Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
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
Antique Hand Carved Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval bowl is hand carved from a single piece of Merbau wood. Circa 1950
One of a kind bowl sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Brass Lemon Leaves Bowl Designed By Oskar Hansen For Virginia Metalcrafters
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Doraville, GA
A rarely seen vintage heavy solid brass Lemon Leaves bowl, made in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaf was designed by Oskar Hansen, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category
1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Collectible Porcelain Dish Tower Hotel London Ashtray England 1960s
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Collectible Porcelain Dish Tower Hotel London Ashtray England 1960s.
Advertisement ashtray trinket dish from the Tower Hotel London.
Great catch...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Small Paper Basket
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
The elegant and modern paper basket in stainless steel, is manufactured in Italy and designed by Richard Hutten. The metal mesh becomes a decorative pattern and the basket could be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Nipped Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of sculptural contrast to your decor with this striking vintage studio pottery bowl. Hand-thrown from durable stoneware, this piece is defined by its artistic "nipp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Antique Shallow Tray
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare antique shallow tray from the Mentawai islands. Hand carved from a single piece of wood with lovely patina. Circa 1900.
This antique tray was sourced in the spirit o...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$1,490
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1950's. It has been done in France by a.Hoedsts.
Category
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Intersection Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the artisanal charm of this vintage Boho glazed ceramic bowl, a delightful piece that marries rustic simplicity with a distinctive hand-painted geometric pattern. The bowl f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This authentic piece of vintage studio pottery exemplifies the organic, handcrafted aesthetic popular in the mid-to-late 20th century. Hand-thrown from heavy stoneware, this unique s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
"Bone" Series Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A rare hand crafted bowl from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. The bowl is probably an earlier design from the collection and is ra...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Blown Glass
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Container
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sculptural container from Sumatra. Originally a drum. The bottom is 7.5” diameter and the top graduates to an impressive 13.5” diameter. Hand carved out of a single piece...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Monumental Sculptural Antique Bowl curated by Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive large bowl originally a drum. We added wood to the bottom and kept the turquoise color. Both usable and sculptural. The scale of this beautiful vessel or bowl is exception...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Japanese Red
Black Lacquer Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and compact, this pair of small bowls is an example of the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. Each bowl has a simple silhouette, shaped with...
Category
20th Century Japanese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Hardwood
Impressive Antique Teak Wood Hand Carved Container
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique drum, crafted from solid teak wood, hails from the lush landscapes of Bali. The top has been gracefully removed, allowing our master carver to delicately etch ...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone by artisans in China's Shandong province. It looks as if...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stone
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This highly sculptural studio pottery bowl is a fascinating specimen of tactile and organic ceramic art. The exterior features a rugged, oatmeal-colored volcanic glaze that provides ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Contemporary Ripple Bowl in Red and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ripple bowl
Red Lacquer
Black Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Blue Dots Wide Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables or for serving food. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with traditional cobalt blu...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Boho Monumental Textured Ceramic Lidded Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This rustic, lidded vessel features a beautifully organic silhouette and a raw, tactile surface that evokes the feel of hand-mixed clay or stoneware. With its wide, rounded body and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio, Set of Three
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Concrete
Benta Collection, Big Wooden Bowl
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION
“How often do we, in search for happiness,
do exactly as the poor grandfather does:
in vain, look restlessly for the glasses
Having them on the tip of the nose!”
M...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
$450 / item
Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Carlo Zauli, Italy c. 1960
By Carlo Zauli
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large ceramic bowl in polychrome glazes with metallic luster characteristic of the creations of Zauli during the mid-60s, with a strong far eastern inspiration.
Carlo Zauli (b.1926-...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Turned Wood Cup by Ralph Ribour
Located in PARIS, FR
Very beautiful turned wood bowl by the French artist Ralph Ribour, in a minimalist and refined style.
Contemporary sycamore piece.
H23 x D40 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Sycamore, Bentwood
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Handkerchief Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a charming vintage ceramic handkerchief bowl, an exquisite piece that effortlessly blends bohemian allure with organic modern sensibilities. Its distinctive wavy, crumpled...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Matte Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage ceramic bowl embodies a charming boho aesthetic, perfect for adding a touch of serene elegance to any setting. Its distinctive scalloped edge design, reminisce...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Marble Tray in Black and White, Minimalist Modern Design by Sandro Lopez
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
The "Mistake" tray is a playful and elegant marble piece that embraces the beauty of imperfection. Hand-crafted by skilled artisans in Tuscany, Italy from black Spanish “nero marquiñ...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Creme Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece.
Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift.
Log Bowls...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
$136 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Dots Wide Deep Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional ceramic bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables as well as for flowers as a wide, deep vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-pai...
Category
2010s North American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Eucalyptus Size 10 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece.
Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift.
Log bowls...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Poplar, Willow, Reclaimed Wood
$256 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Aya
Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Aya is a simple and multi-functional piece that serves as a tray, a table centre-piece or a fruit bowl. The brass handle facilitates its transport and can be separated allowing the rest to be used solely as a tray. Minimalist and mid-century modern in its style Aya's clean lines and curves combined with the brass details give it a unique and eye-catching aesthetic.
Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Cumaru along with brass details.
Knót Artesanal...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in White and Grey by UMÉ Studio, Set of Three
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Concrete
Joy Collection, Steel Basket Duo
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
John Keats
I am free for the silence of shapes and colors.
Manoel de Barros
It is better to be happy than sad
Joy is the best...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Steel
$1,890 / set
Merlot Size 9 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece.
Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift.
Log Bowls...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
$216 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Minimalist bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Robert Kuo, Ismael Carré, UMÉ Studio, and Lana Kova . 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $62 and tops out at $4,000 while the average work can sell for $518.
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