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.
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Style: Minimalist
E. Elizarova for Matlight Studio Italian Black Marble and Glass Cup Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors in collaboration with Matlight: bespoke sculpture glass cup table lamp, part of the Italian modern collection called Andromeda, designed by Ekaterina Elizarova for Matlight Milano. The bold daring design exposes the natural beauty of the contrasting materials used: an uplifting black Marquina base that supports a refined cylinder cup in Nero Marchina and glass embracing...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist lamp was produced in Germany during the 1960s. The lamp captivates with its simple design. The black metal lampshade and round base are connected by a solid, sharp ar...
Category
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hikari Minimalist Japanese Light Led Tube Floor or Ceiling Lamp Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hikari Lamp is a straight hanging - or freely positionable - source of diffuse light that will draw a visitor curiosity on its handmade cuts that are a unique results of a heating te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Memphis Style Marble and Chrome Torcheres, Made in Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Memphis style marble and chrome torcheres, Made in Italy, amazing quality and design, black marble base, chromed tubular steel, cast metal pivoting lamps. Original dimmer's. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble, Cut Steel, Chrome
1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier, 3 Lights and Chromed Black Steel
By Mazzega
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 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Wonderful Minimalistic Temde Teak and Cupper Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Minimalistic Temde teak and copper floor lamp, 1960s. A unique, timeless, and elegant made by Temde, Switzerland.
Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 7 pieces white Perspex Lighted Plant Pots, 1970s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These plant pots are designed and manufactured in the 1970s in Belgium.
They are completely made of white Perspex.
The small pot needs one light bulb, the large one needs two light...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Counter Balance Floor Lamp Minimalist in 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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimal Hand-Crafted Contemporary Style Pendant Lighting
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 in South...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Adjustable Pair of Minimalist Articulated Desk Clamp Lamps by Staff Germany 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of adjustable clamp desk lamps made and marked by Staff Leuchten in the 1960s in Germany.
Measures: height 29.5“ in. (75 cm), height from the edge of the table 27“ in....
Category
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Gecchelin Bruno design in years '70 for Skipper Italy, ceiling lamp "Gesto"
Located in Biella, IT
Gecchelin Bruno design in years '70 for Skipper Italy, ceiling lamp "Gesto"
very elegant ceiling lamp halogen in chrome tubular and alluminium black glossy lacquered parts
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
By Studio Chora
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 ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Paper
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
“White Hex Lamp” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Lamp by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
Hex lamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Bleached Maple LED Line Light Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fort makers' bleached maple line light is made in Brooklyn by Noah Spencer. This sculptural LED light juxtaposes hard lines with soft reflected light an...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Maple
Unique Italian Cornice Table Lamp in Brushed Aluminum Dimmable and Hand Made
Located in București, RO
The Cornice Table Lamp is a limited-edition designer piece, crafted for those who appreciate sophisticated sculptural lighting and meticulous craftsmanship. Originally conceived as a...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century frosted glass box/cube pendant ceiling light w/ nickel stem
Located in New York City, NY
Modernist square box chandelier comprising 20 small squares of cut-glass in two tiers formed together with original nickeled bronze brackets. The juxta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
'Bubble' Table Lamp in Black Marble and Copper, Brazilian Contemporary Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Bubble table lamp is designed to be interactive with the user. Executed with a sphere carved by hand from a block of Black Marble found in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, ha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Hammered Stamp - 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
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Hammered Stamp
- 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...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
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...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Suspension Lamp Large Size
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 contemporary suspension lamp is designed by the Italian Elisa Giovannoni and it is the result of the meeting between the highest Italian quality manufactu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sigla 2 Floor Lamp by René Kemna for Sirrah, Italy, 1980s
By Rene Kemna 1
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Sigla 2, flexible floor lamp by René Kenna for Sirrah, Italy, 1980s.
Flexible structure which allow the light and shade to have various positions....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Table Lamp and Shade Set in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular table lamp and shade set
Cream Lacquer
Metal Base
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates...
Category
2010s Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Unique Cornice Table Lamp Handmade in Aluminum Architectural Contemporary Design
Located in București, RO
The Cornice Table Lamp is a limited-edition designer piece, crafted for those who appreciate sophisticated sculptural lighting and meticulous craftsmanship. Originally conceived as a...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Handcrafted Italian Cornice Table Lamp in Brushed Aluminum Sculptural Design
Located in București, RO
The Cornice Table Lamp is a limited-edition designer piece, crafted for those who appreciate sophisticated sculptural lighting and meticulous craftsmanship. Originally conceived as a...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple mid century table lamp with height -adjustable umbrella.
The drum -shaped umbrella is covered with a textile material. It can be moved up and down on the shaft of the foot. T...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Space Age Minimalist Glass Table Lamp by Jean Paul for Philips, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass table lamp from Philips based on a design by Jean-Paul Edmonds-Alt from the 70s.
A table lamp with a simple shape and color. The lamp body is made entirely of glass with a whi...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Minimalist Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Rod Pendant Light.
A minimalist design in technical design language. Five tubes cut on both sides are arranged radially around a core. In each of the tubes is a burning po...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
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...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Magazin Ceiling Lamp by Wilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceiling lights from the Danish manufacturer Poulsen based on a design by architect Wilhelm Wohlert from the 70s.
A simple and reduced to the bare essentials ceiling light. Scandinav...
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Space Age German Minimalist Floor Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Cosack.
A simple design in a minimalist design language. The floor lamp is a classic ceiling floodlight. The shade shows the shape of a shallow bowl. The ...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Space Age Minimalist Table from Philips
By Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table or wall light from philips.
A simple design in cubic form. The actual luminaire body is a cubic base that has a round opening at the top. The version is located ins...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
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
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 ...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten.
The elements of structural glass break and potentiate the light of the two lamps inside. This makes them a functi...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Lingotto Sconces by Renzo Piano for iGuzzini, 1990s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall sconce version of the Lingotto series from the Italian manufacturer iGuzzini based on a design by the designer and architect Renzo Piano. The luminaire convinces with its te...
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
TRN Ceramic Light, Model E2
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they were letters from a non-existent alphabet.
The hand crafted process of glazing ceramics gives the collection a truly unique character. It is finished with brass elements.
Lamp size: 55 cm (21,65") x 77 cm (30,5").
Ceramic tubes...
Category
2010s Polish Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Italian Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very minimal floor lamp consisting of a black metal base and a long chromed metal rod with a single ligfhtpoint at the top.
This minimalist design is also very attractive.
Desi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Contemporary Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Floor Lamp Metalized Glass Low
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This surprising floor lamp named dusk dawn, transforms from what appears to be a solid brass volume to reveal an inner conic "spire" of light when illuminated.
Designed by Branch.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Steel
Modernist Perforated Aluminum Lamp after Mategot
Located in New York, NY
Modernist perforated aluminum table lamp in the style of Mategot. Germany, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Lighting
Ghidini 1961 Contemporary Bell Brass Suspension Lamp by Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 contemporary suspension lamp is designed by the Italian designer Elisa Giovannoni and it is the result of the meeting between the highest Italian quality ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Stoneware Wall/Ceiling Lamp, Minimalist Design PETIT PRINCE
Located in Köln, DE
wall/ceiling lamp PETIT PRINCE
design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS
"Petit Prince" is the captivating tribute to the beloved tale of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This exclusive limited edition lam...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Ghidini 1961 Contemporary Table Lamp Brass and Metalized Glass Branch Creative
By Ghidini 1961
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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Minimalist Pendant Light Hammered Finish Handmade White Porcelain 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
Vintage Boho Solid Black Marble Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This pair of vintage boho lamps features sleek, solid black marble bases that exude timeless sophistication. The natural veining of the marble adds depth and character, while the min...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Marble
Unique Murano Glass Talar Modern Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
This stunning suspension tower 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)...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Get Set Table Lamp By Michael Anastassiades
Located in NICE, FR
The GET SET lamp by Michael Anastassiades exemplifies minimalist elegance and versatility. Its design combines clean geometric lines with a clever functionality: it can be adjusted t...
Category
2010s English Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lampadaire "3873", Tito Agnoli.
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in PARIS, FR
Floor lamp model “387” by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, 1954;
This minimalist, functional floor lamp offers ambient or directional light thanks to its two rotating bulbs. The metal stem and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Classic Table Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Minimalist table lamp by RAAK, Holland, circa 1960. Steel and brushed aluminum, pivoting shade.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp Peter Nelson
Located in London, GB
An engineered clamp lamp in aluminum with an adjustable spot light in a cylindrical form that tilts for uplighting or downlighting and moves up and down the pole for height adjustments. By Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting...
Category
1970s British Vintage Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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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