Minimalist Wall Decorations
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 North American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
20th Century North American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood
20th Century North American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood
20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood
20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood
20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Decorations
Clay, Paint
2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Decorations
Clay, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Textile, Wool
2010s Romanian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
2010s Romanian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Other
2010s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Masonite
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paint
20th Century English Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wool, Velvet
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum, Other
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Decorations
Marble, Stone, Metal, Other, Steel, Brass
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood, Paint
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Decorations
Marble, Steel
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum, Other
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
Late 19th Century American Antique Minimalist Wall Decorations
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paint
1770s French Antique Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Cement, Concrete, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Concrete, Cement, Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stone, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood
2010s French Minimalist Wall Decorations
Pine, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Ceramic