Minimalist Sculptures
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 Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
1980s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Gold
2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
2010s Spanish Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Lucite
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
2010s Spanish Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s North American Minimalist Sculptures
Lucite
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Spanish Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Brass
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Copper
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Unknown Minimalist Sculptures
Glass
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Concrete, Bronze
2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Stucco
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Sculptures
Brass
1990s American Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak
1990s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Glass, Plastic
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Stone
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Stone
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Stone
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Stone
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Stone
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak, Paint
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Lucite
2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Sculptures
Stone, Steel
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic, Earthenware