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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
1960s "Pointes De Diamant" 1307 Series Sideboard by Philippon Lecoq
Located in Paris, FR
The award-winning design and architecture duo met in 1954 and opened their independent studio the following year. Together, they established a prolific career part...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mirror Tafla O1 in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O1" contemporary mirror by Zieta Polished stainless steel Measures: 225 x 100 x 6 cm. More shapes and sizes are available (see picture attached). Zieta is best known for h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Itsu Minimalist "Pill" Ceiling Lamp in White Opaline Glass Model AR50, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant ceiling lamp model AR 50, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits easily into any interior. As with a lot of Scandinavian design the be...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

AMP Solid Walnut Minimalist Coat Rack
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The AMP coat rack is crafted from solid walnut wood. The finish is a natural oil and beeswax blend.  
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Gold-Plated Art Deco Floor Lamp with Marble and Black Lacquer Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exquisite floor lamp is a harmonious blend of emperador marble, lacquered wood, and gleaming brass rings. The rich brown marble, adorned with subtle golden veins, lends a touch ...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rodney Kinsman Style Black Enameled Metal Ceiling Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, minimalist black enameled metal Beiffeplast style ceiling pendant. The attractive pyramid shaped shade is suspended from canopy with decorative ball bead chain. In good ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured lava glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Sami" Table by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cement

Contemporary Black Lacquer 4 Lobed Oblong Oval Tray by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 lobed oblong oval tray Black lacquer Hand made Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at l...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Italian Vintage Blown Glass Wall Lights Sconces 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1970s Lamp holder: 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sprawling Galaxies X - Sten Studio - Wall sculpture with natural stones
Located in Tampa, FL
Semi-precious stones, brass holder Composition dimensions: 157.4” W x 4.2” D x 29.1” H / 400 W X 10.9 D x 74 H cm Edition of 15 Set of 22 spheres **We can custom color pallet in the...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Brass

Sprawling Galaxies VI - Sten Studio - Wall sculpture with natural stones
Located in Tampa, FL
Semi-precious stones, metal holder Composition dimensions: 157.4” W x 4.2” D x 29.1” H / 400 W X 10.9 D x 74 H cm Edition of 15 Set of 22 spheres **We can custom color pallet in the...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Brass

Nuvola BOLD Three Lights Stardust White Contemporary Chandelier, Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Clay Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Clay

In Stock Quadris Rectangular Contemporary Frameless Mirror, Large
Located in London, London
This item is available from stock and it may be packed and shipped within 5 working days from confirmation of order. Minimalist frameless Quadris™ rectangular mirror with a floating...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

HUI series - Bench
Located in Miami Beach, FL
HUI tiles and furniture are crafted from recycled oyster shells. By powdering and mixing discarded shells sourced from Korea’s oceans, they create robust materials that are transform...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber, Paper, Acrylic, Plastic

HUI series - Bench
HUI series - Bench
$3,600 / item
Void Collection, Graphite Grey Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
VOID ARMCHAIR "The mother noticed that the boy liked the void more than the full. He claimed that voids are larger and sometimes even infinite." (Manoel de Barros) Contrast generat...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Quadris Bronze Rectangular Frameless Minimalist Mirror, Large
Located in London, London
Minimalist rectangular shaped frameless bronze tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in ...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Chinese Floral design pictorial rug. Measures: 2'9'' x 6'.
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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modern Handcrafted Pink "Queen" Ceramic Vase Inspired by Chess, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess piece. The Queen vase epitomizes the elegance and power of the queen chess piece wi...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Ceramic Minimalist Vase from Asa Selection 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Minimalist Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen with ash legs in Kvadrat Savanna wool by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

EGG 26 Minimal Organic Modern Original Hall or Bedside Table by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Inspired by 20th century sculptors, Arp and Brancusi, this artisanal EGG table works equally well in modern or classical interiors. The size shown can be used as a hall table, center...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century clamping lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the white light head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at t...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Block Glass Double Tea Warmer Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Block Glass Double Tea Warmer Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, A...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century wall lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the black lighting head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at th...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completel...
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Mensolo Coat Rack from Schönbuch, Germany, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wardrobe from the renowned manufacturer schönbuch. a simple design of special materiality. The element made of lacquered wood is bent by 90 degrees and thus forms a shelf...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Minimalist Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Ite...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Vintage German Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Vase
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wormser Samian, dimensions: H: 20 / 23.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles: Minimalist Period: 1970s Country of ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

AB019 Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Bronze Tinted Round Frameless Contemporary Mirrors, XL
Located in London, London
Set of two minimalist half-moon Luna™ bronze tinted frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different directio...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Verso Collection, Wood and Steel Ebonized Side Table (Set of 2)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
VERSO COLLECTION "A poet is not only he who writes, but he who feels poetry; who, sentively, delights himself with the finding of a rhyme, with the authenticity of a verse". Cora Coralina -- A verse is a part, not a whole. It is element, not synthesis. In a stanza named Iludi, the Verso Collection is sung with soul. Sensitive, it exudes poetry in its simple lines, transforming the invisible quotidian in naked personality. Serene, the collection is drawn with words of affection. There are no hiatuses, ruptures or rebel yells...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
Located in Miami, FL
German Space Age Modern Pair of Desk/Shelf Clip-on Lights by Roger Tallon (1929-2011), world re-known French Industrial designer, for Erco Leuchten Germany 1970s. This pair of Minimalist clip on lamps...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Benta Collection, Small Wooden Bowl
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having them on the tip of the nose!” M...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Brayden Square Walnut and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Brayden pendant features a walnut diffuser paired with a brass hardware and a braided black cord. The Cord is adjustable in length - we provide a length of 5', easily adjusted sh...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Py Armchair by Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
The PY armchair, designed by Atelier Linné in 2014, stands out for its elegant, minimalist design. Made from stained oak, it combines solidity and refinement, while highlighting the ...
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2010s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sustainable Indoor Outdoor Seating Made with Recycled Post Consumer Plastic
Located in Leicester, GB
A sustainable seating made in recycled post-consumer plastic waste. We designed these benches for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh Scotland in the summer of 2021, as part of CO...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mirror Dureza
Located in Floresta, MG
The mirror is part of the Dureza collection. Carbon steel reigns as raw material, guiding both simple and rigorous forms, and the graphic language of this new series. The solid and g...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mirror Dureza
Mirror Dureza
$990 / item
Revolving 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/revolving m...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floor Lamp Featuring Brass Tubes in Both, Rectangular and Circular Shapes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handmade floor lamp features elongated metal tubes in both rectangular and circular forms, with a blend of matte and plated finishes that lend the design an exclusive and captiv...
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2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stainless Steel Concave Wall Mirror 100cms/39.3"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down. The mirror is fabricated out of 3...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Round Coffee Table - 39" Round
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 39" x 39" x 18", this elegant piece combines organic minimalist design with rustic charm, making it the perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with meticulous attention...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

4g Wall-Mounted Shelf in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 4G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. Each shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Zafal Dining Table, Minimalist Dining Table in White Ash Wood
Located in San Jose, CA
Sharp lines are the focus. We have both a dining and coffee table version of this sculptural centerpiece. Bold and graphic but understated enough to fit many spaces, this one took a ...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash

EGG 36, Minimal Sculptural Organic Center or Cocktail Table by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This EGG center hall table was first made to be a central piece in a recent, AD feature, pictured here. Our much copied EGG tables are customizable in sizes from small to double bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Cast Resin Stone Dining Chair by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort. Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg). No assembly required. Material...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Millstone Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An anchor to the organic world. A rounded base draws the eye downward to earth, keeping you grounded. Dimensions: Diameter 30.5 in. (77 cm), height 16 in. (40.6 cm), weight 35 lbs. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Pair of French Minimalist Wall Lights Flush Mounts Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist white lacquered metal wall (or ceiling?) lights by SCE. France, 1980s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).     
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Framed + Signed Black White Still Life Bell Pepper
By Ansel Adams
Located in Round Top, TX
Dramatic art photography still life on watercolor paper. Purchased in 1990 in NYC; artist is Waco Moore. We love the still life image of a singular pepper in the most beautifully li...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Whole Stool Minimalist Sculpture in Milled Anodized Aluminium by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Designed by Jonathan Nesci, whole stool is a sculptural seat made as an exercise in local production. Fabricated exclusively using material and knowledge from modernist-cradle Columb...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and exquisite set of three French octagonal nesting boxes in straw marquetry on wood, handcrafted circa 1970 in the refined spirit of Jean-Michel Frank. Each lid showcases a u...
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1930s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Straw

Quadris Rectangular Modern Frameless Mirror with Floating Effect, Medium
Located in London, London
Minimalist rectangular shaped frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Des...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art Du Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Remin...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Next General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
Next General desk made in three eights inch thick waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Variations, leather and powder colors are av...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Minimalist White Bundle Pendant Lamp by Lyskær
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish bundle hanging lamp consisting of 4 fixtures that that be used collectively, in pairs or individually. Its made from powder coated aluminum and jumbo bulbs in white glass. ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen with ash frame in Rohi Sera wool by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

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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