Minimalist Furniture
A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.
Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)
Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.
Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Walnut
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Marble
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Linen, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Velvet, Fabric, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood, Ash
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Cotton, Ash, Wood, Faux Fur, Velvet, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
1940s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wool
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Limestone, Composition
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Limestone, Composition, Cement, Concrete, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood
1670s Antique Minimalist Furniture
Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Gold Leaf
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Teak
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Oak
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Elm
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Limestone, Composition, Cement, Concrete, Stainless Steel
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Pine
Early 2000s Minimalist Furniture
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Wood
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Bronze
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Clay, Stoneware
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Marble
2010s Indian Minimalist Furniture
Wool
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Marble, Steel
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Paint, Oak, Plywood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Stone
Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Clay, Stoneware
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
2010s Argentine Minimalist Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Furniture
Reed
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Furniture
Wool





