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Minimalist Ceramics

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
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

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 glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...

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2010s American Minimalist Ceramics

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Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body and a metallic bronze glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. All dimen...

Category

2010s American Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Liana Natural Clay
Liana Natural Clay

Liana Natural Clay

$5,675 / item

Liana Natural Clay

By Carla Hernández

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

LIANA, a sculpture symbolizing the connection between the sky and the underworld. Crafted using an ancestral technique from San Bartolo Coyotepec, these pieces were formed from Oaxac...

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2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Stainless Steel

Páramo Tiles MIX 1 m2. - 50% with curve and 50% plain (natural clay)

Páramo Tiles MIX 1 m2. - 50% with curve and 50% plain (natural clay)

By Tania Zaldivar

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Páramo expresses the malleability of the earth. This scalable set of mosaics modeled using parametric design allows for infinite variations. Sold per m2. The geographies that resu...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

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Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. The moon...

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Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handbuilt organic modern moon vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, and a heavily textured lava glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Br...

Category

2010s American Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wabi Sabi Large Lava Stone Incense Holder
Wabi Sabi Large Lava Stone Incense Holder

Wabi Sabi Large Lava Stone Incense Holder

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Aura Tiles Black
Aura Tiles Black

Aura Tiles Black

$4,170 / item

Aura Tiles Black

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Aura, a mural of a gentle, profound and peaceful nature painted by Mexican artist José Miguel Gómez in different sized ceramic mosaics. Each piece represe...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

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 Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aura Tiles Blue
Aura Tiles Blue

Aura Tiles Blue

$4,170 / item

Aura Tiles Blue

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Aura, a mural of a gentle, profound and peaceful nature painted by Mexican artist José Miguel Gómez in different sized ceramic mosaics. Each piece represents a different state of min...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Liana Black Clay
Liana Black Clay

Liana Black Clay

$5,675 / item

Liana Black Clay

By Carla Hernández

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

LIANA, a sculpture symbolizing the connection between the sky and the underworld. Crafted using an ancestral technique from San Bartolo Coyotepec, these pieces were formed from Oaxac...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Rupert Spira Yellow Glazed Stoneware Plates, 8
Rupert Spira Yellow Glazed Stoneware Plates, 8

Rupert Spira Yellow Glazed Stoneware Plates, 8

By Rupert Spira

Located in Astoria, NY

Rupert Spira (English, b. 1960) Set of Eight Yellow Glazed Stoneware Salad Plates, marked "RS" to the underside. 7.5" Diameter. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side Townhouse.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Ceramics

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Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Moon Jar by Jason Fox

Moon Jar by Jason Fox

By Jason Fox Ceramics

Located in Burbank, CA

Pistachio Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art Hist...

Category

2010s American Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Boho Love Birds Original Studio Pottery Tile
Vintage Boho Love Birds Original Studio Pottery Tile

Vintage Boho Love Birds Original Studio Pottery Tile

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This captivating ceramic art tile showcases a bold, textural sunburst motif rendered in intricate high-relief studio pottery. A superb example of Mid-Century decorative arts, the des...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Disque III
Disque III

Disque III

By Arthur Luiz Piza

Located in Paris, FR

Arthur Luiz Piza was born in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on January 13, 1928. At a very young age, he began learning art and painting under the direction of Antonio Gomide. He moved to Paris...

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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Ceramics

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Enamel

Large Wheel Thrown Minimalist Vase by Jason Fox
Large Wheel Thrown Minimalist Vase by Jason Fox

Large Wheel Thrown Minimalist Vase by Jason Fox

By Jason Fox Ceramics

Located in Burbank, CA

Large Satin White Wheel Thrown Vase by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architec...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ceramics

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Set of 4 Black Dots Porcelain Small Cubes by Lana Kova
Set of 4 Black Dots Porcelain Small Cubes by Lana Kova

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...

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2010s Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Minimalist ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist ceramics made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Lana Kova , MONDAYS, Rometti Ceramics, and SP01. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $8,861 while the average work can sell for $465.