Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maple
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
2010s British Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maple
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
1990s Danish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Clay, Paint
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Clay
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
20th Century Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Plastic
1930s Austrian Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Clay, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
1990s Belgian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone
2010s Belgian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Lava
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Carrara Marble
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal