Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
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 Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
2010s British Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron, Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Lacquer
2010s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Marble
1990s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Chrome
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Nickel
1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire, Copper, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Glass
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Glass
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Bentwood
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Zinc
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel