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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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Cement
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Minimalist Furniture
Clay
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Mirror
2010s Korean Minimalist Furniture
Natural Fiber, Paper, Acrylic, Plastic
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Mirror
20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Wool
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Maple
20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Metal
20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Glass
20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Plastic
20th Century Danish Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Metal
20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Glass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Terracotta
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Mirror, Walnut
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Resin, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Paper
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
1930s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Straw
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Mirror
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Bronze
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash





