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Minimalist Lighting

MINIMALIST STYLE

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.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
German Minimalist Ball Glass Pendant Lamp from Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist glass ball pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer glashütte limburg. the diffuser ball is made of hand-blown opal glass with a satin finish. Glass is not completely r...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Pair of White Slated Alvar Aalto Style Flush Mounts Model AE74/45, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of exceptionally refined modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circles that cas...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Pair of White Slated Flush Mounts Model AE74/45, Alvar Aalto Style, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of exceptionally refined modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circles that cas...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio, Germany
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tier, eight-arm iron chandelier features a graceful, sculptural design with subtly curved arms radiating from a central tapered hub. Each arm supports a white faux candle sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

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Wrought Iron

One of (2) Italian Vintage Square Blown Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of 2 Beautiful sculptural flush mount with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).     
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Mulholland Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-forged eight-arm chandelier featuring a dramatic twisted center column and elegantly scrolling arms. This sculptural piece strikes a perfect balance between classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural brass chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Customizable White Plaster Veris Pendant 30", hung by hand-plastered rod
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Tom Dixon 'Bell' Portable LED Lamp in Fluoro
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Bell' Portable LED Lamp in Fluoro Taking its name from a classic dome shape, the 'Bell' portable rechargeable table lamp is an exercise in reductionism. Designed in 2021,...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Dòry Five Lights Contemporary Artisanal Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its structure features one brass bar hanging from a brass ceiling ros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Walnut 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Add a touch of organic elegance to your home with this stunning mid-century modern walnut pendant light. Inspired by Danish modern design, its min...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Organic Modern Walnut 20" Chandelier Pendant
Organic Modern Walnut 20" Chandelier Pendant
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Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Minimalist Plaster Pendant 'Veris' 26" – Customizable Organic Modern by Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal. Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Sciolari Minimal Sculptural Chandelier Brass and Glass Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal sculptural chandelier brass and glass. Nine lights, small attack E14.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Floor Lamp Daphine Terra Design Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This floor lamp by the renowned designer Tommaso Cimini is an early version of the minimalist floor lamp we all know and love. It was designed with the European market in mind and is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass ceiling rose...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modern Sconce / POST Full Sconce/ Daikon Studio / Modern Minimal Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Full Sconce The Post Full Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless and iconic. Meticulously...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount, chandelier by Leola. Germany, 1960s. Polished brass version. Measure: height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in. Oth...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modern Sconce /Duo Sconce / Daikon Studio / Modern Black Sconce / Brass Sconce
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Duo Sconce The Duo Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless a...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 12. Shipping without bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Daikon Studio / Shoji Sconce / Minimal Modern Brass Black Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio - Shoji I Sconce material options: stainless steel, brass finish options: onyx black wax, satin black, satin white, brushed brass, aged b...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Tulip 620 Large Organic Belgian Linen and Aged Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, handmade Belgian or Italian linen and patinated brass pendant is a refined example of 21st century modern organic design. Tulip 620 pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wire

Clamp Lamps Modern Bauhaus style in White ideal for Library or Bookcase
By SIS
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist design SIS clamp lamps to highlight your art or your book collection. Also suitable as a minimalist work lamp. Adjustable shade. Five lamps available, priced individually.
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gold Floor Lamp Featuring Two Rounded Brass Plates
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gold floor lamp features two rounded brass plates, arranged with a slight gap between them, allowing delicate crescents of light to peek through. The front plate is hand-hammered us...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant wall light features long gold plated brass tubes that give the design a whole exclusive and deluxe look, setting another level by its distinctive appearance. This recipe of rich materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline wall sconce...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Christian Liaigre "Galerne" Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A vintage “Galerie” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990s / early 2000s, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base and stem a...
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Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of German Vintage Glass and Chrome Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful minimalist glass and chrome wall lights. Germany, 1960s/1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Fulmine Three Lights Floor to Ceiling Minimalist Sculptural Lamp Brushed Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Somewhere between a Suspension Light and a Floor Lamp, Fulmine (thunderbolt) engages with gravity in an innovative and playful way. The Central Form, stretched from each end, seems t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Suprematic Pendant Lamp Three CS5 - Minimalist by NOOM in Brass & Painted Steel
Located in Paris, FR
A bold composition of light, geometry, and emotion. Part of NOOM’s Suprematic lamp collection is more than lighting — it's a sculptural reflection of the early 20th-century Supremat...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wonderful Minimalistic Oak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning mid-century oak chandelier is a timeless and elegant masterpiece crafted by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany during the 1960s. The design embodies the essence of Scandinavian...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hecate – Leather Floor or Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

1960 Italian Pair of 2 Black / 2 Forest Green & White Tall Ceiling / Wall Lights
By LOM
Located in New York, NY
Price is for each pair - 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern solid plexiglass sconces / flush mount lights, two black and two forest moss green with Minimalist Design by the company LOM...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural brass chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French Vintage Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful massive textured glass and black lacquered iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2 Six pairs available.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Floor Lamp Jonisk design Carl Öjerstam for IKEA
Located in KUTNO, PL
Jonisk is a floor lamp with a balanced, modern silhouette, designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Öjerstam for IKEA. The lamp combines functionality with the aesthetics of cont...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

J'aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Antung silk shade.
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
J’aimes is a hand crafted architectural wall light with a textured faux bronze finish and wrap-around Antung silk shade. The silk shade is backed onto a solid acrylic frame. J’aimes is cast and hand finished by artist Hannah Woodhouse...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Plaster

Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamps in Polished Aluminum & White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern/minimalist table lights executed in polished Aluminum and featuring spherical matte white opaline glass shades. A sphere on a sphere - so to say. Unknow...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Arco Floor Lamp with Marble Base by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Basildon, London
The Flos Arco Floor Lamp is a timeless piece of lighting design. Designed by Achille Castiglioni, this iconic lamp features a sleek, curved arm and a sturdy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Hecate – Leather Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category

2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

Stuccoed plaster table lamps with straw shade
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Stuccoed plaster lamp. The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail pictures) With straw custom-made shade. France, modern production Model: "Apulia" Simple m...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Alabaster Wall Sconces White Natural Spain 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
White alabaster sconces It is a very special piece, the white is very pure and one of them has a nice gray streak so characteristic, looking very pretty when illuminated their shape...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

White Danish Minimalist Wall Sconce by Peter Avondoglio for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This hybrid wall or small table lamp, model 'Contact', was designed by Peter Avondoglio and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. The design won several international design awards...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1960s/1970s.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Linear Chandelier with Brass Plate Paired with Bronze Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The standout feature of this Suspension Snooker lies in its exquisite giraffe print, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans with an eye for detail. Each brass plate is a design...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble tube pendant light with adjustable lamp socket by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Available as wall light version. Germany ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Minimalist Space Age Chrome Tube Lamp, Koch & Lowy USA 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Very rare floor or table lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is characterized by its simple and unique design. The light bulb sockets can be adjusted in the chrome tube so that they are no...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp Green Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Wall Light Featuring Glass and Gold-Plated Brass Elements
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This wall lamp is a mesmerizing blend of artistry and functionality. Its inventive design features intertwined glass and gold-plated brass elements, exuding timeless elegance and sop...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Pink Chalk & Silver, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Pink Chalk & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: Aluminum Finish: Exterior is powder coated in pink ...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Shelley Oval Belgian Linen & Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Minimal, tailored, glamorous, understated useful, modern with a hint of retro 1940's mid-century chic, oval, tapered, linen and brass, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bow Floor Lamp in Blackened Steel and Hand Blown Glass by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bow floor lamp made of blackened steel and hand blown glass. Finished with a black, fabric-covered electrical cord. An LED bulb creates a soft, even glo...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Nickel & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of wall lights with organic minimalist design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Sleek Circular Suspension Chandelier With Crystals-Single Tier/Copper Plated
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing inspiration from the Latin word Spacium, meaning "space," this design embodies an elegant balance of power and refinement. Carefully crafted by hand, it radiates a sense of g...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck V L136M ‘Horizont’ Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
The L136M "Horizont" lamp is the first creation of Carl Auböck V. trained by his father, Auböck V has incorporated the celebrated Werkstätte heritage, as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fringe Linear Pendant Light Featuring Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This suspension lamp is a captivating fusion of art-deco elegance and contemporary style. Its gleaming gold-plated brass tubes create a striking and luxurious silhouette. The interpl...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Flos Minimalist Lamp by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido Bianchi
Located in Round Top, TX
A single Ipnos Outdoor Rectangular Floor Lamp, made with a bronzed extruded aluminum frame and transparent polycarbonate diffuser. The lamp was designed by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century German Space Age Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten. The elements of structural glass break and potentiate the light of the two lamps inside. This makes them a functi...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Minimalist lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Kundalini, Silvio Mondino Studio, Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella, and Sebastian Scherer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $16,812 while the average work can sell for $1,792.

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