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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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass, Glass
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper, Enamel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Carrara Marble
2010s Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s French Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Chestnut
2010s Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s English Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
2010s French Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Ash, Chestnut, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper, Enamel
2010s English Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Horn
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper, Enamel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stone
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Concrete
2010s Lebanese Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble, Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper, Enamel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Travertine
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Concrete
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Concrete
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
2010s Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain, Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain, Glass
2010s Danish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Brass
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain, Pottery, Ceramic
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble