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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
"Abele" Desk Lamps by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Abele table lamp with dimmer by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci. Red lacquered aluminium and halogen light.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Pendant 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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

Pendant Curva
Pendant Curva
$1,380 / item
White Danish Minimalist Long Bathroom Wall Sconce by Friis Moltke for Lampas
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An architect made long tubular sconce suitable as bathroom, reception area or mirror lighting. It is made from folded white lucite that distributes the light very well and mildly. It...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Lucite

Rare Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Camden, ME
An Italian sculptural table lamp by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. The black lacquered base plate is slightly trapezoid. and supports a curved black lacquered meta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

Dòry Black, Hand-Crafted Brass Chandelier with Murano 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Modern reading wall sconce lamp for bedroom white and gold
By Livesley Powell Co
Located in Frossasco, IT
D.01 Wall is an LED wall lamp with an essential and sophisticated design, ideal for the sleeping area and modern spaces. Perfect as a reading light or bedside lamp, it combines funct...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is one of the rarer twin bulb models of the Dorane lamps by the great Italian designer, Ettore Sottsasss, one of the founder members of the 'Memphis' group. Not only is this lam...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

Spot medium 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

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Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Danish Magazin Ceiling Lamp by Wilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceiling lights from the Danish manufacturer Poulsen based on a design by architect Wilhelm Wohlert from the 70s. A simple and reduced to the bare essentials ceiling light. Scandinav...
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Handmade Handcrafted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp Artisanal 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

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Ceramic, Glass

Italian Contemporary Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Floor Lamp with Metalized Glass
Located in Brescia, IT
This surprising floor lamp named Dusk Dawn, transforms from what appears to be a solid brass volume to reveal an inner conic "spire" of light when illuminated. The structure is in p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Chrome-Plated Brass Desk Lamp attr. to Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This table lamp is made in chrome-plated brass. With its fine system of junction, its position and its light can change. This lamp is vintage, therefore it mi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass, Chrome

Pendant 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

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Ceramic, Glass

Minimalist Plaster Cylinder Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing our Minimalist Plaster Cylinder Wall Sconce, designed to infuse your space with serene lighting and a touch of modern simplicity. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Minimalist Italian Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very minimal floor lamp consisting of a black metal base and a long chromed metal rod with a single ligfhtpoint at the top. This minimalist design is also very attractive. Desi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Chrome

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

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Fabric, Plaster

Carlo Nason Milk Glass Pendant for Mazzega Venice, 1970 s
Located in London, GB
Opaline Murano triple shade glass pendant lamp. Three cone shape hand blown glass shades descend and are connected to a half dome central body in satin steel. The lamp is designed by...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Floor lamp by Gigante, Boccato and Zambusi for Zerbetto, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Floor lamp produced by Zerbetto designed in the 1970s by Gigante architectural firm, Boccato and Zambusi. Minimalist and essential line, the frame is made of black painted metal. T...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

Garnier Linker Mask Sconce Large in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce "Mask" by Garnier & Linker : A curved sconce, made of patinated bronze and is exclusively designed for Anne Jacquemin Sablon. A "Certificate of authenticity" is provided by th...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

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Bronze

Teda floor lamp in steel and pyrex, Ferdi Giardini for Oluce
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Indoor and outdoor floor lamp with indirect and diffused light. It is a floor lamp that combines a high-quality Pyrex glass tube and a stainless steel base. The lamp is completed ins...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Modern Handcrafted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp Artisanal 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

1980s Ceramic Hanging Lamp Imago Italy - Vintage Elegance New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back into the enchanting allure of the Eigthies with Imago Italy’s exquisite ceramic 80s vintage lamp. This piece is a masterful blend of meticulous craftsmanship and the vibran...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Ceramic, Plastic

Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist articulating chrome & white metal desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. The counter balanced light, contr...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Handcrafted Beige Brown 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

Lampada da parete Italiana in vetro e ottone forma geometrica Arredoluce style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lampada da parete Minimale in vetro stampato di forma geometrico , pate in ottone, style Arredoluce .
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1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

René Jean Caillette (1919-2004) floor lamp B10, Disderot ed., 1970
Located in Paris, FR
René-Jean Caillette (1919-2004) B10 floor lamp (9 lights), Disderot éditeur, circa 1970 White-lacquered aluminum Height 130 x Diameter 33 cm References Stand Charron, Salon des Ar...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

AlexAllen Studio, Pendant, 2016
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 2x4 Plus Pendant continues to explore the simple 2x4. Two 2x4s intersect to form a pendant that is both minimal in form and large in its presence. Custom finishes and sizes avail...
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2010s North American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Space Age German Minimalist Black Table Lamp by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Kaiser Leutchen's model 6878 comes this unusual architecturally clean, strict and minimalistic desk lamp from Hillebrand Leutchen in Germany. This is a period piece d...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Orno, Finland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist ceiling or wall light from Finnish manufacturer Orno. The lamp body has a simple hemispherical shape. The base is made of metal and painted white. A translucent plastic c...
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20th Century Finnish Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Set of Two "Cubo Luce" Table Lamps by Studio Opi for Cini Nils, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal "Cubo Luce" table lamps by Studio OPI for Cini & Nils. Part of a successful family of linear and geometric lighting objects, the pieces feature five ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Plastic

Danish Minimalist White Confetti Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup - Focus, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of small white pendant lights in white metal. Strict minimalist appearance combined with organic curves. This model is called Confetti and was designed by the Danish Architect...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Table lamp Théros 0.2 by Aristotelis Barakos, made out of white marble
Located in Athens, GR
This version is the smallest member of the family and was created in 2022. It is characterised by its cute personality and the way the opaque glass head is balanced on its spherical ...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Chandelier de parquet, Disderot ed., 1958
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Chandelier de parquet, Disderot ed., 1958 White lacquered metal Height. 53 x Diam. 69 cm Literature: C. Geel, Pierre Paulin. Designer, Archibooks, Paris,...
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gecchelin Bruno design in years 70 for Skipper Italy, ceiling lamp "Gesto"
Located in Biella, IT
Gecchelin Bruno design in years '70 for Skipper Italy, ceiling lamp "Gesto" very elegant ceiling lamp halogen in chrome tubular and alluminium black glossy lacquered parts
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Blown Glass Tab "Ping" in Stock
Located in Milano, IT
A blown glass lamp, with an antique flavor and modern details. The light almost seems to float, giving a soft and gentle glow on the walls and in the room. Formed by two pieces...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Nuvola Five Lights Contemporary Chandelier-Pendant Polished Brass, Customizable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Five Lights floats in space like a Jewel hanging from the Ceiling, hooked at the end of a Leather Cord that has been hand-knotted around the brass tube; a perfect equilibrium ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Théros 0.1 M Size by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
Théros 0.1 is a tabletop lamp — a poetic design gesture that combines a clean-cut, balanced form with a personal, heartfelt story. The lamps adorable figure evokes in all its simplic...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Cast Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing cast iron 3 way floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs cast iron table lamp. Features three large bent rods forming the body.
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1990s American Minimalist Lighting

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Iron

Vintage German Space Age Minimalist Wall Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall or ceiling light from Staff. The lamp head has a simple cylindrical shape. It is flexibly mounted via a joint and can therefore be individually aligned. A black plastic ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Marquinia Marble Ceiling Lamp "Werner Jr." in Stock
Located in Milano, IT
"Werner Jr. Marquinia" contemporary ceiling marble lamp. Structure composed of a thin square in marble, single emission of LED light, suspension with steel wires. A lamp with an...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Chromed Steel and Crystal 6-light Chandelier, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Elegant six-light chandelier produced in the early 1970s in chrome-plated steel and crystal, by master Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994), restored and ready to be placed. The chrom...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Crystal, Steel, Chrome

Coen Sl Floor Lamp by Moritz Böttcher Sören Henssler for Anta, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from the German manufacturer Anta according to a design by Moritz Böttcher and Sören Henssler. The floor lamp from the Coen series. A minimalist design with a ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Alain Richard, Ceiling light pendant 8282, Disderot ed., C.1975
Located in Paris, FR
RICHARD Alain (1926-2009) Ceiling light 8282, Disderot edition, circa 1975 White lacquered metal, halogen, original condition Length. 200 x High. 10...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Pair Italian travertine table lamps from the 60s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Pair of Italian travertine table lamps from the 1960s In good condition, the lampshades are original, there may be some small defects or stains
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Travertine, Brass

Vintage Space Age Minimalist Glass Table Lamp by Jean Paul for Philips, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass table lamp from Philips based on a design by Jean-Paul Edmonds-Alt from the 70s. A table lamp with a simple shape and color. The lamp body is made entirely of glass with a whi...
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20th Century Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Copper White Opaline, Idman 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large minimalist ceiling lamp model 2028 by Idman from the 1940s. This is the largest size of this model as seen in the catalogue with a glass shade of 35cm diameter topping a copp...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Maeduep; 3 legged 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...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

In-Stock Gold Plated Lotus Chandelier With Tiered Glass Petals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Lotus Suspension draws inspiration from the delicate beauty of the lotus flower, embodying both simplicity and splendor in its design. Its form elegantly mimics the natural shape...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Gunnel Nyman Pendant 81003, Nickled Brass White Opal Glass, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist ceiling pendant model 1602 with glass shade 81003, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits eas...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Table Lamp Théros 0.1 S by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
Théros 0.1 is a tabletop lamp — a poetic design gesture that combines a clean-cut, balanced form with a personal, heartfelt story. The lamps adorable figure evokes in all its simplic...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Etienne Fermigier (1932-1973), floorlamp, Monix ed., circa 1968
Located in Paris, FR
ERMIGIER Étienne (1932-1976) Floor lamp, Monix éditeur, circa 1960 Chromed and brushed metal signed "Monix Paris" under the base Height 173 x Diameter of base 40 cm
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
Located in Miami, FL
German Space Age Modern Pair of Desk/Shelf Clip-on Lights by Roger Tallon (1929-2011), world re-known French Industrial designer, for Erco Leuchten Germany 1970s. This pair of Minimalist clip on lamps...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Lampade da parete fluorescenti regolabili di Herzog De Meuron per Artemide
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Lampada a sospensione fluorescente orientabile PIPE by Herzog & de Meuron per Artemide Pipe è una lampada a sospensione fluorescente orientabile con struttura in acciaio flessibile ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age Minimalist Clamp Table or Shelf Lamps from Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping light from Philips. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The back is closed with a black plastic element with v...
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20th Century Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Italian Lingotto Sconces by Renzo Piano for iGuzzini, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall sconce version of the Lingotto series from the Italian manufacturer iGuzzini based on a design by the designer and architect Renzo Piano. The luminaire convinces with its te...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

LUC, Table Lamp, HAUS OF HU, 2024
Located in London, GB
The table lamp plays with a pair of dualities; its two profiles, an elongated distortion of a hexagonal form and a simple receding side view, and its two light sources, front and bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting

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Aluminum

Minimalistic Knot Wall Lamp “Prostir”, Modern Steel Lighting, Glass Sphere
Located in Vilnius, LT
"Prostir" lighting Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, Wall, Spot, Table lamp Material: steel, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: H: 80 mm / W: 170 mm Light sourc...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

matte off-white wall light made of glazed ceramic, blends in with the wall
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceramic hand - crafted wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in white, which allows a greater projection of light on the wall. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Lune Three lights Contemporary Ceiling Mount / Sconce Polished Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune Three Lights, suitable as a Wall Light or Ceiling Mount is composed by a solid Brass Sphere and Three Hand-Blown Glass Globes. The Light gets o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Vintage Blown Glass Wall Lights Sconces 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1970s Lamp holder: 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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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