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Minimalist Decorative Objects

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.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Contemporary Hand Carved Crystal Bi Sculpture w/ Steel Stand 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.  
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2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Textural flat low bowl
Located in Joniskio rajonas, LT
Unique Handcrafted Black Textured Tray – A Rare Collectible Piece This exquisite, one-of-a-kind handcrafted black textured tray is a true embodiment of artistic innovation and craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Daum Crystal Vase French
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...
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20th Century French Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Sculptural Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Cocobolo vase trinket
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in cocobolo wood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum c...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Cocobolo

21th Century Borosilicate Glass Box Set Handpainted, Four Moons by Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Four Moons is a septum consisting of four small borosilicate glass caskets, whose dimensions are 12 cm in diameter and 1.5 cm thick. They are in four different hand-applied colours....
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Glass

A 1970s Minimalist Gold Plated Square Tray by Carlo Scarpa for Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's striking 1990s gold-plated square tray designed by Carlo Scarpa for Cleto Munari. The tray showcases Scarpa’s signature architectural and geometric aesthetic, featuring a sharp-...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Masur Birch 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden String Vase in Masur Birch by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mus...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Birch

Sculptural Wooden Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Pink Ivory 1990s Signed
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a large vase in Pink Ivory by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum colle...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Other

"Bone" Series Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A rare hand crafted bowl from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. The bowl is probably an earlier design from the collection and is ra...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax
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...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax
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...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Hemp

Blue Dots Wide Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables or for serving food. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with traditional cobalt blu...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Bocote Wood 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in bocote wood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum col...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Geometric Letter Holder
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Bring a warm modern touch to your stationary with this geometric Desktop accessory. Named “Triângulo”, it showcases how small leftover materials can be turned into a new object: mass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Cocobolo 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in cocobolo wood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum c...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Cocobolo

Jaru of California Gold Pyramid Obelisk Sculpture
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...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl in Ziricote by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in ziricote by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine chi...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ziricote

Geometric Brass Wall Candle Holders and Wall Geometric Relief
Located in London, GB
Three geometric minimal wall mounted sculptures that function as candle holders. The surface patina is part of the composition. They can be placed in any preferred order, easily moun...
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1970s European Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tusk Candle, Small, Black Beeswax
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...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Modern Geometric Handcrafted Pink Ceramic Vase, "Rook" by Sara Khamisi, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess piece. The Rook vase features a striking geometric form with a square base and inte...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Ziricote Sun Hat Decorative Box by Master Craftsman Ray Key c1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a Sun Hat box by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mu...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ziricote

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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: ...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl / Vase by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl / vase by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, t...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure 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...
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1990s French Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Lune 'M', Circles Black 1 Vase in Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Lune [M] - circles black N°1' ceramic vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our LUNE [M] model with moti...
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2010s European Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl / Vase by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl / vase by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, t...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Olivewood vase trinket
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in olivewood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum colle...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Olive

Hand-Sculpted Wooden Dish by Odile Noll, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Hand-Sculpted Wooden Dish by Odile Noll, France, c. 1950 Handmade by the French artist Odile Noll. This hand-carved dish is a lovely addition to any room,...
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20th Century French Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Limestone Bowl by Architect Nicholas Schuybroek, Made in Belgium
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek has designed a stunning bowl made from German Limestone, blending masculine and feminine elements through expertly crafted materials. Manufact...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Rippled Ash 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden String Vase in Rippled Ash by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mus...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Cocobolo 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in cocobolo wood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum c...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Cocobolo

Vintage Patinated Bronze Shallow Bowl by Just Andersen
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful patinated bronze shallow bowl designed by Just Andersen. The bowl has an embossed design around the top lip. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was an internationally renowned d...
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1930s Danish Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Christmas Tree with Brass Headboard Large, Brown, Cedar
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-Cedar, Fir, and Juniper were handcrafted and named after the respective trees regardless of form in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your Christmas concept. -Product Detai...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Cedar

Masaccio contemporary design Wenge and Bone Picture Frame by Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
A frame is not just a decorative object but the space where memories recorded on a picture are kept, remembered, and admired. Frames of different shapes and materials are an important complement to any living space. Masaccio is a wall frame made of Wenge wood with small details of bone in the corners. The shape is made of three wood stripes that form a large passepartout to give prominence to the picture. A bone label with Giordano Vigano...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

White Porcelain Vase Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German designer oval white matte porcelain ceramic pottery vase by Rosenthal 'Studio-Line', Germany, circa late-20th century. With marker's mark and designer signature on...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Satin White Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox. Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, Jason pays respect to the rich history of Moon Jars with this piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, 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...
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1990s French Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Pampulha Collection, Beige Concrete Vase Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Aluminum

Sílice III 15
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Concept and process inspire contemplation of the pieces that make up the Sílice collection and invite discovery of the whims of temperature, air, and gravity imprinted in a diversity...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Minimalist Ceramic Vase - Blue
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Created out of a playful approach to materiality and form, this item is a ceramic vase as well as a sculptural piece. The designer Julien Renault chose to mainly follow his intuition...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"Maestro" Chilean Mesquite Lidded Decorative Box or Cigar Box
Located in Frankfurt, KY
South American Chilean Mesquite decorative box or cigar box with hinged Mexican Primavera lid. Box bottom and sides are handmade from a single slab of Chilean Mesquite and expertly matched to highlight the distinctive figure and grain lines. Mexican Primavera's natural texture is preserved and locked with hand-cut Chilean Mesquite butterfly inlays. The lid is also exquisitely finished with a solid brass butterfly inlay, which also serves as a handle to lift and lower the lid. Finished with custom-blended Michael Madley Naked oil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Brass

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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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2010s German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay

Blue Microcrystalline Glaze Bumps Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This short, elegant vase is hand-cast in porcelain and glazed with a rich microcrystalline cobalt glaze that has a beautiful crawl texture across the vessel. The ‘bumps’ motif recall...
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2010s Unknown Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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 ...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Minimalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Inhee Ma, Lorenz+Kaz, Robert Kuo, and UMÉ Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $781.

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