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
Rare Minimalist Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Black Leather Swivel Armchair
By Georg Thams
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare office armchair was designed by the Danish designer Georg Thams during the 1960s. It is upholstered in black natural leather. It has three loosely placed pillows. The armch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chinese White Marble Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This narrow drum stool was carved from a solid block of white marble with a minimalist tapered design. The stool is subtly etched with thin grooves around the top, suggestive of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
Set of 4 Colour Play Tall Kitchen, Bar Stools, Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The kitchen counter stools are part of & New’s color play dining room collection, which consists of dining tables, benches, stools, and cabinets made in Britain by local craftsmen.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
All Black Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table.
Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of neotenic design...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fur, Hardwood, Synthetic
Dusty Steel Angle 7 Modern, Minimal Outdoor Pool Deck Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Studio Stirling AngleSeven Seat made memorable. Not only does it catch the eye with its striking looks, but it also provides a cozy haven for sitting and lounging, designed with ergonomics, great comfort and relaxation in mind. The AngleSeven Seat is not only spacious and elegant in its functional design, but it is made for outdoor environments. Whether you choose the suspended seat...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Giorgio Armani Chestnut Constructivist Side Chairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Giorgio Armani, these side chairs have the same elegant aesthetic the designer is known for. The precision of construction is evident, with a result that feels modern as ...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
Model .06 Cantilever Lounge Chairs by Maarten van Severen for Vitra, Set of 2
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed by Maarten van Severen for Vitra in 2005, the .06 lounge chair successfully combines uncompromising aesthetic stringency with exceptional comfort: leaf springs...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fun House, Iron Footstool Cube, Midnight Blue
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
Fun House is a handcrafted iron cube. It can serve as seating, a small bedside table or coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepipedon, in the Fun House s...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Iron
Modern Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Seating
Materials
Bronze
NERU TOTEM STOOL 5, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
Kent Loveseat Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon in Romo Forenza Cotton Velvet
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Kent armchair is a testament to the artistry of form and fabrication. It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, inc...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Chrome
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Pony Hair by ANDEAN, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
ASM 01 lounge chair by Alejandro Moyano.
Measures : W 22” x H 37” x D 33”
Structure and hardware: Texturized matte black
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado w...
Category
2010s Minimalist Seating
Materials
Bronze
NERU TOTEM STOOL 3, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
ARIA BENCH, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility sculpture...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
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
Wide Seat Small Wooden Make-Up Stool
Located in Hertford, GB
Designed with function and elegance in mind, the Wooden Vanity Stool delivers both making it the perfect addition to your vanity desk.
Inspired by Classic Windsor chairs, these low wooden stools...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Fun House, Footstool - hot rolled iron plate
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
Iron cube. It can serve as seating, a small bedside table or coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepipedon, in the Fun House ser...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Iron
Modern, Outdoor Swing Chair - Perfect for the pool
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings can be ordered a...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hanging Bubble Chair with Velvet 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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Emerald Green Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality.
An essential chair in the...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Hanging Recliner Daybed with Cushions
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Recliner hanging chair swing seat has elegantly curved lines & is sculptural and dynamic with a considered balance point.
Fluid & organic, i...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Modern minimalist sculptural wood log stool.
Simplicity of rustic design with the naturally beautiful pattern and warm neutral hues of this tim...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
NERU TOTEM STOOL 1, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
Modern Alexander Bench in Oak by Last Workshop, Custom Options
Located in Chicago, IL
"Alexander Bench" by Last Workshop in solid white oak
Measures: 48" x 15" x 16"H
Shown here in natural oak, and white oiled oak.
Please inquire for custom sizes and finishes.
...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Oak
Modern, Outdoor Swing Chair - Perfect for the pool
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings can be ordered a...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Pony Hair by ANDEAN, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
ASM 01 lounge chair by Alejandro Moyano.
Measures : W 22” x H 37” x D 33”
Structure and hardware: Stainless steel
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood wit...
Category
2010s Central American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Bronze
NERU TOTEM STOOL 2, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates Abstract Sculptures -and- Utility S...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
I. ABOUT REBECA CORS
Rebeca Cors (México, 1988).
Her work oscillates between sculpture and utility object, studying the limits and meeting points between these two concepts.
The intention of her work is to question paradigms in order to reinterpret objects from It’s established forms.
As a result, her practice approaches sculpture as: Abstract Sculpture - and - Utility Sculpture...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
Fun House, Iron Footstool Cube, Clay Brown
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
Fun House is a handcrafted iron cube. It can serve as seating, a small bedside table or coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepipedon, in the Fun House s...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Iron
Modern Steel Outdoor Basket Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Basket hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in its visual appeal.
The twig pattern detail ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Yellow Colour Play Steel and Wood Stools
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The color play stools are part of &New’s color play dining room collection, which consists of dining tables, benches, stools and cabinets made in Britain by local craftsmen. The desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal concrete chairs with a tulip style base and a scoop seat. Handmade by Merit in Los Angeles. These chairs feature a lower seat back and a heavy base which gives them great bal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Concrete
Set of 4 Red & Yellow Colour Play Steel and Wood Stools
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The color play stools are part of & New’s color play dining room collection, which consists of dining tables, benches, stools and cabinets made in Britain by local craftsmen. The des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Temi Chair, Minimalist Cream Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Minimalist Dutch Wenge Benches, Netherlands, Ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This understated, stylish pair of benches are versatile in their simplicity. They can be used as tables, or, thanks to their very sturdy constructions, can also easily be used as sea...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
Piaf Stackable Chair in Hard Wood and Straw by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In homage to Edit Piaf, the famous French singer affectionately referred to as the “little sparrow”, for her small stature but powerful voice timbre, Piaf is a chair of exact proport...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
Flow Contemporary Chair Gold Blue by Enrico Girotti 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 e...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
NERU TOTEM STOOL 1, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
I. ABOUT REBECA CORS
Rebeca Cors (México, 1988).
Her work oscillates between sculpture and utility object, studying the limits and meeting points between these two concepts. The int...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
NERU TOTEM STOOL, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
I. ABOUT REBECA CORS
Rebeca Cors (México, 1988).
Her work oscillates between sculpture and utility object, studying the limits and meeting points between these two concepts. The int...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design Made in Italy
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
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
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair, Dupioni Silk, France, 2010
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly hunt latin lounge chair, Beige, Light Green, France, circa 2017. Holly hunt beige chenille woven textile on body with dupioni silk back cushion and lumbar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Seating
Materials
Textile, Silk, Oak
Cast Resin 'Yolk' Chair, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
What came first the chicken or the egg? Maybe it was actually the Yolk chair, created to answer life's finest questions.
Dimensions: Depth 27 in. (69 cm)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Resin
Okha, "Henry", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials.
Upholstery, Wood.
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, Navy, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White
Wood: Natural Ash, Natural Oak,...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery
Modern Leather Lounge Sling Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
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
NERU TOTEM STOOL, by Rebeca Cors
By Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
I. ABOUT REBECA CORS
Rebeca Cors (México, 1988).
Her work oscillates between sculpture and utility object, studying the limits and meeting points between these two concepts. The int...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Materials
Marble
Okha, "Frank", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS
Upholstery, powdercoated mild steel frame
VARIATIONS
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, Navy, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White
Metal: B...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Fun House, 3 Iron Cubes, sky blue, peach pink, ivory white
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
Fun House is a handcrafted iron cube. It can serve as seating, a small bedside table or coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepi...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Iron
Fly chair in leather by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian contemporary design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by human anatomy, the Fly chair by Tiago Curioni has a metallic skeleton, and cushions that refer to the musculature of the human body.
Fully covered in leather, the chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Senufo African Gbanda Primitive Bench, Console Table, 20th Century
By Senufo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage African Senufo Long Bench / Table
Incredible patina and age.
Fully functional and stable. Makes an excellent coffee table, accent bench, etc.
20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Wood
Cast Resin 'Stone' Dining Chair, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort.
Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg)
No assembly required.
Finish color options:
white stone
natural stone
aged stone
key stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Coccoon Shaped Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean hanging chair swing seat is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of the Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon – ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
minimalist rocking chair "marcelo" by samuel lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This minimalist rocking chair in stainless steel, nautical rope, wood and tapestry is designed within architectonic and geometric reasoning. All elements constitute its functioning a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made from metal. The chair is upholstered in real soft leather in black color. The headrest...
Category
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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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