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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
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

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

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Aluminum

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

Pair of Belgian Minimalist Modernist Metal Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
A Pair of lacquered metal with adjustable reflectors wall lights for horizontal, or vertical mounting. Belgian, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1. Please note: T...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Postmodern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Erco, 1980s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping lamp by erco. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The head can be aligned with a joint. The big clamp is made ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century String Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lights with a striking foot. The cylindrical umbrella is made of a kind of plastic or fiberglass. Outside he shows a rough granulate structure. The most striking de...
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20th Century Minimalist Lighting

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Plastic

Itsu Minimalist "Pill" Ceiling Lamp in White Opaline Glass Model AR50, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant ceiling lamp model AR 50, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits easily into any interior. As with a lot of Scandinavian design the be...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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

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

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Marble, Brass

Hecate – Leather Pendant Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Lighting

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Leather, Opaline Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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Metal

Brayden Square Walnut and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Brayden pendant features a walnut diffuser paired with a brass hardware and a braided black cord. The Cord is adjustable in length - we provide a length of 5', easily adjusted sh...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Minimalist Italian Metal and Glass Bell Light Pendant Lamp by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large pendant light from the renowned manufacturer Classicon after a design by Sebastian Herkner from 2013. The design impresses with its functional shape, which is reminiscent of c...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Alain Richard (1926-2009) white ceiling light 8282, Disderot ed., circa 1975
Located in Paris, FR
Alain Richard (1926-2009) Ceiling light 8282, Disderot éditeur, circa 1975 White lacquered metal, halogen, original condition Length 200 x Height 100 x Depth 10 cm 2 white and 1 blac...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Age Plexiglass Dish Pendant with Chrome Detail, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
Pendant light from the 1970s, exemplifies the minimalist side of Space Age design. The fixture features a large, shallow "dish" shade (47 cm diameter) crafted from high-quality acryl...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Glass Lamp from Bur, Bünte & Remmler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century ceiling or wall light from the German manufacturer BUR Leuchten. The glass has a simple but striking egg shape with gentle curves. The base is not visible. It...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Italian Vintage Blown Glass Wall Lights Sconces 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1970s Lamp holder: 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
Located in Miami, FL
German Space Age Modern Pair of Desk/Shelf Clip-on Lights by Roger Tallon (1929-2011), world re-known French Industrial designer, for Erco Leuchten Germany 1970s. This pair of Minimalist clip on lamps...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

White Pendant by Martinelli Luce (Model 1836), 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
Pendant light, Model 1836, produced by the Italian lighting firm Martinelli Luce, likely in the 1970s. Known for combining geometric purity with functional lighting solutions, this d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Chrome Tube Pendant Light with Textured Glass Lens, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
This sleek pendant light dates from the 1970s and exemplifies the refined, functionalist aesthetic of the era. The fixture features a compact cylindrical body finished in high-polish...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Custom, Forged Two-Tier Hand-Made Iron "Knox" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Two-tier hand-made iron chandelier of simple design. Eight alternating arms with candelabra-size sockets (each accommodates up to 60 watts). This light fixture is our latest custom d...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century clamping lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the white light head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at t...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century wall lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the black lighting head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at th...
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Plastic

Floor Lamp Featuring Brass Tubes in Both, Rectangular and Circular Shapes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handmade floor lamp features elongated metal tubes in both rectangular and circular forms, with a blend of matte and plated finishes that lend the design an exclusive and captiv...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Minimalist White Bundle Pendant Lamp by Lyskær
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish bundle hanging lamp consisting of 4 fixtures that that be used collectively, in pairs or individually. Its made from powder coated aluminum and jumbo bulbs in white glass. ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Minimal Rational Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Nuvola Five Lights Contemporary Chandelier-Pendant Polished Brass, Customizable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Five Lights floats in space like a Jewel hanging from the Ceiling, hooked at the end of a Leather Cord that has been hand-knotted around the brass tube; a perfect equilibrium ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Single Hansen Chrome Standing Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Hansen floor lamp features clean lines and classic materials. Crafted with a slender chrome column and a weighted circular base, it has a beautifully balanced silhouette th...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

matte off-white wall light made of glazed ceramic, blends in with the wall
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope ...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gold-Plated Chandelier Encased in Clear Crystal Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Suspension light featuring a brass structure encased in clear crystal glass, this design effortlessly blends the two elements in an unexpected yet harmonious way, resulting in a...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italy Contemporary Design Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
This lamp speaks to the unique ability to light up different section of the lamp body, and it express and inspires intimacy while talking with someone one on one. The one on one is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Paul Mayen Hanging Fixture with Cylindrical Glass Diffusers
Located in New York, NY
Rare hanging fixture composed of four glass cylinders of varying heights and diameters, arranged in a spiral pattern; each held by three protruding brass-plated rods. Designed by Pau...
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1950s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Witches Hat Conical Minimal, Uncluttered Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Witches Hat Pendant is a minimal uncluttered, selectively detailed, timeless, conical pendant that works equally well flush mounted or suspended. These hand made Wende Reid Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Lighting

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Copper, Brass

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

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

Maeduep; seven wings. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope ...
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2010s Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceramic Base Spot Floor Lamp Black Modern Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Floor Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Medium spot lamp 200 ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

BITO, geometric minimalist wall lamp model S435, brass and steel, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist wall lamp model S435 with a strict geometric aesthetic, produced by the Danish manufacturer BITO in the 1970s. Crafted from solid brass and steel, this lamp is of unusua...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Grey Minimalist Sconces from Aneta, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Minimalist sconces, set of 2 - Made of powder-coated steel - Designed and manufactured by Aneta - Swedish design, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

1960's Belmag Desk Lamp - Alfred Müller, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss 1960’s Belmag Desk / Table Lamp designed by Alfred Müller. With swiveling shade on a height adjustable with extending swiveling tubular arm for varied lighting requirem...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mickey Minimal Sculptural Floor Lamp Dimmable Touch Sensor Brushed Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A playful nod, as the name suggests, to the world of cartoons, Mickey floor light is a contemporary standing lamp composed of two closely positioned glass spheres of different sizes....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Large Gunnel Nyman Pendant 81003, Nickled Brass & White Opal Glass, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist ceiling pendant model 1602 with glass shade 81003, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits eas...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Large German White Bisque Ceramic Crumpled Bag Table Lamp by Sompex
Located in London, England
Vintage 1970s German bisque matt white crumpled paper bag ceramic table lamp manufactured by Sompex and similar to vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. The sculptural cru...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

El’ Pendant Lamp CS2 by NOOM – Contemporary Minimalist Design Lighting in Copper
Located in Paris, FR
The El Horizontal Pendant Lamp by NOOM is part of the sculptural statement lighting collection ‘El’. Inspired by the bold geometry of the Suprematist avant-garde movement, this minim...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper

Handcrafted Copper Ultramarine Lamp Ceramic Pottery Table Illumination Lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Set of Four Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Measures: height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in Rare brushed brass version. Lamp sockets: à 5x...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Minimalist Cylindrical Table Lamp by Sonneman in Portoro Marble
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

Large Ceramic Lamp Base, Porcelain De Bruxelles, 1970-1980 Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
Large lamp base made of black ceramic with blue and gray specks. The lamp base has a black bakelite socket with an E 27 fitting and a 1 meter long cord with on and off button. The ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Bakelite

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

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Glass, Bakelite

Minilux Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wall light from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler, based on a design by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler from the 1960s. A functional design with a very sober design la...
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20th Century Swiss Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Sculptural Pendant Lamps Suprematic by NOOM in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
A bold composition of light, geometry, and emotion. Part of NOOM’s Suprematic lamp collection is more than lighting — it's a sculptural reflection of the early 20th-century Supremat...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

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Copper, 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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