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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
Malvern Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Malvern lamp is a hand-built ceramic lamp inspired by the Malvern Hills in the UK. The texture of the alpaca silk lampshade contrasts to the hard surf...
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2010s British Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Terracotta, Wool

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamp El Lamps CS1 by Noom in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

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

Perry King, Santiago Miranda Arteluce "Aura" Wall Sconce Pair of Two
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designer's Perry King & Santiago Miranda in 1989 and produced by Arteluce, the prestigious Italian company founded by Gino Sarfatti in 193...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

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

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

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

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Stoneware

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

Hauri Candleholder, Black 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

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

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wire

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
$3,425 / item
Wall Sconces Alabaster White Lamps , 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Alabaster

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

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

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...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Hauri Candleholder, White 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

White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis & Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio 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

Murano Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made white Murano glass on a black metal base, designed in the 1980’s. - Lampe de table italienne en verre de Murano blanc sur une b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Maeduep; Janggu lighting Wall decoration
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WKND Lab is a duo designer studio in Seoul, Korea. It was founded by Eunji Jun and Halin Lee. WKND Lab specializes in various design disciplines, including material research, object ...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

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

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

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

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

Zinc Pendant 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, Zinc

Zinc Pendant Curva
Zinc Pendant Curva
$1,710 / item
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

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

Set of German Vintage Sculptural Chrome Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 beautiful chrome and glass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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....
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Grandine Three Lights Aged Brushed Brass Minimal Sculptural Floor Lamp
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Three Lights s is a minimal contemporary floor light composed of three touching handblown glass orbs posi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Suspension Light with Organic Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This suspension is designed to be the focal point of any interior project. Its crystals refract and reflect light, creating a gentle illumination that enhances its surroundings. Wit...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

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

Large Gernan Vintage Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Limburg, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large handblown glass flush mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lune Three lights Contemporary Ceiling Mount / Sconce Polished Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune Three Lights, suitable as a Wall Light or Ceiling Mount is composed by a solid Brass Sphere and Three Hand-Blown Glass Globes. The Light gets o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handmade Minimal Style Arch Detail Exterior Outdoor Wall Light, Bronze, Antique
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Shoreline Lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal. Handmade with hea...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Nuvola Three Lights Sculptural Minimalist Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Three Lights Customizable Chandelier or Pendant light-fixture floats in space like a Jewel hanging from the Ceiling. The pure Geometry of the 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

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

Arteluce "Aura" Memphis Wall Sconce by Perry King & Santiago Miranda
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designers Perry King & Santiago Miranda and produced by Arteluce. Each wall sconce is made of white enameled panels forming a Memphis st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 6.15" W x 3.5" D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Pine

Pendant Lamp Featuring Brass Tubes in Both, Rectangular and Circular Shapes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handmade pendant showcases long plated brass tubes in rectangular and circular shapes, with a striking combination of matte and polished plated finishes that give the design an ...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Sculptural Mirror Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative mirrored glass wall sconces in Art Deco style, France, 1960s-1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Mirror

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 Authenticity" is provided by the gallery...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Silver
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

Gold-Plated Art Deco Floor Lamp with Marble and Black Lacquer Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exquisite floor lamp is a harmonious blend of emperador marble, lacquered wood, and gleaming brass rings. The rich brown marble, adorned with subtle golden veins, lends a touch ...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of Three Large Sculptural Mirror Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three decorative mirrored glass wall sconces in Art Deco style, France, 1960s-1970s.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Mirror

Tubolar Chrome Table Lamps Minimal Design Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tubolar chrome table lamps Minimal design Stilnovo, optimal quality. Measures: small lamp height cm.18 Big lamp height cm.30.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculpture Sciolari Chandelier Cubic Aluminium Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture Sciolari chandelier cubic aluminium design, 1970s.
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

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

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable solid pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Pine

One of... Large Minimalist White Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Light, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful sculptural modernist white matte opal glass flush mount. Holland, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Steel

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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