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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.

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Style: Minimalist
Period: Late 20th Century
Custom Square, Tiger s Eye Table with Gold Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Customsquare, tiger's eye table with gold legs.
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

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Stone

Bust in Terra Cotta of Two Figures (After Modigliani)
Located in Round Top, TX
An Amedeo Modigliani-inspired terra cotta bust featuring two Minimalist figures. Wonderful rust finish over entire surface; illegibly signed to base. Large-scale piece that stands 15...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Furniture

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Terracotta

Table T88W by Maarten Van Severen for Top-Mouton
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This table was designed by Maarten Van Severen in 1988. It is made of solid oak. This table is produced by Top-Mouton (1999). Minimalism versus maximalism: Maarten Van Severen desig...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Furniture

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Oak

Sculptural Turnen Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Pink Ivory 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in Pink Ivory wood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

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Other

Maurizio Peregalli "Tarzan" Chair for Zeus Noto Minimal Postmodern
By Zeus
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tarzan chair designed by Paolo Pedrizzetti and Davide Mercatali for Zeus. Black painted steel body with rubber seat and back. Rubber is excellent condition. Great piece of 1980s. P...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Masur Birch 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden String Vase in Masur Birch by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mus...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

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Birch

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

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Chrome

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

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Canvas, Jute, Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair of Giuliana Gramigna Table Lamp in Brass and Fabric 1970s Minimal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful pair of table lamps in solid brass and fabric, minimalist design and very elegant as Giuliana Gramigna knew how to .
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass

Walnut chairs with calfskin leather seat Modernist Style 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
6 walnut and leather chairs modernist design 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Animal Skin, Walnut

Danish Minimalist White Confetti Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup - Focus, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of small white pendant lights in white metal. Strict minimalist appearance combined with organic curves. This model is called Confetti and was designed by the Danish Architect...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

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

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Pine

Alain Richard, Ceiling light pendant 8282, Disderot ed., C.1975
Located in Paris, FR
RICHARD Alain (1926-2009) Ceiling light 8282, Disderot edition, circa 1975 White lacquered metal, halogen, original condition Length. 200 x High. 10...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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

Vintage Boho Montes Doggett Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated studio pottery vase by Montes Doggett is a masterful example of contemporary artisanal design. Handcrafted in Peru, the piece features a tactile, horizontal ribbed...
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Late 20th Century Peruvian Minimalist Furniture

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Pottery

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

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Metal

Sintesi Italy production ."Spaghetti" Stool by Giandomenico Belotti Years 70
Located in Biella, IT
Sintesi Italy . production "spaghetti" "stool by Giandomenico Belotti in years '70 structure in chrome and seat and back "spaghetti" in plastic/pvc in light yellow/sand color in g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Jean Allemand (1948-), wall lamp, circa 1987
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Allemand (1948-), wall lamp, circa 1987 Black lacquered metal, halogen Height 61 x Width 11 x Depth Max. 10 cm Biography : Jean Allemand is a French painter, sculptor and de...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

White Danish Minimalist Wall Sconce by Peter Avondoglio for Fog Mørup, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This hybrid wall or small table lamp, model 'Contact', was designed by Peter Avondoglio and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. The design won several international design awards...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair Of White Murano Sphere Table Lamps 1970s Glass Lights Italian Vintage
Located in London, GB
A pair of white, spherical murano glass table lamps, originating from Italy in the 1970s. Each lamp consists of a frosted glass orb sat on top of a white powder-coated metal base. Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Boho Pencil Sketch Print of Male Nude
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the classical beauty of the human form with this striking vintage male nude print. Rendered in the style of a traditional graphite or charcoa...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Danish White Minimalist Pendant Lamp by Lyfa, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage white pendant designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1970s. The bulb can be height-adjusted allowing you to change the...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Handcrafted Miniature Gold Fleck Vase, Art Glass, Minimalist Design
Located in Round Top, TX
This exquisite handblown art glass vase, adorned with delicate gold flecks is so special and ready to be added into a glass collection, or given as a gift to someone special. The asy...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Furniture

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Blown Glass, Art Glass

Set of Three 1980s Minimalist Ebonized Wood and Sterling Silver Vases by Silvan
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Striking Set of Three 1980s Minimalist Ebonized Wood and Sterling Silver Vases by Silvan Elevate your contemporary decor with this exquisite set of three minimalist vases from the 19...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Rare Philippe Starck, Tom Double mirror
Located in PARIS, FR
This piece is among the rarest pieces by Philippe Starck, designed at the beginning of his career this minimalist mirror can be seen as a tribute to Jean Prouvé with its very simple ...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of white built-on ceiling or flush mounts in powder coated metal. This design inspired by Gino Sarfatti was created by the Danish architect duo Friis & Moltke in the 1970s. Th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Set of German Vintage Sculptural Chrome Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 beautiful chrome and glass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Alain Richard (1926-2009) white ceiling light 8282, Disderot ed., circa 1975
Located in Paris, FR
Alain Richard (1926-2009) Ceiling light 8282, Disderot éditeur, circa 1975 White lacquered metal, halogen, original condition Length 200 x Height 100 x Depth 10 cm 2 white and 1 blac...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Silver Plate Serving Bowls Reed Barton, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) graduated silver plate over brass serving bowls in the Minimalist style, by Reed Barton, circa late-20th century, USA. The silver plate really makes these bo...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Silver

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

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Steel

Set of Three Bottle-Shaped Vases by Bruno Gambone, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
Set of three bottle-shaped single-flower vases by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). All three are glazed stoneware pieces with modern, multi-coloured geometric motif. The middle-sized vas...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Minimalist Bathroom Wall Sconce from Rada Design, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically constructed wall light or built on sconce in matte opaline glass on a metal mount. Suitable for installation in moist environments. It was manufactured by Rada Design ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

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Steel

Industrial Rustic Modern Natural Live Edge Ash Wooden Slab Table or Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A striking natural live edge wooden slab table. The three-inch thick shaped tree slice features attractive ash coloring and warm tones, richly figured grain patterns, highly desirable spalted details, bow-tie inlays, and tons of unique character and charm, mounted on a sturdy industrial minimalist painted black steel base. American, late 20th / early 21st century. Dimensions (approx): 29.5" High, 60" Long, 36" Wide at longer end/25.25" Wide at narrower end Versatile: As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a six to eight person dining table...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970 s Minimalist Stainless Steel Coffee table With Floating Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
1970's minimalist stainless steel coffee table with floating glass top, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless 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

Set of 4 "Women of Hawaii" Serigraph Art Prints by Pegge Hopper
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 "Women of Hawaii" Serigraph artwork prints by Pegge Hopper including "Na Kua'Ana", "Woman with Fan", "Calico Popoki", and "Woman with Lei" each comes in a matching gold-tone...
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1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Grey Minimalist Sconces from Aneta, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Minimalist sconces, set of 2 - Made of powder-coated steel - Designed and manufactured by Aneta - Swedish design, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico.
Located in Ventura, CA
YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico, comes with white marble base 6" x 6" x 2" h Crafted in the 1990s in Mexico, this exquisite vase is a remarkable piece from the early...
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1990s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

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

1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Maya Lin's collection of Stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furniture col...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
$2,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Donald Judd, Aquatint, 1978, signed and numbered from the edition of 175
Located in Oxford, GB
Donald Judd is a landmark figure in the history of postwar art (June 3, 1928 – February 12, 1994). Judd was an American artist associated with minimalism. In his work, Judd sought au...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

BITO, geometric minimalist wall lamp model S435, brass and steel, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist wall lamp model S435 with a strict geometric aesthetic, produced by the Danish manufacturer BITO in the 1970s. Crafted from solid brass and steel, this lamp is of unusua...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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

1980 Italy Post - Modern Abstract Multiple Print on Paper by Giulio Turcato
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very engaging abstract artwork of the well known and well priced Italian artist Giulio Turcato. This is a multiple print on paper numbered 79/100 realized in his period of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

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

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

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Metal

Gae Aulenti s "Gaetano" desk for Zanotta, Italy 1973
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta. The original beveled crystal top edged in red, supported by two folding black enameled aluminum trestles with rubber shelf supports. A ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal, Aluminum

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

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Marble

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure by Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice of Allure by Chanel. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is Chanel. The large scale...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Modernist Red Travertine Cube Form Planter Vessel
Located in Round Top, TX
Uncommon red travertine geometrically tessellated cube form planter. Substantially weighted stone piece with great presence, color and texture. We love a clean line and a planter i...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
About: Maya Lin's collection of stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furnit...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Glass Sculptural Factices ESCAPE by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Pair. Incredibly large and iconic glass factices by Calvin Klein. This pair of factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Escape. The large scal...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Lidded Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This substantial lidded stoneware jar is a superb piece of functional Mid-Century Studio Pottery, exhibiting rich textures and expressive glaze work. The body features deliberate, pr...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Pottery

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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