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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.

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Style: Minimalist
Gold-Plated Chandelier Encased in Clear Crystal Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Suspension light featuring a brass structure encased in clear crystal glass, this design effortlessly blends the two elements in an unexpected yet harmonious way, resulting in a...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Minimal Rational Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural minimalist brass ceiling flush mount chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Measures: Lamp sockets 12.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Large Sculptural Mirror Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative mirrored glass wall sconces in Art Deco style, France, 1960s-1970s.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Mirror

Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Floor Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Medium spot lamp 200 ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Double wall lamp by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
Located in Paris, FR
In 2024, Charlotte Besson-Oberlin, a master in the art of playing with volumes, created the Applique Double, a raw, refined lighting design in lava stone. Composed of two interlockin...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Lava, Metal

Set of Two modern lighting "Na Linii", Floor + Pendant, handcrafted by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by Svitanok Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, floor lamp Material: Steel rods, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: pendant 730 x 550 mm / floor lamp 1...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Pipeline Pendant Lamp by Ole Pless Jørgensen for Nordisk Solar
Located in Hamburg, DE
A simple pendant light from the danish manufacturer nordisk solar, based on a design by ole pless jørgensen from the 1970s. a minimalist design. The white lamp body is of heavy qual...
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Set of Three Sculptural Pendant Lamps Suprematic by NOOM in Copper and 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...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

Contemporary Table Lamp Sanctuary 1 by TheShaw, Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Paris, IDF
Table Lamp: 'Sanctuary 1' from collection 'Sanctuary' by THE SHAW STUDIO Polished stainless steel Globe: glass H.43 x 15 x 15 cm Introducing 'Sanctuary 1,' a polished stainless steel table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of German Vintage Sculptural Chrome Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 beautiful chrome and glass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Minimalist Bathroom Wall Sconce from Rada Design, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically constructed wall light or built on sconce in matte opaline glass on a metal mount. Suitable for installation in moist environments. It was manufactured by Rada Design ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of Giuliana Gramigna Table Lamp in Brass and Fabric 1970s Minimal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful pair of table lamps in solid brass and fabric, minimalist design and very elegant as Giuliana Gramigna knew how to .
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Postmodern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Erco, 1980s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping lamp by erco. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The head can be aligned with a joint. The big clamp is made ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century String Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lights with a striking foot. The cylindrical umbrella is made of a kind of plastic or fiberglass. Outside he shows a rough granulate structure. The most striking de...
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20th Century Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope ...
Category

2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Alain Richard (1926-2009) white ceiling light 8282, Disderot ed., circa 1975
Located in Paris, FR
Alain Richard (1926-2009) Ceiling light 8282, Disderot éditeur, circa 1975 White lacquered metal, halogen, original condition Length 200 x Height 100 x Depth 10 cm 2 white and 1 blac...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Matte Black
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

One of... Large Minimalist White Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Light, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful sculptural modernist white matte opal glass flush mount. Holland, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Witches Hat Conical Minimal, Uncluttered Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Witches Hat Pendant is a minimal uncluttered, selectively detailed, timeless, conical pendant that works equally well flush mounted or suspended. These hand made Wende Reid Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Brass

Minimalist Italian Metal and Glass Bell Light Pendant Lamp by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large pendant light from the renowned manufacturer Classicon after a design by Sebastian Herkner from 2013. The design impresses with its functional shape, which is reminiscent of c...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Rodney Kinsman Style Black Enameled Metal Ceiling Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, minimalist black enameled metal Beiffeplast style ceiling pendant. The attractive pyramid shaped shade is suspended from canopy with decorative ball bead chain. In good ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Grey Minimalist Sconces from Aneta, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Minimalist sconces, set of 2 - Made of powder-coated steel - Designed and manufactured by Aneta - Swedish design, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Floor Lamp Featuring Brass Tubes in Both, Rectangular and Circular Shapes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handmade floor lamp features elongated metal tubes in both rectangular and circular forms, with a blend of matte and plated finishes that lend the design an exclusive and captiv...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Glass Lamp from Bur, Bünte Remmler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century ceiling or wall light from the German manufacturer BUR Leuchten. The glass has a simple but striking egg shape with gentle curves. The base is not visible. It...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Maeduep; seven wings. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope ...
Category

2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Large German White Bisque Ceramic Crumpled Bag Table Lamp by Sompex
Located in London, England
Vintage 1970s German bisque matt white crumpled paper bag ceramic table lamp manufactured by Sompex and similar to vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. The sculptural cru...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Linear Chandelier Crafted Entirely from Brass with a Black Nickel Fin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This suspension lamp is a captivating blend of minimalism and elegance. Its design, inspired by the natural formations of stars, creates a striking focal point for any space. Crafted...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Danish Minimalist White Confetti Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup - Focus, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio 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

Mickey Sculptural Floor Lamp Dimmable, Brushed Brass, Satin-White Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A playful nod, as the name suggests, to the world of cartoons, Mickey floor light is a Minimalist Contemporary Standing Lamp composed of two closely positioned glass spheres of diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Barbaglia Mario Colombo Marco design years 80 production Paf Italy, lamp Dove
Located in Biella, IT
Barbaglia Mario Colombo Marco design years '80 production Paf Italy, ltable/desk lamp Dove
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century clamping lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the white light head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at t...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century wall lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the black lighting head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at th...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Boréns Sweden White Minimalist Wall Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large simplistically made up- or down-light wall sconce in white lacquered steel. Designed at made at Boréns in Sweden during the 1980s. Design number: 6513,3. Measurements: Diamet...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Nuvola BOLD Five-Light Contemporary Chandelier Clear Blown Glass, Brushed Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola five-light 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 o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamps Suprematic CS5 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

Idman Minimalist Ceiling Lamps in White Opaline Glass Model 80113, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model 80113, manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits easily into any interior. As with a lot of Scandinavian des...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

One of German Vintage Modernist Glass Sconce Wall Lamp 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of beautiful blown glass, brass and iron wall lamp,  Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Maple LED Line Light Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fort makers' maple line light is made in Brooklyn by Noah Spencer. This sculptural LED light juxtaposes hard lines with soft reflected light and emits an am...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Maple

Lune One Light Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light Polished Brass Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune (moons) takes its name from the symbiotic relationship between planets and their satellites. Different spheres just touch each other, one totally transparent, the other perfectl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stunning Plexiglass Light Sculpture in the Style of Ugo La Pietra, 1970, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and wonderful light sculpture in the style of important Italian Avant Garde artist Ugo La Pietra. This wall lamp clearly takes its cue from Ugo La Pietra's 'strutturazioni tissu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Futuristic Lucite Lamp Peter Hamburger for Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Table Lamp designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International c 1960s. Constructed from acrylic with adjustable chromed metal shade. Excellent condition. Kovacs produced this lamp f...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Ceramic Lamp Base, Porcelain De Bruxelles, 1970-1980 Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
Large lamp base made of black ceramic with blue and gray specks. The lamp base has a black bakelite socket with an E 27 fitting and a 1 meter long cord with on and off button. The ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Bakelite

Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Chandelier with Sleek Tube Elements
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted from gold-plated brass, its strong lines create a fluid, organic movement with delicate brass tubes that perfectly complement the clear glass elements. Upon closer inspec...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Four German Vintage Minimalist White Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Minimalist white matt glass wall flush mounts / sconces. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26) Price for set.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Blue Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Floor Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Medium spot lamp 200 ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Light and Air Mobile by Deborah Ehrlich Studio
Located in Accord, NY
Continuing her exploration into the subtleties of light, Deborah Ehrlich’s Mobile poetically reflects and projects its environment. Constructed from a linear series of suspended, translucent panels...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

Pair of French Minimalist Wall Lights Flush Mounts Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist white lacquered metal wall (or ceiling?) lights by SCE. France, 1980s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).     
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

BITO, geometric minimalist wall lamp model S435, brass and steel, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist wall lamp model S435 with a strict geometric aesthetic, produced by the Danish manufacturer BITO in the 1970s. Crafted from solid brass and steel, this lamp is of unusua...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Garnier Linker Mask Sconce Small 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

Materials

Bronze

1960 s Belmag Desk Lamp - Alfred Müller, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss 1960’s Belmag Desk / Table Lamp designed by Alfred Müller. With swiveling shade on a height adjustable with extending swiveling tubular arm for varied lighting requirem...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gold-Plated Art Deco Floor Lamp with Marble and Black Lacquer Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exquisite floor lamp is a harmonious blend of emperador marble, lacquered wood, and gleaming brass rings. The rich brown marble, adorned with subtle golden veins, lends a touch ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of Four Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Measures: height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in Rare brushed brass version. Lamp sockets: à 5x...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Wall Light In Gold-Plated Brass Leaves, Set Of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This wall light is a breathtaking tribute to the artistry of craftsmanship. Handcrafted gold-plated brass leaves capture the delicate essence of nature, while the contrast between sh...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Pendant Light Hammered Finish White Handblown Glass Globe
Located in San Antonio, TX
COMETA pendant light was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. The hand-hammered brass disc is the artisanal work tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minilux Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wall light from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler, based on a design by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler from the 1960s. A functional design with a very sober design la...
Category

20th Century Swiss Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

El Floor Lamp CS2 by NOOM – Sculptural Contemporary Design Lighting in Copper
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

Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel

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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