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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
Suprematic Pendant Lamp Three CS6 - Minimalist by NOOM in Brass & Painted 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

Mid-Century Modern Style Table Lamp, Polished Brass/Marble
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This table lamp is crafted from luxurious materials and featuring a sleek, angular structure. Its design embodies duality, with the top and base mirroring each other like a reflecti...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pendant Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pendant Curva
Pendant Curva
$1,380 / item
Gold-Plated Fringes Chandelier with Art Deco Design-In Stock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the influential Moderne movement of the 1930s, this collection celebrates dynamic forms and technological progress. It features flowing shapes that create a refined and s...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Production time is 5 weeks. ...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Albaster Wall Sconce White Color Minimalist Moon
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Alabaster wall sconce minimalist.
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Chandelier with Sleek Tube Elements
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted from gold-plated brass, its strong lines create a fluid, organic movement with delicate brass tubes that perfectly complement the clear glass elements. Upon closer inspec...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco style crystal glass and brass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. On request available as pendants.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp with Cylindrical Design Featuring Brass Base and Pearl Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The customizable cylinder structure of this unique table lamp is adorned with intricate brass and pearl accents, creating a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Its luxurious design and attent...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper

Carpyen Table Lamp by Gabriel Teixido and Carlos M. Serra 70’s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Gabriel Teixido and Carlos M. Serra for Carpyen, in Spain during the 1970's. It is a very rare design made of metal wit...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Adjustable Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Space age metal table or desk lamp. The shade is adjustable to the sides and can also be moved forward and backward as seen in the photos. Made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of late 1950's Minimalist Table Lamps
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of identical late 1950's Minimalist Table Lamps. Believed to be of Swiss origin. Black powder coated Aluminium shade on chromed steel base. With swiveling movement for direction...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Idman Minimalist Ceiling Lamps in White Opaline Glass Model 80113, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model 80113, manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits easily into any interior. As with a lot of Scandinavian des...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo design anni '80 produzione Paf Italia lamp Dove
Located in Biella, IT
Barbaglia Mario Colombo Marco design years '80 production Paf Italy, ltable/desk lamp Dove
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Maeduep: An aubergine #2. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: An aubergine #2, 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 week...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

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)
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Glass

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, is subtly accent...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bow Pendant Light in Blackened Steel and Hand Blown Glass by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bow pendant lamp made of blackened steel and hand blown glass. Two LED bulbs creates a soft, even glow. Materials: Steel, hand blown glass This item is designed and handmade to...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Nuvola Bold, Set of Three Pendants, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Suprematic Pendant Lamp One CS6 - Minimalist by NOOM in Brass and Painted 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

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

EL Lamp small pendant CS2 Sculptural minimalist designed by NOOM in Copper
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamps Suprematic CS6 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

Maeduep: An aubergine. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: An aubergine, 2023 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, metal, ottchill Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner Production time is 5 weeks. ____ WKND Lab ...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

One of German Vintage Modernist Glass Sconce Wall Lamp 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of beautiful blown glass, brass and iron wall lamp,  Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mickey Black Minimal Sculptural Floor Lamp Dimmable Touch Sensor 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....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brass and Crystal Ceiling Lamp by Lumi, Italy, 1970s
By Lumi
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable canoe ceiling lamp by Lumi with crystal body and brass details.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish, Sculptural Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural table lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Features solid turned pine. Has retained light patina over time. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Pine

Sciolari Minimal Sculptural Chandelier Brass and Glass Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal sculptural chandelier brass and glass. Nine lights, small attack E14.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Late 20th Century Martz Ceramic Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true icon of American studio pottery, this vintage table lamp was designed by the celebrated duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The piece showcases the minimalist, scu...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Austrian Glass and Metal Wall Lights Sconces by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist glass and metal wall sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Franken KG. Austria
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970s Chrome and Lucite Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A chrome pendant light fixture with Lucite extending spires. USA, circa 1970. Newly rewired for U.S. Measures 14.25 inches tall; includes 24 inches of hanging chain.
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Nuvola Pendant Customizable Dimmable and Touch Sensor Brass Blown Glass Leather
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola pendant 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 tu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Of White Murano Sphere Table Lamps 1970s Glass Lights Italian Vintage
Located in London, GB
A pair of white, spherical murano glass table lamps, originating from Italy in the 1970s. Each lamp consists of a frosted glass orb sat on top of a white powder-coated metal base. Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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 Four Vintage Minimalist Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful Minimalist hand blown white opal glass, Art Deco style flush mounts/sconces. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).  
Category

Mid-20th Century German 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...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Fulmine Three Lights Floor to Ceiling Minimalist Sculptural Lamp Brushed Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Somewhere between a Suspension Light and a Floor Lamp, Fulmine (thunderbolt) engages with gravity in an innovative and playful way. The Central Form, stretched from each end, seems t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italien Vintage Sciolari Tube Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Minimalist brass chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measurements: Diameter (Body) 12 in Height (Body) 9 in. Lamp sockets: 12  
Category

Mid-20th Century 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...
Category

1980s French Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Concrete

Nuvola Black Three Lights Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Pendant/ Chandelier
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola black three lights customizable chandelier/pendant contemporary light-fixture floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling. The pure geometry of the blackened 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Tapio Wirkkala Ceiling Lamp Model 51129 in White Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant ceiling lamp model. 51129 in white opaline glass, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured in a joint effort by Idman & Iittala in Finland in the 1950s. This very minim...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Pendant Light Hammered Finish White Handblown Glass Globe
Located in San Antonio, TX
COMETA pendant light was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. The hand-hammered brass disc is the artisanal work tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Maple LED Line Light Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fort makers' maple line light is made in Brooklyn by Noah Spencer. This sculptural LED light juxtaposes hard lines with soft reflected light and emits an am...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Maple

Mezzaluna floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper, Italy 1974
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
A minimal design that exudes elegance and sophistication... this is the Mezzaluna model floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper. The tubular frame is made of chrome-plated steel, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal, Steel

Ghidini 1961 Contemporary Table Lamp Brass and Metalized Glass Branch Creative
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 table lamp is designed by the Californian Branch creative and it is the result of the meeting between the higher Italian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

El Floor Lamp CS1 by NOOM – Sculptural Contemporary Design Lighting in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Vintage Patinated Bronze Finish Donghia Rafaela Table Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
A John Hutton (American, 1947-2006) for Donghia (American, founded 1968) "Rafaela" table lamp, designed in the 1980’s. The lamp has a custom patinated bronze finish with a matching f...
Category

1980s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Composition

Lune Two Lights Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light Polished Brass Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune Two Lights is composed by a solid Brass Sphere and Two Hand-Blown Glass Globes. The Light gets out from the two Brass rod crossing over the spheres, and through them, it is dif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lune One Light Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light Polished Brass Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lune (moons) takes its name from the symbiotic relationship between planets and their satellites. Different spheres just touch each other, one totally transparent, the other perfectl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamp El Lamps CS3 by Noom in Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
A bold expression of sculptural design, the EL Collection by NOOM draws inspiration from the striking geometry of the Suprematist movement—particularly the works of El Lissitzky and ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Large Minimalist Pendant, 1960s, More Items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Big white opaline glass shade. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Eye-catching design piece. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible The length of the central rod on demand.
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1960s Czech Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

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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