Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
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
Mid-Century Multimedia Constructivist Style Box Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century unknown artist untitled multimedia constructivist style box sculpture, an untitled work presenting a construction of painted wood, glass, and Formica on panel, creating a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ramon Horts Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Sculpture in Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts contemporary artwork. Minimalist sculpture in metal.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$2,097 Sale Price
49% Off
Contemporary Hand Carved Crystal Bi Sculpture w/ Steel Stand by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bi Sculpture on steel stand (medium)
Crystal
Hand carved
Steel
Contemporary sculpture
Limited edition
Crystal shapes and inclusions vary.
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Abstract Welded Geometric Steel Sculpture, " A Way Through", by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large welded steel sculpture, "A Way Through" by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This sculpture has strong graphic imagery of curves and angles. The height is 37 inches and ...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Abstract Modernist Glass Sculpture Signed D
este Bruno
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract Modernist glass sculpture signed d'Este Bruno. This interesting 20th century glass table sculpture would make a great cocktail or bookc...
Category
20th Century Unknown Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Scale Mid Century Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm dark wood colour tone. These would have been originally carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italy Natural Abstract White Birch Branch on Chrome Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural abstract white birch branch on a chrome stand in Italian design 21th Century
This is a white mat lacquered natural birch branch mounted on a meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
$1,338 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Industrial Welded Steel "Assemblage IV" Sculpture by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Minimalist style geometric welded steel sculpture, "Assemblage IV", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has a mixture of strong geometric shapes and is signed wit...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
James Prestini I Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
James Prestini sculpture
Nickel plated with impressed signature to underside: [Prestini]. Signed to underside: [Prestini 315].
This can be displayed on a table case or floor in the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$14,700
Custom Minimalist Sculpture Welded Steel One Of A Kind Wooden Pedestal
Located in East Hampton, NY
Welded steel cube atop wooden mount completing this one of a kind sculpture.
Antique rusted patina with clear coat finish
Lacquered wooden pedestal mount.
Category
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lavender Creme, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Creamy, rich and uplifting
Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf
Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form an...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
"Cali" Woven Panel by Christopher Broyles
By Christopher Broyles
Located in New York, NY
Unique woven panel by Panama-based American artist Christopher Broyles, b. 1979.
Broyles’s process is intensive and fastidious and his work is evocative o...
Category
2010s Panamanian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Hand Wrought Steel Table Pedestal Sculpture Gold Leaf One Of A Kind
Located in East Hampton, NY
Peel MeSteel sculpture with 23-carat gold leaf.
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Gold Leaf
Industrial Dent Black Steel Sculpture/Pedestal, One of a Kind by James DeMartis
Located in East Hampton, NY
Precision crafted rectangle with crushed corner. Makes ideal conversation piece. Can act as a stand alone sculpture or lectern or pedestal. Welded fabrication and artfully “deconstru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
One Of A Kind Unique Steel
Wood Table Top Sculpture Hand Wrought Patina
Located in East Hampton, NY
Worrisome Passage
Steel And Wood sculpture.
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
One Of A Kind Wrought Steel Table Top Sculpture Hand Made Minimalism
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pipe dream steel sculpture.
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Tessallated Bone Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This abstract sculpture features a pair of looping elliptical forms clad in a smooth, ivory-toned finish, set upon a solid black base. The interplay of the two rings creates a quiet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Constantin II + III Set of Two Candleholders in Black Oak, Walnut and Brass
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape. The body of Constantin I is in solid oak painted black shaped with a cross, Constantin III in Canaletto walnu...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Constantin IIa Set of two Candleholders in Black Oak and Brass
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin II is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with cross. The body is in solid oak wood painted black. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put an 18 mm candle.
In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the he...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Tria Simple Chair Oak and Orange Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars.
The shel is upholstered in orange ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Simple Chair, White Oak, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars.
The shel is available in two diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Simple Chair, Black Oak, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars.
The shel is available in two diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Wood Chair, Natural Oak, Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a sculpture for the Ambience, in an entrance, a bedroom, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Simple Chair, Golden Legs, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A simple but very elegant chair with a plywood shell, available upholstered in different fabric or leather variations, or in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the Golden legs suggests interesting and dynamic effects, displayed around a table.
Fabric lining: C.O.M fabric); cotton, mix cotton-linen, felt; wool, velvet.
Leather: natural or black.
Veneered: natural oak, lacquered white, black, red open pore.
Legs in metal in three optional finishings: Black epoxy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Wood Chair, Red Asch Veneered Coat, Solid Oak Legs Contemporary Design Icon
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a sculpture for the Ambience, in an entrance, a bedroom, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Lavender Creme and Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap Set by Umé Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use.
Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same.
Use: Brush wet hands or cloth over the soap's surfaces to create, lather, release the aromatic essential oils and reveal the changing slopes.
As the soaps use and form are unique, the Bouton plate was designed hand in hand to serve as the Erode Summit's designated dish.
Certified organic
Measure: 5" round x 2" tall
320g e11.6oz
Bouton
5" round.
Lavender Creme Notes:
Creamy, rich and uplifting
Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf
Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Boho Plaster Lips Relief
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique plaster relief is an eye-catching statement piece that adds a modern touch with a bohemian flair to your decor. The intricate design features sculpted lips in a smooth pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mid Century Large Scale Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm dark wood colour tone. These would have been originally carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tusk Candle, Medium, Natural Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
$62 / item
Contemporary Ceramic Object by Tjok Dessauvage
By Tjok Dessauvage
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary objects by Belgian artist Tjok Dessauvage (b.1948).
Category
1990s Belgian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,928 / set
Mid Century Large Scale Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm wood colour tone. These would have been originally carved fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from
Delta
Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage a Boho Marble Sphere - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the grounding beauty and organic elegance of this captivating set of two vintage marble spheres. Each orb showcases the unique character of natural stone, fea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$895 / set
Abstract Plaster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Plaster Sculpture by an Unknown Dutch Artist. Holland, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Natural Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of two candles, small and medium.
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural mo...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
Francois Morellet, Zwei Interferenz Schnitte, minimal sculpture, signed
dated
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning and rare work by one of the leading artists of the 20th century. This work is only produced in a limited edition of 30, each signed by Morellet. Two other examples of this ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract White Rock Sculptures by Bryan Blow in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
Set of three small abstract white rock sculpture are hand sculpted in ceramic. The sculptures resemble white cliffs on the British coast line. They are c...
Category
1970s British Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from
Delta
Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Minimalist Abstract Cocoon Shaped Ceramic Sculptures by Artist Judith Pike 1990s
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 3 incredible ceramic abstract sculptures by California artist Judith Pike. These beautifully rendered ceramic sculptures are a study of form. The mi...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$476 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian
Arte Povera
/ Post-Minimalist Wrought Iron Sculpture or Side Table
By Jannis Kounellis
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron sculpture constructed in the form a double level table
Italy, circa 1967
The top of each level is constructed as an Arte Povera / Post-Minimalist sculpture with para...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Graphic Abstract Geometric Bronze Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Graphic abstract geometric patinated bronze sculpture on white marble base. Dark rich patina. Signed "R Y De Los Heros."
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
ARRANGEMENT #6 (Coat Rack) 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...
Category
2010s Swedish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,870 / item
Flow Gold Contemporary Bar and Counter Stool by Enrico Girotti – Made in Italy
Located in Verona, IT
Flow Gold is the epitome of elegance and innovation—a creation that transcends the ordinary bar and counter stool to become a functional work of art, elevating any space with a touch...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Flow Chair Gold Cloud Contemporary and Chair Made in Italy by LapiegaWD
Located in Verona, IT
An element, a continuous wire drawing geometries born from the projection of a circle on a triangle, in which the rigour of the continuous lines plays with the circular shapes that embrace the padding creating a support for the back.
Flow chair...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Flow Low Aureo, Contemporary stool Made in Italy by Edizioni Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
Flow low stool matt or light gold are made by an element, a continuous wire drawing geometries born from the projection of a circle on a triangle, in which the rigour of the continuo...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Thomas C. Hicks Jr. Steel and Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Thomas C. Hicks Jr. Steel and Stone Sculpture
About The Artwork
Born in Amarillo, TX in 1927, Tommy graduated from West Texas State University in 1952. When he was 45 year...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair "The Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 85 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyrene.
The concept behind The Art of Sitting is based on the quote by Gunnar Aagaard...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$11,283 / item
Sculpture "Tactile Monolith No 3" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture "Tactile Monolith no 3" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions:
Height 52 cm
Width 74 cm
Depth 23 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The ...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$6,442 / item
Tony Delap "Brema" 1988, Bronze Sculpture Edition 1 of 6
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
"Brema", 1988
Cast Bronze
9 x 8 x 5"
Edition 1 of 6
Born in Oakland in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and Claremont ...
Category
20th Century North American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tony Delap "Eusapia", 1987 Bronze Sculpture
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
"Eusapia", 1987
Tony Delap
Cast Bronze
12 x 12 x14"
Edition 6 of 6
Born in Oakland in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco,...
Category
20th Century American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tusk Candle, Small, Black Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
$56 / item
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This abstract wood sculpture by James Coutant, dated 2002, is a striking example of organic minimalism. Carved from a single piece of warm-toned wood, its smooth, undulating form res...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tactile Monolith No 5 Sculpture by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Tactile Monolith no 5 sculpture by Stine Mikkelsen.
Dimensions: 13 x 70 x 70 cm.
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is pol...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$3,812 / item
Luminous Shapes No 2 Lamp by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp "Luminous Shapes no 2" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 42 x 25 x 14 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polysty...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$3,669 / item
Luminous Shapes No 1 Lamp by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp "Luminous Shapes no 1" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 70 x 40 x 16 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyr...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$4,167 / item
Minimalist abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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