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
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 Decorative Objects
Large bowl, Walnut wood, Handmade in France
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
With their generous shapes, these large containers in walnut will be perfect for serving as empty pockets. Designed by OROS, they were filmed by Bapti...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
Blue Dots Tall Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large, tall ceramic vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, de...
Category
2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 4 Black Dots Porcelain Cubes by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Set of 4 elegant open cubes, which function together as a sculpture or could be filled with cookies, nuts, tea bags or else. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is...
Category
2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
Raku Ceramic Vase by Andy Ruble
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic raku style ceramic vase by ceramic artist Andy Ruble (American, b 1970). Metallic russet, grays and orange lend to earthy organic aesthetic. Signed...
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in White and Grey by UMÉ Studio, Set of Three
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio, Set of Six
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Trio
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
John Keats
I am free for the silence of shapes and colors.
Manoel de Barros
It is better to be happy than sad
Joy is the best thing there is
It is like a light inside our hearts.
Vinicius de Moraes
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The boredom of trivial things offends creativity. It needs daily hugs, which flood life with energy and turn challenges into ideas. Without the necessary lightness, daily life consumes inspiration and pre-shaped responses fill the void.
The Joy Collection by Iludi emerges as small windows for a horizon of satisfaction and style. It colors life with three sophisticated tones and features minimalist trays, organizers, baskets and magazine holders for those who are tired of the sameness and coldness of ordinary jobs. An excellent choice to fill the home office with delicacy and energy. A perfect combination of form, function and smiles.
Measurements
N1 Organizer (Long divider): 15cm x 40cm x 9cm
N2 Organizer (Short divider...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Ronan Bouroullec, Baton Vase, Steel, Spain, Minimalist
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Baton collection started with a simple feature: a handle. The single line becomes a gesture that is the common thread between a family of pieces that range from a candleholder to...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Peter Nelson Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable and rotational table lamp, an "icon" from the Midcentury era.
This innovative desk lamp by Nelson blends functionality with beauty. Peter Nelson, a renowned British desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Wire
Bronze Paperweight/Vide-Poche by B.W. Genis, circa 1980
Located in New York City, NY
Bronze Paperweight by B.W. Genis, France, c. 1980
Additional Information:
Materials: Bronze
Origin: France
Period: 1980-1999
Creation Date: c. 1980
Styles / Movements: Modern...
Category
20th Century French Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
By Bert Marsh
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...
Category
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N879 Black Turmaline with Muscovite 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, France 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1950s. It has been done in France. Brown Color.
Category
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
By MONDAYS
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 lava glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Black and Chocolate Brown Ceramic Bottle-Shaped Vase by Bruno Gambone, c. 1980s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic vase by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, (circa 1980s). This elegant narrow-opening bottle-shaped vase is highly collectible by those who follow the works of art created by the incomparable Bruno Gambone. A long, elegant neck in a lustrous black glaze is punctuated only by an azure blue in the middle which seems to drip down its side to the body of the piece. The black finishes abruptly and is replaced with a light chocolate brown to the base. Gambone ceramics...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category
1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Luminous Shapes No 2 Lamp by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp "Luminous Shapes no 2" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 42 x 25 x 14 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polysty...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Vintage Italian Travertine Zoomorphic Card Holder Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Antique Offering Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this antique offering bowl from Sumatra. We only source the best. Finished with a natural oil revealing the unique wood grain. Full dimensions; 11.5" diameter x ...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Small Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass that is hand molded entirely by the artist. ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Monumental Sculptural Antique Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Impressive large bowl originally a drum. We added wood to the bottom and kept the turquoise color. Both usable and sculptural. The scale of this beautiful vessel or bowl is exception...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category
1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
A ni...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Large Charred Cedar Wood "Water Tower Clock"
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This impressive clock is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood. The piece is torched and then sealed with oil to achieve its beautifu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Desk Lamp Robert Sonneman, '80s
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp is by designer Robert Sonneman for Robert Kovacs maker. With designer and makers' ma...
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Crystal Zong Candlestand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zong Candlestand
Crystal
Hand Carved
Inclusions Vary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Black Dots Porcelain Cube Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
A large elegant open cube. Essentially multifunctional but displayed here as a vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with shiny black glaze. An...
Category
2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 4 Black Dots Porcelain Small Cubes by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Set of 4 elegant open small cubes, which function together as a sculpture or could be filled with candles or trinkets. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisqu...
Category
2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Plate Serving Bowls, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) graduated sterling silver plate over brass serving bowls in the Minimalist style, by Reed & Barton, circa late-20th century, USA. The sterling silver plate really ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Visceral I, 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
21st Century ‘Artemis - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Artemis - Blue’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations of a face that ha...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Antique Oversized Hand Woven Rattan Basket
Located in New York, NY
Discover a stunning handwoven large basket from Sumatra, crafted circa 1950. Ideal for storing magazines, towels and more. It offers a luxurious minimalism for those who appreciate t...
Category
1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Minimalist Glass Catchall after Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
**Two available, each sold separately, as per listing.
A beautiful all-glass transparent catchall vide-poche in the Minimalist or Post-Modern design style, in the style of Italian ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Maria Osminina Matter Stone Vases Candleholders and Jar 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 the pristine, power of nature...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Artisanal Solid White Marble Minimalist Bowl, Large, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White marble home decor
These bowls are made from hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. Each piece is carved from a solid block ...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Flow Low Aureo, Contemporary stool Made in Italy by Edizioni Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
Flow low stool matt or light gold are made by an element, a continuous wire drawing geometries born from the projection of a circle on a triangle, in which the rigour of the continuo...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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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