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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
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

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

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Metal

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

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

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

One of... German Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid brass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rainforest XL Round Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass Leaf Accents & Crystals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the serene beauty of a rainforest, this suspended chandelier features handcrafted, gold-plated brass leaves paired with crystal accents. Each element is meticulously desi...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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

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, 1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern White Wood 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette crafted from white eco wood veneer. Made from re...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material

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

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

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

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

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...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Plaster

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

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...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, 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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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

Gica Contra Sculptural Floor Lamp Minimalist Aluminum Design Warm LED Light
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Gica Contra Table Lamp – Sleek Minimalist Design & Warm Ambient Glow
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form. Designed as a study in light,...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Alabaster Wall Sconces Lamps Art Deco, Minimalist White, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of Alabaster wall sconces, white with half cylinder shape. Minimalist , Art Deco Natural alabaster sconces or wall lamps in the shape of a half cylinder in white with the typi...
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

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

Gica Contra Floor Lamp Modern Sculptural Aluminum Design Ambient Warm Light
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Lindsey Adelman. Custom Wood chuck Pendant Hanging Chandelier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2012 produced, circa 2013 Wood, malachite, bronze Excellent condition Measures: 48" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D Provenance: Lindsey Adelman Studio NYC.
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Gica Contra Floor Lamp Contemporary Sculptural Lighting in Matte Aluminum
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

Gica Contra Table Lamp Modern Sculptural Aluminum Lighting with Dimmable LED
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form. Designed as a study in light,...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Manolo Eirin Wall Sconce Ceramic White
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceramic hand - crafted wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in white, which allows a greater projection of light on the wall. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wire

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Contemporary Floor Lamp 'Sanctuary 3.3' by TheShaw, Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Paris, IDF
Table Lamp: 'Sanctuary 1' from collection 'Sanctuary' by THE SHAW STUDIO Polished stainless steel Globe: glass H.140 x 35 x 35 cm Introducing 'Sanctuary 1,' a polished stainless st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Black Danish Minimalist Table Lamp by Hans Schwazer for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare Minimalistic modernist table lamp was designed by Hans Schwazer in the 1970s. It bears close resemblance to Joe Colombo's Riscio table lamp for SEM Luci. But this is all Da...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

1960s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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

White Italian Minimalist Saturn Table Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylized Saturn table light. Executed in handblown cased white opaline glass. Featuring an on/of switch to its cord. Manufactured in Murano, Italy during the 1970s. Measurements: H...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Waterfall Chandelier For Expansive Spaces With High Ceilings-In Stock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Twist suspension captures the essence of a twist in its design, blending glass with a gold-plated brass structure to create an exceptional, handcrafted lighting piece that exudes...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Vintage minimalist adjustable Chrome sofa Lamp By Casella Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting Crafted entirely out of metal. With adjustable height and dimmable light. Raises from 42” to 46” high. Metal honeycomb gri...
Category

1990s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Contemporary Matte Salmon Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design, LOVER3.0
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp LOVER 3.0 design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS The "LOVER 3.0" is part of the striking "LOVERS" lighting collection, a unique series of pendant lamps that playfully explore the ...
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2010s German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Minimalist Desk Lamp Robert Sonneman, '80s
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp is by designer Robert Sonneman for Robert Kovacs maker. With designer and makers' ma...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Futuristic Peter Hamburger Lucite & Chrome Lamp Produced by Kovacs for Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Table Lamp designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International c 1960s. Constructed from acrylic with adjustable chromed metal shade. Excellent condition. Kovacs produced this lamp f...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Two-Tier Eight-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier eight-light handwrought iron chandelier finished in an antique iron finish. The chandelier is newly wired with cream drip wax candle cover...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

White Caterpillar Table Lamp by Ole Pless-jørgensen, Nordisk Solar, 1980s
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

Maxime Old - 404 SCONCE in alabaster and brass.
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...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Grandine Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of Hail, Grandine Five lights Floor / Standing Lamp is composed of five touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impressi...
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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...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lazo Lamp
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Nuanced craftsmanship shapes the pieces of the Lazo collection. A traditional Japanese wood burning technique emphasizes the grain of the tables’ wood and soft spun fibers give the l...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Terracotta, Linen

Lazo Lamp
Lazo Lamp
$3,560 / item
Gica Contra Floor Lamp Sleek Aluminum Design Warm 2700K LED Lighting Dimmable
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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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