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.
Contemporary Table 'Rivet' by Jonas Trampedach X FRAMA, Aluminium
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Rivet Table by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Jonas Trampedach and FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Aluminum Dimension: H 40 / W 51.3 / L 51.3 cm Thickn...
Aluminum
$1,143 / item
Minimalist Chestnut Wood Cube, Handmade in Belgium
Located in Nijlen, BE
Cubes, made of old chestnut wood. Available in other sizes. Wood has weathered due to age, making each piece unique. Made here in our own workshop by hand. Hollow inside, making them...
Chestnut
Brandt Low Coffee Table CSL3 - Contemporary Rainbow zinc plating steel by NOOM
By NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Steel
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Side Table with X Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
BH Collection Cadence Side Table in Walnut Finish The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most...
Elm
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
$675 / item
Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...
Ash
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable shelf. Natural variations in grain and color make each piece unique. Hardware: Blackened brass handle Ø12 mm (½″) × 25 mm (1″) Product Dimensions: D 36 cm (14″) × W 46 cm (18″) × H 60 cm (24″) Designed by Yaniv Chen...
Wood
Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Polished Rosso Levanto Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exemplifying Lemon's unwavering commitment to elegance and artistry, the Ashby side table encapsulates the brand's ethos with perfection. Its magnificent design showcases the harmoni...
Marble
Anasol Marble Top Side Table with Colored Steel Mesh Base
By Garnier Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Anasol table has a classic steel mesh base inspired from our Lobster Trap collection from 2017 and a reclaimed marble top. The Anasol table can be used as a side table or bedsi...
Marble, Steel
Vondel Side Table by Kevin Frankental, Handcrafted Minimalist Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in unfilled Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it ...
Travertine
Ashby Side Table Travertine by Kevin Frankental, Handcrafted Minimalist Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby side table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. Versatile in nature, the piece’s pure silhouette, elegant proportions and dramatic texture lend it to ...
Travertine
Plus side table in PINK Marble, stone minimalist side table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Plus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Portuguese pink marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported by four marble plates for...
Marble
Modern Solid Oak 21" Round Top Foundation Side Table / Nightstand by MATERIAL
Located in Portland, OR
Solid oak side table in white oak with round top measuring 21" diameter and 21" tall. Also works great as a nightstand. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in ...
Oak
$780 / item
Ohm Coffee Table, Organic Shape Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ohm Coffee Tables are a set of nesting tables that can be grouped or used individually. Made from solid white oak, these tables feature an organic cut top complemented by wide, c...
Oak
Minimalist Metal Side End Drinks Table with Art Deco Influence
Located in New York, NY
A substantial rectangular metal side, end, or drinks table with Art Deco influence, Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. Table is well-made with an intentional weathered surfac...
Metal, Steel
Corbel Coffee Table — Large — Patinated & Etched Brass — by NOVOCASTRIAN
Located in Washington, GB
Drawing from the industrial elegance of ship hulls and the enduring strength of architectural corbels, we pay testament to balance and resilience. Echoing the sweeping curves that cu...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
“Triumph Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Triumph Side Table is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Marquina marble base, a black lacquered aluminum round shaped top an...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them ass...
Marble, Travertine
Contemporary Window Side Table in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Window Side Table Black Lacquer Hand Made Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
Lacquer
Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Fumè, KANZ, available
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è stato realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita dai maestri vetr...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Park Night Stand Single Left unit in Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Oak veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable shelf...
Wood
Black Marquina Marble Minimal Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Column side table small is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Marquina marble base, a black lacquered aluminum oval shap...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$635 / item
Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with round top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's...
Oak
$615 / item
Oak Square Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material'...
Oak
Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a ...
Hardwood
$1,875 / item
Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Red Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exemplifying Lemon's unwavering commitment to elegance and artistry, the Ashby side table encapsulates the brand's ethos with perfection. Its magnificent design showcases the harmoni...
Marble
Side Table, White Sand DOT L by Reda Amalou, 2017 - Glossy or mate lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, shi...
Wood
$2,130 / item
Ensamble Pouf in Ambienti Levante 14
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood
Corbel Coffee Table — Medium — Patinated & Etched Brass — by NOVOCASTRIAN
Located in Washington, GB
Drawing from the industrial elegance of ship hulls and the enduring strength of architectural corbels, we pay testament to balance and resilience. Echoing the sweeping curves that cu...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Polished Rosso Levanto Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Crafted with a harmonious blend of artistic vision and functional purpose, the Vondel side table emerges as a captivating fusion of sculpture and acc...
Marble
$345 / item
Modernist Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece features a compact, textured painted wood surface, presenting an earthy, grounded aesthetic. The streamlined, gunmetal iron base offers a contemporary contrast with its re...
Metal
$6,445 / item
Coa Side Table Tezontle
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Considered a sacred animal in the Mesoamerican world, the serpent symbolized concepts like rain, earth, fire, fertility, and renewal. Its zigzagging movement, as well as the geometri...
Stone
Sculptural Side Table, Oak, H35CM, Contemporary Danish Design and Craft
Located in Fredensborg, DK
Side Table and Coffee Table. Sculptural Oak Table, Contemporary Danish Design and Craft, Sculptural Furniture. Nordic minimalism and Wabi-sabi inspired design. 150-200 years old c...
Oak
$1,440 / item
Loto Pouf, Outdoors in Wheat Bouclé
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
LOTO collection is the result of exploration using slender wooden dowels to compose different planes and shapes. Contrasted with materials, textures and effects, we have achieved a c...
Wood, Teak
Minimalist Brazilian Coffee Table 'Frame' by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Frame Coffee Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the award-winning Frame Coffee Table, a masterpiece of minimalist design that seamlessly blends steel and glass. Conceptualized ...
Steel
Loto Roca Side Short Table, Volcanic Rock
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Loto Roca is exploration personified. These volcanic rock monoliths have been carved mastering a meditative process with chisel and hammer. It comes in two different width presentati...
Stone
$2,130 / item
Ensamble Pouf in Ambienti Levante 13
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Oak
Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Side table, bedside table or sofa end table. This is hand made in black lacquered steel with clear glass in...
Steel
$667Sale Price|20% Off
Shift Table, solid ash stained black minimalist side table by Studio Yann Gandon
Located in København S, DK
Shift Side Table is constructed entirely from a single offcut from post-production waste in kitchen manufacturing. The material consists of 30mm finger-jointed panels in solid ash. ...
Ash
$1,055 / item
LOTO Pouf in Rust Boucle by Peca
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
LOTO collection is the result of exploration using slender wooden dowels to compose different planes and shapes. Contrasted with materials, textures and effects, we have achieved a c...
Wood, Beech, Oak
Side Table, Pinky DOT S by Reda Amalou Design, 2017 - Glossy Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, shi...
Wood
Side Table, White Sand DOT S by Reda Amalou, 2017 - Glossy or mate lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, shi...
Wood
“Plus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Plus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Marquina marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported b...
Marble
Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a ...
Hardwood
Side Table, White Sand DOT M by Reda Amalou - Glossy Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, shi...
Wood
Modern contemporary triangular side table, polished stainless steel, Belgium
By barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Joined is a collection of side tables. The name speaks for itself. The tables have one thing in common, they all exist around a crucial part, the joint, keeping all pieces together. ...
Stainless Steel
Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical sculptural balance of elegance and function. Dimensions: Diameter 12 in. (30 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: Resin, stone aggregate, fi...
Resin, Fiberglass
$2,545 / item
Sphere Monterrey Side Table, White Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Honouring the process of craftsmanship, geometry makes poetry in the Mesas Monterrey. Both tables are turned by hand; the bases are made of a marble cylinder and sphere, the tops are...
Marble
$1,330 / item
LOTO Pouf in Linen by Peca
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
LOTO collection is the result of exploration using slender wooden dowels to compose different planes and shapes. Contrasted with materials, textures and effects, we have achieved a collection of statement pieces that are both elegant and enjoyable. LOTO poufs...
Wood, Beech, Oak
Minimalis Brazilian Side Table in Solid Wood "Anna" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Anna Side Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the Anna Side Table, a minimalist masterpiece crafted from solid Brazilian wood "imbuia" and steel, designed to offer maximum lightnes...
Steel
Brushed Aluminum Capitello Side Table, Italian Minimalist Design, in stock
By FEDERICA PAOLI, CASPAL
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted in Italy, this brushed aluminum side table features a sculptural capitello-inspired form that blends minimalist elegance with contemporary appeal. Its clean lines and satin f...
Aluminum, Steel
Hand-Casted Amber Gold Round Murano Glass Side Table, Italy, 21"Dx12.5" H
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Casted Amber Gold Round Murano Glass Side Table, made in Italy. In these tables, blown glass is structure. This hand-casted and han...
Murano Glass
$2,545 / item
Rounded Monterrey Side Table, Black Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Honoring the process of craftsmanship, geometry makes poetry in the Mesa Monterrey. The table is turned by hand; the base is made of a marble sphere, the top is made of solid tzalam ...
Marble
Pair of Lividi Nightstands Tables by Designer Jonathan Nesci in waxed Aluminum
Located in Columbus, IN
Lividi nightstands produced in powder-coated and mirror-polished, quarter-inch thick aluminum plate. Solid aluminum drawer construction with under m...
Aluminum
Minimalis Brazilian Side Table in Solid Wood "Anna" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Anna Side Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the Anna Side Table, a minimalist masterpiece crafted from solid Brazilian wood "imbuia" and steel, designed to offer maximum lightnes...
Steel
Bloom Sculpted side table in Black Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
A quietly sculptural work, the Bloom Sculpted Side Table embodies Alentes’ devotion to form, craftsmanship, and the spatial language that defines the studio’s practice. Entirely hand...
Cast Stone
Antique Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Lovely patina and character on this beautiful antique side table or stool. Circa 1950. We have a small collection. The images and price reflect one. This antique side table or stool...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Aura Side Table of Gemstone and Brass, Made in Italy
Located in London, GB
The Aura side table is designed by Emél & Browne in the minimalist and contemporary style and custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. The Aura side table instills the essence of du...
Agate, Brass
Sculptural Brandt High Coffee Table CS1 in Hand-brushed Stainless Steel by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, the Brandt Coffee Table CS1 embodies modern sophistication by seamlessly combining form, material, and texture in a striking design. It is entirely ...
Stainless Steel
Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Coito (translate into English as "Coitus") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look a...
Hardwood