Minimalist 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Danish Minimalist Sculptures
Granite
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Glass, Wood
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Soapstone
2010s Danish Minimalist Sculptures
Granite
1990s American Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Crystal
1950s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Copper
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Eggshell, Paint
20th Century Unknown Minimalist Sculptures
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures
Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Walnut, Ash
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
1990s American Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Stone, Metal
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Sculptures
Iron
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
Early 2000s American Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
Early 2000s American Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Concrete, Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s Danish Minimalist Sculptures
Granite
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Concrete, Brass
1970s British Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Sculptures
Aluminum
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
1990s Dutch Minimalist Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s American Minimalist Sculptures
Hemp
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures
Stainless Steel