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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
Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Oak, Plywood, Paint

Constantin IIa Set of two Candleholders in Black Oak and Brass
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin II is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with cross. The body is in solid oak wood painted black. 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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Oak

Asian Bronze Hammered Singing Bowl Nepal 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl. A special collectible piece. Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type a, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decoratio...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Constantin Art Inspired Bookends, Black Marquina Marble and Canaletto Walnut
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 in wood, marble and brass. Taking up Brancusi ability to represent the essence of things with a high degree of abstraction, designer Agustina Bottoni has shaped the candlesticks and bookends thinking of the columns and bases of Brancusi famous sculptures...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Marble

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Oak

Gray bud vase by Wyman rice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful gray ceramic vase. Have a great form and a feminine elagance. Signed by artist Wyman rice on underside.
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Plaster, Paper

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.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Stone, Steel

Chinese Coiled Pickling Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The inky black gla...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Contemporary Hand Repoussé White Bronze Mushroom Sculptures 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...
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2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr.
Located in Washington, DC
"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr. American, circa 1950. Plaster sculpture with a bronzed green patina on a blackened wood stand by Sculptor Joseph J. Greenberg Jr....
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1950s American Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Plaster, Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Paperweight
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Brass

“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 ...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Haemstede Holland Minimalist Ceramic Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
A hand crafted Haemstede Holland design with a rich terra cotta underside and bright white glazed interior. The interior sgraffito swirl design is mirrored on the terra cotta undersi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Minimalist, Cubistic Nude bronze by Rini Dado, 1980's.
By Rini Dado
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Catharina Gerarda Maria (Rini) Dado (Brunssum, January 16, 1955) is a Dutch artist who has been engaged in sculpture since 1979. She studied at the Stadsacademie Maastricht and pos...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

21st Century Floor Vase, Fugu Glass Vase with Metal Structure, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Dimensions: L25 x W25 x H100 cm The “Fugu” vase is part of the project Ikebana for beginners, it is the translation of a concept that wants to confuse the limits of the function of ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

White Glazed Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this striking long-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over milky white glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zhejiang provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Shallow Tray
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare antique shallow tray from the Mentawai islands. Hand carved from a single piece of wood with lovely patina. Circa 1900. This antique tray was sourced in the spirit o...
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Early 1900s Antique Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

studio Paolo Nava design Italy perpetual calendar ""today" years '90
Located in Biella, IT
studio Paolo Nava design Italy perpetual calendar ""today" years '90 in Norwegian language. the base is in plastic white with pressed paper signs and is signed Nava. the set i...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Plastic, Paper

Large Vintage Space Age Planter from Luwasa, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic. The round box is made of plastic and painted dark brown. He has a separate base. This is dissolved in a ring and four striking legs. ...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Minimalist Studio Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Studio Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Styles: Minimalist Color: Brown ...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Space Age Flower Planter
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist space age plastic planter box with optional metal base. Square box is made of plastic and painted in a dark brown color. The edges are gently rounded. The planter can be ...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Space Age Planter from Bauform-Wohnform, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic. The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that puts the box off the ground over a shadow joint. This piece ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Space Age Flower Planter, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic. The square boxes are made of plastic and painted in dark brown. The edges are gently rounded. The boxes have an integrated base that ...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Space Age Planter from Luwasa, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic. The round box is made of plastic and painted dark brown. The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that put...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Space Age Planter, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic. The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that puts the box off the ground over a shadow joint. Additional...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

German Art Deco Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Kurt Feuerriegel
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Art Deco Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Kurt Feuerriegel, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

German Glass Carafe from Christinenhütte
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Glass Carafe from Christinenhütte, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Minimal...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Canadian Ceramic Bowl by Sung Wook Park for Umbra
Located in Hamburg, DE
Canadian Ceramic Bowl by Sung Wook Park for Umbra, in Very Good conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: ...
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20th Century Canadian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Minimalist Vases from Bel Mondo, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Minimalist Vases from Bel Mondo, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mater...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, 1980s
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...
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from SF Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from SF Design, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: ...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Bay, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Bay, 1960s, in Restored conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Co...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 2 German Pewter Model 551 Minimalist Candleholder by Karl Raichle, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Pewter Model 551 Minimalist Candleholder by Karl Raichle for Meersburg, 1930s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 This piece has an attribution mark. Ad...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Postmodern Ceramic Minimalist Vase from Asa Selection 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Minimalist Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage West German Pottery WGP Vase from Bay 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Vase from Bay, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records. Addit...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Block Glass Double Tea Warmer Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Block Glass Double Tea Warmer Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, A...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Fürstenberg, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Fürstenberg, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Porc...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ce...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Heinz H. Engler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Heinz H. Engler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informatio...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Bowl from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Bowl from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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 ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Minimalist Jug Vase from Hartwig Heyne Hoy Pottery, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Jug Vase from Hartwig Heyne Hoy Pottery, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...
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20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects

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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...
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20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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