Minimalist Furniture
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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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture
Metal
19th Century French Antique Minimalist Furniture
Chestnut
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Plaster, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood,...
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Ash
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Cement, Limestone
1950s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Furniture
Concrete
Early 2000s French Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Porcelain
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Mirror, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Ash
2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Ash, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Faux Fur, Linen, Sheepskin, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Cotton, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Linen, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Velvet, Fabric, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Ash, Faux Fur, Velvet, Wool, Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture
Burl, Poplar
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Furniture
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture
Metal
1980s English Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Silver Plate
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Leather, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Steel
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal, Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Ash, Wood, Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé, Wool
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Polyeste...
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Limestone, Composition, Cement, Concrete, Stainless Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Sheepskin, Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Le...
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture
Marble, Travertine
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Steel





