Minimalist Lighting
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
One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio,
Germany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish White Tiered Pendant Lamp from Design Light, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- 5 Tiered hanging ceiling light
- Designed and manufactured by Design-Light in Denmark during the 1970s/80s
- Reminiscent of the PH 4 and PH 5 lamps by Poul Henningsen
- It is co...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Two-Tier Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tier, eight-arm iron chandelier features a graceful, sculptural design with subtly curved arms radiating from a central tapered hub. Each arm supports a white faux candle sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rainforest XL Round Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass Leaf Accents & Crystals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the serene beauty of a rainforest, this suspended chandelier features handcrafted, gold-plated brass leaves paired with crystal accents. Each element is meticulously desi...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Handcrafted Linear Chandelier with Brass Plate Paired with Bronze Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The standout feature of this Suspension Snooker lies in its exquisite giraffe print, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans with an eye for detail. Each brass plate is a design...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount, chandelier by Leola.
Germany, 1960s.
Polished brass version. Measure: height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in.
Oth...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of... German Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light
By Florian Schulz, miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid brass wall lights.
Germany
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sleek Circular Suspension Chandelier With Crystals-Single Tier/Copper Plated
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing inspiration from the Latin word Spacium, meaning "space," this design embodies an elegant balance of power and refinement. Carefully crafted by hand, it radiates a sense of g...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal.
Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Minimalist Space Age Chrome Tube Lamp, Koch & Lowy USA 1960s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Hannover, DE
Very rare floor or table lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is characterized by its simple and unique design. The light bulb sockets can be adjusted in the chrome tube so that they are no...
Category
1960s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Shelley Oval Belgian Linen & Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Minimal, tailored, glamorous, understated useful, modern with a hint of retro 1940's mid-century chic, oval, tapered, linen and brass, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra,
Germany, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Six Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass ceiling rose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern White Wood 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette crafted from white eco wood veneer. Made from re...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material
Hauri Candleholder, Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta.
A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant wall light features long gold plated brass tubes that give the design a whole exclusive and deluxe look, setting another level by its distinctive appearance. This recipe of rich materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline wall sconce...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble tube pendant light with adjustable lamp socket by miiss Studio,
The overall height can be customized.
Available as wall light version.
Germany
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Alabaster Wall Sconces White Art Deco Minimalist Wall Light
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Natural alabaster sconce or wall lamp in the shape of a half cylinder Mediterranean alabaster white color.
It has a hanging system with a back bar that is embedded in the piece t...
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Stuccoed Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of stuccoed plaster lamps
The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail pictures)
With fabric custom made shades.
France, modern production
Model: "Orbis"
Simp...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plaster
Geometric Brass Wall Candle Holders and Wall Geometric Relief
Located in London, GB
Three geometric minimal wall mounted sculptures that function as candle holders. The surface patina is part of the composition. They can be placed in any preferred order, easily moun...
Category
1970s European Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Solid Brass a Glass Globes Sconces Wall Lamps, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful brass and blown glass wall lamps.
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Christian Liaigre Lanterne Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An original vintage “Lanterne” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990's/early 2000's, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base a...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gica Contra Table Lamp – Sleek Minimalist Design & Warm Ambient Glow
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form. Designed as a study in light,...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack,
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 12.
Shipping without bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gica Contra Sculptural Floor Lamp Minimalist Aluminum Design Warm LED Light
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Sconce / POST Full Sconce/ Daikon Studio / Modern Minimal Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Full Sconce
The Post Full Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless and iconic. Meticulously...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Gica Contra Floor Lamp Modern Sculptural Aluminum Design Ambient Warm Light
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Daikon Studio / Shoji Sconce / Minimal Modern Brass Black Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio - Shoji I Sconce
material options: stainless steel, brass
finish options: onyx black wax, satin black, satin white, brushed brass, aged b...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Minimalist Desk Lamp Robert Sonneman, '80s
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp is by designer Robert Sonneman for Robert Kovacs maker. With designer and makers' ma...
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bow Floor Lamp in Blackened Steel and Hand Blown Glass by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bow floor lamp made of blackened steel and hand blown glass. Finished with a black, fabric-covered electrical cord. An LED bulb creates a soft, even glo...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hecate – Leather Floor or Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Leather, Opaline Glass
Minimal Modern Round Walnut Root Wall Lamp, Sconce Wood Veneer with Led Strip
Located in Porto, PT
The Ode Wall Light White celebrates modern design and refined craftsmanship through its purity of light. Its clean, circular shape evokes light as an eternal source of inspiration an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Masque lamp by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
By Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
Located in Paris, FR
masque table lamp
In 2024, Charlotte Besson-Oberlin, a master in the art of playing with volumes, produced a Masque lamp in cotton paper and with semi-industrial vanish patina, with...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rainforest XL Suspended Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass Leaf Accents & Crystals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the serene beauty of a rainforest, this suspended chandelier features handcrafted, gold-plated brass leaves paired with crystal accents. Each element is meticulously desi...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Futuristic Peter Hamburger Lucite & Chrome Lamp Produced by Kovacs for Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Table Lamp designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International c 1960s. Constructed from acrylic with adjustable chromed metal shade. Excellent condition. Kovacs produced this lamp f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of German Vintage Glass and Chrome Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful minimalist glass and chrome wall lights.
Germany, 1960s/1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Set of German Vintage Sculptural Chrome Glass Sconces Wall Lights
By miiss, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 beautiful chrome and glass wall lights.
Germany
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Hecate – Leather Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Leather, Opaline Glass
Gica Contra Table Lamp Modern Sculptural Aluminum Lighting with Dimmable LED
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form. Designed as a study in light,...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gica Contra Floor Lamp Sleek Aluminum Design Warm 2700K LED Lighting Dimmable
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Alabaster Wall Sconces Lamps Art Deco, Minimalist White, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of Alabaster wall sconces, white with half cylinder shape.
Minimalist , Art Deco
Natural alabaster sconces or wall lamps in the shape of a half cylinder in white with the typi...
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Gica Contra Floor Lamp Contemporary Sculptural Lighting in Matte Aluminum
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Saori Q1 Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Sirrah (3 Available)
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare wall/ceiling lamp, Italy, 1973
Kazuhide Takahama was born in Japan in 1930 and after completing his studies in Architecture in Tokyo he started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Handmade Brass chandelier with unglazed Porcelain lampshades
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs this elegant simple minimalist chandelier has been be engineered such that the arms look randomly placed and crossing at different ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten.
The elements of structural glass break and potentiate the light of the two lamps inside. This makes them a functi...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
French white and grey veined original alabaster coupe w/ gold cord
Located in New York City, NY
An original French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape pendant with highly contrasting charcoal grey veining and natural striations overall.
The background color in white and juxtapositio...
Category
Early 20th Century French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Christian Liaigre "Galerne" Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
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 a...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Horizon Pendant by Wende Reid original minimal large handmade flush or suspended
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Horizon Pendant is a minimal, elegant, versatile, flush mount or suspended 3 light pendant. This subtle minimal statement light is designed and handcrafted one piece at a time in Aus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural White/ Black/ Bronze Plaster Veris Pendant 30", Customizable
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari ceiling or wall flush mount.
Italy, 1960s.
Polished gold version.
Lamp sockets: 5 (Shipping without bulbs)
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamps in Polished Aluminum & White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern/minimalist table lights executed in polished Aluminum and featuring spherical matte white opaline glass shades. A sphere on a sphere - so to say. Unknow...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
J'aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
J’aimes is a hand crafted architectural wall light with a textured faux bronze finish and wrap-around Antung silk shade. The silk shade is backed onto a solid acrylic frame. J’aimes is cast and hand finished by artist Hannah Woodhouse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Silk, Acrylic, Plaster
Grandine Black Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Darkened Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Five Lights is composed of five touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impression of balls of ice tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gold Floor Lamp Featuring Two Rounded Brass Plates
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gold floor lamp features two rounded brass plates, arranged with a slight gap between them, allowing delicate crescents of light to peek through. The front plate is hand-hammered us...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tulip 620 Large Organic Belgian Linen and Aged Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, handmade Belgian or Italian linen and patinated brass pendant is a refined example of 21st century modern organic design. Tulip 620 pend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wire
Eclipse Wall Sconce Handmade With Gold Plated Hammered Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This gold wall sconce features two rounded brass plates positioned slightly apart, allowing small crescents of light to shine through the gap. The front plate is hand-hammered using ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Minimalist lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Kundalini, Silvio Mondino Studio, Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella, and Sebastian Scherer. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $16,812 while the average work can sell for $1,792.
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