Skip to main content

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.

3
802
152
29
to
59
373
345
983
346
627
41,083
23,245
8,843
4,164
1,534
1,435
1,230
1,094
969
943
808
739
711
637
514
473
361
236
152
831
45
84
10
20
39
25
7
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
857
708
634
670
604
660
593
638
599
615
573
636
501
452
250
197
197
381
282
209
132
106
57
55
50
50
38
Style: Minimalist
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Copper

La Plume Armchair Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. All our armchairs are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guara...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Feathers, Beech

Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Constructed by a master craftsman as well as talented sculptor - the simplicity and elegance of these chairs can only come to life with the very best of his talent. He uses tradition...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

Chic Custom Steel and Bronze Bench in the style of Maria Pergay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and elegant minimalist design. Heavy gauge steel with bronze details is masterfully bent into sculptural form. Labeled and dated 1992 with the name Waal Fathi...
Category

1990s Unknown Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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

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

Cannoli Sofa by Studio Phat x Arbore 'Bent Hardwood Structure'
Located in Vetiş, RO
The Cannoli sofa is a stunning centerpiece for any lounge area. Its design is defined by the exposed wooden frame, which wraps around the cushioned elements of the sofa. The oak ...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood

Vintage Wrought Iron Loveseat and Swivel Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Wrought Iron Loveseat and armchair. Heavy wrought iron set with scrolled arms in the style of Salterini. Includes one Wrought Ir...
Category

Mid-20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Chairs Curved Steel Leather Italian Design, 1970s Ludwig MIES VAN DER ROH Knoll
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chairs in curved steel and leather Italian Design, 1970s.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet

Minimalist Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in Paprika wool fabric
Located in Brasilia, DF
This contemporary armchair is inspired by modern Brazilian design. With a square DNA, the aim is to create a geometric and essential chair. All structural elements constitutes its fu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
4 Neru stackable TOTEM Utility sculpture: 1 Neru, functions as a stool/table Create your own TOTEM by stacking 3 or 4 Nerus! Material: Ra...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash

Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking contemporary piece that is both minimal and regal in its design. It blends in a variety of settings: as an elegant foot of bed statement, a stylish entryway seat or a sculptural touch in the living room. Made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The bench is also suitable for extended outdoor life...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Solid Teak Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single reclaimed teak wood block. Both usable and sculptural. We bleached the wood revealing the unique wood grain and added a butterfly detail to ...
Category

1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pierre Chapo Iconic Stool Model 'S31', Elm Wood, France, 1974
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pierre Chapo’s iconic S31 stool, created in France in 1974. Perhaps the most sought-after stool of the era, testifying the architectural form-language of Chapo’s work. The design pla...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Elm

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Bench
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful suar wood reclaimed log has been cut in half to produce this dramatic bench or coffee table with a live edge from 20.5″ to 13” deep. We added sleek minimalist steel legs ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Italian Modern Antti Kotilainen for Arper Aava Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic minimalist looks of the Aava chair by Arper is very sleek with a clean contemporary look. The shape of the seat shell provides great freedom of movement in a variety of s...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

21th Century Murano Glass Side Table and Stool, Murano Blown Glass, Isola Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è stato realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita dai maestri vetr...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

Pair of Flow ultablack Contemporary Stool by Enrico Girotti Made in Italy
Located in Verona, IT
This pair of stools was designed and exhibited for Milan Design Week by the designer, featuring an ultra-black finish and white velvet upholstery. An element, a continuous wire draw...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Lounge armchair in Lenga wood and wool felt seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
The club chair 1901 was launched at the MADE fair in 2019, during the San Pablo design week. Made by his creator under SLOW MADE standards and with ecological awareness. The desig...
Category

2010s Argentine Minimalist Seating

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Felt

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

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

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

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

PI Bench Oak Rectangular 120 cm
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-Pi Bench has been designed for seating purposes and can be used in the entryway, next to walls, at the end of the bed, in the bedroom, or in the dressing room. -Solid Oak / Length: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single reclaimed teak wood block. Both usable and sculptural. This can also be used as a side table. The seat and back are one piece of wood with a...
Category

2010s Indonesian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

HOL Bench & Shoe Rack Oak Cushioned Black Rectangular
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-The HOL Series is made of oak wood and handcrafted. -Designed as a door entry set, the HOL Bench can be placed on its upper surface, which has a groove inside, and a cushion can be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of four "Corky" chair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡. Uno studio sul minimalismo d'avanguardia, questa sedia "Corky" è audace sotto ogni punto d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Tôle

"Corky" chair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡. A study in avant-garde minimalism, this "Corky" chair is bold in every way. Solid stainles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Tôle

Minimalistic Italian Mid-Century Modern 3-seats architectural sofa, 1960’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
This beautiful minimalistic design sofa has an architectural slat back stained oak frame fitted with loose spectacular multicolor fabric cushions. Nice armrest woodworking details, p...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Chaise Africaniste en chêne massif par Alain Gaubert Circa 1980
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Magnifique et rare chaise /. siège à palabre en chêne massif par Alain Gaubert. Design dans l'esprit Africaniste circa 1980. Signée au dos. Avec son coussin / appui tête en lin Trè...
Category

1980s French Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned lounge collection in 1971. The timeless appeal and superb craftsmanship reflect his interest in "useful, sculptural, wonderfully...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substantial weight. No longer in product...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

5 Legged Arc Chair, HAUS OF HU, 2023
Located in London, GB
The chair is accommodated by the column. Its form is made up of a composition of intersecting geometries, an incomplete circle curves up from its rectilinear seat and extends outward...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Cream Bouclé
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 Crystal Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Bench Crystal Hand Carved Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Crystal inclusions vary Robert Kuo Crystal is carved using jad...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Crystal

Arrben Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in BREDA, NL
This set of 4 stackable chrome dining chairs were made by the Italian company Arrben, which was founded in 1969. The chairs are made entirely of chrome. Wear is consistent with age a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Chrome

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Cream Bouclé
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

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
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

French Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury modern, minimalist, dining chairs from France, circa 1950. Made of pine with cognac leather seats. Simple, chic. Set of six.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

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

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rudolph Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa by Vincent Van Duysen for Serax
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Architect Vincent Van Duysen in a collaboration with Belgium-based Serax has designed a sofa line embodying the essence of his "warm minimalist" aesthetic. Dubbed Rudolph, in homage...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Black
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

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair 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 othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair 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 othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair 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 othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair 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 othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair 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 othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Black
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

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair 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 othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Metal wire stool KM05 by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s
Located in Denventer, NL
Metal wire stool KM05 designed by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s. The metal wires have a black plastic coating. The wire stool was designed in collaboration with ...
Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Seating

Materials

Metal

CC-01 solid wood bench
Located in London, GB
A place to drop your bag, sit on to tie your shoe laces or just take a moment for yourself before transitioning into the next chapter of your day. The curves are a friendly greetin...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Tulipwood

Pascal Mourgue Lounge Chair 'Calin' incl Hocker for Ligne Roset, France, 1990s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Lounge chair ‘Calin’ designed by Pascal Mourgue and produced by Ligne Roset in France in the 1990’s. Very comfortable red pillow easy chair with the original fabric that can be easil...
Category

1990s French Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Striped Brown Orange Leather Sofa, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage striped sofa made of high-quality buffalo leather. A statement piece with a matching striped design back. Additional information: Dimensions: 210 W x 88 D x 70 H cm Seat: ...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Style Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Refined Simplicity: Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Embrace the essence of understated elegance with our set of six mid-century modern dining chairs. Crafted to perfection,...
Category

Late 20th Century British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Fuerza Stool
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Marble

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.

Recently Viewed

View All