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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
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.
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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Seating

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Wood

Set of 3 Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Olsson Dam, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 3 wrought iron bar stools with cow leather seats. Olsson & Dam design from the 1990s.
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1990s Swedish Minimalist Seating

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Metal

Indoor/Outdoor pair of Black/White Armchairs - 20thc
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wrought iron tubular structure with white plastic scoubidou wires and black synthetic scoubidou wires. Indoor/Outdoor pair of Black/White Armchairs Garden - Decoration - Armchairs Me...
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20th Century Minimalist Seating

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Metal

Lounge Chair BUN by WOO Sculptural Upholstered Armchair for Artful Living Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort What if furniture could be as soft and inviting as freshly baked pastries—ravioli, homemade pasta, or buttery croissants? I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

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Steel

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...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Cowhide, Oak

Mid century Modern white lacquered bench, sculptural seat, chaise longue.
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and unusual curvilinear, abstract designed Modernist bench, recamier, daybed, chair, stool in white lacquer with cloud like patterns in silver. The color of the finish is a creamy white lacquer with warm satin platinum -silver overtones. This Postmodern, Industrial chic design can lend a dramatic flair to any room setting as seating or purely as unusually striking decoration. In the style of Kanagawa wave...
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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Seating

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Hardwood

IN STOCK! Set of 4 Minimalist Flock Dining Chairs CS2 in Boucle #2072 by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Currently in Stock: 10 pieces - 20% off! The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalize...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

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

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood 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...
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2010s British Minimalist Seating

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Ash, Walnut

Rustic Handcrafted Wooden Slatted Bench with Backrest in Natural Finish
Located in High Point, NC
This rustic handcrafted wooden bench features a beautifully simple slatted seat and a sturdy backrest, exuding an organic, natural charm. The raw, unfinished wood highlights the uniq...
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Early 20th Century Indian Minimalist Seating

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15" deep x seat 13" high x back rest 13" high. Custom sizes available. This chair or side table was hand made in ...
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2010s Minimalist Seating

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Design
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

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Steel

Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Gray Dedar Boucle Lounge Chair, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage lounge chair reupholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. The chair is very comfortable with great back support. Heavy item.
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1990s European Minimalist Seating

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Fabric

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 Seating

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Metal

Judith Leiber Chair Creation
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair was created by Judith Leiber, most likely for a charity benefit, in 1995 . It is accented with signature pieces such as python skin and leopard printed suede used by Judit...
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1990s American Minimalist Seating

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Wood, Animal Skin

Pair of MINGX Armchairs by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Contemporary modern Minimalist Measures : 71x56cl H:75 SH:42cm Materials : Steel - Leather MINGX by Konstantin Grcic for Driade The Mingx collection designed by Konstantin Grcic for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Vintage Belgian Oak Bench
Located in Nijlen, BE
Belgian military bench, a very sturdy piece. A simple design yet with an eye for detail. The stamping, invisibly placed at the bottom of the footrest, reflects a part of its history....
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1940s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Oak

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, readi...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Cowhide, Oak

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...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Emily armchair
Located in Torino, IT
The Riflessi colelzioene, designed by Pepita Design, stems from the desire to conceive of furniture and living as an immersive experience, in which matter, form and identity merge in...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

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Metal

Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Wood and Grey Felt
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Felt, Synthetic, Cord, Wood

Dutch 1960s Lounge Chairs in Solid Wenge Wood and New Pure Wool Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very nice engineered and constructed pair of Dutch lounge chairs that are most likely a design by Martin Visser or Hein Stolle for 't Spectrum early 1960s. The frames are made of ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Wool, Foam, Wenge

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Gray
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 Seating

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Steel

Italian Contemporary Metal-Plated Woven Steel Side Table Stool by Federica Paoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Metal-Plated Woven Side Table or Stool by Federica Paoli for Caspal This metal-plated side table or stool is a masterfully handcrafted collectible design piece, featuring a sculptur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

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Silver Plate, Steel, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Rattan

Roberts Counter Stool Maple 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 Seating

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Steel

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...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Seating

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Bronze

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...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Brass, Steel

Sculptural Geometric Prototype Bench Attributed to Arne Quinze, Belgium 2000
By Arne Quinze
Located in Brussels, BE
The bench have a irregular wood base with on top foam and rubber cushion. Two tones: Sand and greige. Attributed to Arne Quinze Studio (project). Belgium, around 2008.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Seating

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Wood, Foam

LIFT Lounge Chair -Minimalist Modern Chair – Set of 2 in oak wood and leather
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair LIFT – Set of 2 in Oak Wood is the perfect blend of sophistication, functionality, and minimalist design. Created for those who appreciate clean li...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Maurizio Peregalli "Tarzan" Chair for Zeus Noto Minimal Postmodern
By Zeus
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tarzan chair designed by Paolo Pedrizzetti and Davide Mercatali for Zeus. Black painted steel body with rubber seat and back. Rubber is excellent condition. Great piece of 1980s. P...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Metal

Trazo Black Cowhide Stool, Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Individually hand embroidered Trazo- new look in black cowhide - tells a story of ancient Mexican tradition and craftsmanship. The embroidery pattern a design by artist Luis Rodrigo Medina, crafted using the maguey fiber...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Cowhide, Oak

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue 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

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Fiberglass

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Plywood Chair with Padded Leather Seat, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is inspired by the organic concave lines of sea shells. Featured in Taschen's 1000 Chairs, the iconic design has a curvilinear form which is the result ...
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2010s British Minimalist Seating

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Ash, Plywood

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

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Metal

4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
SET OF 4 BLACK SMOKED OAK 'SINUS' DINING CHAIRS BY KARL-FRIEDRICH FÖRSTER FOR KFF, GERMANY 1984 Looking for a timeless addition to your dining space? Look no further than this set o...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Metal

Bent Line Chair by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Line Chair by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions:43 D x 68 W x 97 H cm Materials: Stainless Steel. Outdoor Suitable. Stine Mikkelsen is a Copenhagen-based m...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Seating

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Stainless Steel

Cast Resin Lucio Lounge Chair by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A gently curved silhouette lends comfort and elegance to this monolithic lounger. A slight, swooping indentation in the seat subverts the expectation of stonework, subtly showcasing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Resin, Fiberglass

Modern Geometric Handmade Hardwood Walnut Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Isometric bench is a an optical illusion. It stands on three legs slightly angled; when you experience it, your sense of perspective is questioned. Paying homage to Aldo Rossi’s ...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

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Walnut, Ash, Oak

ARRANGEMENT #4 (Chair) Aluminium 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...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Seating

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Aluminum

Contemporary all-natural Ergonomic Beanbag Lounger with organic foam and lentisl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Beanie lounger is a comfortable textile-covered lounger whose seat is comprised of one long bean bag. The sofa incorporates daybeds facing opposite d...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

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Organic Material, Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Italian 1980s Minimalist Chairs Bonaldo Design Josef Hoffmann
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Metal Chairs ner 1980 J. Hoffmann
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Metal

LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Lounge Chair with Textile Finish
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ver...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

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Stainless Steel

ARRANGEMENT #2 (Stool) Aluminium 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...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Seating

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Aluminum

Contemporary Armchair in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Rahyja Afrange
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This furniture was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with the Fine lattice of the backrest and the seating. ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

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Wood, Hardwood

LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Lounge Chair with Textile Finish
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ve...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

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Stainless Steel

Michael Taylor, Pair of Modernist Benches, United States, 1985
Located in New York, NY
This travertine bench is pared down to its essential planes, vertical and horizontal, without embellishment, combining Michael Taylor's key aesthetics of rusticity and glamour.
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Travertine

Modern Nest Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
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2010s South African Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Contemporary Eco-friendly Ergonomic Beanbag Beanie Sofa With Integrated Daybeds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Beanie Sofa is a comfortable textile covered sofa whose seat is comprised of one long bean bag. The sofa incorporates daybeds facing opposite direction...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

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Textile, Wool, Wood

Modern Contemporary Outdoor Minimalist White Bird Chair in Recycled Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bird Chair's abstracted bird profile carries connotations of flight; in side view, the biophilic outdoor loveseat resembles a bird in flight. It provides a sculptural focus point for the garden, encouraging indoor/outdoor living. This aluminum outdoor daybed comfortably holds two people on a single narrow spine or foot. The generously sized lounge chair supports the body for outdoor lounging and comfort. It is also perfect for working on the laptop or reading to your child under the shade of a tree. It is accompanied with a removable water proof round head pillow, covered with Sumbrella outdoor fabric. The bed cannot be damaged or stolen, as it is durable and embedded in its territory. The day lounger is made of 3/8" thick anodized metal or glossy powder-coated recycled metal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Aluminum

LISBOA – Polished Stainless Steel Lounge Chair with Textile Finish
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ver...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Seating

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Stainless Steel

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Pine

Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Crystallized Chair in Recycled Metal, Minimal Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The facets of the crystallized chair catch and reflect the changing daylight like a crystal. The intent of this indoor/outdoor recycled metal dining set is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. nea studio...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Swedish pair of Organic Mushroom Stools in birch Ikea 2009
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
As a pair these iconic stools are a great edition to any home decor. They have clumsy mushroomy but still sophisticated look. Made in massive birch they are quite heavy but still ea...
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Early 2000s Swedish Minimalist Seating

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Birch

Walnut chairs with calfskin leather seat Modernist Style 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
6 walnut and leather chairs modernist design 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Animal Skin, Walnut

Plug Bar Stool, Solid Wood Shaped Seat, Hand Bent Steel and Walnut
Located in beirut, LB
The Plug is a bar stool with an ergonomic shaped solid wood seat and a handcrafted steel frame. The shaped walnut seat enclosed in a signature metal frame is as relaxing as it is bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Seating

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Black Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair 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 Seating

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Steel

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Seating

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Steel

Cast Resin Square 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 16 in. (...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

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Fiberglass, Resin

Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Bar Stool in Minimal Style from Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
From the Pipa collection, we launched the bar stool with the same principle of industrial rationalization and constructive simplicity used by the chair that started this line. In sol...
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2010s South American Minimalist Seating

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Hardwood

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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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