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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
Contemporary Stainless Steel Cloud Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloud Chair Stainless Steel Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Accent Chair Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammer...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Alpaca, Velvet, Faux Fur

Walnut Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in stunning hand oiled Oregon Black Walnut. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joiner...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Alma 35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Lake Street Chairs in Walnut by Last Workshop, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist dining or side chair from the Last Workshop. Solid walnut, black leather, brass screws. Dimensions: 18”L x 20”D x 18” seat height. 2 in stock.
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sculptural Sofa Hello Collectible-inspired Design in Rust Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Accent Hello Sofa - Contemporary Seating in Dedar Tiger Beat Jacquard by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur

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

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A stool for all occasions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This piece of furniture serves as a synthesis of structure and form, both remarked by its constructive clarity and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Metal and Plywood Stackable Armchairs by Gijs Van Der Sluis, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage minimalist dining chairs designed by Gijs Van Der Sluis. They have metal frames and navy blue wooden seats. Timeless, industrial minimalist design. The chairs have armrest...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

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....
Category

1950s Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Baby Gropius Chair – Sculptural Bauhaus-Inspired Chair in Colorful Fabric NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature. We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chair. A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Linen, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool

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

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

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

Light Oak Modern Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a boxed leather upholstered cushion, the frame of this naturally designed upholstered bench is skillfully hand-finished with an intensive multi-step process, resulting in a beau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Original Charles Pfister For Knoll Minimalist Suede Loveseat, c.1970s
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
An original Charles Pfister for Knoll suede loveseat/settee in untouched condition. It was probably black when first manufactured, and it has sun-faded to a pleasing chocolate brown...
Category

Mid-20th Century American 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

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Pillow Drumstool in White Bronze by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pillow Drumstool White Bronze Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique or...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs After Michael Taylor - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of California cool with this magnificent pair of vintage lounge chairs. Inspired by the legendary designs of Michael Taylor, these chairs feature a bold, sculptur...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Patinated Leather Baseball Stich Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
When the patina and small details makes the piece. This incredible patinated leather sofa is ready for its next life. I love the look and feel of the butter soft patinated leather, a...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Late 20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Boho Donghia “Anziano” Leather Klismos Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover an icon of modern design with this striking pair of Vintage Donghia "Anziano" Klismos Chairs, a testament to sleek sophistication and architectural elegance. Originally conc...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Tack Bench in Brass, Black Brass
Located in Denver, PA
The Tack Bench in Brass charts a zig-zagging course in welded sheets of 1/4" brass. Refined and minimal, The Tack Bench makes a striking entryway or recepti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Brass

MCM Cube Lounge Chairs in Hand-Dyed Linen-Cotton by Romo, Down Filled Cushions
Located in Mckinney, TX
A sophisticated pair of cube-form lounge chairs featuring clean, modern lines and plush down-filled cushions for exceptional comfort. Upholstered in Kirkby Design’s Reclaim Reversibl...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Yam Modular Sofa
Located in San Jose, CA
The Yam is a soft, modular sofa. We started with how we wanted a living room to feel - relaxed, squishy, soft, and cozy - then worked our way towards a piece that manifested those se...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Polyester

Yam Modular Sofa
Yam Modular Sofa
$1,265 / item
Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of early mid century craftsmanship at it's finest. Constructed of solid maple wood with a beautifully angled back, large dowel joints and hand carved legs, no deta...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Maple

Kimi bench - Contemporary Fully Upholstered Bench with Soft Curves
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kimi bench - Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Curved Silhouette Both functional and visually striking, the "Kimi" bench is a refined accent piece that seamlessly blends comfort ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Nozib teak chair by Nils-Ole Zib for Bergafor - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
'Nozib' teak chair by Nils-Ole Zib for Bergafor Lounge chair - Mid Century Measures : 160cmx51cm H:107cm SH:28cm Material : Wood This Nozib chaise lounge chair, designed in 1988 by ...
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20th Century Swedish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Ensamble Pouf in Loreto 890 - 79
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 4 X-Line Chairs Galvanized Base/Black Powder Coated Seat/Back for Hay
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Oak Square Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material'...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

White Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice pair of Italian ladder back lounge chairs and single ottoman. The set is covered nice olive green leather that shows minimal patina from use, adding to their character. The wo...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Pine, Leather

Fluorescent Pink Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Fluorescent Pink & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia - a stunning addition to any modern furniture collection. Featuring a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Lucite

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White 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...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

7 Piece Moorea Modular Sectional Sofa by Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous example of Pacific Green furniture is 7 modular pieces of their Moorea collection. The pieces can be configured as shown or in MANY different configurations,. This be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this stool, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The stool is sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Black
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

French Oak and Ivory Alpaca Mohair Redux Bench by Slash Objects Sample
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is a prototype for our signature Coexist Bench Redux in French Oak. Handmade in Montpellier France, the bench features a symmetrical design that marries beautiful and soft...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Mohair, Oak

Accent Dining Chair Hello Collectible-inspired in Water Repellent Velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Alpaca, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur

Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs. Black leather upholstery, steel frame Nice patina to the leather
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Square Arm Loose Cushion Sectional Sofa, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
About This Piece This customizable sectional sofa features square arms that are proportioned with the same thickness as the seat cushions, makin...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood, Sunbrella and Leather
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

Duncan Bench by VERMONTICA
Located in Sharon, VT
A modern rustic essential. The Duncan Bench, designed by Scott Gordon and handcrafted in Vermont, combines a live-edge wood seat—shown here in antique hem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Minimalist Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Black Leather Swivel Armchair
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
$717 Sale Price / item
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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

Set of 4 Red Yellow Colour Play Stools - Customisable Seating
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Accent Contemporary Flock Lounge Chair in Dedar Nimbus boucle by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

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

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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Chair
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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hello Lounge Chair - Contemporary Design in Dedar Tiger Beat Jacquard by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

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

Dualités Armchair by Antoine Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Dualités is a range of furniture and lighting that combines smooth, natural-looking carved solid wood with contrasting textured elements reminiscent of hammered metal. These two elem...
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2010s French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

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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