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Minimalist Decorative Objects

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
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of artisanal elegance to your home with this vintage Boho Chic glazed ceramic vase. Crafted with a distinct artistic flair, this vase features a rich, dark glaze co...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

21st Century Dal N°1 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘DAL N°1 - WHITE’ Ceramic Vase Measures: H: 25 CM / L: 20 CM H: 10 INCH. / L: 8 INCH. - Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy glaze inside. - ...
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2010s European Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Clay, Stoneware

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

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...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Stoneware

Gray Marble Candle Holder White Veined Contemporary Design Mother’s Day Gift
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Gray Marble Candle Holder White Veined Contemporary Design Mother’s Day Gift. Its shape is square in its surface and pyramidal in height, i...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Marble

Sophie LaFont White Marble Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Sophie LaFont (French, b. 1964), Large White Marble Vase, stamped "Sophie / LaFont" to the base. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side Townhouse. 17" H x 16.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Set of 6 Yellow Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Minimalist Pair of Silver Plated Metal Candleholders in the Style of Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. They are made in silver plated metal. These candleholder are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in very go...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver Plate

Geometric Abstract Sculpture by Alex Andre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

21st Century ‘Dal Lines’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Dal Lines’ Ceramic vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our DAL model wit...
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2010s European Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Clay, Stoneware

Set of 15 Italian Silver Plated Brass Candle Holders, Modern Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 15 Italian Silver Plated Brass Candlestick with Sculptural Contemporary Design This set of 15 Italian silver plated brass candle holders is a rare ensemble designed for both ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

1960s Kartell Planter 4682 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy – Off-White Plastic
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare Kartell planter 1960s designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri and produced in Italy by Kartell. Model 4682 is one of the most recognizable plastic objects of the Space Age period, re...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Large Patinated Steel Wall Clock with Artist s Hand Etched Numerals
Located in Biddeford, ME
This impressive wall clock is made from steel which is cut and then spot heated with a blowtorch and painted with different black oxides to evoke a warm, vibrating depth to a commonl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Steel

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.
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Wood

Ronan Bouroullec, Baton Vase, Steel, Spain, Minimalist
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Baton collection started with a simple feature: a handle. The single line becomes a gesture that is the common thread between a family of pieces that range from a candleholder to...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Wabi Sabi Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique rice holder from Sumatra, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Perfect for holding firewood, towels by a pool or magazines. Standing up it can be used as a smal...
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1950s Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Brass Lemon Leaves Bowl Designed By Oskar Hansen For Virginia Metalcrafters
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, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Modern Art Deco Design Oversized Black and White Ceramic Horse Head Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorative modern pair of grand size ceramic stallion heads, made in Italy. Realistic representation with flowing ruffled mane, the black and white colors highlighted by the q...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Light Blue, Periwinkle Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 2 Italian Silver Plated Brass Candlestick, Sculptural Contemporary Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 Italian Silver Plated Brass Candlestick with Sculptural Contemporary Design This silver plated brass candlestick is a sculptural Italian design object that combines refined...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Jean François Reboul Cosmos I Raku Enameled Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Vase "Cosmos I" by Jean François Reboul (1952): Vase made out of enameled ceramic using Raku technique. "Certificate of Authenticity" provided by the gallery. Measures: 15 cm D x 48...
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2010s French Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"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...
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2010s Panamanian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arik Levy "Horizon" Crystal Vase for Baccarat
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant crystal vase was designed by Arik Levy (b. 1963), multitalented Israeli born artist/set designer with a background in Industrial Design. Levy designed this piece for Fre...
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Early 2000s French Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Hundred Cigar Solid Bog-Oak Humidor, Cedar Lining Brass Jointing
Located in London, GB
Dovedale — has designed two different humidors, a smaller humidor carrying fifty cigars and a more substantial to take a hundred cigars. Both are lined with Spanish cedar to keep the...
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2010s English Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Brass

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.
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Early 2000s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel, Gold Leaf

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...
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Early 1900s Antique Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

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...
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1950s Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Cobalt Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is coated in a deep blue glaze, reminiscent of a dark night sky. The vase features a rounded, glo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

One Of A Kind Wrought Steel Table Top Sculpture Hand Made Minimalism
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pipe dream steel sculpture.
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Early 2000s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Fifty Cigar Solid Bog-Oak Humidor, Cedar Lining Brass Jointing
Located in London, GB
Dovedale — has designed two different humidors, a smaller humidor carrying fifty cigars and a more substantial to take a hundred cigars. Both are lined with Spanish cedar to keep the...
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2010s English Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century Japanese Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Limestone

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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Large Charred Cedar Wood "Water Tower Clock"
Located in Biddeford, ME
This impressive clock is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood. The piece is torched and then sealed with oil to achieve its beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

PEDRA – Minimalist Handcrafted Vase in Marble, Large
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Born of the natural characteristics of Estremoz marble, the AMA vases are an elegant and simple display for fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or faux b...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Marble

Tusk Candle, Medium, Natural Beeswax
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...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Sabattini Italy production in years 50 jewelry box
Located in Biella, IT
Sabattini Italy production in years 50 jewelry box in stainless steel with top in plexiglass, very elegant. Lino Sabattini is an old-time craftsman. His objects, characterised by a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

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 ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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 ...
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1950s Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

studio Paolo Nava design Italy perpetual calendar ""today" years 90
Located in Biella, IT
studio Paolo Nava design Italy perpetual calendar ""today" years '90 in Norwegian language. the base is in plastic white with pressed paper signs and is signed Nava. the set i...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Plastic, Paper

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vases - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These enchanting bud vases embody the principles of Wabi-Sabi and rustic studio pottery, celebrating imperfection and organic form. Hand-thrown, each small vessel features a softly r...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Boho Raku Fired Feather Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite ceramic piece is a testament to sophisticated modern craftsmanship, utilizing the specialized Raku firing technique often combined with horse hair or feather applicati...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Rattan Handmade willow Vase by Federica Paoli, Italy, in stock
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This contemporary metal-plated woven bowl or vase is a striking collectible design object, meticulously handcrafted in Italy using traditional techniques. Created by Federica Paoli f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Stoneware

Atelier George Saturne Single-Flower Blown Glass Vase
Located in Paris, FR
"Soliflore Saturne" a flower vase by Atelier George: Astral figure flower vase consists of two blown glass elements; the base is made out of black iridescent glass and the central sp...
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2010s French Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Sydney Cash Design in Year 2000 for Moma New York Glass Vase Optical Art
Located in Biella, IT
Sydney cash design in year 2000 for Moma New York glass vase optical art. Measure height 10 inches x diameter 3", is in black and transparent colours. Perfect condition.
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Oak

Chinese Cloud White Onion Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this round porcelain jar is glazed in serene, cloud-inspired white with celadon undertones. Sculpted by artisans in China'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Glass Candle Lamps MOSCARDINO BIG, Handcrafted, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Moscardino is an elegant candle holder handcrafted in borosilicate glass by Venetian craftsmen. The structure of this decorative element appears as a dome that protects and accommoda...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Gutta Boon Vase CS1 - Minimalist in Transparent Blown Glass and Oak Base by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Set of 3 Stainless stell vases - matte / brushed / shiny
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Stainless stell vases - matte / brushed / shiny - Set of 3 Architect creations Vases for dried flowers Measures : Ø9cm H:27cm Material : Steel Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Oak

Lavender Creme, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series 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...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Boho Blown Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the pure, sculptural elegance of this vintage hand-blown glass vase. Its dramatic form features a gracefully swelling base that tapers into an exceptionall...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Minimalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Inhee Ma, Lorenz+Kaz, Robert Kuo, and UMÉ Studio. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $781.

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