Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
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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19th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Stone
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Glass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Travertine, Marble
2010s British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Sterling Silver, Brass
1950s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Hardwood
20th Century Japanese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble, Statuary Marble
Early 20th Century Burmese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Bamboo
Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Willow
1920s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
1950s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Lacquer
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Hardwood
1930s Danish Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Other
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Blown Glass
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Hardwood
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Olive
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Sycamore, Bentwood
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Granite
20th Century German Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
20th Century German Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
20th Century Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Tulipwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Cocobolo
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Other
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Granite
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Granite
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Concrete
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
20th Century French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Belgian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Limestone
20th Century German Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
1950s Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood