Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
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 South African Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stone
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
1990s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Glass
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Granite
2010s European Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stone
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
1960s North American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
1990s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
1990s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak, Plywood, Paint
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak, Plywood, Paint
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Marble
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Chrome
Early 2000s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
1990s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Soapstone
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Hemp
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
Early 2000s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel, Gold Leaf
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
Early 2000s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak
2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak, Plywood, Paint