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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
Period: Late 20th Century
Mid century post modern Square Asymmetrical Leg Maple Square Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1980s Hennie de Jong square asymmetrical leg maple square dining table blonde maple finish, Sculptural design. Very delicate designed dining table with asymmetrical legs. S...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Maple

Rare Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Chrome and Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid-Century Modern elongated chandelier or pendant with clear Murano glass and chrome segments by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, , Italy ca.1970. The chandelier is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Monumental Murano Glass Table Lamp by Adolf Loos for VeArt, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
Large 50cm VeArt Blown Glass Sphere Lamp, Wire Cage, Space Age Italy Monumental table lamp, designed by Austrian architect Adolf Loos and manufactured by the Italian glassmaker VeAr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Brueton "DT DRUM" Double Pedestal Dining Table, Ebonized Wood Top
Located in Miami, FL
Brueton "DT DRUM" Double Pedestal Dining Table, Ebonized Wood Top Offered for sale in a Brueton "DT Drum" steel and ebonized wood double pedestal rectangular dining table. An exemplar of Modern Minimalist elegance, this rare documented dining table from the Drum series by Brueton features a rectangular ebonized wood top supported by two cylindrical pedestals of sturdy pine, clad in mirror-polished stainless steel. The Drum series was a collection of customizable tables...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional. Off-white in color Fully upholstered 4 arm-less chairs and 2 with arms. Armchairs: 22"w x 23"d x 37"h Regular chairs: 20"w x 23"d x 37"h Vladimir Kagan designed a number of pieces for the furniture company Directional, although we couldn't find more information if he designed these or not. These could very well be a set of one-off chairs. Manufacturer labels attached to the bottom "Directional Custom...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Minimalist Glass Catchall after Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
**Two available, each sold separately, as per listing. A beautiful all-glass transparent catchall vide-poche in the Minimalist or Post-Modern design style, in the style of Italian ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Lacquered Long Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the intersection of architectural minimalism and bohemian warmth with this exceptional vintage lacquered credenza. Its impressive 84-inch length and clean, monolithic form...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Felt, Wood, Lacquer

Danish Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting mechanism/l...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden armchair with a unique Mid-Century Modern silhouette. Made in the 1980s by TON, this piece showcases the innovative yet humane design for which the Czech furnit...
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1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

1970s Sabattini Style Minimalist Silver Plated Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chic 1970s Italian Minimalist silver plated Vase in Sabattini Style Introduce a touch of sophisticated Italian design to your home with this striking silver-plated vase, embodying th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Silver Plate

Sleek vintage minimalist coffee table
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This coffee table exudes timeless elegance with a modern minimalist design. The sleek, cube-like design features a thick wooden top, finished with a durable white plastic layer, whic...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Plastic, Wood

1980s Minimalist Lino Sabattini Silver Plated and Ceramic Small Appetizer Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1980s minimalist appetizer tray is designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Sabattini Argenteria. Lino Sabattini is an influential Italian designer known for his modernist...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

White Danish Minimalist Spring Table Lamp from Bell, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple small table light made from a steel spring in white lacquer freely holding an opaline glass sphere in a chrome setting. It was manufactured by Bell in Denmark circa 1980-90....
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Verner Panton Tonight Candleholders for Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of 3 tea or block light candleholders in polished aluminum. Designed by Verner Panton in 1987 and manufactured by Georg Jensen in Denmark during...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice pair of Italian ladder back lounge chairs and single ottoman. The set is covered nice olive green leather that shows minimal patina from use, adding to their character. The wo...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine, Leather

Megaron Land lamp by G. Frattini for Artemide, Italy 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Megaron lamp designed in 1979 by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Floor lamp Megaron, a floor lamp, is a true classic of the Artemide brand, designed in 1979 for the famous Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of white built-on ceiling or flush mounts in powder coated metal. This design inspired by Gino Sarfatti was created by the Danish architect duo Friis & Moltke in the 1970s. Th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Megaron lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Megaron lamp designed in 1979 by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Floor lamp Megaron, the floor lamp, is a true classic of the Artemide brand, designed in 1979 for the famous Italia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Patinated Bronze Finish Donghia Rafaela Table Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
A John Hutton (American, 1947-2006) for Donghia (American, founded 1968) "Rafaela" table lamp, designed in the 1980’s. The lamp has a custom patinated bronze finish with a matching f...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Composition

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...
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1980s Japanese Vintage 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...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Postmodern Ring Candleholders - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage Postmodern candleholders, exuding a sophisticated and artistic presence. Each piece features a bold, dark-toned ring structur...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

MCM Cube Lounge Chairs in Hand-Dyed Linen-Cotton by Romo, Down Filled Cushions
Located in Mckinney, TX
A sophisticated pair of cube-form lounge chairs featuring clean, modern lines and plush down-filled cushions for exceptional comfort. Upholstered in Kirkby Design’s Reclaim Reversibl...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

1990s Minimalist Silver Plated Sculpture La Colombella Bianca by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sleek and elegant piece of Italian design, this Minimalist Sculpture, "La Colombella Bianca" (The white Dove, was created by the acclaimed Italian designer Lino Sabattini for his o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi s Solidi series, 1980s
By Cesare Leonardi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This rare pair of sculptural timber chairs, attributed to Italian designer Cesare Leonardi, reflects a bold shift in material and form during the 1980s. Responding to the decline of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Plywood

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...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Desk Lamp Robert Sonneman, 80s
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp is by designer Robert Sonneman for Robert Kovacs maker. With designer and makers' ma...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Organic Live Edge Slab Headboard Queen Platform Bed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Contemporary organic free live edge wood slab headboard queen platform bed. Organic free edge headboard platform bed handcrafted in solid wood headboard. This solid wood headboard wi...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine

Christian Lassen "The Illumination" Artist Proof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition Lithograph on paper by Christian Riese Lassen titled -Illuminations- Artist proof #20/250 Introducing "The Illumination" by reno...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

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...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

1990s Modern Ivory Lacquered Wood Italian Picture Frame by Bussolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chic and minimalist picture frame from the 1990s exemplifies the clean lines of modern Italian design. Crafted by the esteemed Bussolari company, known for their high-quality wo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

1990s Glashutte Limburg Minimalist Metal and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two table lamps designed and manufactured in Germany by Glashutte Limburg, they work both 110-240 volts and need regular e27 bulb, they are sold individually and price is for on lamp...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

4-Seater Sofa Gray Leather with Silk and Leather Cushions, Sormani Italy, 1980s
Located in Arosio, IT
This four-seater, designed in the early 1980s by Luigi Sormani and Casabella Miami for a line of maxi-furniture destined to the United States is a comfortable one-block sofa for a luxury villa. The structure is in a warm gray leather and the fabric was especially made for this series called "Intrigue": a special very light grey silk fabric interwoven with burgundy leather threads. All cushions have grey leather inlays, entirely hand sewn. Julio Iglesias...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

One of... German Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid brass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern White Metal Floor Lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern White Metal Floor Lamp with Flexible lights. Designed by ELio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s. This Mid Century Modern white metal floor lamp, designe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamps in Polished Aluminum White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern/minimalist table lights executed in polished Aluminum and featuring spherical matte white opaline glass shades. A sphere on a sphere - so to say. Unknow...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A neutral hue stone box, jewelry or decorative, in the Modern or Minimalist styles, circa late-20th century. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other small items on a de...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Set of 4 Minimalist Metal X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare set of four stacking X-line chairs was designed in 1977 by Niels Jørgen Haugesen and produced by Hybodan A/S in Denmark. They are made of chrome-plated steel rods and a bla...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tall Brass Candlesticks by Martha Sturdy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass minimalist candlesticks by Canadian designer Martha Sturdy. The pair features a square tube stem on a square base. Labeled Martha Sturdy. Dimensions Each candle...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Minimalist Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Marble Sculpture
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique sculpted work in proportion and inspired by the golden ratio. The divine proportion has been depicted in marble. A beautiful design that combines balance and simplicity a...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Il Personaggi Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, 1972
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Enrico Tronconi and manufactured in Italy by Tronconi in 1972. This Post Modern floor lamp reminds of a contemporary skyscraper.The acrylic structure ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven Lumalasch Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced. This series was made in 1...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 14" Arm Height (inches): 24.75" All items ship from Hig...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Fabric, Pine

Birillo Italian Steel Ashtrays by E. Didone for Valenti, 1970
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Couple of midcentury Italian stainless steel ashtrays model “Birillo” with original boxes designed by Ezio Didone for Valenti, thanks to the weighted base the ashtrays never tip over...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Minimalist Metal Side End Drinks Table with Art Deco Influence
Located in New York, NY
A substantial rectangular metal side, end, or drinks table with Art Deco influence, Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. Table is well-made with an intentional weathered surfac...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Chrome Metal and Brass Minimalist Bookcase Romeo rega 1970 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookcase 1970 Romeo Rega Unica elegance.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer style Tessellated Stone Smoked Glass Coffee Table circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
A tessellated stone coffee table with inset smoked glass top. Attributed to Karl Springer. Rectangular shape. Circa 1980. Dimensions: 54” L x 40” D x1 6” H
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of Italian Minimalist Roman Travertine Obelisk, Italy, 1970
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of travertine and brass obelisks, produced in the 70s in minimalist style
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage Italian Travertine Zoomorphic Card Holder Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine

Counterweihgt Pendant made of Aluminium from the 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This very sleek handcrafted counterweight lamp is made of aluminum. It has a minimalist appearance and can be adjusted in height. This lamp is equipped with a 12 volt transformer th...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Minimalist Italian Leather Chair, 1980s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This heavy and solid yet elegant chair was manufactured in Italy during the 1980s. The chair features a chrome-plated steel X-shaped frame over which black genuine leather is stretch...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Pair of Minimalist Modern Rectangular Metal Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of custom Modernist geometric open rectangular-form metal andirons in a grey satin finish. Very high-end contemporary design, bespoke, inspired by Art Deco geometric styli...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray2 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.    
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of eight dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four eight chairs "Gaja" an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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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