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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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Pine
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Steel, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Down
20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Glass
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Furniture
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel, M...
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture
Marble, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Furniture
Mohair
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Masonite, Paint
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Carrara Marble, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Co...
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Beech
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal, Chrome
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Oak
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Nylon, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Lacquer
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Antique Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Metal, Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Metal
1970s British Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic, Glass
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Brass, Steel
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Rattan
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Marble
1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Uzbek Minimalist Furniture
Wool
1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Seagrass, Wood, Paint
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Steel
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Ash, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Steel





