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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Set of 6 Green 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
Set of 6 Light Blue, Periwinkle 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, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 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
Set of 6 Green Turquoise 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
21st Century Set of 6 Colored Glass Iride, Hand-Crafted, Kanz Architetti
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Set of 6 glass. Dimensions of each glass : Ø7 x H8,5 cm The “Iride” glass exploit the phenomenon of light refraction and play with the bottom color, transporting it to the surface....
Glass
Set of 6 Green Pea 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
Gutta Vase CS2, Collectible Minimalistic in Amber Blown 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, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Minimalist, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl from Italy. Bowl's design is in the Minimalist style. Murano glass colors include clear, gold-yellow, black, 'smoked' taupe, and ribbons of ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 6 Colored Shot Glass Iride, Hand-Crafted, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Set of 6 shot glass. Dimensions of each glass : Ø4,4 x H4,3 cm The “Iride” glass exploit the phenomenon of light refraction and play with the bottom color, transporting it to the s...
Glass
Gutta Vase CS1, Contemporary Minimalistic in Transparent Blown 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, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 6 Amethyst 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
Set of 6 Glass Longdrink Tumblers Iride, Hand-Crafted, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Set of 6 shot glass. Dimensions of each glass : Ø7 x H12,5 cm The “Iride” glass exploit the phenomenon of light refraction and play with the bottom color, transporting it to the su...
Glass
Set of 6 White 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
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Yellow 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
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
Set of 6 Blue 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
Set of 6 Black 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
Vintage 1960s Timo Sarpaneva Littala Finland Blue Glass Decanter - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisite pair of vintage glass decanters, designed by the legendary Timo Sarpaneva for iittala. Originating from Finland in the 1960s, thes...
Art Glass
Sydney Cash Design in Year 2000 for Moma New York Glass Vase Optical Art
Located in Biella, IT
Sydney cash design in year 2000 for Moma New York glass vase optical art. Measure height 10 inches x diameter 3", is in black and transparent colours. Perfect condition.
Art Glass
Italian Murano Champagne Coupe Glasses, Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Italy 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian Murano blue cocktail or Champagne coupe glasses by Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Minimalist period, circa late-20th century...
Glass, Murano Glass
Blown Glass Vase Gutta Boon CS3 by Noom, Minimalist, Neutral Grey & Oak Base
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 Boon Vase CS1, Minimalist in Transparent 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
Set of 6 Glass Tumblers, Hand-Crafted, Lido, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The Lido tumbler, designed by architecture firm Kanz, features an inverted dome at the bottom that tends to resemble the roof of St Mark's Basilica in Venice. Not surprisingly, the g...
Glass
Quitandeira, Traditional Fruit Box in Glass, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
To perpetuate the memorable wooden boxes at fairs in Brazil, the architect and designer Tiago Curioni, a Brazilian based in Portugal, recreated the glass boxes, in a limited series of 30 units. Named as Quitandeira, it has a system of glass rulers...
Glass
Blown Glass Vase Gutta Boon CS2 by Noom, Contemporary, Amber and Oak Base
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
Modern Minimalist Orb Blown-Glass Transparent Vase - Home Decor
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
Glass
Modern Minimalist Orb Blown-Glass Transparent Vase - Home Decor
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light ...
Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...
Crystal
French Cut Glass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French cut glass vase, showcasing elegant craftsmanship and timeless style. This piece reflects the tradition of French art glass from the earl...
Cut Glass, Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Hand Blown Glass Roosters
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano handblown glass roosters sculptures. Having beautiful multi colors and clear glass.
$1,685Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 2.56 in
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Igor Balbi, Pauly & Co.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Turquoise Exotic Bird Sculptures
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a matched pair of hand blown, tall and fanciful Murano "Birds Of Paradise" or Exotic Birds which stand a rare 16 1/2" tall! Cased with clear crystal over a fabulous color com...
Crystal
$1,866
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
1920s Barovier Blue Hand-blown Murano Cocktail Glasses (Set of 12)
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A rare set of twelve 1920s Murano Cocktail Glasses individually hand-blown in a luminous Barovier blue. Each historic piece is delicately thin-walled with an elegant baluster stem. T...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Complete Set of 36 Baccarat Crystal Drinking Glasses, France, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning set of crystal drinking glasses made by the world renowned glass manufacturer Baccarat, France around the middle of the 20th century. This stunning set comprises of twelve...
Glass
Pair of Signed Bellini, Murano Solid Crystal Chinese Figures
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This pair of Italian "Bellini" Murano figures are solid crystal in black raspberry and clear. They depict Chinese figures, one standing and one kneeling...
Crystal
Set of Two Blue Murano Glasses, Italy, Europe, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful set of glasses, murano glass, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Very good ori...
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 5 Hand-Blown Green Bubble Glass Tumblers, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Toronto, CA
A charming set of five hand-blown green glass tumblers featuring a lively seeded bubble design. Each glass showcases unique variations in bubble placement, a hallmark of artisanal cr...
Glass, Blown Glass
$4,212Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
"Green", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass f...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,047
H 7.68 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Striped Green Murano Art Glass Fish Figure with Gold Flecks , 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gold Flecks Acid Green & Cream Ribbons Murano Art Glass Fish Figure, Italy 1940s A lovely Murano glass fish sculpture with colorful ribbons i...
Gold Leaf
Giampaolo Seguso Murano Art Glass Plate, 1993
By Giampaolo Seguso
Located in Astoria, NY
Giampaolo Seguso (Italian, b. 1942) Murano Art Glass Plate, 1993, with black and blue abstract design, artist's proof, signed, dated, and inscribed "Murano / Provo d'artiste" to unde...
Metal
Vintage Amber Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
Vintage amber crystal vase. Hand-blown glass Dimension: 3.5 x 13 in Thin yellow glass vase perfect for holding small flower arrangements and...
Glass
Set of 8 Carrara Marble Glasses, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Carrara marble glasses, Italy Every single item is unique and different from the other. Italian prestigious Carrara marble.
Carrara Marble
Set of 8 Carrara Marble Chalices, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Carrara Marble Chalices, Italy Every single chalice is unique and different from the other. Italian prestigious Carrara Marble.
Carrara Marble
Tall Sommerso Style Blue Art Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Hand blown in Finland, this Sommerso style tall art glass vase has a heavy, clear cased glass outer layer and blue colored core. New with no flaws...
Art Glass
Tall Sommerso Style Smoke Art Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Hand blown in Finland, this Sommerso style art glass vase has a heavy, clear cased glass outer layer and smoke colored core. New with no flaws found.
Art Glass
White Marble Coaster Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six white marble coasters for drinks, cocktails, champagne, etc. A great addition to any bar or bar cart and a necessity for p...
Marble
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Modernist Pyramid Paperweight/Sculpture / SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy and finely made signed crystal paperweight is Belgian Val Saint Lambert and from the 1970s. The modernist design of a pyramid raised crystal lines on the interior are so ...
Crystal
Murano Tall Flat Black Kitty Cat Vintage Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Very cute and unusual Murano handblown Sommerso black and white accents art glass kitty cat sculpture. The piece is very la...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Delos Ashtray or Vide Poche by Enzo Mari for Danese, 1980
By Enzo Mari
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This minimal ashtray or vide poche was designed by Enzo Mari for Danese in 1980. It is made of frosted glass and in mint condition; it is still in its original package. This vide p...
Art Glass
Antique Hurricane Vase, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful plain glass cylindrical glass vase. Perfect for using a candle. Thick bubbly glass and a great color. Handblown with pontil mark on base.
Glass
Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Sommerso Aqua Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Large Murano hand blown aqua blue over cobalt art glass bowl. Attributed to designers Flavio Poli a...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso