Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
Late 20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
2010s British Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut
1970s Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s British Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
1960s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
2010s British Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Wenge
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Argentine Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Asian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Oak
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s British Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s German Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Plywood
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Nickel
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Brass
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal