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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.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
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

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Silver Plate

Minimalist oak sideboard by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium, 1974
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This rare sideboard still has the original purchase invoice from 1974 with signature and name of Jean Batenburg!! The lacquered base is separate from the ebonized oak cabinet...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Burke Coffee Table In Oak With Walnut Details
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Burke Coffee Table is constructed of solid red oak with walnut joinery and leg details. The wood is all sourced from local suppliers in Canada and assembled in our Toronto studi...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage Space Age Minimalist Glass Table Lamp by Jean Paul for Philips, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass table lamp from Philips based on a design by Jean-Paul Edmonds-Alt from the 70s. A table lamp with a simple shape and color. The lamp body is made entirely of glass with a whi...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Earthenware

Boréns Sweden White Minimalist Wall Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large simplistically made up- or down-light wall sconce in white lacquered steel. Designed at made at Boréns in Sweden during the 1980s. Design number: 6513,3. Measurements: Diamet...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Abstract Contemporary Painting - Mixed Media Art - Signed - France 1990s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Abstract Contemporary Painting - Mixed Media Art - Signed - France 1990s This abstract painting is composed of various materials (mixed-media artwork). The background consists of ...
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Jute, Wood, Paint, Paper

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age Minimalist Clamp Table or Shelf Lamps from Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping light from Philips. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The back is closed with a black plastic element with v...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cast Resin Ay! Brow Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a new product to the Brow collection: the round, low table ¡Ay! Brow. Brow was already a staple in Zachary A. Design’s line of products. The addition of this new brow-he...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Minimalist Jug Vase from Hartwig Heyne Hoy Pottery, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Jug Vase from Hartwig Heyne Hoy Pottery, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

Orbis Ceiling Hanging Suspended Round Art Deco Mirror with a Brushed Brass Frame
Located in London, London
Modern ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist brushed brass frame and a black panel backing. Dimensions: 550mm (21.65") diameter x 30mm (1.18") deep Mirror is illustrated with a drop of 850mm (33.5") but is fully customisable. Please contact our team for information. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italien Vintage Sciolari Tube Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Minimalist brass chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measurements: Diameter (Body) 12 in Height (Body) 9 in. Lamp sockets: 12  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Minimal Style Bird Bed Outdoor Daybed powder coated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This aluminum outdoor daybed holds two people on a single narrow spine or foot. The lounge chair flexes comfortably under body weight and is accompanied with a removable water proof ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Light Blue Turkish Sivas Carpet, Paisley Field, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This subdued tonality eastern Turkish town carpet shows a single direction curvilinear boteh pattern accented in light blue on a cream ground, with tinier intervening botehs. Lots mo...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Black Leather, Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960s Chrome Lucite Table Lamp by Peter Hamburger for Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Table Lamp designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International c 1960s. Constructed from acrylic with adjustable chromed metal shade. Excellent condition. Kovacs produced this lamp f...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Maeduep; 3 legged lighting Wall decoration
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

Daum Crystal Vase French
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...
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20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Large Gunnel Nyman Pendant 81003, Nickled Brass White Opal Glass, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist ceiling pendant model 1602 with glass shade 81003, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits eas...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

One of German Vintage Modernist Glass Sconce Wall Lamp 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of beautiful blown glass, brass and iron wall lamp,  Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Yermilov Metal Vase CS2 - Minimalist bold design by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Yermilov vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Copper White Opaline, Idman 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large minimalist ceiling lamp model 2028 by Idman from the 1940s. This is the largest size of this model as seen in the catalogue with a glass shade of 35cm diameter topping a copp...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Zinc Shelf 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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Zinc Shelf Curva
Zinc Shelf Curva
$2,680 / item
Cast Resin Wavebreaker Lounge Chair by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong foundation to find calm and quiet as tides come and go and the world rushes past. Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 32 in. (81.3 cm), height 27 in. (69 cm). Weight 50...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Contact , Minimalist Table or Wall Light by Peter Avondoglio for Fog Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This hybrid wall or table lamp, model Contact, was designed by Peter Avondoglio during the 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. The design has won international awards. It...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Cast Resin Ledge Dining Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 30 in. (76 cm), height 30 in. (76 cm), weight 40 lbs. (18 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fiberglass. Durable and designed to be use...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Cast Resin Terrace Planter by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of summer. Heat and long days with friends. Greenery growing out of even the concrete. Everything fully alive. Dimensions: Width 68 in. (173 cm), depth 20 in. (51 cm), h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass

Walnut Wood and Leather Convertible Table Console McGuire 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Walnut Wood and Leather Convertible Table Console McGuire 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Fürstenberg, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Fürstenberg, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Porc...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Quadris Rectangular Contemporary Frameless Mirror with Floating Effect, XL
Located in London, London
Minimalist Quadris™ rectangular shaped frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the ...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Canadian Ceramic Bowl by Sung Wook Park for Umbra
Located in Hamburg, DE
Canadian Ceramic Bowl by Sung Wook Park for Umbra, in Very Good conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: ...
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20th Century Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Hello Sofa in Dedar Premium Tiger Beat Fauve Jacquard Velvet by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur

Wabi Sabi Pine and Marble Drink Table, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1970s
Located in Round Top, TX
Sometimes it's about elevating the dull, and other days, it's about toning down the outlandish. We are looking for balance, refinements and comfort. A very simple pine stump gets ju...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vintage Germany Hutschenreuther Novum Porcelain Coffee Pot
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage white porcelain teapot with lid and a cobalt blue stylised flower burst design on each side. Minimalist porcelain coffee pot or tea po...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural minimalist brass ceiling flush mount chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Measures: Lamp sockets 12.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Plastic Rome Stacking Chair, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Plastic Rome Stacking Chair, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Styles: Minimalis...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plastic

In Stock Arcus Black Tinted Arched Modern Frameless Mirror, Large
Located in London, London
Minimalist arch shaped black tinted frameless mirror. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, UK. Fitted with profes...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Artisanal Solid White Marble Minimalist Vase, Wide, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White marble vase This artisanal home decor vase was hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. Each piece is hand carved by expert artisans and craftsmen following f...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

HVLimon, Crescendo Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HVLimón is a Los Angeles-based artist, originally from México. An architect by trade, yet a self-taught artist always experimenting and testing the established limits of design throu...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Arc Coffee Table with Shelf (48", 60", 72", 80")
Located in San Jose, CA
The Arc Coffee Table features the wide cylindrical legs characteristic of the Arc series. Solid white ash Handcrafted using traditional joinery Legs are detachable using simple ha...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash

White French Minimalist Wall Sconce By Pierre Disderot, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fixed wall light designed and manufactured by Pierre Disderot Paris during the 1980s. Its an up light sconce that projects the light towards the ceiling creating an ambient and cos...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Black Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic black glass and metal drinks side table in the Minimalist modern design style, circa early 21st century. Table has a black glass top and metal base. Tables' top resembles an LP record...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Anatolian Minimalist Striped Perdeh Kilim Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Perdehs were employed as tent dividers by the Kurdish tribes of eastern Anatolia, creating partitions inside their dwellings. Each flat-woven wool panel is individually dip-dyed with...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Postmodern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Erco, 1980s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping lamp by erco. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The head can be aligned with a joint. The big clamp is made ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

OTTOMANS Travertine Tray 16 Square for Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room Decor
Located in St Petersburg, US
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray, measuring 15.8" x 15.8" x 1.5" (40 x 40 x 3.5 cm), bringing the elegance and durability of natural stone into your home. Made from high-quality travertine, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Hand-Crafted Solid Wood Round Coffee Table by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round coffee table with 4 legs made of solid thick oak. Product made to order; some variances may apply to the final piece. —— NONO is a Mexican design brand with more than 10 year...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cast Resin Barrel Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Versatility and elegance distilled into simplicity. Dimensions: Diameter 18 in. (46 cm), height 23 in. (58 cm). Weight 30 lbs. (14 kg). Materials: Resin, stone aggregate, fiberglas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass

Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Silver
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...
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2010s Oceanic Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Emile Gilioli "The fall of Icarus" - Aubusson Tapestry - French Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
"The fall of Icarus", Aubusson tapestry signed Emile Gilioli Gilioli - "Chute d'Icare" Material: Wool Year: 1966 Dimensions: 130 x 162 cm/ 4.2 x 5.3 ft Aubusson tapestry woven...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Belgian Minimalist Modernist Metal Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
A Pair of lacquered metal with adjustable reflectors wall lights for horizontal, or vertical mounting. Belgian, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1. Please note: T...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Flower Planter
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist space age plastic planter box with optional metal base. Square box is made of plastic and painted in a dark brown color. The edges are gently rounded. The planter can be ...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modern Accent Dining Chair Hello with Flexible Backrest in Wool by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

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Ash, Foam, Linen, Cotton, Felt, Sheepskin, Fabric, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Ve...

Set of 2 Mid-Century String Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lights with a striking foot. The cylindrical umbrella is made of a kind of plastic or fiberglass. Outside he shows a rough granulate structure. The most striking de...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Cast Resin Raised Brow Console Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Raised Brow Console is a stunning study of simple shapes hinting at humanity. Figures mingle left un-chiseled in abstract whether viewed against an entryway or in the round. Or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Monochrome 00.2, Fine Art
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Contemporary Fine Art Tittle - Monochrome 00.2 Executed in 2021. original - only one - No Reproductions. signed by artist, dated 2021 on the reverse oil on canvas - 24 x 20 x 2 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paint

Le Klint Denmark - Minimalist Candlesticks in Brushed Aluminum
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of hybrid candleholders in brushed aluminum. One side takes regular sized candles and the other can be used with tea light candles. Made by Le Klint in Denmark during the 1990...
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Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Kent Loveseat Handmade in Great Britain Client own Fabric option
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Kent armchair is a testament to the artistry of form and fabrication. It embodies an elegant silhouette, drawing inspiration from the iconic elements of Italian 1950s design, inc...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

German Glass Carafe from Christinenhütte
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Glass Carafe from Christinenhütte, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Minimal...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

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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