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Minimalist Mounted Objects

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
Minimalist Functional Design Music Stand Rupor White Dreams by Natalie Katwal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rupor is an acoustic art object which fills the world with the magical sound of music from your gadget. It is a musical object and a functional sculpture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks of wheat to separa...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Standing Totem Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No3 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Standing Totem Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No4 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona. Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Black Silver Wall Sculpture by Olle Blad, Sweden, 1974
Located in Rīga, LV
Wall sculpture, signed and dated -74, Sweden. Sculptor Olle Blad was born in Helsingborg in 1942, his artworks are represented in Swedish museums and in private collections all ov...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass and Glass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Wall Sculpture of the Brooklyn Bridge by Curtis Jeré, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Impressive copper wall sculpturedepicting the Brooklyn bridge, signed by Curtis Jeré. The sculpture is made to create a 3d effect of the bridge. Good condition 1976 - Usa ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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Hand Carved Wood Totem Sculptures - Set of 4
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculptural Wooden Totems to decorate your space. These impressive hand carved wooden totems are a great way to decorate your home. These sculptural home decor pieces will look great on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantle. You can also make them the centerpiece on your dining room table. If you have some inserts in your wall, these totems would be a great fit. About the artists: Hand-made by Mexican artist Eduardo Wignall, who focuses on the development and production of high quality furniture and design objects, with an emphasis on wood. The pieces he develops are environmentally and socially conscious. The materials and all-natural finishes are environmentally friendly, have a sustainable certified origin and are biodegradable. His studio is further committed to social projects that give back to local communities and ensure artisans receive fair and dignified treatment. Set of 4 Hand Carved Totems...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Brass and Glass Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of brass wall lights with striped glass shade. Imperfections consistent with age and use. Hard wire ready.
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each ...
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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sciolari Chrome and Glass Italian Sconces with Three Lights, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of chrome and glass sconces with three lights. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This piece is elegant and unique as the mix of materials c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome

Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
Located in Stoughton, MA
This eye-catching wall hanging adds a nomadic feel to any room. Created through a hand-intensive process of linking hand built stoneware rings of different sizes, this wall hanging i...
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2010s American Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen

Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
H 30 in W 20 in D 1 in
Italian Modern Midcentury Pair of Brass and White Glass Sconces, Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These sconces are very elegant with their brass frame and white Murano glass globes. They have got very unusual geometrical proportions and are very elegant. Take E14 bulbs. Wired fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Salvino Marsura Functional Sculpture 'Praying Mantis'
Located in Antwerp, BE
Man-size work of art that is also a striking functional object. The piece was handmade of steel finished with powder pigments. Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Trevis...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
It is a sign of a most mature culture when articles of everyday use also come to catch the aesthetic eye. Coiling upwards like a snake at a snake-charming is Eckart Muthesius‘ spiral...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Henrik Horst Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Henrik Horst Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Henrik Horst Brutalist Wall Sculpture
H 25.2 in W 13 in D 3.15 in
'Cesto di Dalie' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and highly sought-after collectors item is the 'Cesto di Dalie' umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s, signed underneath with a Fornasetti medallion label. This h...
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1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese Rare Black Jade Bi Disc with Ancient Earthy Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found black jade with patches of blue and brown accents in the stone that depict an earthy ancient feel . This comes from our private collection which we formed over a period of twenty years while traveling extensively through out all of China. Dimensions: bi disc is 5 inches high with custom stand as shown; bi disc only is 4 inches diameter Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable calcification on the bottom edge of this example- evidence of submersion and good age. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Schneible fine arts Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Jade bi and Cong History These bi are regarded as cosmological symbols and as signifiers of status and wealth. These jades are hand abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and "waves" pattern in the stone, uncommon in this kind of jade. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Early History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Jade

Brass Brutalist Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Bowie
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s gilded brass sunburst wall sculpture by William Bowie. Measurements: 27” Diameter 4.25” Deep
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items
Three Large Bog Cypress Knuckle Sculptures On Custom Mounts
Located in Hudson, NY
An exceptionally architectural set of bog Cypress Knuckles mounted on custom steel frames. These highly textured pieces can be used for multiple purpo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Wall Sculpture of the Brooklyn Bridge by Curtis Jeré, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Pair of Austrian Vintage Geometric Black-White Wall Lights Sconces by Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of sculptural, minimalist objects / sconces by J. T. Kalmar. Black and white lacquered metal, Austria.
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Filipino Weaver's Shuttle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
We’ve mounted this vintage wood weaving shuttle from the Philippines on a custom metal stand to highlight its sleek, sculptural form. Designed as a too...
Category

Late 19th Century Philippine Antique Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Two Porcelain Wall Sculptures "Big Puffs" by Lana Kova, in White and Dark Blue
Located in New York City, NY
These two sculpture create an ensemble that can be mounted easily on a wall. Each sculpture has an opening on the back that will mount it on a nail. Slip casted porcelain by Lana K...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Blades of stone have been part of Chinese culture since Neolithic times. Carved from jade, a highly appreciated and understated material thought to embody great virtue, blades evolve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Stone Ritual Blade
Chinese Stone Ritual Blade
H 7.5 in W 18 in D 3 in

Minimalist mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist mounted objects 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 mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist mounted objects made in a specific country, there are North America, Mexico, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mounted objects, popular names associated with this style include Joel Escalona, Curtis Jeré, and Sciolari Lighting. 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $10,105 while the average work can sell for $2,561.

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