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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.

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Item Ships From: Chicago
Style: Minimalist
Chinese Yuan Celadon Wine Jar, c. 1200
Located in Chicago, IL
With simplicity of form and a delicate glaze, this Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) jar for rice wine or spirits displays the quiet refinement of provincial Chinese ceramics. The earthenware...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Black Present Perimeter Small Mirror No.11 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The smaller size of the Present Perimeter mirror, form no.31 of 33. Each form is from an edition of 3 units. Debuted at Collective Design Fair...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

S.C.T. Square, Circle, Triangle Aluminum Table by Jonathan Nesci Triangle
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 table top and legs are sanded, polished and waxed. Each leg ha...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Provincial Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

A_Bench in Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A_Bench in hot-dipped galvanized steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable coating of molten zinc. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished finish. Signed, date...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Chinese Full Moon Rice Millstone, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large stone disc was originally used in a provincial Chinese home as a heavy millstone for grinding rice and other grains into flour and meal. Hand-carved from solid granite to a round, full moon shape, the millstone has a highly textured surface chiseled with an orderly pattern of straight furrows. The opposite side is less worked, with a rougher, organic texture. We love placing millstones like this outdoors to add a stone element to a garden, whether used as an abstract sculpture, as a stepping stone or as the face of a bubbling water...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Granite

Black Present Perimeter Small Mirror No.18 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The smaller size of the Present Perimeter mirror, form no.18 of 33. Each form is from an edition of 3 units. Debuted at Collective Design Fair...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

OK Whiskey Cabinet by Jonathan Nesci in Machined and Waxed Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
OK whiskey cabinet, in cut, milled, and machined aluminum. Milled acrylic window inserts are set from the reverse and fastened with a custom washer. In...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 aluminium legs. The tabletop and legs are sanded, polished and waxed. Each leg ha...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal White by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminum. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin Kona Console 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: Width 60 in. (152 cm), depth 14 in. (36 cm), height 36 in....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

8G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted, 12 foot long, 8G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum. Each shelf has an inset welded U-channel that spans the length of the sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 Furniture

Materials

Steel

100 Variation Occasional Table in Mirror Polished Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
100 Variations is an installation by designer Jonathan Nesci at Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana from 2014. The installation celebrates the legacy of architect Eliel Saarinen, and became the pilot installation for architecture biennial, Exhibit Columbus. One hundred unique, mirror-polished aluminum occasional tables were installed on the sunken courtyard lawn of the church, comprise the installation. First Christian Church, which was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen, was the first in a series of important architectural commissions in Columbus. The installation pays homage to the “Golden Ratio,” which Eliel Saarinen used...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Table in Wax-Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Eero table in half-inch thick wax-polished aluminum. A minimal design in half-inch, mechanically-fastened aluminum plate with a protective coating of wax. Also available in brushed, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin Paper - Windows and Curly Q s 03 Stool, by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
It’s not paper. We convert drawings to single use molds to cast resin into. After the resin has cured, the paper mold is chipped away and destroyed to reveal the cast transferred drawing. These pieces are seemingly fragile and ephemeral, but physically permanent. Intended for indoor / outdoor use. Dimensions: Width 13 in. (33 cm), depth 15 in. (38 cm), height 16 in. (41 cm). Weight 26 lbs. (12 kg). Materials: resin, fiberglass, graphite. Developed by Zachary A. Design Designers: Zac Bitner and Harrison Parkes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Chinese Coiled Pickling Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The inky black gla...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Jonathan Nesci w/ Robert Pulley Ceramic Stool with Black Coppered Glaze 18/16
Located in Columbus, IN
Coil-built ceramic stool with black coppered glaze. Marked with an engraved bronze label to underside: Jonathan Nesci w/ Robert Pulley 18/16. Designe...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

SC Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Jonathan Nesci in Cut, Machined and Waxed Aluminum
Located in Columbus, IN
The SC wall-mounted cabinet by Jonathan Nesci is produced in cut and machined aluminum with a waxed finish. The quarter-inch thick doors are set back a qua...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Demilune Vanity Stool in Milled and Anodized Aluminum, Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped stool is a modern take on the demilune vanity stool. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminum solid bar, and ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Whole Stool Minimalist Sculpture in Milled Anodized Aluminium by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Designed by Jonathan Nesci, whole stool is a sculptural seat made as an exercise in local production. Fabricated exclusively using material and knowledge from modernist-cradle Columb...
Category

2010s 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

Chinese Low Inset Leg Coffee Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, rectangular table would have once flanked a platform bed in the intimate living space of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Perfectly proportioned, the table is a quintessent...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm

Cast Resin Medium 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

Bronze Present Perimeter Large Mirror No.18 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The largest size of the present perimeter mirror, form no.18 of 33. Unique Work. Debuted at the Greystone Mansion in 2015 in Oliver Furth inte...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

New Mirror by Jonathan Nesci in Spun and Coated Aluminum and Mirrored Glass
Located in Columbus, IN
The new mirror is made in spun, and powder-coated aluminum with an inset 1/4" thick mirrored glass. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Petite Oval Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Perfecting line and form, the small box has a balanced, oval form shaped of white brass (...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Sol Chair in Coated Aluminum and Spinneybeck Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sol chair in powder-coated aluminum, perforated steel sheet. Top cushion is made of foam with a down topping and stitched in Spinneybeck leather. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin Facet Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A communal take on its predecessor-crystalline geometry takes a larger form, entrenching the weight of earth in its space. Dimensions: Diameter 26 in. (66 cm), height 16 in. (41 cm)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

White Glazed Ball Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this striking short-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over milky white glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's historic Jian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Cast Resin Square Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of construction, pulled from the jobsite and refined. This simple block emanates potential, awaiting placement and to serve its assigned role. Dimensions: Width 14 in. (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Black Present Perimeter Small Mirror No.05 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The smaller size of the Present Perimeter mirror, form no.05 of 33. Each form is from an edition of 3 units. Debuted at Collective Design Fair...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Chinese Terracotta Buddha Base, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this low, terracotta pedestal base from Shanxi province likely originated as a column base or as the display plinth for a large Buddha statue. The roun...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Tea Tray with Ridged Sides, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this elegant tea tray charms with clean lines, fine materials, and balanced proportions. Used as a surface for preparing and serving tea, the tray has...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

"Classic Chair" dining or side chair in natural white oak by Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Classic Chair" by Last Workshop, 2025. Solid white oak, natural finish. Shown with Knoll Textiles upholstery. COM upholstery is available. Standard size- Dimensions: 23.5"w x...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Low Scroll Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This thoughtfully designed sculptural scroll form table is carved by hand from a single block of limestone. With a strong, low profile and fluidly scrolled feet, the low table honors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Petite Chinese Bronze Cups, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and refined, these petite bronze cups are simply formed with gently curved sides and a short footed base. The pair dates to the 19th century or earlier and would have been us...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Red Black Lacquer Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and compact, this pair of small bowls is an example of the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. Each bowl has a simple silhouette, shaped with...
Category

20th Century Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

"A Wheel Stopper" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
In the mosaic “A Wheel Stopper,” Toyoharu Kii records an object he encounters everyday while walking his dog. The round form, striped by small, rectangular tesserae, represents a bol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the he...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Sprout" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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

James Prestini I Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
James Prestini sculpture Nickel plated with impressed signature to underside: [Prestini]. Signed to underside: [Prestini 315]. This can be displayed on a table case or floor in the...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Petite Drum Stone Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The stone top of this petite side table is carved of solid limestone into the form of a small hand-held drum. The stone drum has a simple, round form with curved sides and a textured...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Square Corner Chinese Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloud White Onion Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this round porcelain jar is glazed in serene, cloud-inspired white with celadon undertones. Sculpted by artisans in China'...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Miniature Chinese Altar Display Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this petite display stand is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu) with clean lines and perfect proportions. Once used as a tabletop altar for ancestor worship, we love this low stand...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm

Hand-Carved Tigerman Zhenzhu Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Chinese Bai White Meiping Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Meiping vases were traditionally used to hold the branches of plum trees, celebrated in China as symbols of strength. This contemporary update made in Jiangxi province streamlines th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Custom Large Chinese Limestone Doon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This simply designed doon bench from China's Shanxi province is carved by hand from a single block of limestone. With a strong, low profile and subtle stepped spandrels, the bench honors the balanced proportions and minimal forms characteristic of Ming-dynasty design. As much an architectural element as it is a piece of furniture, the bench continues a long Chinese tradition of stone furniture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Puckered Black Silk Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Linen, Silk

Chinese Limestone Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form doon table is hand-carved of limestone with rounded edges and a rhythmically etched surface. The table's simple linear form hono...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone by artisans in China's Shandong province. It looks as if...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

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