Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
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 British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood, Oak, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster, Silk, Acrylic
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Cork
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Cork
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Smoked Glass
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood
2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Brass
2010s Indian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Nylon
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Iron
2010s European Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
2010s European Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Metal
1950s Czech Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Nylon
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
1950s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1960s European Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Acrylic, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum