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Minimalist Furniture

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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Item Ships From: Chicago
Style: Minimalist
6g Wall-Mounted Shelf in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 6G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. Each shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Stool #2 in Darkened Stainless Steel and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Stool #2 in darkened stainless steel and leather.  
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stool #1 in Brass and Red Silicon
Located in Chicago, IL
Not sure if it is a stool, with tubes. Sit on it and sure enough it is, stool with tubes.   
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cast Resin Kona Stool Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist’s take on erupting volcanoes, the Kona brings sophistication and conversation to any environment. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: Resin, stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Low Brow Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 24 in. (61 cm), height 14.25 in. (36 cm). Weight 40 lbs. (18 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate and fiberglass. Durable and designed to b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Cast Resin River Rock Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Smoothed over a millennia, the River Rock’s organic silhouette creates a soft flow of stone across its hand-cast surface, providing visual and tactile delicacy. Dimensions: Width 26...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin High Brow Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions: Width 12 in. (30 cm), depth 12 in. (30 cm), height 20 in. (51 cm). Weight 25 lbs. (11 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate and fiberglass. Durable and designed to be u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Cast Resin Lynne Tell Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 24 in. (61 cm), height 18 in. (45.7...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Block Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Rounded edges form a continuous plane, juxtaposing rigid structural expectation with an infinite expanse. A reliable, welcoming presence. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 48...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Block Bench Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sheer look, rounded and softened. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 18 in. (45.7 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 25 lbs. (11.3 kg). Materials: Resin, stone aggregate,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Tom Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly playful and a bright complement. Dimensions: Diameter 36 in. (91 cm), height 14 in. (36 cm), weight 40 lbs. (18 kg). Materials: Resin, stone aggregate and fiberglass. Dur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Spindle Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 30 in. (76.2 cm), height...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Small Humboldt Table, Coronado Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Crushed glass + resin + gravity. Coronado was inspired by the dark and light sands of its namesake beach. Motion, like rippling waves, a harmony of slow rotation and “dancing” with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Cast Resin Van Dyke Loveseat by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
While our classic Van Dyke appears cut from stone, this monolithic rendition has the enduring presence of a glacial deposit. Built for lounging and sharing, this Van Dyke provides a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Curved Van Dyke Club Chair by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An airier form of our original Van Dyke and a marker of our design evolution. The hard-edged inspiration of masonry softens without being lost, moving toward a modernist expression. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Farm Bench by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A hint of ornament. Americana at its brutalist functional extreme. Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 14 in. (35.5cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 45 lbs. (20.4 kg). Mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

A_Stool in Galvanized Steel Bar Height Stool prototype by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in hot-dipped galvanized steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin Middle Brow Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions: Width 16 in. (41 cm), depth 16 in. (41 cm), height 17.25 in. (44 cm). Weight 25 lbs. (11 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate and fiberglass. Durable and designed to b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Cast Resin Aileen Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic form with an inviting, functional twist. Minimalist, inline depressions invite movement of the piece and reveal its secretive weightlessness. Dimensions: Diameter 17 in. (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Barrel Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Versatility and elegance distilled into simplicity. Dimensions: Diameter 24 in. (61 cm), height 15 in. (38 cm). Weight 30 lbs. (14 kg). Materials: Resin, stone aggregate, fiberglass. Durable and designed to be used outdoors in all four seasons and in residential or hospitality environments. Designed by: Zachary Bitner Made to order in Chicago, Illinois. About Zachary A...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Cast Resin Ray Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Architecturally-inclined, its open interior pulls the viewer through the form, drawing attention to its congruent stone arches. Structural, grounding, and a frame to the rest of the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Spindle Dining Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (121.9 cm), height...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Lynne Tell Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 24 in. (61 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Cast Resin Millstone Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An anchor to the organic world. A rounded base draws the eye downward to earth, keeping you grounded. Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 80 lbs. (3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Stool #3 in Stainless Steel and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed leather supported by machines aluminium, raised up by formed stainless steel.  
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cast Resin Barrel Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Versatility and elegance distilled into simplicity. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (35.6 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm), weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fiber...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

PHI Aluminium Table Stacking System by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The PHI table in solid 3/8 inch thick aluminum top with 1/4 inch edges. The legs are 1-inch diameter CNC-milled solid aluminum legs. The tabletop and legs are sanded, polished, and w...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin Cashi Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A place of balance and equilibrium. A smooth, beveled edge gently guides the eye around the form, showcasing its fields of stone aggregate. Dimensions: Diameter 45 in. (114 cm). Hei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Barrel Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Versatility and elegance distilled into simplicity. Measures: Diameter 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm), weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: Resin, stone aggregate, fibergla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Spring Dining Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple, geometric construction provides a congruent silhouette from any angle and guides the eye around its surface. Dimensions: Diameter 36 in. (91 cm), height 29 in. (74 cm). Weig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Spindle Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 30 in. (76.2 cm), height ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin King Me Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Tom Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly playful and a bright complement. Dimensions: Diameter 24 in. (61 cm), height 14 in. (36 cm), weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: resin, stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Ricks Desk in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Rick's desk in brushed and anodized aluminum plate and bar. Commissioned for famed graphic designer Rick Valicenti of design firm Thirst in Chicago, Rick's desk is scaled as a small ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

AM Floor Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
AM Floor Shelf in welded quarter inch thick aluminum plate with a polished and waxed finish. Designed to display objects and books and double as a room divider.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Tea Table in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Tea table in brushed and anodized aluminum plate and CNC milled bar. Made of milled 3/8 inch thick aluminum plate with 1 and 1/4 inch diameter CNC-cut aluminum legs that screw into t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Bench in Powder Coated Steel Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A bench in powder coated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable powder coating. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polishe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

S.C.T. Square, Circle, Triangle Aluminium Table by Jonathan Nesci Square
Located in Columbus, IN
S.C.T. table in solid 1/2" thick aluminum top with a full-bullnose milled edge with CNC-milled solid aluminum legs. The tabletop and legs are sanded, polished and waxed. Each leg has...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Rolled Chair by Jonathan Nesci in Rolled Aluminum with Leather Pad
Located in Columbus, IN
The Rolled chair by Jonathan Nesci is an exercise in process of only three main components. The body, backrest, and seat are made of aluminum sheet which is...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2G Floor Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
2G floor shelf in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersect and are fused with rec...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tier Table in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Tier side table in .25 inch thick aluminum plate, part of the solo show "Nine variations" at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersect and are fused with r...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Seattle Planter Umbrella Holder by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
Seattle planter umbrella stand/planter made in quarter-inch waxed aluminum. The bottom of the umbrella side slants slightly towards removable planter opening for a little watering help on rainy days. Included is a galvanized steel planter box for the base. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Home Plate Table in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Home plate table in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminum plates inter...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and austere, this stone tray exemplifies the refined beauty sought after by traditional Chinese scholars, who filled their studios with objects that inspired creative thought...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

A_Stool in Zinc-Plated Steel Counter Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Stool bar height stool in zinc-plated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Signed, date...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

TM Dining Dining Table 2.0 in Waxed Aluminum and White Oak by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The TM table 2.0 is producted in wax-polished aluminum with a solid, 1.25" thick, rift-sawn white oak top. This democratic seating design is flanked by i-beam construction solid alum...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

3G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 3G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. Each shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cobalt Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is coated in a deep blue glaze, reminiscent of a dark night sky. The vase features a rounded, glo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
Located in Columbus, IN
The Secretary: Designed by American industrial and furniture designer Jonathan Nesci, and is made of powder-coated aluminum, steel, and leather. ___ This is a beautifully built...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cube Side Table in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist side table in .25" thick in aluminum plate. The underside has a recessed, cut rubber sheet with an inset signed label. A simple 18-inch cube evenly divided by a vertical p...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Columbus Coffee Table in Blackened Steel and Honed Marble by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary Columbus table is made of matte-black powder-coated welded aluminum with an inset mirror-polished brass top. Made in two pieces with a custom delrin spacer between the e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

BC Bar Cart by Jonathan Nesci in Machined and Waxed Aluminum Plate, acrylic
Located in Columbus, IN
BC Bar Cart, in cut, milled, and machined aluminum. Milled acrylic divider inserts are set into the middle and lower shelves with a waterjet cut glass top inset to a ledged top. Inse...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

4G Wall-Mounted Shelf with Doors in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The minimalist wall-mounted 4G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. The shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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Find a broad range of unique Minimalist furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Zachary A. Bitner, Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer , Kundalini, and Caterina Moretti. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $292,684 while the average work can sell for $2,220.

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