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Minimalist Lighting

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
"Mittis" Sculptural Floor Lamp in Bronze Plaster- Handcrafted, Minimalist
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Mittis Floor Lamp is evocative of the textured bronze pieces designed by the Giacometti brothers. Its simple minimalism is softened and transformed by the brushed texture of scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

“Evadoras” Sculptural Chandelier/ Pendant in White Plaster – Customisable
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Evadoras’ Chandelier by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette, it serves as both functional l...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp Daphine Terra Design Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This floor lamp by the renowned designer Tommaso Cimini is an early version of the minimalist floor lamp we all know and love. It was designed with the European market in mind and is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Minimalist Model Eggo Floor Lamp by Monika Lipken for Elmar Flötotto
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from Flötotto based on a design by Monika Lipken. Simple and timeless floor lamp. The lens-shaped light fixture is made entirely of translucent plastic (PE). The su...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tier, eight-arm iron chandelier features a graceful, sculptural design with subtly curved arms radiating from a central tapered hub. Each arm supports a white faux candle sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural brass chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Customizable White Plaster Veris Pendant 30", hung by hand-plastered rod
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

One of (2) Italian Vintage Square Blown Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of 2 Beautiful sculptural flush mount with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).     
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Shelley Oval Belgian Linen Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Minimal, tailored, glamorous, understated useful, modern with a hint of retro 1940's mid-century chic, oval, tapered, linen and brass, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Dòry Nine Lights, Hand-Crafted Brass Chandelier with Murano Glass, Dimmable, LED
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
This Chandelier Reimagines Light as Sculpture, Blending the Purity of Minimalist Lines with the Warm Sensuality of Organic Modern Craftsmanship. It fits Seamlessly into a Mid-Century...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Dòry Five Lights, Hand-Crafted Brass Chandelier with Murano Glass, Dimmable, LED
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
This Chandelier Reimagines Light as Sculpture, Blending the Purity of Minimalist Lines with the Warm Sensuality of Organic Modern Craftsmanship. It fits Seamlessly into a Mid-Century...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mulholland Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-forged eight-arm chandelier featuring a dramatic twisted center column and elegantly scrolling arms. This sculptural piece strikes a perfect balance between classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tom Dixon Bell Portable LED Lamp in Fluoro
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Bell' Portable LED Lamp in Fluoro Taking its name from a classic dome shape, the 'Bell' portable rechargeable table lamp is an exercise in reductionism. Designed in 2021,...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plastic

All-wood Japanese-inspired minimalist table lamp, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Japanese-inspired minimalist all-wood lamp from the 1980s. Featuring a solid wood spherical base with a beautifully visible grain, paired with a cylindrical wooden shade that diffuse...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wood

Grandine Three Lights Aged Brushed Brass Minimal Sculptural Floor Lamp
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Three Lights s is a minimal contemporary floor light composed of three touching handblown glass orbs posi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Grandine Three Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Three Lights is composed of three touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impression of balls ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted White Navazi Lamp Ceramic Pottery Table Illumination Lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Formation Stick Pendant Light Led Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation Stick Pendant is a sleek, minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...
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2010s Oceanic Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

German Minimalist Ball Glass Pendant Lamp from Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist glass ball pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer glashütte limburg. the diffuser ball is made of hand-blown opal glass with a satin finish. Glass is not completely r...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Horizon Pendant by Wende Reid original minimal large handmade flush or suspended
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Horizon Pendant is a minimal, elegant, versatile, flush mount or suspended 3 light pendant. This subtle minimal statement light is designed and handcrafted one piece at a time in Aus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stuccoed Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of stuccoed plaster lamps The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail pictures) With fabric custom made shades. France, modern production Model: Orbis Simple...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Plaster

Grandine Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of Hail, Grandine Five lights Floor / Standing Lamp is composed of five touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impressi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal. Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Fulmine Three Lights Floor to Ceiling Minimalist Sculptural Lamp Brushed Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Somewhere between a Suspension Light and a Floor Lamp, Fulmine (thunderbolt) engages with gravity in an innovative and playful way. The Central Form, stretched from each end, seems t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sciolari Minimal Sculptural Chandelier Brass and Glass Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal sculptural chandelier brass and glass. Nine lights, small attack E14.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Alessandro Mendini wall lights. Set of nine
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 9 'Cubosfera' wall lights by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Desk Lamp by Asahara Shigeaki, Model "Tokyo, " 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Singular Stilnovo desk lamp by Asahara Shigeaki, model "TOKYO," 1980. This lamp was designed by the Japanese creator Asahara Shigeaki for Stillovo in ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Large Sculptural Mirror Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three decorative mirrored glass wall sconces in Art Deco style, France, 1960s-1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Mirror

One of... German Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid brass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modern Sconce / POST Full Sconce/ Daikon Studio / Modern Minimal Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Full Sconce The Post Full Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless and iconic. Meticulously...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Stuccoed plaster table lamp with straw shade
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Stuccoed plaster lamp. The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail pictures) With straw custom-made shade. France, modern production Model: "Apulia" Simple m...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
This Chandelier Reimagines Light as Sculpture, Blending the Purity of Minimalist Lines with the Warm Sensuality of Organic Modern Craftsmanship. It fits Seamlessly into a Mid-Century...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lindsey Adelman 18-Bulb Drop System DS.15.01
Located in New York, NY
Lindsey Adelman 18-Bulb Drop System DS.15.01 chandelier. Originally custom ordered for a New York City residence. Circa 2010. Available for immediate delivery.
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 12. Shipping without bulbs.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Floor organic modern ceramic Lamp, mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Robert Haussmann Minimalist Desk Lamp - Swiss Lamps International
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Swiss Lamps International Minimalist Desk / Table Lamp with swiveling shade on a swiveling tubular stand for directional lighting. Attrib...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Hecate – Leather Floor or Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category

2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio, Germany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of German Vintage Glass and Chrome Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful minimalist glass and chrome wall lights. Germany, 1960s/1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Hecate – Leather Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category

2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

Dòry Satin, Hand-Crafted Brass Chandelier with Murano Glass, dimmable, LED
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
This Chandelier Reimagines Light as Sculpture, Blending the Purity of Minimalist Lines with the Warm Sensuality of Organic Modern Craftsmanship. It fits Seamlessly into a Mid-Century...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Kazuhide Takahama Saori Q1 Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Sirrah (3 Available)
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare wall/ceiling lamp, Italy, 1973 Kazuhide Takahama was born in Japan in 1930 and after completing his studies in Architecture in Tokyo he started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

‘Ater No.2’ Sculptural Pendant Light in White Plaster - Customisable
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Ater Pendant is a sculptural lighting piece that blends minimalism with a distinctly handcrafted texture. Its hand-sculpted plaster surface brings a sense of authenticity, while ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

White Danish Minimalist Spring Table Lamp from Bell, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple small table light made from a steel spring in white lacquer freely holding an opaline glass sphere in a chrome setting. It was manufactured by Bell in Denmark circa 1980-90....
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Floor Lamp Jonisk design Carl Öjerstam for IKEA
Located in KUTNO, PL
Jonisk is a floor lamp with a balanced, modern silhouette, designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Öjerstam for IKEA. The lamp combines functionality with the aesthetics of cont...
Category

Early 2000s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Minimalist EL Lamp Large CS1 Pendant Lighting in Brass designed by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Monolith - Silver metal inlay craft - Handcrafted in traditional Bidri
Located in Hyderabad, IN
Nolwa reimagines traditional craft forms with contemporary perspectives. Our first collection is inspired by Bidri, a 600-year-old metal inlay craft form of India, featuring a mystic...
Category

2010s Indian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Silver, Copper, Zinc, Steel

Grandine Five Lights Aged Brass Handblown Glass Contemporary Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Five Lights is composed of five touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impression of balls of ice tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Flos Arco Floor Lamp with Marble Base by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Basildon, London
The Flos Arco Floor Lamp is a timeless piece of lighting design. Designed by Achille Castiglioni, this iconic lamp features a sleek, curved arm and a sturdy ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Silver
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...
Category

2010s Oceanic Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble tube pendant light with adjustable lamp socket by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Available as wall light version. Germany ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount, chandelier by Leola. Germany, 1960s. Polished brass version. Measure: height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in. Oth...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Globo Neptune Sculptural Adjustable Table/Floor Lamp Dimmable Soft Touch Sensor
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Designed to be positioned on a console table or to suggestively light up a corner on the floor, the Globo Neptune enjoys a particularly simple, flexible relationship with its Domesti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Nuvola BOLD Three Lights Stardust White Contemporary Chandelier, Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen Toldbod - White Opaline Glass Danish Pendant Lamps
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 155 Toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982. This design is based upon the elliptical reflector of PH - Poul Henningsen. This type...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Lazo Lamp
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Nuanced craftsmanship shapes the pieces of the Lazo collection. A traditional Japanese wood burning technique emphasizes the grain of the tables’ wood and soft spun fibers give the l...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Terracotta, Linen

Lazo Lamp
Lazo Lamp
$3,425 / item
Hecate – Leather Pendant Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category

2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

DOME – Modern Wall and Ceiling Lighting Piece, Sculpted Marble, 100 cm
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Please NOTE: Please specify whether the lamp is intended for ceiling or wall mounting. The DOME Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece carved from solid natural marble, conceived at th...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Minimalist lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Kundalini, Silvio Mondino Studio, Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella, and Sebastian Scherer. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $16,812 while the average work can sell for $1,792.