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.
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Style: Minimalist
One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio,
Germany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tom Dixon 'Bell' Portable LED Lamp in Fluoro
By Tom Dixon
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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plastic
$250 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Leola
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Customizable White Plaster Veris Pendant 30", hung by hand-plastered rod
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$1,254 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Shelley Oval Belgian Linen & Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$1,800 / item
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 ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Minimalist Plaster Pendant 'Veris' 26" – Customizable Organic Modern by Benediko
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stuccoed Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of stuccoed plaster lamps
The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail pictures)
With fabric custom made shades.
France, modern production
Model: "Orbis"
Simp...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plaster
$5,730 / set
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
Alabaster Wall Sconces White Art Deco Minimalist Wall Light
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Natural alabaster sconce or wall lamp in the shape of a half cylinder Mediterranean alabaster white color.
It has a hanging system with a back bar that is embedded in the piece t...
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Christian Liaigre Lanterne Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An original vintage “Lanterne” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990's/early 2000's, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base a...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Rare Solid Brass a Glass Globes Sconces Wall Lamps, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful brass and blown glass wall lamps.
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless 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...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,490 / item
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.
Category
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
One of (3) Italian Vintage Square Blown Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of 3 Beautiful sculptural flush mount with white and clear hand blown Murano glass.
Italy, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Glass
Hauri Candleholder, Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta.
A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
$350 / item
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...
Category
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...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Style Table Lamp Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This table lamp is a handcrafted masterpiece designed to make a bold statement. Its distinctive copper brass tubes, finished in a luxurious gold tone, elevate the design to new heigh...
Category
2010s European 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Leather, Opaline Glass
$509 Sale Price / item
26% Off
One of... German Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light
By miiss, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid brass wall lights.
Germany
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$401 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Masque lamp by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
By Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
Located in Paris, FR
masque table lamp
In 2024, Charlotte Besson-Oberlin, a master in the art of playing with volumes, produced a Masque lamp in cotton paper and with semi-industrial vanish patina, with...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Robert Haussmann Minimalist Desk Lamp - Swiss Lamps International
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Swiss Lamps International Minimalist Desk / Table Lamp with swiveling shade on a swiveling tubular stand for directional lighting. Attrib...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$667 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra,
Germany, 1960s/1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
French butterscotch and grey veined original alabaster coupe w/ gold cord
Located in New York City, NY
This original French Art Deco pendant features a gracefully shaped alabaster bowl, distinguished by its captivating blend of light golden honey, and butterscotch tones. Vibrant and r...
Category
20th Century French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Peter Nelson Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable and rotational table lamp, an "icon" from the Midcentury era.
This innovative desk lamp by Nelson blends functionality with beauty. Peter Nelson, a renowned British desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Wire
Eclipse Wall Sconce Handmade With Gold Plated Hammered Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This gold wall sconce features two rounded brass plates positioned slightly apart, allowing small crescents of light to shine through the gap. The front plate is hand-hammered using ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari ceiling or wall flush mount.
Italy, 1960s.
Polished gold version.
Lamp sockets: 5 (Shipping without bulbs)
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Nuvola Stardust-White BOLD - Five Lights Chandelier Brass, Leather, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Five Lights Chandelier - Stardust-White Pendant lamp floats in space like a bright jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been hand-knott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Danish Minimalist Spring Table Lamp from Bell, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple small table light made from a steel spring in white lacquer freely holding an opaline glass sphere in a chrome setting. It was manufactured by Bell in Denmark circa 1980-90....
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
Horizon Pendant by Wende Reid original minimal large handmade flush or suspended
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Horizon Pendant is a minimal, elegant, versatile, flush mount or suspended 3 light pendant. This subtle minimal statement light is designed and handcrafted one piece at a time in Aus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maxime Old - 404 SCONCE in alabaster and brass.
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The 404 wall sconce was designed by the famous interior designer and architect Maxime Old.
This version in alabaster and brass is a contemporary edition dating from 2019, produced exclusively for the Anne Jacquemin Sablon...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$7,163 / item
J'aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Hannah Woodhouse
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Silk, Acrylic, Plaster
White Caterpillar Table Lamp by Ole Pless-jørgensen, Nordisk Solar, 1980s
By Ole Pless
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Spage age table light
- Shaped like a worm or caterpillar or industrial pipe
- Designed by Danish architect Ole Pless-Jørgensen
- Manufactured by Nordisk Solar in Denmark in the...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
$264 Sale Price
25% Off
Louis Poulsen White Minimalist in or Outdoor Ceiling Lamps by Jens Møller Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Louis Poulsen ceiling lamp fixtures - large version 'Magasin' (Type: 244376) designed in 1963 by Jens Møller Jensen. Clean strict lines and very much i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Space Age Lytegem Wall Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Usa, 1960s
By Michael Lax
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Minimalist Space Age Lytegem Wall Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Usa, 1960s
Rare vintage Edition - Mid-Century - Telescopic
Measures : Cube base 7cmx7cm H:16cm -> 41cm
Wear con...
Category
20th Century North American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$1,181 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Contemporary Handmade Brass chandelier with unglazed Porcelain lampshades
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs this elegant simple minimalist chandelier has been be engineered such that the arms look randomly placed and crossing at different ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table lamp Théros 0.2 by Aristotelis Barakos, made out of white marble
Located in Athens, GR
This version is the smallest member of the family and was created in 2022. It is characterised by its cute personality and the way the opaque glass head is balanced on its spherical ...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
1990s Glashutte Limburg Minimalist Metal and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two table lamps designed and manufactured in Germany by Glashutte Limburg, they work both 110-240 volts and need regular e27 bulb, they are sold individually and price is for on lamp...
Category
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Hanging Lamp Made in Italy by Piuluce Vicenza - Minimalistic 1980s Design
By Piùluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the timeless allure of 80s lamp design with this exceptional Piuluce Vicenza chandelier, a collector's gem that encapsulates the essence of minimali...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
$537 Sale Price
25% Off
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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