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
Italian Contemporary Pair of Nickel Crystal and Black Inset Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek Venetian pair of wall lights with organic Minimalist design, consisting of six spectacular straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with amazing conc...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Water Ripple
- Large
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary Italian Minimalist Nickel and Crystal Murano Glass Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian wall light with organic minimalist design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with amazing concave sides, t...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Simple Custom Two-Tier Hand-Made White Iron “Knox" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Two-tier hand-made iron chandelier of simple, minimalistic design. Eight alternating arms with candelabra-size sockets (each accommodates up to 60 watts). This particular version is ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Wall / Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Can be attached to the wall or used as table lamp.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Square Gold Metal Raindrop Wall Lamps by Jelle Jelles for RAAK 1965
By RAAK, Jelle Jelles
Located in London, GB
Three pairs of minimalist wall lamps in gold tinted anodized aluminium designed by Jelle Jelles produced by Raak: model number C.1627.
Jelles was a leading architect of the Dutch lat...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, White Limestone, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, 2022.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
The Biomorphic series of organic light scul...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Brush Strokes - Medium
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
One pair available now in New York - Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods o...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lamp F168 by Etienne Fermigier, edited by Monix
Located in PARIS, FR
Etienne Fermigier trained at the École Boulle, before graduating top of his class from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs de Paris (ENSAD) in 1957. Two years later, in 1959, Éti...
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Portoro Marble Ceiling Lamp "Werner Jr." in Stock
By [1+2=8], Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
"Werner Jr. Portoro" contemporary ceiling marble lamp.
Structure composed of a thin square in marble, single emission of LED light, suspension with steel wires.
A lamp with an e...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
1960s Italian Pair of Black/Red and White Tall Wall / Ceiling Lights
By LOM
Located in New York, NY
Four pairs in different colors available - 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of solid plexiglass sconces / flush mount lights with Minimalist Design by the company LOM that opera...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2023.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-ki...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Lampada da terra di Maurizio Bertoni per Castaldi, Italia, anni '80
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alta, elegante e minimalista...
Lampada da terra progettata da Maurizio Bertoni per Ing. Castaldi Illuminazione, Italia. Con un corpo super sottile, l'alluminio, verniciato a polvere...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Wall Lamps Pair in Gold by Jelle Jelles for Raak, 1965
By RAAK, Jelle Jelles
Located in London, GB
Pairs of minimalist wall lamps in gold tinted anodized aluminium designed by Jelle Jelles produced by Raak: model number C.1627.
Jelles was a leading architect of the Dutch late Func...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Labyrinth Light Extreme Minimalist Floor Vertical Led Wall Lamp
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A unique design in its simplicity. Tall, stunning, impressive, capable of turning any corridor into a scenic passage or to create a sequence of depths and lights when used in sequenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Interior Drum Shade Pendant, Stephen Shadley design, Black
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed by renowned Designer, Stephen Shadley, this custom lantern creates a dramatic statement with its design and functionality. Taking attributes o...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gemini — Handmade Dual-Light Ceramic Stoneware & Kvadrat Fabric Suspension Lamp
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp
GEMINI_rumor
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
Step into the realm of sensual lighting with GEMINI a lamp designed to awaken your senses. This handcrafted suspension lamp em...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Textile
Pair of Tall Brass Table Lamps with Octagonal Minimalist Style
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
These cool minimalist lamps were designed in the 1970's at the height of the art movement Minimalism. It was a movement where the clean lines, the reductive, would transpire that the content was streamlined in form and structure.
The pair of tall octagonal cylinder shape brass table lamp each hold four light bulbs set in a diabolic shape housing in cream on a wide black stem. They are accompanied by luxurious cream and gold lamp...
Category
1970s European Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Counterbalance Black Table Lamp Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimal black metal table lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1970's. The la...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Garnier & Linker Mask Sconce Small in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce "Mask" by Garnier & Linker : A curved sconce, made of patinated bronze and is exclusively designed for Anne Jacquemin Sablon. A "Certificate of authenticity" is provided by th...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Garnier & Linker Mask Sconce Large in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce "Mask" by Garnier & Linker : A curved sconce, made of patinated bronze and is exclusively designed for Anne Jacquemin Sablon. A "Certificate of authenticity" is provided by th...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Minimalist Pendant, 1960s, More Items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Big white opaline glass shade.
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s.
Eye-catching design piece.
1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
The length of the central rod on demand.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Glashütte Limburg Hand Blow Crystal Glass Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
This Glashütte Limburg pendant lamp 4298 impresses with a reduced to the essential design. It receives through the cylindrical diffuser made of hand blown crystal glass, through wh...
Category
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of Two modern lighting "Na Linii", Floor + Pendant, handcrafted by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by Svitanok
Category: Lighting
Type: Pendant, floor lamp
Material: Steel rods, frosted glass, textile cable
Overall dimensions: pendant 730 x 550 mm / floor lamp 1...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Astre Pendant light in Blown Glass - Atelier George
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant light conceptualized by Atelier George in 2020, and it corresponds to the Aube Collection. This lighting concept is made from a glass sphere of black color with an additional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Henk Stallinga Woven 'Lumalasch' Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced.
This series was made in 1...
Category
1990s Dutch Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Théros 0.1 S by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
Théros 0.1 is a tabletop lamp — a poetic design gesture that combines a clean-cut, balanced form with a personal, heartfelt story. The lamps adorable figure evokes in all its simplic...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
Braga Solid Burnt Cork Minimalist Lamp & Sconce by Facto Atelier Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist cork table lamp or wall light by Facto Atelier Paris. Made of recycled cork stoppers and burnt finish natural cork in Portugal. Lamps ca...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Cork
Contemporary Gloss black Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design, LOVER 2.0
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp LOVER 2.0
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
The "LOVER 2.0" is part of the striking "LOVERS" lighting collection, a unique series of pendant lamps that playfully explore the ...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Large floor lamp by Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Large floor lamp by Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Dimensions H: 160 cm (62.99") ⌀ 50 cm (19.69")
Measurements without lampshade : Ø 46cm H:155,5cm
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Glass and Metal "Fiesta" Table Lamp by G. Longoni, 1969
Located in New York City, NY
Glass and Metal "Fiesta" Table Lamp by G. Longoni for Stilnovo, Italy
This mesmerizing table lamp is composed of three stacked blue glass orbs , fitted together in a sculpted, lacquered metal base. Very unique looking; reminiscent of Carl Nason...
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimalist and Futurist Black Wall Suspension Lamp in Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Ribon Wall Lamp Black is a modern wall lamp in brass with black finish and a futuristic flair.
The sophisticated wall lamp emanates a warm and seductive light into the space, resulti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Lantern with Straight Lines, Wrought Iron Outdoor Light, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Offering a streamline contemporary design, the Bel Air lantern was inspired by a modern estate in Bel Air. It incorporates a modern look with a modern day handmade quality.
Lantern ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Table Lamp in Marble and Copper, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Bubble is a table lamp designed to be interactive with the user. Executed with a sphere carved by hand from a block of marble found in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, has a ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Minimalist Counterbalance Black Floor Lamp Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimal black metal floor lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1960-70's. The...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass & Opal Glass Triangle Wall Sconces from Glashütte Limburg, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very elegant and characteristic set of brass and opal glass Sconces produced in Germany by Glashütte Limburg in the 1980s. Each lamp has a very solid triangle opal...
Category
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Trou Noir Pendant Light - Atelier George
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant light conceptualized by Atelier George in 2020, and it corresponds to the Aube Collection.
This lighting piece is made of blown glass with two fundamental elements, the white...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2024.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Balancinha Swing Table Lamp in Stainless Steel by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The obsession with playful, fun and interactive forms led to the creation of this minimal piece, but with a strong visual and sensory appeal. Made from polished stainless steel, it i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Table Lamp Théros 0.1 M Size by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
Théros 0.1 is a tabletop lamp — a poetic design gesture that combines a clean-cut, balanced form with a personal, heartfelt story. The lamps adorable figure evokes in all its simplic...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
Bel Air II Tapered Arm Mount Lantern, Contemporary Lighting Fixture, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
A streamline contemporary design, the Bel Air lantern was inspired by a modern estate in Bel Air. A modern look with a modern day handmade quality that incorporates Britt Jewett’s de...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian White Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White helmet-shaped pendant light fixture with original twisted silk hanging cord and matching canopy. Italy, circa 1960. Wired for U.S.; takes a standard bulb, 75 watts max.
Di...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Braga" Solid Cork Wall Light or Table Lamp by Facto Atelier Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist cork table lamp or wall light by Facto Atelier Paris. Made of recycled cork stoppers and burnt finish natural cork in Portugal. Lamps can be either wired as wall fixtures ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Cork
'Acona Biconbi' Sculptural Chandeliers by Bruno Munari 1969, Published Reference
By Bruno Munari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of 'Acona Biconbi' sculptural chandeliers by iconic Italian polymath Bruno Munari (1904-1998). This model is published in the September-De...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Table Lamp Théros 0.3 by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
A taller character also became part of the family in 2022. Its narrow body creates an interesting contrast with its glass head and straw hat. As with every lighting object in Théros,...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Gloss White Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design TWIN 1.2
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp TWIN 1.2
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
The TWIN 1.2 is part of the TWINS collection, an embodiment of minimalist contemporary design with a touch of classic elegance. Cra...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Minimalistic Floor Lamp by Belux, Switzerland, 1980s
By Belux
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Belux modernist floor lamp, 80s. Minimalistic floor lamp with one upright and a conical halogen shade.
1st#210252.
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Counterbalance Floor Lamp White Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimalist white metal floor lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1960-70's. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Gloss White Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design, LOVER 1.0
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp LOVER 1.0
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
The "LOVER 1.0" is part of the striking "LOVERS" lighting collection, a unique series of pendant lamps that playfully explore the ...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Clean-Lined White Pendant or Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Clean-lined white metal light fixture with black diffuser and brass finial. USA circa 1980. Includes matching canopy. May be cuztomized in...
Category
1960s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Matte White Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design, SML2
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp SMALL LIGHT 2.0_white matte
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
The "SMALL LIGHT" collection features four distinctive hanging lamps, each representing a different size and for...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Matte Green Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design, LOVER 2.0
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp LOVER 2.0
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
The "LOVER 2.0" is part of the striking "LOVERS" lighting collection, a unique series of pendant lamps that playfully explore the ...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Table Lamp Théros 0.1 L by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
Théros 0.1 is a tabletop lamp — a poetic design gesture that combines a clean-cut, balanced form with a personal, heartfelt story. The lamps adorable figure evokes in all its simplic...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair Italian travertine table lamps from the 60s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Pair of Italian travertine table lamps from the 1960s
In good condition, the lampshades are original, there may be some small defects or stains
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Angelo Lelli Lamp, Rotating Light Source, Arredoluce, Rare Model, Original Label
By Angelo Lelii
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning minimalist masterpiece by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1960 with unique rotating lamp feature. The main cylindrical bosy made of nickel plated brass houses...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Nickel
Set of Two Table Lamps Attributed to Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two cantilevered Italian 1970s table lamps.
Thin metal frame tube with adjustable shade and heavy counterweight.
This piece is a later homage to Libralux lamp designed by Ro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp from Trio Lighting, Germany, 2000s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Ceiling Lamp from Trio Lighting, Germany, 2000s. Ice Cube LED Ceiling Light Chrome Glass 5-Flames. Flush Ceiling Fitting. Modernist Flush Lighting.
An exquisite model of the ceiling...
Category
2010s 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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