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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2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Velvet
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Velvet, Fiberglass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Furniture
Concrete
1670s Antique Minimalist Furniture
Wood
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Travertine, Limestone
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture
Elm
2010s Korean Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Furniture
Steel, Stainless Steel
1980s Latvian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Canvas
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Chrome
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Marble
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Walnut
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Minimalist Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Gold Leaf
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Marble
2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Jacquard
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Oak
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Plaster
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Opaline Glass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Beech, Oak
Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Crystal
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Laminate, Wood, Hardwood
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Marble
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Acrylic, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Walnut
1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Crystal
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Silver Plate
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Minimalist Furniture
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Travertine
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Limestone, Composition, Cement, Concrete, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Clay, Paint
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood
1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Opaline Glass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Pine
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Marble
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Linen, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Velvet, Fabric, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Cement, Limestone
19th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Furniture
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Furniture
Metal





