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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
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sonneman Black Marble Cylinder Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian Portoro marble Minimalist cylindrical table lamp. This is one of the heaviest lamps for its size we have ever had the pleasure of offering. A true geometric purist marvel in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Style Wall Light In Gold-Plated Brass Leaves, Set Of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This wall light is a breathtaking tribute to the artistry of craftsmanship. Handcrafted gold-plated brass leaves capture the delicate essence of nature, while the contrast between sh...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Nuvola BOLD Three Lights Stardust White Contemporary Chandelier, Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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)
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Zinc 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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Chrome Plated Minimalist Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Scanlite is name of this large table lamp from Bergboms. It was designed in-house and manufactured in Sweden during the 1980s. The Minimalist simple lines and the 360 degrees rotating folded circle...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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. ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Copper

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Wall Light Curva
Wall Light Curva
$395 / item
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 ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Minimalist Linear Chandelier Crafted Entirely from Brass with a Black Nickel Fin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This suspension lamp is a captivating blend of minimalism and elegance. Its design, inspired by the natural formations of stars, creates a striking focal point for any space. Crafted...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

1990s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

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...
Category

1980s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass

Extraordinary Wall Sconces Alabaster & BrassLarge, Natural and Brass , Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
We have another one in bronze and with cream-colored alabaster The fastening system allows it to be attached to the wall or ceiling ceiling lamp(last photo) Very nice sconces, The...
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, 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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 "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

Small Modern Sconce in Brass, ADA Sconce, Mini Stilk
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Mini stilk: Our simple and elegant Stilk Daikon is suited to smaller spaces or those in need of subtle illumination. The Stilk is lovely hanging solo on a...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Organic Wall Sconce Featuring Gold-Plated Brass Leaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This round wall light exudes unmatched refinement and elegance. Its gold-plated brass, combined with hand-applied leaves, radiates a delicate charm reminiscent of nature in full bloo...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Dupla Minimalist Pendant LightHandblown Porcelain Globe
Located in San Antonio, TX
DUPLA pendant light was designed for the Mol collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. This lamp hangs from the ceiling just like a plant. The two different length options allow ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Table Lamp Designed by Campana Brothers
Located in Brescia, IT
Stunning brass table lamp designed by Campana Brothers and totally produced in Italy by Ghidini 1961, an historical brass factory. The perforated structure and the opening of the m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural minimalist brass ceiling flush mount chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Measures: Lamp sockets 12.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Table Lamp 'Sanctuary 2.2' by TheShaw, Stainless Steel, Alabaster
Located in Paris, IDF
Table Lamp: 'Sanctuary 1' from collection 'Sanctuary' by THE SHAW STUDIO Polished stainless steel Globe: alabaster H.43 x 15 x 15 cm Introducing 'Sanctuary 1,' a polished stainless steel table lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Stainless Steel

Maeduep; Two Bees. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep; Two Bees, 2023 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton rope, brass Color: Ivory, gold Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner Production time is 5 weeks. A c...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Four German Vintage Minimalist White Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Minimalist white matt glass wall flush mounts / sconces. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26) Price for set.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Manolo Eirin Big Wall Sconce Hand Made Ceramic Glazed Off White
Located in Carballo, ES
Large ceramic shell-shaped wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in off white, which allows a greater projection of light on the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Minimalist Wall Lights Flush Mounts Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist white lacquered metal wall (or ceiling?) lights by SCE. France, 1980s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).     
Category

Late 20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Trimesh Table or Wall Lamp Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa Postmodern Minimal Zen
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Trimesh table or wall lamp small designed by Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa. Punching metal shade can be able to pass the light beam. Only one left.
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Sheet Metal

Handmade Suspension Light with Sleek Brass Tubes and Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The dynamic lines of this suspension light create an organic flow of sleek brass tubes, as straight as arrows, forming a handmade suspension with glass. The daring angularity of the ...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mickey Sculptural Floor Lamp Dimmable, Brushed Brass, Satin-White Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A playful nod, as the name suggests, to the world of cartoons, Mickey floor light is a Minimalist Contemporary Standing Lamp composed of two closely positioned glass spheres of diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Alpina Black Sculptural Minimalist Bedside or Table Lamp Blackened Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Designed to be positioned on a bedside table or on a console, the Alpina is a work of abstract art for the home. The exact arrangement of this sculptural decorative piece can be adju...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Dòry Chandelier Nine Lights in Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass ceiling rose...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Asger B. C. White Danish Minimalist Architects Desk or Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Used in the Danish Parliament (Amalienborg), The Danish Courts of Law, in the offices of Danish state Television and by lots of Architects this extremely versatile and fully adjustable table lamp with its characteristic spiral court has become an icon. It is very well-built with its cobra'esk solid aluminum shade made from one piece, its flexible goose-neck rod and its heavy steel base. The versatility is also represented by the light that can be adjusted up/down in strength. It was designed by the Danish Architect Asger Bay...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Five Wonderful Rare Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five clear glass and chrome tube pendants. Holland, 1960s.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Lune Duo Contemporary Couple of Sconces / Wall Lights Polished Brass Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune two lights is composed of one solid brass sphere and two handblown glass globes. The light gets out from the two brass rod crossing over the spheres, and through them, it is di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamps Suprematic CS5 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...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Naska Loris table lamp by J. Jacobsen for Luxo, Norway, 1933
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The Naska family of lamps has been a classic since 1933. Simple and functional, with an arm that swivels in all directions. It is the object that more than any other has been able t...
Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

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).    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Atelier Linné Sculpture Table Lamp in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
The Sculpture lamp was created in 2012 by Atelier Linné, it is based on one organic form. Each print is made in bronze then covered with a brown patina. ...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flushmount, Germany, 1960s.  
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Sconces Wall Lights by miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful solid brass bubble and iron tube wall lights by miiss studio. Germany Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron, Metal

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

Minimalistic Huge Fabric Lampshade Wall Lamps from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The price is for the pair. Minimalistic huge fabric lampshade wall lamps from Staff Leuchten, 1960s The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw ...
Category

1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Set of Three French Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful massive textured glass, nickel and iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Grandine Silver Five Lights contemporary Floor Lamp Tarnished Silver Brass
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

EL Lamp small CS1 Sculptural minimalist lighting designed 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...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass

Contemporary Table Lamp 'Sanctuary 1' 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.43 x 15 x 15 cm Introducing 'Sanctuary 1,' a polished stainless steel table lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

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

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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