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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
Minimalist LED Chandelier with Frosted Glass Spheres - Geometric Steel Art Light
Located in Vilnius, LT
ZUSTRICH - A Masterpiece of Modern Designer Lighting where each architectural pendant light becomes a floating constellation in your space. This luxury chandelier transforms any inte...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Gold Floor Lamp Featuring Two Rounded Brass Plates
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gold floor lamp features two rounded brass plates, arranged with a slight gap between them, allowing delicate crescents of light to peek through. The front plate is hand-hammered us...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Nuvola Black Three Lights Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Pendant/ Chandelier
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola black three lights customizable chandelier/pendant contemporary light-fixture floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling. The pure geometry of the blackened brass rod containing the led light contrasts with the ephemeral transparency of the handblown sphere. The composition is supported by hand-knotted leather braid. This sophisticated and sculptural hanging light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Geometric Handmade Table Side Lamp Ceramic White, Post-Minimalist
Located in Carballo, ES
Handmade ceramic table lamp, designed and signed by the artisan Rulo and the artist Manolo Eirin. Vitrified piece in white. The electrical connection of the lamp can be wired accor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

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...
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2010s Oceanic Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Black and chrome version. Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Megaron Land lamp by G. Frattini for Artemide, Italy 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Megaron lamp designed in 1979 by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Floor lamp Megaron, a floor lamp, is a true classic of the Artemide brand, designed in 1979 for the famous Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

J aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Antung silk shade.
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
J’aimes is a hand crafted architectural wall light with a textured faux bronze finish and wrap-around Antung silk shade. The silk shade is backed onto a solid acrylic frame. J’aimes is cast and hand finished by artist Hannah Woodhouse...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Plaster

Mid-Century German Space Age Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten. The elements of structural glass break and potentiate the light of the two lamps inside. This makes them a functi...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lindsey Adelman. Custom Wood chuck Pendant Hanging Chandelier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2012 produced, circa 2013 Wood, malachite, bronze Excellent condition Measures: 48" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D Provenance: Lindsey Adelman Studio NYC.
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Handcrafted Linear Chandelier with Brass Plate Paired with Bronze Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The standout feature of this Suspension Snooker lies in its exquisite giraffe print, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans with an eye for detail. Each brass plate is a design...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist brass sconces. Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Pink Chalk Silver, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Pink Chalk & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: Aluminum Finish: Exterior is powder coated in pink ...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari ceiling or wall flush mount. Italy, 1960s. Polished gold version. Lamp sockets: 5 (Shipping without bulbs)   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp Yellow Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Cecile Square Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite lamp was entirely made of brass. It is attached to the ceiling through a square base, from which two vertical elements hang, creating a Minimalist structure with four ...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Other

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The light sculpture impresses with...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flushmount, Germany, 1960s.  
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

White Caterpillar Table Lamp by Ole Pless-jørgensen, Nordisk Solar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Spage age table light - Shaped like a worm or caterpillar or industrial pipe - Designed by Danish architect Ole Pless-Jørgensen - Manufactured by Nordisk Solar in Denmark in the...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Space Age Minimalist Table from Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table or wall light from philips. A simple design in cubic form. The actual luminaire body is a cubic base that has a round opening at the top. The version is located ins...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of white built-on ceiling or flush mounts in powder coated metal. This design inspired by Gino Sarfatti was created by the Danish architect duo Friis & Moltke in the 1970s. Th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamps Suprematic CS6 by NOOM in Brass Steel
Located in Paris, FR
A bold composition of light, geometry, and emotion. Part of NOOM’s Suprematic lamp collection is more than lighting — it's a sculptural reflection of the early 20th-century Supremat...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1960s/1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Christian Liaigre "Galerne" Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A vintage “Galerie” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990s / early 2000s, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base and stem a...
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Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1990s Glashutte Limburg Minimalist Metal and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two table lamps designed and manufactured in Germany by Glashutte Limburg, they work both 110-240 volts and need regular e27 bulb, they are sold individually and price is for on lamp...
Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lamp by designer Philippe Barbier, dating from the 1970s
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Elegant table or desk lamp by Philippe Barbier, in dark brown lacquered metal. Design that is both minimalist and neoclassical. Philippe Barbier is a French designer primarily known...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Vintage Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful massive textured glass and black lacquered iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2 Six pairs available.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

EL Lamp Horizontal CS1 - Sculptural Minimalist lighting by NOOM in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, the EL Collection is a sculptural lighting series inspired by the geometric purity of the early 20th-century Suprematist movement, paying homage to ico...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass

Mid-Century German Space Age Minimalist Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Rod Pendant Light. A minimalist design in technical design language. Five tubes cut on both sides are arranged radially around a core. In each of the tubes is a burning po...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Christian Liaigre Lanterne Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An original vintage “Lanterne” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990's/early 2000's, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base a...
Category

Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Rare pair of original 1960s Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Rare pair of original 1970s Modernist Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland (often incorrectly attributed to Max Bill). Chromed metal fitting with rare bubbled clear glass s...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Minimalist Space Age Chrome Tube Lamp, Koch Lowy USA 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Very rare floor or table lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is characterized by its simple and unique design. The light bulb sockets can be adjusted in the chrome tube so that they are no...
Category

1960s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Table Lamp Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This table lamp is a handcrafted masterpiece designed to make a bold statement. Its distinctive copper brass tubes, finished in a luxurious gold tone, elevate the design to new heigh...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven Lumalasch Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced. This series was made in 1...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Handmade Brass chandelier with unglazed Porcelain lampshades
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs this elegant simple minimalist chandelier has been be engineered such that the arms look randomly placed and crossing at different ...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Slated Flush Mounts Model AE74/45, Alvar Aalto Style, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of exceptionally refined modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circles that cas...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Sleek Circular Suspension Chandelier Handmade With Crystals-Two Tier/Gold Plated
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing inspiration from the Latin word Spacium, meaning "space," this design embodies an elegant balance of power and refinement. Carefully crafted by hand, it radiates a sense of g...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Handmade Minimal Style Arch Detail Exterior Outdoor Wall Light, Bronze, Antique
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Shoreline Lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal. Handmade with hea...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lady Bird Table Lamp in Brass, Acrylic and Zinc Coated Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Lady Bird Lamp by Indiana-based designer Jonathan Nesci. The shade of the Lady Bird Lamp is produced in welded laser-cut steel with a zinc coating while...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Maeduep; Janggu lighting Wall decoration
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
Category

2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Counterweihgt Pendant made of Aluminium from the 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This very sleek handcrafted counterweight lamp is made of aluminum. It has a minimalist appearance and can be adjusted in height. This lamp is equipped with a 12 volt transformer th...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Chrome and Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid-Century Modern elongated chandelier or pendant with clear Murano glass and chrome segments by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, , Italy ca.1970. The chandelier is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970 s Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist 1970’s Spot Wall / Ceiling Lamp. Metal light diffuser with chromed metal arm and metal wall mount. Adjustable for directional lighting. Ideal for hallway, bedside lighting...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970
s Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
1970
s Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
$136 Sale Price
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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

Wall Light Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Wall Light Curva
Wall Light Curva
$395 / item
Minimalist Swing Arm Brass Floor Lamp Counter Balance 1970s
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance floor lamp is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to almost 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a spherical counter w...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen White Minimalist in or Outdoor Ceiling Lamps by Jens Møller Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Louis Poulsen ceiling lamp fixtures - large version 'Magasin' (Type: 244376) designed in 1963 by Jens Møller Jensen. Clean strict lines and very much i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Louis Poulsen Minimalist Pendant Lights Toldbod in White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 220 toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982 to the Customs Building (Toldboden) in Copenhagen. This...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of German Vintage Glass and Brass Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful glass and brass wall lights. Germany, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Maeduep: A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
Category

2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chrome Plated Minimalist Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Scanlite is name of this large table lamp from Bergboms. It was designed in-house and manufactured in Sweden during the 1980s. The Minimalist simple lines and the 360 degrees rotating folded circle...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handmade Gold-Plated Chandelier Encased in Clear Crystal Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gold-plated brass, expertly fused with mesmerizing glass, creates an airy ambiance filled with radiant, playful amber beams. This luxurious lighting fixture evokes a sense of sensual...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary "O" Table Lamp in 24K Gold Plate by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"O" Table Lamp 24K Gold Plated Hand Repoussé Copper Base Limited Edition Natural Silk Pongee Shade Wired with US plug Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative r...
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2010s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Gold, Copper

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.

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