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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.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Period: Late 20th Century
Italian travertine coffee table with floating top, 1970's
Located in Temse, BE
Wonderful travertine coffee table with a floating top plate. The square base supports a glass plate which holds te travertine top, giving the impression that the top floats in the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance chrome pendant lamp with spotlight is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a sp...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Minimalist Aluminum & Lacquered "Cubo Bar" Cini & Nils OPI Milano Italy 1970's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Franco Bettonica, "Cubo bar", for Cini & Nils, Italy 1970's. This high quality production is made in lacquered wood and aluminum laminated top finish T...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Oak

Milk Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega Venice, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Opaline Murano triple shade glass pendant lamp. Three cone shape hand blown glass shades descend and are connected to a half dome central body in satin steel. The lamp is designed by...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Max Sauze 'ISOCELE" side tables, Groupe S.A, France, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of 'Isocele' side tables designed by french artist Max Sauze and produced by Group S.A, France circa 1970. The structure is made of chromed steel rod and both tables ...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Artedi Italian Marble Round Dining Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Sleek, Italian marble dining table by Artedi, circa 1980s. Hexagonal marble stone pedestal with brass-plated armatures and a round 48" diameter glass top. We love this table and its...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Black Danish Minimalist Table Lamp by Hans Schwazer for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare Minimalistic modernist table lamp was designed by Hans Schwazer in the 1970s. It bears close resemblance to Joe Colombo's Riscio table lamp for SEM Luci. But this is all Da...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimal Art François Morellet Trames 1970 Silkscreen on Wove Paper edition 300
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Artist François Morellet (Cholet 1926 – Cholet 2016) was a French painter, sculptor, and light artist. His early work prefigured minimal art and conceptual art, and he played a prominent role in the development of geometrical abstract art. Morellet began his artistic career - still working in his parents' business - as a autodidact painter. His work was influenced by the work of the Dutch painter Piet Mondriaan and by the French painter Pierre Dmitrienko...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Architectural Door Handle Round Push Pull in Clear and Amber Glass
Located in London, GB
Solid round glass push and pull door handle in clear and amber glass for a single door. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard doors and kitchen...
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1970s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chaise Africaniste en chêne massif par Alain Gaubert Circa 1980
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Magnifique et rare chaise /. siège à palabre en chêne massif par Alain Gaubert. Design dans l'esprit Africaniste circa 1980. Signée au dos. Avec son coussin / appui tête en lin Trè...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned lounge collection in 1971. The timeless appeal and superb craftsmanship reflect his interest in "useful, sculptural, wonderfully...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Modernist Red Travertine Cube Form Planter Vessel
Located in Fort Collins, CO
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

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Targetti Sankey Desk Lamp - Minimalist 1970s Italian Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro charm to your space with this vintage side table or desk lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Targetti Sankey, founded in Florence in 1928. This classic l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Italian sculptural table lamps by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1980s. The black lacquered base plates are slightly trapezoid. and support a curved black lacqu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

4.2x7 Ft Handmade Vintage Shag Pile Tulu Rug in Red and Violet Blue Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: Size: 4'2" x 7'1". This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Angora, Wool

Modern Stainless Steel Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A radical and minimal sequel, post-modernist, space-aged, pop, stainless steel Magazine rack. Perfect to add a modern piece to your space.
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minimalist Pair of Silver Plated Metal Candleholders in the Style of Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. They are made in silver plated metal. These candleholder are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in very go...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
The "How High the Moon" armchair, a masterpiece conceived by the esteemed Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata, is crafted from nickel-plated steel mesh and produced by Vitra in Switze...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minimalist Sideboard In Solid Light Oak by Kurt Ostervig, KP Mobler
Located in Brussels , BE
Minimalist Sideboard In Solid Light Oak, by Kurt Ostervig, KP Mobler, Denmark 1970s-1980s, in very good condition for sale in Furniture, Sideboard/ Chest of drawers
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Oak

Vintage Minimalist Pop Art Garden Seating Set, Folding Chairs and Table, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of three minimalist pop-art garden chairs with a matching garden table. Unique design, 1970s Yugoslavian production. Foldable. Overall in very good vintage condition with smalle...
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1970s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1970s glass-top coffee table with brass and glass base by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection. Sleek minimalist design with a modernized Hollywood Regency vibe. Base comprised of t...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffman Style Vintage Demilune Chrome Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chromed metal demi-lune hall table inset with a glass top. In the style of Josef Hoffman. Dimensions: 22.5” L x 12” D x 22” H
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Joseph D’Urso for Knoll High Table in American Cherry and Chrome, 1995
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1995 production of designer Joe D’Urso’s minimalist 1980 High Table for Knoll with American cherry racetrack top and chrome legs. Top features a handsome expanse of richly-hued an...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

Blue Crystel "Bone" Series Candlesticks Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of handcrafted "Bone" series sapphire blue crystal candlesticks designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980s. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fas...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Leather and Bronze Console Table Post Modern
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous leather and bronze console table. Made in italy in the nineteen eighties. This console table with hand stitched.Leather and patented bronze tris a strong statement piece. Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Iconic Tray Table 'Jolly' by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini in Glossy Red , 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the timeless allure of the 1970s with the iconic Jolly Tray, born from the creative genius of renowned designer Luigi Massoni and produced by Guzzini. Embodying Massoni's s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Oval Glass Coffee Table mod. Adam by Luigi Massoni for Gallotti & Radice, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This stunning coffee table is made in 1.2-cm thick glass and has chrome-plated metal parts. It is still produced by Gallotti & Radice, but without meta...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Travertine Minimalist 80s Square Cocktail Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
1970s travertine coffee table with pedestal base. The beautiful motion of the veining in this particular stone is breathtaking. 42.5ʺW × 42.5ʺD × 15ʺH
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Mastercraft style Brass & Tortoise Finish Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Brass & Tortoise Etagere in the style of Mastercraft. USA, circa 1970-1980. Dimensions: Height: 72 inches H x 30 inches W x 14 inches D
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Soft Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Oushak Rug, 10'05 x 12'05
Located in Dallas, TX
53884 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 10'05 x 12'05. Kars rugs, hailing from the northeastern Turkish city of Kars, represent a notable style of handwoven carpets. Fashioned by skilled art...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Muted Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Oushak Rug, 08'11 x 12'08
Located in Dallas, TX
53883 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 08'11 x 12'08. Kars rugs, originating from the northeastern Turkish city of Kars, are a distinguished form of handwoven carpets. Crafted by seasoned a...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A neutral hue stone box, jewelry or decorative, in the Modern or Minimalist styles, circa late-20th century. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other small items on a de...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Style Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Refined Simplicity: Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Embrace the essence of understated elegance with our set of six mid-century modern dining chairs. Crafted to perfection,...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Teak

R Y Augousti Organic Modern Lacquer Wood Inlaid Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box by R Y Augousti. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood pa...
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1990s Philippine Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"Unique Design" Glass and Brass Console Table, circa 1975
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glass and Brass Console Table, circa 1975 unique geometric design Milo Baughman / Harvey Probber style 1/2" thk. glass hollow brass tubing spotting and some discoloration on the ...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modernist pine and bouclé daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Solid pine daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The daybed has been constructed in a fully enclosed pine frame, with the sculpted feet placed on the outer ends and slats...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Set of Postmodern Brass, Steel and Glass Nesting Tables by Romeo Rega, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. These three tables feature a brass and steel frame with glass tops. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considere...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of six dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four six chairs "Gaja" an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Travertine Dining Table, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Travertine dining table produced around 1970. Solid travertine top with hexagon base. In good condition with minor wear as shown in the pictures. H: 73 cm W: 120 cm D: 120 cm
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Polished Agate Dish, Small
Located in New York, NY
A small, oval, polished agate stone dish in a rich dark blue and gold/copper hues, in the Modern/Minimalist styles. Shown holding earrings. A beautiful piece for small items such as ...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Agate

Vintage 80s Ceramic Lights Imago Italy - Vibrant Hues - Set of 3 New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant ambiance of the 80s Design Lamps with Imago Italy's exquisite ceramic flush mount lights. Crafted with a sleek and minimalistic design, these lamps are the epit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Maria Pergay champagne bucket
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful champagne bucket by Maria Pergay Very elegant work from the artist and rare in the market Chic and looking like Hermès objects from the same period
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Heavy Duty High Quality Iron Modern Sculptural Garden Patio Armchairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of angular modern garden patio dining armchairs. High quality hand made in raw iron and steel. Chairs are very heavy and have lots of patina from living outside. Struct...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Iron

Vintage original 1979 Modernist gradient, collage and ink artwork by katherine k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This work appears to have been created with layers of cut, folded and Inked (or watercolor) paper. Very textured and deep. Created in 1979-1980 by Katherine Kadell...
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1970s North American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

An Original Mitsuaki Sora Woodblock Print Titled "PEACE" in frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mitsuaki Sora is a well-known stone sculptor who also makes woodblock prints. In the late 1960s, his prints were of very colorful abstract shapes, such a...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Paint

YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico.
Located in Santa Monica, 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

Pair of Bruno Rey stackable stools for Dietiker, 1971
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of stackable stools designed by Bruno Rey, 1971. Made of solid beech. Iconic Swiss design. Produced by Dietiker, Switzerland. Stackable for easy storage and space saving. These...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage 80s Ceramic Lamps Set by Imago Italy - New Old Stock with Vibrant Hues
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the nostalgic charm of the with Imago Italy's 80s vintage lamps set made of exquisite ceramic. Crafted with meticulous precision and imbued with the essence of a vibrant er...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

Minimalist Triangular Black and White Ceramic Bowls and Vases
Located in London, GB
Minimalist triangular ceramic 5 bowls and 3 vases in black glaze with white graphic lines to empgasis on the sculptural shapes. They are cast and hand finished. Dimensions vases; Hei...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pierre Chapo Iconic Stool Model 'S31', Elm Wood, French Design, 1974
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pierre Chapo’s iconic S31 stool, created in France in 1974. Perhaps the most sought-after stool of the era, testifying the architectural form-language of Chapo’s work. The design pla...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Elm

Vintage Ceramic Lamps Imago Made in Italy New Old Stock, set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the realm of 80s design sophistication with this exquisite pair of wall or ceiling lamps meticulously crafted by Imago, Italy. The lamps, characterized by their ceramic bod...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Le Corbusier Lc2 Petite Lounge Chair By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Le Corbusier LC2 chair, produced by Cassina, is an iconic piece of furniture that exemplifies the modernist design principles of its renowne...
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1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Annick et Samuel Coriat, set of 8 chairs, Artelano ed., circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Annick et Samuel Coriat, set of 8 chairs, Artelano ed., circa 1980 Black lacquered metal, chipboard, foam and black skai fabric Height 75 x Width 40 x Depth 40 cm ARTELANO is a Fr...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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

Louis Poulsen White Danish Minimalist Safir Wall Sconces by Marianne Tuxen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of white multi-purpose lamps that can be installed either as wall or ceiling lights. They are called Safir and these are the largest version of the Safir series. Designed by Ma...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Francois Arnal, Black marble console Serre-joints, Atelier A ed., 1970
Located in Paris, FR
ARNAL François (1924-2012) & Atelier A 5490
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

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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