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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
Graft Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This Minimalist chair is made of a log of solid cedar wood. The insertion of a lacquered iron structure, that becomes both armrest and back, transforms this simple chair in an elegan...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Graft Chair
Graft Chair
$2,593 / item
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Rattan

Rudolph Indoor Three-Seater Sofa by Vincent Van Duysen, Made in Belgium
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Architect Vincent Van Duysen has designed a sofa line embodying the essence of his "warm minimalist" aesthetic. Dubbed Rudolph, in homage to mid-century American modernist Rudolf Mi...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Flow Gold Contemporary Bar and Counter Stool by Enrico Girotti – Made in Italy
Located in Verona, IT
Flow Gold is the epitome of elegance and innovation—a creation that transcends the ordinary bar and counter stool to become a functional work of art, elevating any space with a touch...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut and Gold Leaf, Minimalist with a Precious Touch
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beech wood, golden leaf back rest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality. An essential chair in t...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

SESC Pompeia Side Chair in Pine by Lina Bo Bardi, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
SESC Stools/Side Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz & Marcelo Suzuki. Crafted for the iconic SESC Pompeia cultural center in São Paulo. This rare pine stool embodies the vision...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Ensamble Bench in Ambienti Levante
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ebonized Wood All-Black MiMi Bench by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile and essential bench is both iconic and minimal. The painted facets of its angular geometry capture the ever-changing gradients of light....
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Lounge Chair ''an Life'' by Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The lounge chair was designed and first produced in 2015 when the designer lived in Dublin, being a tribute to Irish people and culture. "An Life" came from Gaelic language and it is...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

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

Large Antique Rare Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
An impressive teak day bed that can be used as a regular bed frame or a statement piece pool side. Beautiful century old teak wood with lovely character and minimalist carving on thi...
Category

1920s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Contemporary all-natural Ergonomic Beanbag Lounger with organic foam and lentisl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Beanie lounger is a comfortable textile-covered lounger whose seat is comprised of one long bean bag. The sofa incorporates daybeds facing opposite d...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Organic Material, Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Modern Bar Chair Flock CS1 / 75cm Fully Upholstered in Baloo Boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Faux Fur, Ash

Modern Bubble Hanging Chair with mildew resistant pancake Cushions
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal. The chair has been designed to be very comfortable an...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cast Resin 'Farm' Bench, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A hint of ornament. Americana at its brutalist functional extreme. Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 14 in. (35.5cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 45 lbs. (20.4 kg). Fini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Contemporary Handmade Chair in Beech Wood with Natural Leather Seat
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...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s
By Cesare Leonardi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This rare pair of sculptural timber chairs, attributed to Italian designer Cesare Leonardi, reflects a bold shift in material and form during the 1980s. Responding to the decline of ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Plywood

Kengo Kuma AITAI Metal Lounge Chair – Matte Black Steel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Discover the AITAI Metal Lounge Chair by Kengo Kuma — a striking balance of structure and subtlety in matte black stainless steel. Architecturally refined yet visually light, the T‑s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Dining Chair Hello in Grey - Blue Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Cassina Blox Ebonized Oak Rectangular Coffee Table, Jehs + Laub, Italy, c. 2000.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Blox Ebonized Oak Rectangular Coffee Table, Jehs + Laub, Italy, c. 2000. Blox, is a play on the addition and subtraction of geometric modules, co...
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Patricia Urquiola for Moroso "Malmo" White Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Patricia Urquiola for Moroso "Malmo" White Leather Sofa, Inner steel frame covered with injected polyurethane foam upholstered with origin...
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

Oak Wood MiMi Bench White by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi bench creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that capture light. This modern an...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Ergonomic Armchair in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This "SE7E" contemporary styled armchair in Brazilian hardwood was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with t...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Designer Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Artistic Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Kyiv, UA
UMI Armchair by Rostislav Sorokoviy – A Masterpiece of Sculptural Design and Comfort The UMI Armchair, designed by Rostislav Sorokoviy, is more than just furniture—it’s a piece of f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Ensamble Pouf in Loreto 890-49
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Flock Ottoman in Kvadrat Sprinkles green fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Faux Fur, Ash

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden armchair with a unique Mid-Century Modern silhouette. Made in the 1980s by TON, this piece showcases the innovative yet humane design for which the Czech furnit...
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

Modern Dining Chair Hello in Pink Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic

Ziba Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Ziba Ottoman welcomes you with open arms—sculptural, warm, and familiar. A softly rounded, upholstered cushion nestles gracefully within a solid wood cross-frame. The clean symme...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Lounge Chair BUN by WOO Sculptural Upholstered Armchair for Artful Living Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort What if furniture could be as soft and inviting as freshly baked pastries—ravioli, homemade pasta, or buttery croissants? I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Ensamble Bench in Acosta Mendoza 138-22
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Tam Counter Stool, 4 Legs, Black Ash Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Descendants of an extraordinary family, Tam stools are grown to 65 cm in height, multiplying in a garden of possibilities while preserving in their genetic makeup the beauty of ash w...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Cast Resin 'Block' Bench, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sheer look, rounded and softened. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 18 in. (45.7 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 25 lbs. (11.3 kg). Finish color options: White stone ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

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 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Gandia Blasco Buit Club Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Outdoor Buit Club Chair by Gandia Blasco Designed by Mayice Studio, the Buit Club Chair is a bold expression of modern outdoor design that balances architectural structure with mate...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Located in Portland, OR
Oregon Black Walnut stool / side table is made to last. Handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's workshop. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
$500 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Steel and Stone Lounge Chair Batten and Kamp Minimalist
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Chair designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of steel and natural stone.    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stone, Steel

Ensamble Pouf in Careyes 22 Vertical
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique African Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coffee table or bench hand carved from a single block of wood from Mali. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. There is a fine carving around the side and tiny triangl...
Category

1950s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Flock by NOOM – Minimalist Design, Fully Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock accent design chair — a super-comfortable and minimalistic piece — was recognized as the winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the Contract Seating category. The Flock Chair...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood, Ash

Chene Wood Stool in Oak, Maple or Ash
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 13in (33cm) x D 13in (33cm) x H 17in (43cm). Available in Bleached Ash, Ebonized Ash, Natural Waxed Oak, Fumed Oak, or Oxidized Oak. Also available in Walnut upon reques...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Cast Resin 'Mason Cut' Stool, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist sensibility with a soothing, gentle welcome. This supportive block was carved into a gentle arc, stone traversing its crown. Hard-lined geometry buckles and becomes organic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Ribbon Stool Made with Brass or Stainless Steel Body, Modern and Minimal Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
An exercise in minimalism and tension, what defines a stool and what is the least amount of material one can use while creating a comfortable resting place? The Ribbon stools are a c...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Minimalist Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Simply sophisticated, this contemporary take on the end-of-bed bench introduces a European-inspired design to bedroom suites and dressing areas. Minimal embellishment and clean line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Bench
Minimalist Bench
$3,096 / item
Contemporary Handmade Chair in Walnut Wood
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...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Stool by Miduny, Made in Italy, Carved Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile stool or end table accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry adds depth and sophistication while the carved top accommo...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Contemporary Gropius Dining Chair CS1 in Barnum White Boucle Fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood, Ash

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, White Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. 17” seat height
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Arc Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
The Arc Coffee Table features the wide cylindrical legs characteristic of the Arc series. Solid white ash Handcrafted using traditional joinery Legs are detachable using simple ha...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash

Arc Coffee Table
Arc Coffee Table
$1,750 / item
Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta Prozessdesign
Located in Paris, IDF
Ultraleggera chair by Zieta Prozessdesign Aluminum 1600 grams Measures: H 77cm, W 58cm, D 60cm "The lightest chair in the world!" This chair is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel

Sartorii, contemporary lounge chair made of steel and wood by CMX
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The "Sartorii" lounge chair, made of solid wood and powder-coated steel, is the result of an exploration of the ritual of relaxation, a search for physical rest. Its contemporary for...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

1980s Minimalist Waterfall Lustrous Ivory Velvet Bench
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist 1980s waterfall bench with a soft, sculptural silhouette. Fully upholstered in a new, lustrous ivory or champagne-hued velvet, it features ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet

Alpha, Solid Walnut Stackable Contemporary Dining Chair, 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 a strong architectural gesture t...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Zinc 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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Zinc Stool Curva
Zinc Stool Curva
$1,100 / item
Modern Flock Lounge Chair in Kvadrat Sprinkles green fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash

Minimalist Sofa ´Deia´ by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Deia Sofa by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Deia Sofa, a contemporary Brazilian masterpiece that combines simplicity, lightness, and comfort. Designed with architectural precisi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian 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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