Minimalist Decorative Boxes
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 Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell
Late 20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
2010s Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Wood
1990s Swedish Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
1940s French Vintage Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Shell, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
1980s Unknown Vintage Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
2010s Thai Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
1990s Japanese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Glass
20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Unknown Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
2010s Unknown Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Late 19th Century French Antique Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Hungarian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Hungarian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
2010s Unknown Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Marble
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Marble
Late 20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Acrylic, Lucite