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.
Postmodern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Erco, 1980s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping lamp by erco. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The head can be aligned with a joint. The big clamp is made ...
Metal
One of (2) Italian Vintage Square Blown Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 60s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
One of 2 Beautiful sculptural flush mount with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Glass
$136Sale Price|30% Off
1970's Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist 1970’s Spot Wall / Ceiling Lamp. Metal light diffuser with chromed metal arm and metal wall mount. Adjustable for directional lighting. Ideal for hallway, bedside lighting...
Metal
Double wall lamp by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
Located in Paris, FR
In 2024, Charlotte Besson-Oberlin, a master in the art of playing with volumes, created the Applique Double, a raw, refined lighting design in lava stone. Composed of two interlockin...
Lava, Metal
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).
Brass, Metal
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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Metal
Alessandro Mendini wall lights. Set of nine
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 9 'Cubosfera' wall lights by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960
Brass
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
Chrome
Pair of German Vintage Glass and Brass Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful glass and brass wall lights. Germany, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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...
Brass
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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture by Campana Brothers Small Size
By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculptural wall light in stainless steel was designed by Campana Brothers. The brass base and gilded mirrors create a kaleidoscope of golden tones and reflections. The piece can...
Stainless Steel
DOME – Modern Wall and Ceiling Lighting Piece, Sculpted Marble, 100 cm
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Please NOTE: Please specify whether the lamp is intended for ceiling or wall mounting. The DOME Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece carved from solid natural marble, conceived at th...
Marble
Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass and Glass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1960s.
Brass
DOME – Modern Wall and Ceiling Lighting Piece, Sculpted Marble, 60 cm
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Please NOTE: Please specify whether the lamp is intended for ceiling or wall mounting. The DOME Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece carved from solid natural marble, conceived at th...
Marble
Set of Three Large Sculptural Mirror Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three decorative mirrored glass wall sconces in Art Deco style, France, 1960s-1970s.
Mirror
DOME – Modern Wall and Ceiling Lighting Piece, Sculpted Marble, 100 cm
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Please NOTE: Please specify whether the lamp is intended for ceiling or wall mounting. The DOME Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece carved from solid natural marble, conceived at th...
Marble
$637Sale Price|30% Off
Lampada da parete Italiana in vetro e ottone forma geometrica Arredoluce style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lampada da parete Minimale in vetro stampato di forma geometrico , pate in ottone, style Arredoluce .
Brass
Vintage German Space Age Minimalist Wall Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall or ceiling light from Staff. The lamp head has a simple cylindrical shape. It is flexibly mounted via a joint and can therefore be individually aligned. A black plastic ...
Metal
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, 1960s/1970s.
Metal
One of... Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier by Leola 1960s
By Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... beautiful sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Germany, 1960s. Chrome version. Measures: Height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in. Other versio...
Chrome, Metal
Sculptural German Vintage Glass Flush Mounts Wall Ceiling Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful blown glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Smoked Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist brass sconces. Italy, 1970s.
Brass
Rod sconce in bronze by Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
rod wall light: The Rod wall light was designed by Stéphanie Balini in 2024. It stands out for both its presence and its elegant simplicity. A simple bronze nikel rod emerges from an...
Bronze
Arteluce "Aura" Memphis Wall Sconce by Perry King & Santiago Miranda
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designers Perry King & Santiago Miranda and produced by Arteluce. Each wall sconce is made of white enameled panels forming a Memphis st...
Steel
Sculptural Ceiling or Wall 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. Shipping without bulbs.
Chrome
Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with attractive ...
Metal, Brass
DOME – Modern Wall and Ceiling Lighting Piece, Sculpted Marble, 100 cm
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Please NOTE: Please specify whether the lamp is intended for ceiling or wall mounting. The DOME Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece carved from solid natural marble, conceived at th...
Marble
Pair of French Vintage Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful massive textured glass and black lacquered iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2 Six pairs available.
Iron, Nickel
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...
Brass
Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Chandelier, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flushmount, Germany, 1960s.
Chrome
Modern Sconce /Duo Sconce / Daikon Studio / Modern Black Sconce / Brass Sconce
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Duo Sconce The Duo Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless a...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
Rare pair of original 1960s Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Rare pair of original 1970s Modernist Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland (often incorrectly attributed to Max Bill). Chromed metal fitting with rare bubbled clear glass s...
Metal
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).
Brass
Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture by Campana Brothers Large Size
By Campana Brothers, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculptural wall light in stainless steel was designed by Campana Brothers. The brass base and gilded mirrors create a kaleidoscope of golden tones and reflections. The piece can...
Stainless Steel
Tempo Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo flush mount is made with a satin brass or matte black backplate and handblown opal white sandblasted glass. Also available as a wall sconce. 5 1/4 in (13 cm) W x 4 in (10 ...
Brass
German Vintage Hand Blown Glass Flush Mount Wall Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful organic sculptural clear glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: 1 x E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
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)
Metal
Lune Two Lights Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light Polished Brass Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune Two Lights is composed by a solid Brass Sphere and Two Hand-Blown Glass Globes. The Light gets out from the two Brass rod crossing over the spheres, and through them, it is dif...
Brass
Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Chrome
$1,275Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Wall Lamps triangle design Italian glass painted naturalist
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Made entirely by hand from brass and glass painted with leaf and flower motifs
Brass
Handmade Minimal Style Arch Detail Exterior Outdoor Wall Light, Bronze, Antique
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Shoreline Lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal. Handmade with hea...
Wrought Iron
Modern Rectangular Fixture, Hand-Crafted with Arch Detail Exterior Outdoor Light
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Shoreline Lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal. Handmade with hea...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Minimalist Ceramic Uplighting Wall Sconces
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple, beautiful, ceramic minimalist uplighting wall sconces. Sculpted to look likes large leaves. The insides are painted silver for optimal light casting. Aluminum panels that ...
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern Wrought Iron Interior, Exterior Lantern w/ Double Bulb
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern is forthright in it's design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. This fixture is the perfect fit for a home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a...
Wrought Iron
Wall Light Featuring Glass and Gold-Plated Brass Elements
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This wall lamp is a mesmerizing blend of artistry and functionality. Its inventive design features intertwined glass and gold-plated brass elements, exuding timeless elegance and sop...
Brass
Pair of German Vintage Hand Blown Glass Flush Mounts Wall Ceiling Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic sculptural clear glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: 1 x E27 (US E26)
Glass
Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Nickel & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of wall lights with organic minimalist design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section...
Metal, Nickel
Brass & Opal Glass Triangle Wall Sconces from Glashütte Limburg, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very elegant and characteristic set of brass and opal glass Sconces produced in Germany by Glashütte Limburg in the 1980s. Each lamp has a very solid triangle opal...
Brass
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Lingotto Sconces by Renzo Piano for iGuzzini, 1990s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall sconce version of the Lingotto series from the Italian manufacturer iGuzzini based on a design by the designer and architect Renzo Piano. The luminaire convinces with its te...
Metal
Modern reading wall sconce lamp for bedroom white and gold
By Livesley Powell & Co
Located in Frossasco, IT
D.01 Wall is an LED wall lamp with an essential and sophisticated design, ideal for the sleeping area and modern spaces. Perfect as a reading light or bedside lamp, it combines funct...
Metal
Danish Minimalist Blue Wall Lights from Lyfa, 1980s, Set of 2
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of strict/pointy wall lamps made from blue powder coated steel. Designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark. For the US. set comes installed with 110 watt adaptor plugs rea...
Steel
Small wall organic modern ceramic Lamp, mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
Ceramic, Glass
Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
One pair available now in New York - Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods o...
Metal, Brass
White Danish Minimalist Long Bathroom Wall Sconce by Friis & Moltke for Lampas
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An architect made long tubular sconce suitable as bathroom, reception area or mirror lighting. It is made from folded white lucite that distributes the light very well and mildly. It...
Lucite
Set of Three Rare Modernist Glass Globes Sconces Wall Lamps, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three large and beautiful crystal glass, brass and iron wall lamps in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26)
Brass, Iron
Minilux Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler, 1960s
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wall light from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler, based on a design by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler from the 1960s. A functional design with a very sober design la...
Metal