Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
21st Century, Minimalist, European Serve Ware, White Greek Marble
By Maria Vidali
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Serving you, is about our need to serve and to be served as a gesture of kindness, expressed through design, select materials, craftsmanship and care.
A new collection by Maria Vi...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Large Tunisian Ceramic Eight Platters
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6222 - Unusual set of 8 large Tunisian ceramic plates from a Hammamet craftman: perfect size for pizza!
I choose them without any usual drawing : I found them special in their si...
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Late 20th Century Tunisian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Hauri Candleholder, White Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta.
A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Brass
Constantin Center Piece in Canaletto Walnut, Oak wood and Bronze Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin centerpiece is a simple and useful stand for the table.
The base is in solid oakwood stained black with a cross shape; the round top ø 30 cm is in Canaletto Walnut. On the...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Lars Hakansson Sterling Box, circa 1991 Lund Sweden
By Lars Hakansson
Located in Litchfield, CT
Sterling, Lars Hakansson, Sweden, circa 1991. Known for his modernist pieces Swedish silversmith Lars Hakansson brings and elegance to postmodern design. This box is a wonderful occa...
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1990s Swedish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sake Tampo, Set of 3 Silver Cups by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
This set of cups is inspired by traditional Japanese sake warmers called “Sake Tampo”.
Its precious proportions, details and material associates any dri...
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2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Minimalist Abstract Cocoon Shaped Ceramic Sculptures by Artist Judith Pike 1990s
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 3 incredible ceramic abstract sculptures by California artist Judith Pike. These beautifully rendered ceramic sculptures are a study of form. The minimalism encountered in thi...
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1990s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Cast Concrete Bouton Trio, in Marble by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Cast in one pour, this dish is formed like a button to showcase your everyday favorites. Hand-mixed with different minerals and natural pigments, the Bouton carries subtle textures o...
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2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Concrete
Handmade Cast Concrete Bouton Trio, in Black by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Cast in one pour, this dish is formed like a button to showcase your everyday favourites. Hand-mixed with different minerals and natural pigments, the Bouton carries subtle textures ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Concrete
Aritistic Murano Glass Holy Family Sculpture by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Artistic piece of Holy Family made in Murano glass with gold leaf 24-karat.
Limited Edition, 5 Piece.
Hand signed from Roberto Beltrami.
...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Cocktail Beaker Pitcher Vessel Barware Set English, circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-made set of three (3) modern/minimalist style art glass beaker pitcher cocktail vessels, made in England by artist designer Simon Moore, circa late-20th century, 199...
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Late 20th Century English Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray2 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum.
Rather optical art object than usual astray.
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1950's. It has been done in France by a.Hoedsts.
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Ice Bucket in Carrara Marble, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural ice bucket in Carrara marble, Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble
Hauri Candleholder, Black Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta.
A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Brass
Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum.
Rather optical art object than usual astray.
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Norm Pink, Travertine, Vase, Plate, Centerpiece, Decoration
By Erman Bazman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Norm vase set.
Measures: 1 pcs large vase 13 x 13 x H 35 cm
1 pcs medium vase 16 x 16 x H 27 cm
1 pcs plate 26 x 26 x H 4 cm
Designed by Erman Bazman.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Travertine
Constantin Center Piece in Wood and Bronze Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin centerpiece is a simple and useful stand for the table.
The base is in solid oakwood stained black with a cross shape; the round top ø 30 cm is in Canaletto walnut. On the...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Italian Murano Black and Gold Art Glass Bowl Minimalist Style, 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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Modern Art Deco Design Oversized Black and White Ceramic Horse Head Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorative modern pair of grand size ceramic stallion heads, made in Italy. Realistic representation with flowing ruffled mane, the black and white colors highlighted by the q...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Object by Tjok Dessauvage
By Tjok Dessauvage
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary objects by Belgian artist Tjok Dessauvage (b.1948).
Category
1990s Belgian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico.
Located in Madrid, ES
Yuri Zatarain ceramic vase. An unique piece edition. Porcelain colored glaze covered by pencils drawings. Signed by author. Artist Early work of,...
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1990s Mexican Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
White Terracotta Sculpture by Alexandre Ney
Located in Paris, FR
"Quiet Vision"
White terracotta sculpture by famous artist Alexandre Ney
1998
Born in 1939 in Leningrad in the former Soviet Union, Alexander Ney lives and works in New York.
...
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1990s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Modern Signed Schneider Large Bubble Glass Centerpiece Bowl 1950s
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful clear Schneider Art Glass with captured bubbles large and heavy centerpiece bowl. Thousands of bubbles suspended in clear crystal! Etched SCHNEIDER FRANCE on the bottom; ci...
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
White Terracotta Sculpture by Alexandre Ney
Located in Paris, FR
White terracotta sculpture by famous artist Alexandre Ney,
2004.
Born in 1939 in Leningrad in the former Soviet Union, Alexander Ney lives and works in New York.
The artist's e...
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Early 2000s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Remarkable Large Glass Dish
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully executed large glass dish with an incised pattern of squares. Beautiful when paired with the clear version listed.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Remarkable Large Modern Glass Dish
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully executed large glass dish with an incised pattern of squares. Beautiful when paired with the dark version listed.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Tan Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand painted with a tan glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the artist, i...
Category
2010s Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tan Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a tan glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the artist, is used in these cast porcelain pieces. The straight walls and sleek cylindrical form of this cup adds a modern touch to any dining table.
There are more iterations of this cylindrical form in the form of vase, that when paired with these cups can make for lively and fun table...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Watercolor Blue Ball Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large spherical orb-like centerpiece. Taking modern inspiration in the form as well as harkening to Japanese tradition in the lip of the vase. The slip-cast porcelain piece has a sub...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rocks Porcelain Small Bowl by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Small elegant bowl perfect for use at the dinner table or as a vessel for other objects. Hand-cast in porcelain using a mold hand-carved by the artist. Th...
Category
2010s Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Red Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a shiny red glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the art...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Watercolor Blue Ball Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large spherical orb-like centerpiece. Taking modern inspiration in the form as well as harkening to Japanese tradition in the lip of the vase. The slip-cast porcelain piece has a sub...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Red Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a shiny red glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the art...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Dansk Tapestries Gold Japan Salad Plates, Set of 12
By Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A set of 12 salad plates in the brocade gold pattern from the Dansk Tapestries collection. Made in Japan. This pattern is currently discontinued; prod...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Minimalist serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Lana Kova , Roberto Beltrami, Deborah Ehrlich, and kanz. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $8,861 while the average work can sell for $329.
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