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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
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...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

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

The Rooly stool by Raphaël Pontais
Located in Paris, FR
rooly stool With his first creation, Rooly, Raphaël Pontais unveils a dreamlike universe with minimalist intentions, exploring a sculptural assemblage where metal, his favourite mate...
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2010s French Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Solid Wood Bar Stool
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A bar stool for all occasions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This piece of furniture serves as a synthesis of structure and form, both remarked by its constructive clarity ...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

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Oak

Tavolino Basso Da Caffè Design Geometrico Anni ‘70 Modernariato Vintage
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegante tavolino da caffè degli anni ’70, caratterizzato da un raffinato design geometrico tipico del modernariato. La struttura in metallo verniciato nero presenta linee sottili e ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Minimalist Coffee Table with Burr Walnut Top and Metal Base by Giordano Vigano
Located in Novedrate, IT
The thin and elegant black metal base gives lightness to this coffee table with a burr walnut top. The design is minimal, yet rich in refined details and this makes it a piece that i...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Grandine Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of Hail, Grandine Five lights Floor / Standing Lamp is composed of five touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impressi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Minimal Rational Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant set of knife rests, from Belgium, made in the mid-19th century. Pieces of timeless design for a distinctive dining set. With cer...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal

Set of 2 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

Zabihi Collection Brown Color Open Field Turkish Anatolian Square Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Weather textured Turkish Anatolian small square rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2'4" x 2'7".
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mirror Tafla C4 in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta, In Stock
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla C4" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel Measures: 100x50x6cm Zieta is best known for hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gabe Silverman 1980s Hard Edge Minimalist Painting on Canvas, Newly Reframed
Located in Miami, FL
Gabe Silverman 1980s Hard Edge Minimalist Painting on Canvas Newly Reframed Offered for sale is a large rare minimalist original Hard Edge acrylic on canvas painting recently discov...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

STRATA – Minimalist Modern Watercolor Print
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The watercolour prints by Marta Cruz approach the relationship between space and time, expressed through colour and composition. Using them as instruments, the designer works with an...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Mid Century Modernist Studio Tapia Brown Ceramic Polar Bear circa 1970s
By Gordon Newell
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Modernist Brown Ceramic Polar Bear Rare ceramic art sculpture c 1970s Minimalist polar bear form with dark brown matte glaze finish in the style of Gordon Newell Labeled Stu...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

NW Tier Tables, Pair in Bolted Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist tiered table in bolted together 3-8 inch thick aluminum plate. The underside has a recessed, cut rubber sheet with an inset signed label. Available in mirrored left and ri...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Turkish Modernist Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish rug with a pea green field outlined with a thin red narrow border.
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1950s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

In Stock Arcus Arched Minimalist Frameless Mirror with Floating Effect, XL
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 Arcus™ arch shaped frameless mirror with a floating e...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

In Stock Quadris Rectangular Contemporary Frameless Mirror, XL
Located in London, London
Minimalist frameless Quadris™ rectangular mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, UK. ...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Cast Resin Polli RT2 Stool by Karim Rashid Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Meet Polli: A collaborative design with Karim Rashid. Inspired by the word "polliwog,” Polli is a deliberate exploration of organic form and movement. Much like a tadpole, with a he...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Set of 6 Light Blue, Periwinkle Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

White Carrara Marble Minimalist Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Column Side Table Small is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Carrara marble base, a white lacquered aluminum oval shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Modern Contemporary Handcrafted Wooden Table, Customisable, by GMD Berlin, 2014
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern contemporary handcrafted wooden table, manufactured by GMD Berlin, 2014. Available on request in different wood types, dimension and finish. Delivery time c. 6-7 weeks.
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2010s German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Noura Bamboo Nightstand
Located in San Jose, CA
The Noura Nightstand is our nightstand designed for the Noura Bed. Like the bed, we’ve made the nightstand using solid pressed moso bamboo, in line with our ...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Cast Resin Hive Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A stoic voice emanates from its rough and raw base through its smooth, honed tabletop. A striking piece for outdoor conversation, or a vessel for natural warmth in your home. Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin Spring Dining Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple, geometric construction provides a congruent silhouette from any angle and guides the eye around its surface. Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (123 cm), height 29 in. (74 cm). Wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Fiberglass, Resin

Pair of Large Sculptural Mirror Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative mirrored glass wall sconces in Art Deco style, France, 1960s-1970s.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

In-Stock Gold Plated Lotus Chandelier With Tiered Glass Petals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Lotus Suspension draws inspiration from the delicate beauty of the lotus flower, embodying both simplicity and splendor in its design. Its form elegantly mimics the natural shape...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Flat-Weave Turkish Hemp Rug in Creamy White and Brown Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage flat-weave Turkish Hemp rug in creamy white and brown stripes. Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug, or let us create a custom otto...
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

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Hemp

Nuvola Five Lights Contemporary Chandelier-Pendant Polished Brass, Customizable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Five Lights floats in space like a Jewel hanging from the Ceiling, hooked at the end of a Leather Cord that has been hand-knotted around the brass tube; a perfect equilibrium ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Figurative Nude Sculpture in Lucite by Michael Shacham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a captivating and timeless masterpiece, the Figurative Nude Sculpture in Lucite by renowned artist Michael Shacham. This exquisite artwork,...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Lucite

Sculptural GV Chair by Jonathan Nesci Crafted in Chemically Blackened Steel
Located in Columbus, IN
The GV chair by Jonathan Nesci is fully set on a three-dimensional grid based on the golden ratio and was a precedent of Jonathan's Golden Variation series. Produced in patinated bro...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ekster Metal Vase CS9 - Minimalist bold design by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster 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 move...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope ...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Two 1980s Iconic Lino Sabattini Minimalist Silver Plated Chandeliers
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two silver plated candle holders designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Sabattini Argenteria in the Eighties. They have been manufactured in Italy marked on a side, they are ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Venini Vetri Display Case
Located in Sharon, CT
For a 1983 exhibition of Venini glass at The Heller Gallery these unique cases were designed by the Venini company and made in Italy. Three semi-circular glass shelves (22" x 15.75")...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gilles Derain Coffee Table Lumen Edition, circa 1985
Located in Paris, FR
Important coffee table by Gilles Derain (1944-) Lumen edition circa 1985 Chromed metal and medium wood MDF Very good condition, some slight traces and marks of use Chromed me...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Horizon Console, by Rain, Contemporary Console, Solid Wood and Plywood, Limited
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The horizon console has its shape drawn from the concept of perspective, having a width difference between its ends. The bases follow the same notion, having its diameter defined by ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Vintage Single Hansen Chrome Standing Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Hansen floor lamp features clean lines and classic materials. Crafted with a slender chrome column and a weighted circular base, it has a beautifully balanced silhouette th...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Custom, Forged Two-Tier Hand-Made Iron "Knox" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Two-tier hand-made iron chandelier of simple design. Eight alternating arms with candelabra-size sockets (each accommodates up to 60 watts). This light fixture is our latest custom d...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Artist Proof Lithograph by Ludmilla Tcherina Titles "Europe A Coeur"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist proof lithograph by French artist Ludmilla Tcherina which is a drawing of the sculpture that was titled "Europe at Heart". The piece is signed and marked "EA" epreuve d'art...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Hecate – Leather Pendant Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type A, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Grasscloth Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage table embodies the highly textural and exotic appeal of 1970s Boho Chic and Mid-Century design. The entire surface—from the clean-lined square top to the bold, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

matte off-white wall light made of glazed ceramic, blends in with the wall
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceramic hand - crafted wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in white, which allows a greater projection of light on the wall. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Measures: 80cm diameter x 35cm height. Custom finishes and sizes a...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Metal, Bronze, C...

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen with ash frame in Kvadrat Divina 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

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

Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in COM
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight (8) dining chairs in COM / COL with tubular frame in polished chrome finish, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960. Price Includes custom re-u...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Laquer Finish
Located in San Antonio, TX
Influences from Mexico, Japan and Stickley are rendered in solid wood using traditional tongue and groove joinery. This sculptural 3-legged contemporary armchair is comfortable because the high arms ergonomically support the body above a 14-high seat. First made by the designer in Laredo, Texas studio in 1994, they are now made to order in Guadalajara, Mexico as signed editions. These chairs are made from natural Parota wood and finished with several coats of matte lacquer and protected with final waxing. The finish will withstand covered outdoor conditions, avoiding direct sunlight and water. Parota trees or Huanaxactle, grow from central Mexico down through tropical Central America and are sustainably harvested by permit and the lumber is then kiln dried to 10%. Bio Peter Glassford...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Architectural Sign - Stairs (Down)
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Elevate the aesthetics of your space with our collection of architectural signs, meticulously crafted from premium aluminum. Designed with a minima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Architectural Sign - Stairs (Up)
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Elevate the aesthetics of your space with our collection of architectural signs, meticulously crafted from premium aluminum. Designed with a minima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Arc Dining Table, Minimalist Dining Table in White Ash Wood (76", 98", 120", 142
Located in San Jose, CA
The Arc Dining Table is made from all solid white ash. This centerpiece is meant for life around the dining table and features beautiful corner detail...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash

Italy 1980 Post - Modern Abstract Multiple Print on Paper by Beppe Bonetti
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an engaging arwork multiple of the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti, which attended the Venice Biennal of Art. It is a multiple print on paper numbered 11/1000. The title "Fragme...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Italian Minimalist Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue Display Pedestal Stand MCM 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian minimalist cube form plinth, circa 1970s. Made from Royal Rouge Marble with pink and grey color. The perfect base to display any heavy object, sculpture or statue. Can also ...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

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

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Wool

Italian Design Grey Upholstered Screen 3 Folders
Located in Brescia, IT
This hand crafted screen is composed by three folders and it is totally hand made in Italy. It is a stunning element in every room. The fabric is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Fabric

Linda Syddick Napaltjarri Painting Australian Contemporary Indigenous Art Paint
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Linda Yunkata Syddick Napaltjarri (born c. 1937) is a Pintupi- and Pitjantjatjara- speaking Indigenous artist from Australia's Western Desert region. Her father was killed when she was young her mother later married Shorty Lungkarta Tjungarrayi an artist whose work was a significant influence on Linda Syddick's painting. Linda Syddick was one of many Western Desert women who took up painting in the early 1990s as part of a broader contemporary Indigenous Australian...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

Gold-Plated Chandelier Encased in Clear Crystal Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Suspension light featuring a brass structure encased in clear crystal glass, this design effortlessly blends the two elements in an unexpected yet harmonious way, resulting in a...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Almir Mavignier Poster for Anuszkiewicz/Mavignier Show at Studio f
Located in New York, NY
Silkscreened poster for a show of work by avant-garde artists Richard Anuszkiewicz and Almir Mavignier, held at Mark Fried’s Studio f in Ulm in May, 1966. Poster design by Brazilian/...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Almir Mavignier Poster for Morellet/Adrian Show at Studio F
Located in New York, NY
Silkscreened poster for a show of work by avant-garde artists Francois Morellet and Marc Adrian, held at Mark Fried’s Studio f in Ulm in April, 1961. Poster design by Brazilian/Germ...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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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