Minimalist Floor Lamps
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Metal
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Metal
1980s Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Plaster
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Sandstone, Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century North American Minimalist Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Wicker, Rattan
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Metal
1980s Slovenian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Chrome, Metal, Aluminum
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Plastic
1990s German Minimalist Floor Lamps
Brass, Metal
1980s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
Late 20th Century Minimalist Floor Lamps
Metal
1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Brass
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel, Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Floor Lamps
Metal, Aluminum