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.
Contemporary Baluster Vase w/ Copper Rim in Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baluster Vase w/ Rim Red Lacquer Copper Rim Hand Repousse Lacquered Metal Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pi...
Copper
Gutta Boon Vase CS3 - Minimalist in Blown Glass Neutral Grey & Oak Base by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Standing Totem Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No4 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona. Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one i...
Hardwood
Contemporary Large Footed Bowl W/ Copper Rim in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large footed bowl w/ Copper Rim Mila Lacquer Hand Repoussé Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique t...
Copper
Constantin III a Candleholder in Walnut and Brass Minimalist Design with Circles
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin III is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with rhombus. The body is in solid Canaletto walnut with natural finishing, emphasizing the wooden veins. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put an 18 mm candle. In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood or in marble. A perfect set for a present. Constantin collection owes its name to its inspirer. It is in fact the modern art of Constantin Brancusi that has guided the designer’s hand to conceive candelabra, bookends, containers and centre pieces...
Oak
Gutta Boon Vase CS2 - Contemporary in Amber Blown Glass and Oak Base by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Gutta Vase CS3 - Sculptural Minimalist in Neutral Blown Grey Glass by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Tria Simple Chair Oak and Orange Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is upholstered in orange ...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Odd Balance 01 Sculptural Vase Batten and Kamp Minimalist
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculpture or sculptural vase for dried flowers designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of stainless steel and natural stone.
Stone, Steel
Tria Simple Chair Black Leather Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shell is upholstered in natura...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Simple Chair Oak by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is available in two diffe...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Constantin IIa Cross Candleholder in black oak and Brass Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin II is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric cross shape. The body is in solid oak stained black. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put a 18 mm candle. In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood or in marble. A perfect set for a present. Constantin collection owes its name to its inspirer. It is in fact the modern art of Constantin Brancusi that has guided the designer’s hand to conceive candelabra, bookends, containers and centre pieces...
Oak
Constantin I Candleholder in Solid Oak and Brass Minimalist Design with Circles
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin 1 is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with circles. The body is in solid oak wood. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to ...
Oak
Tria Simple Chair Oak and Green Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is upholstered in green f...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shell is upholstered in beige ...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
$737Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tria Chair, Oak Shell, Black Chrome Metal Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in Italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the black painted metal legs suggests interesting and d...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Figurative Nude Sculpture in Lucite by Michael Shacham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a captivating and timeless masterpiece, the Figurative Nude Sculpture in Lucite by renowned artist Michael Shacham. This exquisite artwork,...
Lucite
Kazimir Screen Set by Colé, 3 Floral Patterns, Decor Dividers Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir screens are not only a perfect divider for minimalist or classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decoration. In fact the shapes of this screens, closed in a set, a collection composed by 3 single elements (Type A, Type B and Type C), are freely inspired on the figurative abstract works by the renowned painter Malevich, a pione...
Steel
Ekster Vase CS11 - Sculptural bold design in Brushed Stainless Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist move...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Black Lacquer 4 Lobed Oblong Oval Tray by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 lobed oblong oval tray Black lacquer Hand made Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at l...
Lacquer
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Paperweight
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
Brass
Genke Vase CS8 - Sculptural bold design with Brushed Stainless Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Genke Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, embodies the brand’s signature fusion of contemporary, bold, sculptural design with functional ...
Steel
Hundred Cigar Solid Bog-Oak Humidor, Cedar Lining & Brass Jointing
Located in London, GB
Dovedale — has designed two different humidors, a smaller humidor carrying fifty cigars and a more substantial to take a hundred cigars. Both are lined with Spanish cedar to keep the...
Brass
Ekster Metal Vase CS7 - Sculptural bold design in Copper and Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movem...
Copper, Steel
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
Terracotta
21st Century Lune 'M', Circles Black 1 Vase in Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
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...
Clay, Stoneware
Mid-Century Minimalist WGP Pottery Carafe Vase from Marschner Kunsttöpferei
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist WGP West German Pottery Carafe Vase from Marschner Kunsttöpferei, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Ad...
Ceramic
Vintage German Pottery Bowl from Wormser Terra-Sigillata, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Pottery Bowl from Wormser Terra-Sigillata, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceram...
Ceramic
Vintage German Minimalist Grönland Series Bowl, Rheinbach, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Grönland Series Bowl from Marei Majolikafabrik Jean Fuss & Sohn, Rheinbach, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribut...
Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, 1980s
By Kasper Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completel...
Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Diamond Shape Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Diamond Shape Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information...
Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Candleholder from ASA Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Candleholder from ASA Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mate...
Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Crescent Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Crescent Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mat...
Ceramic
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mat...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Vintage German Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Vase
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wormser Samian, dimensions: H: 20 / 23.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles: Minimalist Period: 1970s Country of ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Siegfried Gramann 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Siegfried Gramann for Töpferhof Römhild, 1960s This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Co...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Minimalist Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Ite...
Ceramic
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.
Crystal
Numbered Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL7 in Rainbow Zinc Plating Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...
Steel
Mid-Century Multimedia Constructivist Style Box Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century unknown artist untitled multimedia constructivist style box sculpture, an untitled work presenting a construction of painted wood, glass, and Formica on panel, creating a...
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Hand Repoussé White Bronze Mushroom Sculptures by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom sculpture (Set of 2) White bronze Hand repoussé Measures: S: 29 1/2" W x 30 1/2" D x 28" H L: 38" W x 37" D x 32 1/2" H Limited edition Contemporary Each piece is ind...
Bronze
Genke Vase CS2 - Bold Minimalist design in Copper and Painted Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Genke Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, embodies the brand’s signature fusion of contemporary, bold, sculptural design with functional ...
Copper, Steel
“Marblelous Stairs” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Candle Holder by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
Our Candle Holder is composed of a rectangular prism of polished marble where one of its sides is replaced by a staircase and at the end of which, a ...
Marble
Delaunay Vase CS10 - Sculptural Minimalist Decor in Copper and Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist...
Copper, Steel
Set of 4 Flow Low Stool Ultrablack editions Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
Flow low stool in ultrablack 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 continuous li...
Steel
Vintage Hand-Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl from Nepal, 1950s Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl. A special collectible piece. Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...
Bronze
$330 / item
Maeduep; Piece 3
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Signed Clear Art Glass Antelope Sculpture With Frosted Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and refined, this Mid Century Modern signed clear art glass antelope sculpture captures the grace and poise of the animal through a f...
Art Glass
PEDRA – Minimalist Handcrafted Vase in Marble, Medium
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Born of the natural characteristics of Estremoz marble, the AMA vases are an elegant and simple display for fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or faux blooms, among many other uses. Ma...
Marble
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Italy Natural Abstract White Birch Branch on Chrome Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural abstract white birch branch on a chrome stand in Italian design 21th Century This is a white mat lacquered natural birch branch mounted on a meta...
Chrome
Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a sense of tranquility and spiritual elegance to your candle rituals with this vintage Southeast Asian-inspired brass candle snuffer. This unique piece features a hand-cast sea...
Brass
Pair of Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and compact, this pair of small bowls is an example of the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. Each bowl has a simple silhouette, shaped with...
Wood
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
Terracotta
Modernist Minimalist White Glass Flower Vase, Hand Blown, 1999
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Modernist Minimalist white glass flower vase with clear glass base with some bubbles. This Minimalist white vase very modern shape will fit any de...
Glass
Set of 6 Red Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
Gray Marble Candle Holder White Veined Contemporary Minimalist Design Deco Gift
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Gray Marble Candle Holder White Veined Contemporary Minimalist Design Deco Gift This elegant gray marble candle holder features a contempora...
Marble
One Of A Kind Unique Steel & Wood Table Top Sculpture Hand Wrought Patina
Located in East Hampton, NY
Worrisome Passage Steel And Wood sculpture.
Steel
Ralph Ribour Sycomore Wood Bowl, Japanese Minimalist Style, France
Located in PARIS, FR
Ralph Ribour is a French wood scupltor who creates decorative objects. He is known for his turned wood pieces, in particular sycamore bowls with a refined, minimalist design. Here we...
Maple
Italy 21st Century Glass Vase in Minimalist Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and fine vase has Italian design and it is totally made in Italy. That base is black lacquered.
Glass