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Minimalist Stools

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
Maeduep: Heart 2.0. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights the Korean traditional knot-making method interpreted into a contemporary design piece by collaborating with a seamstress who work...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

Oak White MiMi Stool by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile stool or end table accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry and painted surfaces add depth and sophistication, while t...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Maeduep. From the series Tying Wishes Cushion Seat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

A_Stool in Galvanized Steel Bar Height Stool prototype by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in hot-dipped galvanized steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of 70 s Scandinavian Pinewood Minimal Multi functional Stools / Tables
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of multifunctional Scandinavian solid Pinewood Stools /Tables Minimal design and very functional in use, easy to use as a sturdy stool or as a sidetable in your space beautif...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

The K.5.21 stool by Jord Lindelauf
Located in Paris, FR
K.5.21 is an aluminum stool that goes back to basics. Its shape is inspired by the upright sitting position. A horizontal seat, a vertical backrest and a sloping front. The stool is ...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Block Side Tables by VERMONTICA
Located in Sharon, VT
The Block Side table is a sculptural pair of minimalist forms crafted from 3" thick Douglas fir, finished with a hand-applied satin oil. Designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Modern minimalist sculptural wood log stool. Simplicity of rustic design with the naturally beautiful pattern and warm neutral hues of this tim...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Workman Solid Oak and Walnut Bar Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This bar stool features thick stock walnut seat and solid oak frame. Using walnut dowel joinery, these stools balance heft and elegance. These stools are substantial pieces with s...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Tria Stool High Back by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
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 Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Vintage Boho Oomph Velvet Pouffe - A Pair
By Oomph Furniture 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of luxurious comfort and versatile style with this elegant pair of vintage cube ottomans, reminiscent of the iconic "Oomph" aest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tria Stool HB Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
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 Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Italian Painted Metal MANHATTAN Barstool(s) w/ Felt Seat (2) / ZEUS srl (Italy)
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The MANHATTAN barstool was designed by Maurizio Peregalli for the Italian brand ZEUS, known for its industrial and natural aesthetic. It features a thin frame made from sandblasted s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Tria Stool Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell upholstered in leather. and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have a low back as listed, or an high back as a normal chair for a very comfortable long time seating. Belongs to the same collection the Tria simple chair, using the same shell on shorter legs. The shell is wood veneered (natural oak or stained open pore in the colors black, white, red, coffee), or upholstered. Fabric lining: C.O.M fabric; cotton, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet or leather (as listed). Legs can follows the finishing of the shell or remain in natural oak. The height of the seat is the typical kitchen height, but It is possible upon request to chose the bar seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Stool HB Tartan by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
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 Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal Blue by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Layer Stool
Located in Milano, IT
Designed and made by STRATO ITALY, this stool reflects our quest for formal purity and sartorial quality. The essential and rigorous satin-finished stainless steel structure dialogue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Traffic Red by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminum. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal White by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminum. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Fish stool "LOW"
Located in beirut, LB
The fish stool is a dining stool featuring hand-bent fishtail legs in steel and a Saddle seat in Teak Iroko wood thickness: 4.5 cm. The stool rests on solid wood castors to protect t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Fish stool "LOW"
Fish stool "LOW"
$600 / item
A_Stool in Zinc-Plated Steel Counter Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in zinc-plated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Signed, date...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Whole Stool Minimalist Sculpture in Milled Anodized Aluminium by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Designed by Jonathan Nesci, whole stool is a sculptural seat made as an exercise in local production. Fabricated exclusively using material and knowledge from modernist-cradle Columb...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Our Velvet collection has now the barstool version with the same comfort and perfect ergonomics in different colors and tapestries. Choose by cotton, linen, leather, velvet, and the ...
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2010s South American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
About: Maya Lin's collection of stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furnit...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Concrete

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Bar Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A stool in bar height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminium. Also available in brushed, san...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Fuji Wood Stool, Minimalist and Modern Inspiration from Brazil by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...
Category

2010s South American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Bentwood

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height Traffic Yellow by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminium. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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 Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin Paper - Windows and Curly Q s 03 Stool, by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
It’s not paper. We convert drawings to single use molds to cast resin into. After the resin has cured, the paper mold is chipped away and destroyed to reveal the cast transferred drawing. These pieces are seemingly fragile and ephemeral, but physically permanent. Intended for indoor / outdoor use. Dimensions: Width 13 in. (33 cm), depth 15 in. (38 cm), height 16 in. (41 cm). Weight 26 lbs. (12 kg). Materials: resin, fiberglass, graphite. Developed by Zachary A. Design Designers: Zac Bitner and Harrison Parkes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Whole Stool Minimalist Sculpture in Milled Anodized Aluminium by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Designed by Jonathan Nesci, whole stool is a sculptural seat made as an exercise in local production. Fabricated exclusively using material and knowledge from modernist-cradle Columb...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Sculptural Stool by Maria Osminina
By Maria Osminina
Located in Carrara (MS), IT
This sculptural stool is a collaboration between designer Maria Osminina and technologist Pavel Osminin, merging minimalist aesthetics with algorithmic precision. Its three-legged fo...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Plastic

Bench in Powder Coated Steel Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A bench in powder coated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable powder coating. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polishe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin Square Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of construction, pulled from the jobsite and refined. This simple block emanates potential, awaiting placement and to serve its assigned role. Dimensions: Width 14 in. (...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Rig stool "L"
Located in beirut, LB
The rig stool is a minimal solid steel stool featuring an adjustable solid Black limba seat on a threaded rod. The legs are tied together with a triangular footrest. This handcrafte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rig stool "L"
Rig stool "L"
$795 / item
Oak White MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile end table or stool accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry and painted surfaces add depth and sophistication while th...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Traffic Green by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminium. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Bar Stool Silver Aged Steel Navy Blue Saddle Contemporary Style
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 ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Modern Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal 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 Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Folding stool, Adrian Reed, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Vintage folding stool "Suzy" by Adrian Reed, 1970s - Minimalist, functional, and elegant. The stool folds completely flat for easy storage and transport. Its unique mechanism combin...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pug stool "Upholstered"
Located in beirut, LB
The pug is an occasional stool with a shaped upholstered seat and a hand-bent metal frame. The seat is enclosed in a signature hand-bent metal frame. The ergonomic-shaped wooden seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

JG Folding Stool, Cognac Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The JG Folding Stool is one of Jørgen Gammelgaard’s most recognised pieces. Appreciated for its unique visual expression, cleverly conceived folding mechanism, high-quality craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Rose Copper
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Solid Maple Meditation Stool by Elliott Marks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid maple 3 leg stool hand crafted in Los Angeles. Turned Legs and seat offer solid, always planted perch for everyday activities such as meditation or j...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Maple

1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Maya Lin's collection of Stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furniture col...
Category

1990s American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Concrete

1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
$2,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rotor, Solid Oak Stool with Padded Tan Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Reuleaux rotating triangle, the form of the Rotor stool is based on the intersection of three circles. The CNC-cut organic shape celebrates ‘the curve of constant width'. Available as a comfortable stool...
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2010s British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Tria Minimalist Stool HB Fabric by Colé
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant minimalist 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 Ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Stool Coffee by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
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 a Low Back as listed, or an High Back as a normal chair for a very comfortable long time seating. Belongs to the same collection the Tria Simple Chair, using the same shell on shorter legs. The shell is wood veneered (natural oak stained coffee, or stained open pore in the colors black, white, red, or upholstered. Fabric lining: C.O.M fabric; cotton, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet or leather Legs can follows the finishing of the shell or remain in natural oak. The hight of the seat is the typical kitchen hight, but It is possible upon request to chose the bar seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Vintage Boho Puzzle Wood Low Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking cube-shaped side table is a superb example of organic modern design, showcasing the inherent beauty and texture of natural salvaged wood. Constructed from carefully fit...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Teak

Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

One armchair
Located in Torino, IT
The armchair designed by Luca Pegolo stands out for its essential and contemporary design, an expression of a refined and minimalist aesthetic. The frame, made of black steel plate o...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Icing armchair
Located in Torino, IT
Glassa is a modern, original and contemporary armchair inspired by two iconic elements: the shape of the doughnut, recognizable in the world of food, and the inflatable life preserve...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Levante brass and leather stool
Located in Torino, IT
Levante combines high-quality materials and sophisticated details. The seat is available in leather, linen or silk. The elegant side "ears," made of brass or satin-finished stainless...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalist stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist stools 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 stools 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 stools made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Zachary A. Bitner, Rebeca Cors, SP01, and Tim Rundle. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $62,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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