Minimalist Sculptures
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.
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Style: Minimalist
Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use.
Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same.
Certified organic
Measures : ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall.
~ 87g e3.1oz
Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Abstract Plaster Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
Abstract Plaster Sculpture by an Unknown Dutch Artist. Holland, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Modern Art Deco Design Oversized Black and White Ceramic Horse Head Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorative modern pair of grand size ceramic stallion heads, made in Italy. Realistic representation with flowing ruffled mane, the black and white colors highlighted by the q...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Italy 2017 André Fu Brass Abstract Sculpture
By André Fu
Located in Brescia, IT
This incredible abstract sculpture was created by the internationally well known designer André Fu, founder of the André Fu Studio, based in Hong Kong. Title "Eternal flame". This intense scultpture can be filled of water in the base and the little brass bowl can be put on, floating. A lit candle completes the scene.
This is a one-of-the kind piece, hand made by the Italian factory specilized in brass work who collaborated with the designer to realised it.
Wallpaper magazine assigned the Award to this iconic brass sculpture and it was an event focus during the Salone del Mobile in Milan.
About Studio Fu:
With an extensive portfolio of projects throughout Asia and Europe, Fu has revolutionized the concept of modern luxury with a series of projects that reflect Fu's signature artistic perspective and timeless sensibility.
This artwork is the sum of his philosophy.
In 2016 was named designer of the year for M&O Asia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Tall Floor Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES MANDACARU
“Mandacaru
When it burns in the drought
It is the sign that the rain arrives in the sertão”
Luiz Gonzaga.
Cordel poems dry on the clotheslines, and throu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist brass sconces.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Concreto Collection, Fruit Table Sculpture (Set of Nine)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
DÉBORA CRUZ FOR ESTÚDIO ILUDI
Intersecting paths, which embroider and admire themselves, end up witnessing inevitable encounters.
The name behind Pomelo Atelier, Débora Cruz, joins ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Sculpture Lighting Batten and Kamp Minimalist
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculptural lighting by Batten and Kamp. made of acrylic tubes and brass.
Working with 100-240V, Neon tube LED12W.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Industrial Welded Steel "Assemblage IV" Sculpture by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Minimalist style geometric welded steel sculpture, "Assemblage IV", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has a mixture of strong geometric shapes and is signed wit...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Black Lacquer Banana Leaf Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Banana Leaf Sculpture/ Tray
Black Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
Century year old wood with incredible patina is set on a minimalist black steel base which is twelve x ten inches. This beautiful single piece of wood, resembling a torso, has been h...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Large Scale Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm wood colour tone. These would have been originally carved fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Glossy white Stoneware Wall Ornaments, Minimalist Design, SWALLOWS
Located in Köln, DE
SWALLOWS Wall Ornament
Designed by Rodrigo Vairinhos
The SWALLOWS wall ornament set is a truly artistic and symbolic addition to any home. This unique set of 6 ceramic swallows...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Lavender, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Linden, Handmade Soap Set of Four by Umé Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use.
Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same.
Certified organic
~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall
~ 87g e3.1oz
Lavender Creme Notes:
Creamy, rich and uplifting
Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf
Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Minimalist Lucite Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Minimalist Lucite sculpture signed Amidie.
Category
20th Century Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large Scale Mid Century Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm dark wood colour tone. These would have been originally carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Wood
E. Elizarova for Matlight Italian Andromeda Black Marble Grand Cup Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors in collaboration with Matlight: bespoke handcrafted sculpture grand cup table lamp, part of the Italian modern collection called Andromeda, designed by Ekaterina Elizarova for Matlight Milano. The bold daring design using two monolithic organic blocks of black Marquina Marble turns this product into a cosmic object d’Art. This sculptural lamp stands alone exposing the simplicity and natural beauty of the stone with a base that acts as a plinth and uplifts a refined round marble bowl...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
100% Beeswax, Organic Hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The Tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs : Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and o...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
Vintage Boho Plaster Lips Relief
Located in west palm beach, FL
This unique plaster relief is an eye-catching statement piece that adds a modern touch with a bohemian flair to your decor. The intricate design features sculpted lips in a smooth pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Contemporary Hand Carved Crystal Bi Sculpture w/ Steel Stand by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bi Sculpture on steel stand (medium)
Crystal
Hand carved
Steel
Contemporary sculpture
Limited edition
Crystal shapes and inclusions vary.
Category
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, '1350-1767', 17th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Torso of Buddha
Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), 17th century.
Carved sandstone, height (including base) 64 cm.
Provenance:
The Sassoon...
Category
17th Century Thai Antique Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Mid Century Large Scale Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm dark wood colour tone. These would have been originally carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful paperweight constructed as a clothespin in brass. Sleek with modernist essence. The luminous brass catapults this piece to sculpture. A very chic addition to you...
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of two candles, small and medium.
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural mo...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
Tusk Candle, Small, Black Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
Stoneware Head of a Girl Sculpture Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Stoneware head of a girl sculpture; signed 29-05-71 Ede Topconcours.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Netherlands
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: 13 D x 16 H cm
Condition: ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Black Silver Wall Sculpture by Olle Blad, Sweden, 1974
Located in Rīga, LV
Wall sculpture, signed and dated -74, Sweden.
Sculptor Olle Blad was born in Helsingborg in 1942, his artworks are represented in Swedish museums and in private collections all ov...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman (Mexican b. 1932) Signed, Dated & Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home or office with the exquisite "Birds Descending" Bronze Sculpture by renowned artist Leonardo Nierman. This striking piece fea...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
-The Gymnast- Bronze Sculpture by Rebecca J. Grob, (20th Century American) Signe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bronze sculpture by American artist Rebecca J. Grob.
The piece depicts a female gymnast performing a handspring.
The piece is stunningly beautiful capturing the e...
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice of Allure by Chanel. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is Chanel. The large scale...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Jaru of California Gold Pyramid Obelisk Sculpture
By Jaru, Maitland Smith
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning example of minimalist artistry, this striking tall pyramid sculpture from Jaru of California is a rare find, capturing the perfect balance of form and finish. Crafted from...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 1 by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Large Glass Factice Truth by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice by Calvin Klein. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Truth. The large scale of this piece is softe...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Glass
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Visceral Blue I and II Diptych. From the Visceral Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
White Terracotta Sculpture by Alexandre Ney
Located in Paris, FR
"Wonderful"
White terracotta sculpture by famous artist Alexandre Ney
2012
Born in 1939 in Leningrad in the former Soviet Union, Alexander Ney lives and works in New York.
The ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Tusk Candle, Medium, Natural Beeswax
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Hemp
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 2 by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
1980s Large Italian Ceramic White Bear Sculpture
Located in Cordova, SC
Circa 1980s white ceramic Italian (signed) decorative object / sculpture. This piece is in over all good condition with one small blemish on the back. This may be a defect from the f...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Maria Osminina Matter Stone Vases and Candleholders Set Limited Edition
Located in Carrara (MS), IT
Stone vases candleholders and jar set from Maria Osminina's Matter collection.
Matter is a collection of sculptural pieces created around the idea of...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Cadeira Series, Wood and Brass Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES CADEIRA
In a chair, a set of qualities, personalities and experiences is built. Its form is characterized as a tool for transposing the relationship between body an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Visceral. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
Visceral II, Red and grey. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Visceral Blue II. From the Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
Abstract Sculpture by Louise Pershing, 1970s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Minimalist and finely rendered sculpture having the form of intersecting precisely machined discs of polished aluminium.
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Visceral Blush II, From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modernist Studio Tapia Brown Ceramic Polar Bear circa 1970s
By Gordon Newell
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Modernist Brown Ceramic Polar Bear
Rare ceramic art sculpture c 1970s
Minimalist polar bear form with dark brown matte glaze finish in the style of Gordon Newell
Labeled Stu...
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pescador Series, N838 Emerald in Matrix Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair of Large Glass Sculptural Factices ESCAPE by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Pair. Incredibly large and iconic glass factices by Calvin Klein. This pair of factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Escape. The large scal...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Visceral Blush I. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Pescador Series, N855 Green Turmaline in Matrix Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Ramon Horts Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Sculpture in Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts contemporary artwork. Minimalist sculpture in metal.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Long Folklore Sculpture in Acrylic
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI
"I am your life
My ox so true
Dancing in the yard
From my fantasy
I'm a poet
When I see
your ballet
My beloved bull
You are my poetry"
Capricious Ox
...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Pescador Series, N929 Amber Selenite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
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