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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
Pair of Sciolari Brass and Glass Rod Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sciolari brass and glass rod table lamps.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Maeduep: A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
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

Metal

Jørgen Gammel White Architect Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large Functionalist white architect metal desk lamp. Designed during the 1980s by danish architect Jørgen Gammelgaard and manufactured by Pandul in Denmark during the 1990s. Its fu...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970
By RAAK
Located in Paris, FR
RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970 Height 35 x Diameter 20 cm Literature : Raak catalog, circa 1970
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Grandine Three Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Three Lights is composed of three touching glass orbs, which are positioned to give the impression of balls ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Chrome and Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid-Century Modern elongated chandelier or pendant with clear Murano glass and chrome segments by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, , Italy ca.1970. The chandelier is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass and Glass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Monolith - Silver metal inlay craft - Handcrafted in traditional Bidri
Located in Hyderabad, IN
Nolwa reimagines traditional craft forms with contemporary perspectives. Our first collection is inspired by Bidri, a 600-year-old metal inlay craft form of India, featuring a mystic...
Category

2010s Indian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Silver, Copper, Zinc, Steel

Compact Table Lamp by Alain Richard for Disderot, France 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Compact minimalist French table lamp in good condition. Designed by Alain Richard in the 1950s Manufactured by Disderot The lamp has a black lacquered metal base which holds a chromed stem. Connected to the stem is a tube shaped structure that can be adjusted in height. It also holds the socket for the bulb. The tube measures 16 x 5 cm. (LxD) Born in 1926 in france and trained at the École nationale des Arts Décoratifs, Alain Richard played a major role in the french modern lighting...
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20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

EL Lamp Horizontal CS1 - Sculptural Minimalist lighting by NOOM in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, the EL Collection is a sculptural lighting series inspired by the geometric purity of the early 20th-century Suprematist movement, paying homage to ico...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass

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
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

One of ... Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid raw brass bubble and tube pendant light by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Germany Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).    
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lady Bird Table Lamp in Brass, Acrylic and Zinc Coated Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Lady Bird Lamp by Indiana-based designer Jonathan Nesci. The shade of the Lady Bird Lamp is produced in welded laser-cut steel with a zinc coating while...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Modern Rectangular Fixture, Hand-Crafted with Arch Detail Exterior Outdoor Light
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...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Grandine Three Lights Mirror-Polished Brass Sculptural Floor/Standing Lamp
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Inspired by pieces of Hail, Grandine Three Lights Mirrored Brass is a Minimal Contemporary Floor Light composed of three touching Handblown Gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tempo Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo flush mount is made with a satin brass or matte black backplate and handblown opal white sandblasted glass. Also available as a wall sconce. 5 1/4 in (13 cm) W x 4 in (10 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

The suspension Ray by Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
The Ray pendant light, designed by Stéphanie Balini in 2025, embodies an elegant fusion of modernity and natural materials. This pendant light, crafted from plaster, white or black, ...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Flos Minimalist Lamp by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido Bianchi
Located in Round Top, TX
A single Ipnos Outdoor Rectangular Floor Lamp, made with a bronzed extruded aluminum frame and transparent polycarbonate diffuser. The lamp was designed by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural German Vintage Glass Flush Mounts Wall Ceiling Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful blown glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Smoked Glass

Pair of German Vintage Art Deco Style Glass Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of hand blown glass and white lacquered metal pendants (or flush mounts on request). Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26) Height (body): 12 In (30 cm)
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of German Vintage Glass Pendants Ceiling Lamps by Limburg, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of clear glass and chrome pendants. Germany, 1960s. These sculptural pendants would look wonderful hanging over the eating area or over the kitchen island. Lamp sockets: One E27...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Fog & Mørup Minimalist White Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
White metal pendant light fixture by Fog & Mørup. Denmark, circa 1960. Dimensions: 15 inches in diameter 7 inches tall (fixture only, not ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Contemporary "O" Table Lamp in 24K Gold Plate by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"O" Table Lamp 24K Gold Plated Hand Repoussé Copper Base Limited Edition Natural Silk Pongee Shade Wired with US plug Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative r...
Category

2010s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Gold, Copper

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

Design Floor Lamp, Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern White Metal Floor Lamp with Flexible lights. Designed by ELio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s. This Mid Century Modern white metal floor lamp, designe...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

One of... Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier by Leola 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... beautiful sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Germany, 1960s. Chrome version. Measures: Height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in. Other versio...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Eclipse Wall Sconce Handmade With Gold Plated Hammered Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This gold wall sconce features two rounded brass plates positioned slightly apart, allowing small crescents of light to shine through the gap. The front plate is hand-hammered using ...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Solid Brass a Glass Globes Sconces Wall Lamps, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful brass and blown glass wall lamps. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26).
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

German Vintage Hand Blown Glass Flush Mount Wall Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful organic sculptural clear glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: 1 x E27 (US E26).
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Rare Modernist Glass Globes Sconces Wall Lamps, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three large and beautiful crystal glass, brass and iron wall lamps in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26)
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Wall Lamps triangle design Italian glass painted naturalist
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Made entirely by hand from brass and glass painted with leaf and flower motifs
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lindsey Adelman 18-Bulb Drop System DS.15.01
Located in New York, NY
Lindsey Adelman 18-Bulb Drop System DS.15.01 chandelier. Originally custom ordered for a New York City residence. Circa 2010. Available for immediate delivery.
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

The suspension Craie by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin
Located in Paris, FR
The Craie suspension consists of two shoulders covered with a leather breastplate.Craie embodies the meeting of mineral-white plaster and animal Collet leather.One structures, the ot...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of German Vintage Hand Blown Glass Flush Mounts Wall Ceiling Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic sculptural clear glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s-1970s. Lamp sockets: 1 x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Base Spot Pendant Lamp Green 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

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

Contemporary Antiqued Copper Dong Shan Table Lamp by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shade Size: 18 1/4"Dia x 12 1/8"H Dong Shan Table Lamp Antiqued Copper Copper Metal Hand Repoussé Tan Linen Shade Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. ...
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2010s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Copper

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.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Nickel & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of wall lights with organic minimalist design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

Carl Auböck V L136M ‘Horizont’ Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
The L136M "Horizont" lamp is the first creation of Carl Auböck V. trained by his father, Auböck V has incorporated the celebrated Werkstätte heritage, as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Cecile Rectangular Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning ceiling lamp is made entirely of brass with a square base attached to the ceiling from which two vertical elements stem, creating a series of legs positioned at differe...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Other

Signed Arredoluce Halogen Minimalist Modern Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Heat sink designed cast aluminium shade with a wrinkle black semi-gloss finish. The 7 inches long shade slide up and down and rotate a full 360 degree in all direction.  50 watts h...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of Industrial Style Slated Pendants Model AA 83, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Industrial Style and "heavy duty" modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circ...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian Antiqued Brass Octagonal Lantern, Contemporary, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
Minimalist antiqued hand soldered brass octagonal-shaped lantern fully encased in glass panels with one panel opening to switch out bulbs with ease. Electrified to US code, install r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Zinc Pendant Curva
Zinc Pendant Curva
$1,710 / item
Globo Neptune Sculptural Adjustable Table/Floor Lamp Dimmable Soft Touch Sensor
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Designed to be positioned on a console table or to suggestively light up a corner on the floor, the Globo Neptune enjoys a particularly simple, flexible relationship with its Domesti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

A cellular concrete and agate lamp, France, 1980s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking sculptural lamp from the 1980s, crafted in cellular concrete with a raw mineral texture and featuring a beautiful backlit slice of natural agate. The agate emits a warm, o...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Concrete

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

Masque lamp 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

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with attractive ...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Italian Pair of Table Lamp Black Murano Glass Sciolari Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modernist Italian Pair of table lamp black Murano glass Sciolari design only glass cm.42x15.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Pine

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

1970s Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamp EL Lamps CS2 by NOOM in Copper
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, the EL Collection is a sculptural lighting series inspired by the geometric purity of the early 20th-century Suprematist movement, paying homage to ico...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Brass, 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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