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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
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The result of exploring the possibilities of a singular line in 3D space, the E-Turn is a continuously morphing ribbon that twists and turns from seat to structure before overlapping and returning again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends width and dimension as it wraps into its moebius-like form. The E-Turn by Brodie Neill...
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2010s European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Stool or side Table, LINK by Reda Amalou, 2016, American Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence . The bench, table and stool are the three pieces of furniture that make up the Link collection. Arranged separa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Wood

SEESAW, Stacking Benches, HAUS OF HU, 2024
Located in London, GB
The bench takes its formal character from the traditional bench chair of the Chinese countryside. In a contemporary translation, four benches compose a set with the potential to crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, reading, rest, and con...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Minimalist Brazilian Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in leather ch88
Located in Brasilia, DF
João Armchair by Samuel Lamas The João Armchair, inspired by modern Brazilian design, is a contemporary masterpiece characterized by its geometric and essential design. With a squar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Dietiker Poro L Minimalist Dining Chairs with Arms, Made in Switzerland
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro L set of chairs offer the highest comfort with elegant simplicity. The chairs are some of the most ergonomic and comfortable chairs on the market. Manufactured with care f...
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2010s European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood and Sunbrella
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in Sunbrella color Sailcloth Shell Kick ba...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned lounge collection in 1971. The timeless appeal and superb craftsmanship reflect his interest in "useful, sculptural, wonderfully...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
With a long, undulating three-way symmetry, the organic Wishbone bench seat creates a sculpturally striking form which is reminiscent of a whale-bone. A...
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2010s Australian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

French Mid Century Bench
Located in palm beach, FL
Wooden bench hand made in France in the 1950s, a minimalist line gives a powerful character to this functional decorative element.
Category

Mid-20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Armchair " ina" Outdoor by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Ina Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the Ina Armchair, a timeless piece designed with architectural and geometric precision. This outdoor armchair combines lightness and simp...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Amélia" armchair in sucupira 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

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...
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1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

Cress Chair by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Side or Dining Chair in Wood, Leather
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. A concave leather back mak...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kyoto Bench - Modern Handcrafted Bench in Black Stained Wood
Located in London, GB
Built from intersected layers of solid wood, the Kyoto collection brings into our houses a touch of oriental minimalism; transforming every room into a statement of elegant refinemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

4 White Metal Chairs By Yrjö Kukkapuro For Avarte, Finland 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 chairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, model A500. White laminated birch plywood, white enameled steel frame, original fabric upholstery. I have a set of 2 with some ...
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20th Century Finnish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Alpha, Solid Ebonised Oak Stackable Contemporary Dining Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
A contemporary solid-wood all-purpose stackable chair produced using the latest production technologies of shaped wooden furniture. The design boasts ...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel, solid wood and leather is designed with a Classic and geometric reasoning. The continuity of the structural lines suggests fluidity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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 Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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

ARRANGEMENT #1 (Chair) Red Bronze by Nick Ross
Located in Hägersten, SE
An interest in early forms of architecture has profoundly influenced Nick Ross’ approach to design. The way in which humans have arranged stones and other materials to construct stru...
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Sosa Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out with its round details and upholstery covering its entire surface, Sosa sofa is coming to your living room with its minimalist and simple approach that you will enjoy ex...
Category

2010s Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Rattan

Trazo Natural Cowhide Stool, Beech Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Individually hand embroidered Trazo - new look in top grain cowhide - tells a story of ancient Mexican tradition and craftsmanship. The embroidery pattern a design by artist Luis Rod...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

"Transparence" collection By David Lange "Dagobert" Curule seat - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Transparence" collection By David Lange "Dagobert" Curule seat - 1970s Seventies Decoration - Vintage Measures : 70x33cm H:70cm SH:44,5cm Material : Lucite - chrome Wear consisten...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Senufo African Gbanda Rustic Bench, Console Table, 20th Century
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.
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Mid-20th Century African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

White Faux Shearling Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy ottoman from the 1960s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric. I have a matching fabric lounge chair - it’s shown in the pictures. Additional information: ...
Category

20th Century European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Equador bench
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Equador bench, designed by ,Ovo, is a beautifully crafted piece that combines organic and geometric elements in a refined, precise design. Part of the Equador collection, which a...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Straw

Madison Bar Stool Maple Orange
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

Roberts Counter Stool with Inlay Maple 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

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 was one of the young designers that was adopted by Droog Design in its early days Droog design is based in Delft, in The Netherlands. They produce works by a number of young designers, (those included here are Martijn...
Category

1990s Dutch Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Chair "Perê" by Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Perê Chair is part of the Folclore Collection, a series of special designs inspired by the Brazilian Folklore. Each piece of the Collection come from a different legend. The Per...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

KAMA Pouffe Bergere Chair, Oak, Rectangular, Beige
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-KAMA has been designed to meet your changing resting needs. -With its minimal design, selected materials, and high-quality details, the KAMA Series is consistent with the design an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

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

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Patent Leather

'Canela II' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A complex yet simple piece full of subtle details which uses traditional techniques to make a modern statement. Canela II is the perfect addition to any environment, its minimalist...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 160cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: column, pi...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Armchair, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Rattan

Wired Bench, Minimal Handcrafted Three-Person Bench in Walnut and Black Steel
Located in beirut, LB
The wired bench is a minimal, handcrafted raw bench featuring solid wood seating and a steel frame. The wood is encased by a signature solid steel frame in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an ex...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Dutch Design Tripod Chair by Lande, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Dutch Design minimalistic tripod chair by Lande, 1980s. Black metal frame, floating wooden back with aluminum connector. another piece in different color seat available. BAA#00149.
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

21st Century Blue Rolling Stone Armchair in Aluminium Modular Seat for outside
Located in Milano, IT
It is an armchair, in Aluminium, for outside. with 4 different seats inside, you just have to roll it, and you will find a seat, higher, a lower, a deep...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Sheet Metal, Aluminum

Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheet of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space. Each design is carved out of thick Vegetable Tan Leather leaving an exposed and undyed trench or valley that forms the beautiful picture of your choice. The options available are a variety of African faces, plants and South Africa’s beloved Blue Crane. Any option you choose is bound to be a show-stopper and a hot topic...
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2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Lounge' in Brown Linen by Friends&Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist armchair named 'FEMME Lounge' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders Model shown on main image: - small model (75cm) - fabric: Chalet by Astrid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

PI Bench Oak Rectangular 120 cm
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-Pi Bench 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. -Solid Oak / Length: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Grey Outdoor Sling, Free Shipping
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with spradling silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The S...
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2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line Pop Art - minimalist - Italian - vintage Measures : 53,5cmx45...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

4-Seater Sofa Gray Leather with Silk and Leather Cushions, Sormani Italy, 1980s
Located in Arosio, IT
This four-seater, designed in the early 1980s by Luigi Sormani and Casabella Miami for a line of maxi-furniture destined to the United States is a comfortable one-block sofa for a luxury villa. The structure is in a warm gray leather and the fabric was especially made for this series called "Intrigue": a special very light grey silk fabric interwoven with burgundy leather threads. All cushions have grey leather inlays, entirely hand sewn. Julio Iglesias...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Cast Resin 'Farm' Bench, White 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). Finish color options: white stone (shown) natural stone aged stone keystone coal stone Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fiberglass. Durable and designed to be used outdoors in all four seasons and in residential or hospitality environments. Designed by: Zachary Bitner Made-to-order in Chicago, Illinois. About Zachary A. Design: Founded by Zac Bitner, Zachary A. Design is a furniture brand based in Chicago...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Zinc

RED DOT WINNER Dietiker Monâne Modern Rocking Stool, by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This swiss rocking stool is an icon and an architectural timepiece. RED DOT DESIGN WINNER Monâne is a timeless icon of simplicity and design. Monâne the rocking stool is a playful and intelligent seating that show at its best Swiss engineering. Designed By Greutmann Bolzern...
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Early 2000s Hungarian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Mw Chair 01 Retro Inspired Chair in Shaped Walnut and Solid Steel Frame
Located in beirut, LB
A retro-style chair featuring an ergonomic shaped wooden seat in-cased in a hand-bent steel frame with solid wood backrest. It works as a dining chair, office chair, or side chair. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass

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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