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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
Minimalist Ceiling Lamp Pair In White Opaline Glass, Pohjoismainen Sähkö, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps in white opaline glass made in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits easily into any interior. As with a lot of Scandinavian design the...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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 A candle sconce constructed wit...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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...
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2010s European 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).     
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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

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Iron, Nickel

Cornice Floor Lamp Architectural Minimalist Design with 3 Year Warranty Artcraft
Located in București, RO
The Cornice Floor Lamp is an exclusive limited-edition piece, crafted for those who appreciate bold sculptural design and refined artistry. Merging minimalist aesthetics with archite...
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

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

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Steel

White French Minimalist Wall Sconce By Pierre Disderot, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fixed wall light designed and manufactured by Pierre Disderot Paris during the 1980s. Its an up light sconce that projects the light towards the ceiling creating an ambient and cos...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

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

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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
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Lighting

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Alabaster, Stainless 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

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Metal, Aluminum

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Marble

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).
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

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)
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Smoked Glass

Light and Air Mobile by Deborah Ehrlich Studio
Located in Accord, NY
Continuing her exploration into the subtleties of light, Deborah Ehrlich’s Mobile poetically reflects and projects its environment. Constructed from a linear series of suspended, translucent panels...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

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 ...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Contemporary Modern Minimal Exterior Interior Wrought Iron Flush Mount Lantern
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern is forthright in it's design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. Is at home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal look. Hand-forged in he...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

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Wrought Iron

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...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Carlo Nason Milk Glass Pendant for Mazzega Venice, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Opaline Murano triple shade glass pendant lamp. Three cone shape hand blown glass shades descend and are connected to a half dome central body in satin steel. The lamp is designed by...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Chrome

One of (3) Italian Vintage Square Blown Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of 3 Beautiful sculptural flush mount with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).     
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Il Personaggi Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, 1972
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Enrico Tronconi and manufactured in Italy by Tronconi in 1972. This Post Modern floor lamp reminds of a contemporary skyscraper.The acrylic structure ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Plastic, Acrylic

In-Stock Gold Plated Lotus Chandelier With Tiered Glass Petals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Lotus Suspension draws inspiration from the delicate beauty of the lotus flower, embodying both simplicity and splendor in its design. Its form elegantly mimics the natural shape...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

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...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Minimalist Lighting

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Enamel, Steel, Iron

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...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Chrome-Plated Brass Desk Lamp attr. to Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This table lamp is made in chrome-plated brass. With its fine system of junction, its position and its light can change. This lamp is vintage, therefore it mi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Maeduep; seven wings. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep; seven wings, 2023 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton rope, brass Color: Ivory, gold Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner A candle sconce constructed ...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Set of 3 German Vintage Minimalist Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling Wall Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful Minimalist matte white opal glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x Price for set!
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

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.  
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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...
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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

Rodney Kinsman Style Black Enameled Metal Ceiling Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, minimalist black enameled metal Beiffeplast style ceiling pendant. The attractive pyramid shaped shade is suspended from canopy with decorative ball bead chain. In good ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Scandinavian Floor Lamp, Modern Steel Lighting With Glass, Concrete
Located in Vilnius, LT
Bubble F (2glass sphere) Category: Lighting Type: Floor Lamp Material: steel, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: H: 1500 mm / W: 230 mm Light source: 2 * G9, 110-220V Available in different colors according to RAL Classic. Options of the lighting collection: Chandelier Bubble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

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Concrete, Steel

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

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

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Pine

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).
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting

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Brass, Iron, Metal

Grandine Five Lights Aged Brass Handblown Glass Contemporary Italian Floor Lamp
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

Nuvola BOLD One Light Pendant, Stardust White Blown Glass, Leather, Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Contemporary Pair of Nickel Crystal and Black Inset Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek Venetian pair of wall lights with organic Minimalist design, consisting of six spectacular straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with amazing conc...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Ocean Sunrise' by TheShaw, Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall Lamp: 'Ocean Sunrise' from collection 'Future Vestige by THE SHAW STUDIO Polished stainless steel H.25 x 32 x 5 cm About the collection: "I opened my eyes, it was still dark,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Multicoloured 1980s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This fully adjustable polychrome and metal floor lamp was made in the 1980s in Italy. The 'Memphis' colour palette make it distinctly of the period. Perfect for a pop of multiple ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

“Black Hex Lamp” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Lamp by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
Hex lamp.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, 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.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

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Iron, Nickel

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 ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
One pair available now in New York - Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods o...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Brass

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...
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2010s Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Gold, Copper

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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