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
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
2010s Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Nickel, Iron
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Late 20th Century Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Acrylic, Plexiglass
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
2010s North Korean Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s North Korean Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
1970s European Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Onyx, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Silk, Acrylic, Plaster
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood, Oak
20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Steel
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Stone, Metal, Other, Steel, Brass
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Other
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Other
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Other
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron, Nickel
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass, Bakelite
1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Steel
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine