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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
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

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Aluminum

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

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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Megaron Land lamp by G. Frattini for Artemide, Italy 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Megaron lamp designed in 1979 by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Floor lamp Megaron, a floor lamp, is a true classic of the Artemide brand, designed in 1979 for the famous Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

Contemporary Geometric Handmade Table Side Lamp Ceramic White, Post-Minimalist
Located in Carballo, ES
Handmade ceramic table lamp, designed and signed by the artisan Rulo and the artist Manolo Eirin. Vitrified piece in white. The electrical connection of the lamp can be wired accor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

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

Nuvola Black Three Lights Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Pendant/ Chandelier
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola black three lights customizable chandelier/pendant contemporary light-fixture floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling. The pure geometry of the blackened brass rod containing the led light contrasts with the ephemeral transparency of the handblown sphere. The composition is supported by hand-knotted leather braid. This sophisticated and sculptural hanging light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist brass sconces. Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Garnier & Linker Alabaster Pendant Light in Alabaster and Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant light by Garnier & Linker : Shade made out of veined Alabaster or Alabaster combined with dark natural brass patina. A "Certificate of Authencity" is provided by the gallery....
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

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...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lamp by designer Philippe Barbier, dating from the 1970s
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Elegant table or desk lamp by Philippe Barbier, in dark brown lacquered metal. Design that is both minimalist and neoclassical. Philippe Barbier is a French designer primarily known...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Black and chrome version. Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Minimalist Table from Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table or wall light from philips. A simple design in cubic form. The actual luminaire body is a cubic base that has a round opening at the top. The version is located ins...
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20th Century Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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)   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Minimalist LED Chandelier with Frosted Glass Spheres - Geometric Steel Art Light
Located in Vilnius, LT
ZUSTRICH - A Masterpiece of Modern Designer Lighting where each architectural pendant light becomes a floating constellation in your space. This luxury chandelier transforms any inte...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flushmount, Germany, 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis & Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of white built-on ceiling or flush mounts in powder coated metal. This design inspired by Gino Sarfatti was created by the Danish architect duo Friis & Moltke in the 1970s. Th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Cecile Square Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite lamp was entirely made of brass. It is attached to the ceiling through a square base, from which two vertical elements hang, creating a Minimalist structure with four ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Other

Space Age German Minimalist Floor Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Cosack. A simple design in a minimalist design language. The floor lamp is a classic ceiling floodlight. The shade shows the shape of a shallow bowl. The ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Space Age Minimalist Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Rod Pendant Light. A minimalist design in technical design language. Five tubes cut on both sides are arranged radially around a core. In each of the tubes is a burning po...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Grandine Black Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Darkened Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Five Lights is composed of five touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impression of balls of ice tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tempo Floor Lamp in Satin Brass or Matte Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo series is composed of curves and lines creating rhythm and repetition. All pieces are individually tailored with all elements to a perfect equilibrium. Measures: W 12 (30....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

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

Maeduep; Janggu lighting Wall decoration
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Wall Light Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Wall Light Curva
Wall Light Curva
$395 / item
Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp Yellow 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

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

Materials

Plaster

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

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The light sculpture impresses with...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

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...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

Counterweihgt Pendant made of Aluminium from the 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This very sleek handcrafted counterweight lamp is made of aluminum. It has a minimalist appearance and can be adjusted in height. This lamp is equipped with a 12 volt transformer th...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Glass Table Lamp Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce (Old Version)
Located in Argelato, BO
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970's Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist 1970’s Spot Wall / Ceiling Lamp. Metal light diffuser with chromed metal arm and metal wall mount. Adjustable for directional lighting. Ideal for hallway, bedside lighting...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970's Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
1970's Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
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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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Formation Stick Pendant Light Led Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation Stick Pendant is a sleek, minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...
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2010s Oceanic Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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 Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

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....
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamps Suprematic CS6 by NOOM in Brass & 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

Pair of German Vintage Glass and Brass Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful glass and brass wall lights. Germany, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Latitude Light, Wood, Solar-Powered, Customisable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Latitude light is a solar lamp made from local recycled materials. The light can be assembled in various ways into screens or blown up to inhabitable scale. Two interlocking cubes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wood

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

Rare pair of original 1960s Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Rare pair of original 1970s Modernist Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland (often incorrectly attributed to Max Bill). Chromed metal fitting with rare bubbled clear glass s...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Minimalist Pendant Lights Toldbod in White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 220 toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982 to the Customs Building (Toldboden) in Copenhagen. This...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handmade Gold-Plated Chandelier Encased in Clear Crystal Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gold-plated brass, expertly fused with mesmerizing glass, creates an airy ambiance filled with radiant, playful amber beams. This luxurious lighting fixture evokes a sense of sensual...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sleek Circular Suspension Chandelier Handmade With Crystals-Two Tier/Gold 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, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

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

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 ...
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2010s British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Black Nickel Fringes Chandelier with Art Deco Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the influential Moderne movement of the 1930s, this collection celebrates dynamic forms and technological progress. It features flowing shapes that create a refined and s...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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