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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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 ...
Marble
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
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...
Ceramic
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
$1,328Sale 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
Large Vintage German Vase by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Cuno Fischer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage German Vase by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Materials:...
Porcelain
Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Urn Shape Vase Bai Jade Peking Glass Hand Blown Glass Hand Carved Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and Commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Glass, Blown Glass
Provincial Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...
Earthenware
Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978
Located in London, GB
Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978 A beautiful sculpture in bronze with original patina showing a figure of a hoop dancer performing a very flexible ...
Bronze
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
$145Sale Price / set|42% Off
Set of 3 Handmade Minimalist Hardwood Decorative Boxes, USA, 2004
Located in Round Top, TX
A collection of handmade, hand-turned, exotic hardwood follies. These tiny sculptural boxes are true beauty. They will add a Minimalist flair to any spot you select for them, whether...
Hardwood
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...
Glass
Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo Shaven Vase Raspberry Peking Glass Hand Carved Hand Blown Glass Limited Edition Contemporary Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and co...
Glass, Blown Glass
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
YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico.
Located in Ventura, CA
YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico, comes with white marble base 6" x 6" x 2" h Crafted in the 1990s in Mexico, this exquisite vase is a remarkable piece from the early...
Ceramic
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
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
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
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
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
Constantin Bookends, Black Marble/Canaletto Walnut Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin 1 is a simple but charming bookend couple with a geometric shape. The body is in Marquina black marble. The top in solid Canaletto walnut. A perfect present, closed in an elegant gift box. 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...
Marble
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
Tria Wood Chair, Natural Oak, Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a sculpture for the Ambience, in an entrance, a bedroom, i...
Paint, Oak, Plywood
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 put a 18 mm candle. In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood...
Oak
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
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
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
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
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
$742Sale 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
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
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21st Century Lune [M] N°1 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘LUNE [M] N°1 - White ceramic vase. Measures' H: 23 cm / L: 26 cm H: 9 inch / L: 10.2 inch - Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy glaze inside....
Clay, Stoneware
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
"Cali" Woven Panel by Christopher Broyles
By Christopher Broyles
Located in New York, NY
Unique woven panel by Panama-based American artist Christopher Broyles, b. 1979. Broyles’s process is intensive and fastidious and his work is evocative o...
Stainless Steel
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
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designe...
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
German Minimalist Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Minimalist Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...
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
"Bone" Series Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
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...
Blown Glass
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 ...
Metal
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
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
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
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
Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
By Casa Bique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental floor vase is a breathtaking masterclass in Postmodern design, featuring an intricate tessellated stone construction that echoes the high-end artistry of the 1980s. E...
Travertine, Marble
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
PEDRA – Minimalist Handcrafted Vase in Marble, Large
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 b...
Marble
“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