, circa 1970.
Required fab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Metal Slat Bench by Design Institute of America
Located in New York, NY
A polished chrome bench with slatted top and curved legs by DIA (Design Institute of America. USA, circa 1970. Unsigned but widely documented.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carol Egan Steel Stool, USA, 2017
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural brushed stainless steel stool by Carol Egan.
This sculptural stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Najla El Zein, "Distortion, 12", 2018
Located in New York, NY
Najla El Zein [Lebanese, French b. 1983]
Distortion, 12, 2018
Fiber reinforced resin concrete
21.5 x 38.5 x 19.75 inches
54.6 x 97.8 x 50.2 cm
Edition of 5
Najla El Zein’s artworks ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Concrete
Carol Egan, Hand-Carved Walnut Bench, USA, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench in hand-carved walnut by Carol Egan
Please note this bench is by order with COM upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Walnut
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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