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
Gridded Metal and Rattan Chair (6 available)
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Equal parts sculpture and chair, the gridded visual creates a beautiful fluidity while the rattan-wrapped metal adds depth and tranquility to the design. 6 available.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25" H x 5.1" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, White Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
17” seat height
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug (DK-125-90)
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Moroccan Berber rug from the Azilal province in the Central High Atlas Mountains with a delicately and whimsically drawn grid design on a white background. Generous proporti...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Moroccan Berber Rug (DK-125-89)
Located in New York, NY
A great example showing how the accidental color shifts, called “abrash” in rug trade, can enhance a seemingly monochromatic rug. Note the two half-finished star or flower mot...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Christian Liaigre Bronze Galerie Lamp, Original Aquarelle Paper Shade
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage “Galerie” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990s / early 2000s, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base and stem are patinated solid bronze, the original lamp shade is off white aquarelle paper, which is cotton textured water color paper...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Commode, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine commode designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Aquamarine Glass Coffee Table Ascribable to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This stunning coffee table is made in curved tempered thick glass.
The design of Pietro Chiesa dates back to 1932, but it was realized in the 1980s.
It is a vi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Minimalist Design Halogen Desk Lamp, Writing Desk Lamp, Architect's Lamp, 1990s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage halogen desk lamp in great original condition.
Elegant Minimalist design from the 1980s - 1990s, adjustable light intensity with t...
Category
Late 20th Century European Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of dimmable opale floor lamps by Fabiaan Van Severen (1990)
Located in Oostende, BE
The Opale floor lamp was designed by Fabiaan Van Severen in 1990, and was produced in his own workshop between 1990 and 2005.
The lamps are made of black lacquered metal and translu...
Category
1990s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
HUGE FRAMED Woman and Child Playing Piano ART by Jerry Sic
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Oversized Gouache and/or pastel Framed artwork on paper of a Woman and Child at a Piano, c. 1988 by American artist Jerry Sic. An impressionist pastel painting by listed artist Jerry...
Category
1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Dimensions stated are of table lamp with Lampshade attached.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Danish Designer, Sideboards, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine sideboards or benches, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25" H x 8.15" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Located in Nijlen, BE
This beautiful craftwork by an unknown creator is a beautiful interplay of three-dimensional cubes in recycled wood.
The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate.
Earthy warm color to...
Category
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Trimesh Table or Wall Lamp Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa Postmodern Minimal Zen
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Trimesh table or wall lamp small designed by Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa.
Punching metal shade can be able to pass the light beam. Only one left.
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 6.15" W x 3.5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stack-laminated pine and fabric table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions: 15" H x 9.25" W x 5.25"
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Socke...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Tall Minimalist Brass Table Lamps with Octagonal Base
Located in London, GB
These cool minimalist lamps were designed in the 1970's at the height of the art movement Minimalism. It was a movement where the clean lines, the reductive, would transpire that the content was streamlined in form and structure.
The pair of tall octagonal cylinder shape brass table lamp each hold four light bulbs set in a diabolic shape housing in cream on a wide black stem. They are accompanied by luxurious cream and gold lamp...
Category
1970s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
14" seat height
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable slated pine wall mirror designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Set of 4 Italian Minimalist Modernist Leather Chairs by Calligaris, Italy 1990s
By Calligaris
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 leather dining chairs produced in Italy in the 1990's by Calligaris
Elegant minimalist design. The chairs feature sturdy minimalist p...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alias Italy Production Two Stools by Belotti Giandomenico Design in Years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Alias Italy production two stools by Belotti Giandomenico design in years '70
good structure condition and the leather with the usury your see in the photo's detail please.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable solid pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Faceted Glass Cobalt Blue Candle Holder Catchall Dish 1980s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Vintage cobalt blue and thick clear glass candle holder. Faceted corners and thick heavy base. Signed J.G. Durand. Excellent vintage conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Minimalist Metal X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare set of four stacking X-line chairs was designed in 1977 by Niels Jørgen Haugesen and produced by Hybodan A/S in Denmark. They are made of chrome-plated steel rods and a bla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Console Table, Pine, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Russian pine console table, designed and produced in Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and fabric table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions: 22.25" H x 10.25" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980
Located in Lübeck, DE
Der D4 chair von Marcel Breuer für Tecta ist nicht zu unrecht einer der bekanntesten Bauhaus Klassiker überhaupt. Und deshalb erfüllt es mich mit Stolz euch d...
Category
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1980s Etched Glass Waterfall Table by Angelo Cortesi for Fiam
By Angelo Cortesi, FIAM
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1980s Etched Glass Waterfall Table by Angelo Cortesi for Fiam.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ellsworth Kelly Exhibition Catalog Book New York, 1973
Located in New York, NY
An Ellsworth Kelly exhibition catalog book from the Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, 1973. Exhibition covers the Army, Boston, Pari...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.5" H x 5.25 W x 2.8" D
Dimensions of Shade (inches) : 8.25" Top Diameter x 10.25" Bot...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Birch, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and birch table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
1980s Postmodern Vintage Loveseat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa/loveseat. Keep as is or redo in your favorite fabric. Cushions in excellent condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
SET OF 4 BLACK SMOKED OAK 'SINUS' DINING CHAIRS BY KARL-FRIEDRICH FÖRSTER FOR KFF, GERMANY 1984
Looking for a timeless addition to your dining space? Look no further than this set o...
Category
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
White Simple Nomad Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple white pretty kilim, intended for tableclocth on the ground by a young nomad girl: an unusual elegance !
You can use everywhere.
Category
Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Alias Prod. Italy "Spaghetti" Stool by Giandomenico Belotti in Years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Alias prod. Italy "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 good vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Josef Albers from White Embossings on Gray Series, Print VI
By Josef Albers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“In order to use colour effectively it is necessary to recognise that colour deceives continually.” Josef Albers
“We never really perceive what colour really is, as it physically is. This fact makes colour the most relative medium in art.” Josef Albers
“The structures are irrational statements which illustrate the artist’s claim that the eye seeks, in endless exploration, to fathom and master the contradictions of reversed symmetry. One begins to study the structure at some point where isometric order is suggested. One finds evidence for the reading of the work, but when one tries to take in the whole structure as a unit, new evidence requires a drastic reorganization of the work’s implications. That which was above shifts to below, that which was negative becomes positive, that which was full becomes vacant, that which was in front has moved to the rear. Having found a balance, the eye’s testing finds the entire constellation shifting into its reverse.” Gerald Nordland, in his essay for the “White Embossings on Gray” catalogue
For sale, one print from Albers’ late in life exploration of color and perception, the “White Embossings on Gray” Series. For this series, renowned California print...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
A large minimalist two tone brass and bronze vase / candle holder signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 11....
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional.
Off-white in color
Fully upholstered
4 arm-less chairs and 2 with arms.
Armchairs: 22"w x 23"d x 37"h
Regular chairs: 20"w x 23"d x 37"h
Vladimir Kagan designed a number of pieces for the furniture company Directional, although we couldn't find more information if he designed these or not.
These could very well be a set of one-off chairs.
Manufacturer labels attached to the bottom "Directional Custom...
Category
1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Crystel "Bone" Series Fish Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A two piece hand crafted crystel fish bowl and stand from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's.
Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Ita...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Original Minimalist wall Relief by Lars-Erik Falk, Relief in White No. 63, 1981
Located in EL Waalre, NL
An original Minimalist artwork / wall relief, “Relief in white no. 63”. Sculpted by Swedish artist Lars-Erik Falk in 1981.
The relief consists of three separate parts. The middle s...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Other
Josef Albers from White Embossings on Gray Series, Print II
By Josef Albers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“In order to use colour effectively it is necessary to recognise that colour deceives continually.” Josef Albers
“We never really perceive what colour really is, as it physically is. This fact makes colour the most relative medium in art.” Josef Albers
“The structures are irrational statements which illustrate the artist’s claim that the eye seeks, in endless exploration, to fathom and master the contradictions of reversed symmetry. One begins to study the structure at some point where isometric order is suggested. One finds evidence for the reading of the work, but when one tries to take in the whole structure as a unit, new evidence requires a drastic reorganization of the work’s implications. That which was above shifts to below, that which was negative becomes positive, that which was full becomes vacant, that which was in front has moved to the rear. Having found a balance, the eye’s testing...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
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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