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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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
2010s Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
2010s Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Cotton
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood, Oak, Paper
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
1970s European Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Stone, Metal, Other, Steel, Brass
2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Steel
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 American Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
2010s Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Sheet Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Silk, Acrylic, Plaster
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Cork
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Cork
Mid-20th Century Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
2010s Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
1970s Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal