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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2010s Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maple
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
1990s Belgian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1990s Swedish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
20th Century German Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper
20th Century German Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Brass, Silver
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel, Brass
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Pottery, Stoneware, Cork
1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood
2010s French Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Ash, Chestnut, Fruitwood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s French Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Maple
2010s French Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Chestnut
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel, Brass
1930s Austrian Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood
1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Horn
Late 20th Century Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century English Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble
2010s Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Walnut
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass, Smoked Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Travertine
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel, Copper
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel, Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel, Copper
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Travertine
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Oak





