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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
Cowrie, Walnut 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

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Ottanio blue Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential chair in the ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Red Italian Fine Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality! An essential chair in the ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

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Gold Leaf

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

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Brown Fine 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Blue Fine 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Seating

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.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Black Back, Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the tra...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tria Chair, Black Plywood Shell, Golden Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the Golden legs suggests interesting and dynamic effects, displayed around a table or as a single piece in an entrance, a bedroom, a living room. Very appropriate around circle tables. It is possible to add a back cushion in different fabric options Inspired to Graphic Art of Maurits Cornelis Escher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vienna Lounge Canaletto by Colé, Red Upholstered Cushions Contemporary Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lounge armchair d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

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Paint, Oak, Plywood

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure Red 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...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Tria Simple Chair, Golden Legs, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A simple but very elegant chair inspired to graphic art and combining the precious metal used for the legs with the simple and hieratic line of the seat, suggesting interesting and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Bao Seat in Brass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bao Seat Brass Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass

Bokken Chair, Beech Structure White Back, Minimalist Design in Nordic Style
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tria Wood Chair, Red Asch Veneered Coat, Solid Oak Legs Contemporary Design Icon
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a sculpture for the Ambience, in an entrance, a bedroom, i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Teresa Rug Gray and Brown Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Teresa rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown and gray stripes. Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make thes...
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Ovie Coffee Table, Low Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ovie Coffee Table is an ovular coffee table made from solid white ash, handcrafted using traditional joinery, and finished with tenna oil. Designed with a low room setup in mind,...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 240cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Limestone, Composition, Cement, Concrete, Stainless Steel

Artifort Pair of Minimalist Recliners, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Tubular steel structure Fresh upholstery; Kvadrat wool fabric enameled steel structure some scruffs on paint; Artifort signature on one chair these seats are currently in France...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Ensamble Bench in Horizon Essentiel
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 (Me...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat 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

Leather, Ash, Walnut

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

Roche Bobois Scenario Leather Ottomans, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of elegance and sophistication to your living space with the Scenario Leather Ottoman by Roche Bobois. Crafted from high quality leather, this ottoman features a sl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

A_Bench in Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Bench in hot-dipped galvanized steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of molten zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Signed, date...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 160cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Modern minimal solid oak wood statement Butterfly Accent chair with footstool
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Butterfly accent chair in solid wood is a modern calssic! The design challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates soft upholstery. By embracing a reductionist des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Minimal statement solid Oak wood black BUTTERFLY accent chair by Esvee Atelier
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The solid wood Butterfly accent chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates soft upholstery. By embracing a reductionist design philosophy, the chair is both v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

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

Yuba Coffee Table (42", 48")
Located in San Jose, CA
The Yuba Coffee Table was designed to be simple, versatile, and functional: a go-to coffee table meant to withstand the rigors of daily life. We focused on a quiet, pragmatic design ...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Limestone, Composition, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 220cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Modern Lounge Chair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Sculptural Designer Armchair
Located in Kyiv, UA
UMI Armchair by Rostislav Sorokoviy – A Statement of Sculptural Sophistication and Comfort The UMI Armchair, designed by Rostislav Sorokoviy, redefines contemporary furniture by mer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Bold Geometric Lounge Chair for Minimalist
Located in Kyiv, UA
UMI Armchair by Rostislav Sorokoviy – A Sculptural Statement of Comfort and Playfulness Designed by Rostislav Sorokoviy, the UMI Armchair blurs the line between functional furniture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Armchair Lost Space by TheShaw, Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair: 'Lost Space' from collection 'Future Vestige by THE SHAW STUDIO Polished stainless steel H.82 x 120 x 90 cm About the collection: "I opened my eyes, it was still dark, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Steel

Huang Chair, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huang chair Cream lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coat...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique village chair that can also be used as a side table. We have a small collection. Lovely patina and character on this beautiful piece. Circa 1950. The images and price reflect...
Category

1950s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Alpha, Solid 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

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

Tropos Collection, Black Steel Bench
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TROPOS COLLECTION "All things are metaphors." Johann Goethe Tropos, in itself, is the change. It is where the object takes a new shape with a simple word replacement. Metaphors, hy...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 X-Line Chairs in Iron Red Powder Coated Steel by Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen in the late ‘70s, the X-Line Chair has joined HAY’s universe of timeless, original designs. Made in thin metal wire, the chair’s industri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Plug stool with back
Located in beirut, LB
Plug Stool is a contemporary bar stool designed with both comfort and character in mind. It features an ergonomically shaped solid wood seat upholstered in cognac-tanned leather, pai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Temi Lounge Chair by Sun at Six, Minimalist Velvet Armchair
Located in San Jose, CA
A plush, round, and soft lounger. Comfortable with or without a pillow. Adds some softness, color, and pop to a space. The fabric is durable, meant for daily use, and resistant to sp...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet

Armchair UMI in Wool fabric, Blue chair for Artistic Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
Designer Rostislav Sorokoviy aimed to create an object that resembles a soft sculpture rather than a piece of furniture. The seat and back of the armchair consist of two cylinders j...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Steel Side Chair in Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Steel side chair in hot-dipped galvanized steel. Made of one piece of .25" thick steel plate, formed and dipped in molten zinc. Available in numerous finishes and scales.
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Modern Outdoor Armchair, Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor armchair or lounge chair is part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection, design is based on the flaps part of aircrafts. This element is possible to be seen in the arms curv...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Alpha, Solid Walnut 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

Cress Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Dining Chair in Wood, Leather
Located in San Jose, CA
A concave leather back makes this dining chair a good choice for lounging and long gatherings. The wide seat highlights the natural grain variation of white oak. The vegetable-tanned...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Aluminum

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete, Stainless 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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