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

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Metal

Glass and Metal "Fiesta" Table Lamp by G. Longoni, 1969
Located in New York City, NY
Glass and Metal "Fiesta" Table Lamp by G. Longoni for Stilnovo, Italy This mesmerizing table lamp is composed of three stacked blue glass orbs , fitted together in a sculpted, lacquered metal base. Very unique looking; reminiscent of Carl Nason...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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).  
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Triangular Danish Minimalist Wall Light in Glass, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large triangular sconce with glass front. Manufactured in Denmark during the early 1980s in a style reminiscent of Verner Panton.
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

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

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Metal

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Water Ripple
- Large
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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Ceramic

Minimalist Counter Balance Floor Lamp Black 1970s
Located in London, GB
Minimalist black counterbalance floor lamp by Sölken with a double arm and two counterweights. It is super flexible, adjustable to almost 180 degrees. The halogen light source is att...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Minimal Round Chandelier 1980 Black Murano Glass Ettore Sottsass Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal round chandelier 1980 black Murano glass Ettore Sottsass Style.
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Clean-Lined White Pendant or Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Clean-lined white metal light fixture with black diffuser and brass finial. USA circa 1980. Includes matching canopy. May be cuztomized in...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass, Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Luxury Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass Leaf Accents & Clear Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This pendant light is a striking centerpiece for any modern space, blending sleek sophistication with timeless elegance. Featuring a unique suspended design, it exudes refined style ...
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2010s European Minimalist Lighting

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Blue - Medium
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tempo Floor Lamp in Satin Brass or Matte Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo series is composed of curves and lines creating rhythm and repetition. All pieces are individually tailored with all elements to a perfect equilibrium. Measures: W 12 (30....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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Metal

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Brass & Opal Glass Triangle Wall Sconces from Glashütte Limburg, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very elegant and characteristic set of brass and opal glass Sconces produced in Germany by Glashütte Limburg in the 1980s. Each lamp has a very solid triangle opal...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The light sculpture impresses with...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Teak

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

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...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Olive - Small
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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Steel

Large floor lamp by Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Large floor lamp by Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s Dimensions H: 160 cm (62.99") ⌀ 50 cm (19.69") Measurements without lampshade : Ø 46cm H:155,5cm
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20th Century German Minimalist Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Carpyen Table Lamp by Carlos M. Serra, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Carlos M. Serra for Carpyen, in Spain during the 1970's. It is a very rare and sleek design made of chrome metal. It is in original and very good cond...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Minimalist Ceiling Light Made Of Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Minimalist ceiling light made of brushed brass and opaline glass, customizable. Production time c. 8 weeks.
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2010s German Minimalist Lighting

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Brass

Achille Handmade Table Lamp Minimalist Aluminum Design Soft Diffused Light
Located in București, RO
The Achille Table Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece that blends minimalist design with refined craftsmanship. Inspired by the interplay of contrast and harmony, its sleek geometric...
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting

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Aluminum

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Olive - Medium
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Blue
- Small
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2023. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Metal Chrome Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant wall light is totally made in Italy. It has an essential and minimal shape that make it perfectly matching everywhere. It is easy to armonized it in every room of your h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Chrome

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, White Limestone, Made-To-Order
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, 2022. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light scul...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Hammered Stamp
- Small
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

Handmade Minimal Style Arch Detail Exterior Outdoor Wall Light, Bronze, Antique
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Shoreline Lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal. Handmade with hea...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Design Ghidini 1961 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Nickel & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of wall lights with organic minimalist design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Geometric Philips Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist, burnt orange and white wall sconces by Philips, in enameled metal and acrylic light covers, porcelain sockets, marked, wired for US standards, one E27 socket each, max wa...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Anisotropy - Large
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

Portoro Marble Ceiling Lamp "Werner Jr." in Stock
Located in Milano, IT
"Werner Jr. Portoro" contemporary ceiling marble lamp. Structure composed of a thin square in marble, single emission of LED light, suspension with steel wires. A lamp with an e...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Marble

Italian Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Eclipse, Venice 1960s
Located in London, GB
Murano double shade glass "Eclisse" or 'Eclipse' pendant lamp. A pale yellow outer glass globe and inner shade in clear frosted glass is designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy ear...
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1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier, 3 Lights and Chromed Black Steel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Large 1970s Mazzega pendant chandelier with three big Globe of transparent Murano glass bullyant Measures cm: Height 70, diameter 80 (diameter glass globe ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

1960s Italian Pair of Black/Red and White Tall Wall / Ceiling Lights
By LOM
Located in New York, NY
Four pairs in different colors available - 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of solid plexiglass sconces / flush mount lights with Minimalist Design by the company LOM that opera...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

EDEN pendant light in black patina by Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
Eden pendant light Stéphanie Balini’s Eden pendant light is a modular system of light elements that offers infinite scope for customisation. This cast bronze LED luminaire is availab...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Large Sculptural Pendant Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s in Chromed Steel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian large sculptural nine-light pendant chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s in chromed steel with lacquered inserts in the arms. Murano Mazzega opaline glass bowls Good condi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting

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Steel

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Anisotropy - Medium
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

EDEN pendant light in bronze by Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
Eden pendant light Stéphanie Balini’s Eden pendant light is a modular system of light elements that offers infinite scope for customisation. This cast bronze LED luminaire is availab...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Stunning Murano Glass Talar Floor Lamp
Located in Murano, VE
This stunning floor lamp is part of the Talar collection, a series realized in aluminum and Murano glass by Wave Murano Glass and the design duo Scattered Disc Objects (SDOBJS). The ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
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2010s American Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Water Ripple
- Medium
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
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2010s South African Minimalist Lighting

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Frosted White Elongated Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of circa 2000 frosted white cigar shaped sconces. Curved at the sides they hug the wall tight. Giving a warm glow eminatting from the center. Two bulbs per sconce. Sold as a pai...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Lighting

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Metal

Garnier & Linker Mask Sconce Large in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce "Mask" by Garnier & Linker : A curved sconce, made of patinated bronze and is exclusively designed for Anne Jacquemin Sablon. A "Certificate of authenticity" is provided by th...
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2010s French Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Labyrinth Light Extreme Minimalist Floor Vertical Led Wall Lamp
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A unique design in its simplicity. Tall, stunning, impressive, capable of turning any corridor into a scenic passage or to create a sequence of depths and lights when used in sequenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting

Materials

Wood

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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