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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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Style: Minimalist
White Festival Corian Base, Small, 15W Wireless Charger
Located in Milano, IT
A corian base, that quickly charges your phone, with a touch of magic. A circle, a corian, realized with the care that marble requires. A powerful wireless charging technology e...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Corian

Mid-Century Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, West German, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, West German, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalo...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant wall light features long gold plated brass tubes that give the design a whole exclusive and deluxe look, setting another level by its distinctive appearance. This recipe of rich materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline wall sconce...
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2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

21st Century ‘Morandi Pitcher - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
We are thrilled to to share with you the first addition to INI CERAMIQUE’s 2024 collection. Inspired by the works of the painting artist Giorgio Morandi, our designer has been reinte...
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2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Minimal Modern Large contemporary Solid wood Oak Coffee Table with Brass Inlay
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Ishi coffee table is a stunning piece of furniture that is inspired by the katana, the Japanese sword. The table's organic shape and dip tray detail are reminiscent of the katana...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Black and chrome version. Germany, 1960s.
Category

1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Leather Desk Tray Organizer
Located in New York, NY
An Italian all leather desk tray organizer, Minimalist design, circa late-20th century, Italy. A well-made piece: metal wrapped leather; black leather interior and orange leather ext...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Robert Creeley/David Roth Poster Poem of Black Mountain College Interest
Located in Sharon, CT
Robert Creeley "The Boy" Poster Poem published 1968 by Edward Budowski (Aries Publications Buffalo N.Y.) This from a rare series including: Allen Ginsberg, Louis Zukofsky, Charles Olson...
Category

1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ashi", Color Variant 20110EWC Anthracite
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Other

“Triumph Bookends" White Carrara Marble Minimalist Bookend by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The marblelous book end small is a minimalist style book end made of treated Carrara marble. The product consists of a solid marble prismatic block.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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

Materials

Mirror

Walnut Console Table Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical round over edges. It is handcrafted in solid walnut with tapered legs, a perfect setup for a console or an artist's desk. Drawer front...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Carlo Torrigiani. Sideboard in rosewood briar for Did Dado Industrial milano
Located in Vigevano, PV
Industrial sideboard in rosewood root by Carlo Torrigiani for Did Dado Industrial, Milan, 1970s very technical and important piece.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple mid century table lamp with height -adjustable umbrella. The drum -shaped umbrella is covered with a textile material. It can be moved up and down on the shaft of the foot. T...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Pine

Circa Coffee Table in Breccia Oniciata Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We believe that the bones of a place, the inanimate objects, the design can all affect your experience. With the Circa coffee table, long-time collaborator Yaniv Chen...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Williams Hairpin Dining Round Table Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modernist Frosted Glass Aluminum Storage Unit by interlübke, Germany
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This sleek and modern storage piece by interlübke, a renowned German furniture manufacturer, features a minimalist design in frosted glass and aluminum, accented by unique silicone p...
Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Giacometti Style Bronzed Finish and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Substantial and gorgeous sculptural coffee table in the style of Diego Giacometti. Table base is cast aluminum with a bronze finish and beautiful glass top. A very clean, minimal ...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Monochromatic Ivory Turkish Room Size Kilim, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish kilim in white from the third quarter of the 20th century. Sturdy, versatile. and chic. One of a kind / hand knotted. Measures: 8'1" x 9'11".
Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Light Oak Modern Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a boxed leather upholstered cushion, the frame of this naturally designed upholstered bench is skillfully hand-finished with an intensive multi-step process, resulting in a beau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood, Animals Holding a Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withanAnimals holding a bowl in wood, 1960 Sculpture in wood.
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1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cross Cream Jute Style Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Jute collection is woven with strong all-natural plant fibers in a modern rustic design. Equally as rugged as Minimalist. Available in three different patterns using our signatur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Jute

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. This sculptural and ...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Minimalist Handmade "Tulu" Rug, 100% Wool, Made-to-Order, Customizable, 4x6 ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the wo...
Category

2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Minimalist Amboine Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. Great ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Maple, Burl

Large Square Single Form Aluminium Coffee / Low Sofa Table - Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The large Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium, the Single Form ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Danish teak wood mirror
Located in San Francisco, US
This stunning full-length mirror features a warm wooden frame crafted from Danish teak wood. Perfectly proportioned with clean lines and expert craftsmanship, this versatile piece ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Modern Dining Table Laguna Ceramic Сountertop Wood Legs by Palo Nero
Located in Valencia, ES
Laguna dining table by designer Alexander Babenko. This table is distinguished by its design and complexity of construction, since the table top weighs about 100 kg and the outrigg...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Circa Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Through the introduction of the Circa coffee table, esteemed collaborator Yaniv Chen demonstrates a mastery of simplicity, presenting an exquisite o...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Red Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exemplifying Lemon's unwavering commitment to elegance and artistry, the Ashby side table encapsulates the brand's ethos with perfection. Its magnificent design showcases the harmoni...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Walnut Stools Attributed to Atelier Marolles in a Wabi Sabi Spirit 20thc
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of beautifully hand crafted French walnut stools attributed to Atelier Marolles are also the essence of the Japanese Wabi Sabi aesthetic. They can function as stools or sid...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Zanini de Zanine Escora Gold Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculptural candleholder by Zanini de Zanine. Regarded as one of the most renowned forces in art and design, Zanini de Zanine creates pieces that bring a strong presence i...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

KLOT 90 side table, shelf from Ringvide, ash natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
The half sphere holding the plane contributes to a bold yet minimal look that works well in several different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is...
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak

A SPACE-AGE Minimalist DRESSING TABLE or CONSOLE by PIERRE VANDEL, France, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb, radical and rigorous dressing table or console with drawer with its stool, its mobile mirror and its integrated lighting, with a minimalist and functionalist design, Post-M...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

J aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Antung silk shade.
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
J’aimes is a hand crafted architectural wall light with a textured faux bronze finish and wrap-around Antung silk shade. The silk shade is backed onto a solid acrylic frame. J’aimes is cast and hand finished by artist Hannah Woodhouse...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Plaster

USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland
Located in Athens, Attiki
USM Haller table designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1964 A great modern, significant design piece that can be used as a dining table or an executive desk...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Loft Binate Console Table — Large — All Blackened Steel — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A console table in all blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 180cm width x 35cm depth x 80cm height. Custom finis...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural brass chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Lola - Pink Onyx Side Table by DFdesignlab Handmade in Italy
Located in Campobasso, CB
Lola is an homage to femininity. It's lovely curves and gracious colors will bring a touch of grace to any interior space. Lola is our abstract representation of womanhood. Delicate, strong...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Steel

“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Table is a minimalist style coffee table made of treated Travertine marble. This coffee table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assemble...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Travertine

1980s Modernist Crystal and Silver Plate French Wine Cooler
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1980s Modernist French wine cooler is an elegant blend of luxury and functionality. It features a stunning heavy crystal body with a textured diamond-cut pattern, which enhances...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Burmese Black Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural, footed box is a type of traditional Burmese offering vessel known as a hsun-ok. Used primarily in Buddhist monasteries to present food offerings during prayer, the h...
Category

20th Century Burmese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Forest Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Italian Ceramic Decorative Bottle by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s) - Large
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic decorative bottle by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This sculptural work consists of a rectangular body with soft, curvy shoulders leading to a graceful, elongated neck...
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Hand-Casted Smoke Grey Round Murano Glass Side Coffee Table, Italy, 21"Dx12.5"H
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Casted Smoke Grey Round Murano Glass Side Coffee Table made in Italy. In these tables, blown glass is structure. This hand-casted and hand-blown, round top Murano glass side or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Shell Headboard in Upholstered Fabric and Horse Hair Filling with Wooden Support
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shell bed is fabricated from wood, horse hair and organic latex. The Shell form envelopes the walnut side tables while creating a sense of shelter. ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round XL”
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
A minimalist side table, a variation of the column side table but wider at the marble base and with a larger top, a better choice for places with carpeting, carpets or uneven surface...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Antique Cubby Style Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique teak wood cabinet with an espresso lacquer. Great storage or organizer. Circa 1950. This cabinet was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty ...
Category

1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Vintage Italian Travertine Aardvark Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Travertine aardvark table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised aardvark will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Japandi oak stools by Jonas Lindvall for David Design 1990s
By Jonas Lindvall
Located in The Hague, NL
The Beatnik Stool by Jonas Lindvall for David Design and deNord emerged from a remarkable success story at Izakaya Koi, the groundbreaking Japanese rest...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pendant Curva
Pendant Curva
$1,380 / item
KLOT 90 Side Table, Shelf from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
The half sphere holding the plane contributes to a bold yet minimal look that works well in several different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is...
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The light sculpture impresses with...
Category

1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Constructed by a master craftsman as well as talented sculptor - the simplicity and elegance of these chairs can only come to life with the very best of his talent. He uses tradition...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

Horizon Pendant by Wende Reid original minimal large handmade flush or suspended
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Horizon Pendant is a minimal, elegant, versatile, flush mount or suspended 3 light pendant. This subtle minimal statement light is designed and handcrafted one piece at a time in Aus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Minimalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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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