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.
Quadris Ceiling Suspended Rectangular Mirror with Contemporary Matt Black Frame
Located in London, London
Modern ceiling suspended Quadris™ rectangular mirror with rounded edges and a minimalist matte black frame and panel backing. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors are ...
Aluminum
Orbis Ceiling Suspended Round Mirror with Blackened Stainless Steel Frame
Located in London, London
Industrial style ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a blackened stainless steel frame and black backing panel. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors are design...
Stainless Steel
“Sun Mirror Brass” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Sun Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of a treated Carrara marble base. The back part of the mirror is made of solid brass and treated with special oils f...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
“Fit Mirror” Travertine Marble and Rusty Iron Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of three treated Travertine marble pieces as a base. The back part of the mirror is made of a rusty i...
Marble, Travertine, Iron
“Sun Mirror Copper” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Sun Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of a treated Carrara marble base. The back part of the mirror is made of solid copper and treated with special oils ...
Carrara Marble, Marble, Copper
$4,652 / item
Flow Wall Mirror, Natural Sand – by Rive Roshan
By Rive Roshan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Flow wall mirror is part of the 'Sand in Motion' collection – a family of sculptural objects manufactured from 3D printed sand, using technology that was developed for the German...
Other
Orbis Ceiling Hanging Suspended Round Art Deco Mirror with a Brushed Brass Frame
Located in London, London
Modern ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist brushed brass frame and a black panel backing. Dimensions: 550mm (21.65") diameter x 30mm (1.18") deep Mirror is illustrated with a drop of 850mm (33.5") but is fully customisable. Please contact our team for information. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors...
Brass
Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
By George Nakashima, Zaha Hadid, Figure Ground, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
Mirror, Walnut
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Bronze Tinted Round Frameless Contemporary Mirrors, XL
Located in London, London
Set of two minimalist half-moon Luna™ bronze tinted frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different directio...
Glass
Tenon Mirror with Mirropane and Birch by UMÉ Studio
By Julian Paul, UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
By definition, a tenon is a simple work of joinery. Used here to create a mirror, the simple and elegant form acts as both a shelf and a support for the mirror. The tenon mirror itse...
Mirror, Birch
Set of 2 Luna Semi-Circular Bronze Tinted Minimalist Frameless Mirrors, Large
Located in London, London
Set of two minimalist half-moon Luna™ bronze tinted frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different directio...
Glass
Set of 2 Luna Semi-Circular Bronze Tinted Minimalist Frameless Mirrors, Medium
Located in London, London
Set of two minimalist half-moon Luna™ bronze tinted frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different directio...
Glass
Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
By Shiro Kuramata, George Nakashima, Figure Ground, Zaha Hadid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
Mirror, Walnut
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Silver + Rose Gold Round Frameless Minimal Mirrors, XL
Located in London, London
Set of two charming and minimalist rose gold (peach) and standard silver Luna™ half-moon frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible...
Mirror
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Black Tinted Frameless Contemporary Mirrors, Medium
Located in London, London
Set of two minimalist half-moon Luna™ black tinted frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different direction...
Glass
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Black Tinted Round Minimalist Frameless Mirrors, Regular
Located in London, London
Set of two minimalist half-moon Luna™ black tinted frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different direction...
Glass
New Mirror by Jonathan Nesci in Spun and Coated Aluminum and Mirrored Glass
Located in Columbus, IN
The new mirror is made in spun, and powder-coated aluminum with an inset 1/4" thick mirrored glass. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
Aluminum
Slash Mirror by Arielle Assouline-Lichten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cube base with 6" round mirror, brass edges and rubber backing. The perfect addition to your desk or vanity. The mirror is removable. Choose between three color bases -concrete, wh...
Mirror
Wise Mirror, Eze by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Wise mirror, Eze by Colé Italia with Lorenza Bozzoli Dimensions: H.57 D.15 W.19 cm Materials: High forehead mirror mask in solid beech wood wing stained ...
Metal, Brass
French Rattan Rectangular Mirror with Ring Details, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s French Riviera rattan rectangular mirror with rings accents on the frame. Unusual handcrafted rattan rectangular mirror accented by cir...
Cane, Mirror, Rattan
$1,713
H 0.99 in Dm 26.38 in
Italian Round Beveled Mirror with Bronze Crystal Frame, Cristal Arte 1970s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round double beveled mirror with a stunning bronzed glass mirror frame. This fantastic mirror was made in Italy in the 1970s by Cristal Arte. This mirror is wo...
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
ClassiCon Castellar Wall Mirror by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray understood how to combine the aesthetic with the practical as did few designers. The geometrically structured mirror castellar, designed for her summerhouse E1027, is a proof of this. With castellar the swivel-mounted section allows you to easily view your profile. Everything is reduced to the essentials, but it is all within easy reach. Wall mirror with a swivel-mounted section. Chromium-plated steel frame. Mirror made of polished crystal glass...
Glass
$1,802 / item
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 1.58 in
Modern Wall Mirror Lake 1 with Base in Stainless Steel by Noom
By NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
"Lakes" is a nature-inspired collection of sculptural mirrors designed by French designers Maryna Dague and Nathan Baraness. The collection takes its name from the shorelines of lake...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...
Jugendstil Wall Mirror
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil wall mirror.
Tin
Killa Big Wall Mirror by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Killa big wall mirror by Pauline Deltour Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves fiber. Technique...
Steel
Wings Wall Console Mirror by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Wings Wall Console Mirror by Matteo Cibic is an interesting shaped, striped mirror. India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its cultures, and as ric...
Resin
$3,062
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 2.37 in
Louis Philippe Rectangular Wall Mirror in Giltwood with Ribbed Carving Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing Louis Philippe period mirror with a finely ribbed carving frame and gold leaf finish. France circa 1860. Elegant, strong and soung, this mirror has a gorgeous original aged ...
Gold Leaf
Round Wall Mirror with Ceramic Tiles Mosaic Frame, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Mosaic Round Mirror. Spain, 1960s. This eye-catching mirror has a frame made of hundred of small ceramic tiles in past...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Round Wall Mirror with Muticolor Glass Mosaic Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
1960s Multi-Color and Golden Glass Mosaic Round Wall Mirror Mid-Century Modern colorful mirrored glass mosaic circular mirror, Spain, 1960s. Thi...
Brass
Bespoke Listing for Laurie Set of 2 Half-Moon Pieces
Located in London, London
All specifications for this particular listing are as detailed in the quotation already provided and approved. **We will supply our shop drawings as soon as the order is placed.** ...
Glass
Sold
H 29.77 in W 18.23 in D 1.19 in
Listing for Set of 2 Bespoke Mirrors for Jeremiah Suspended Neska Patina
Located in London, London
The images in this bespoke listing do not represent the approved modifications, and they refer to a standard size of the suspended Quadris™ mirror with a matte black frame. All speci...
Brass
Set of 2 Bespoke mirrors for Alexander Design
Located in London, London
The price in this bespoke entry is provided for an order of one mirror. The images in this bespoke listing do not represent the approved modifications, and they refer to a standard ...
Brass
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 30.01 in
Listing for Timothy Set of 2 Bespoke Sus Orbis Mirrors Blackened Stainless Steel
Located in London, London
The images in this bespoke listing do not represent the approved modifications, and they refer to a standard size of the Orbis Suspended Round Mirror w...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 21.66 in
Bespoke listing for Nina Orbis Suspended Mirror Brushed Brass Frame Arm 40"
Located in London, London
Modern ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist brushed brass frame and a black panel backing. Dimensions: 550mm (21.65") diameter x 30mm (1.18") deep Mirror with a ...
Brass
Sold
H 39.02 in W 15.01 in D 1.62 in
Bespoke Listing for Isaac Sus Quadris Polished Stainless Steel Front Illum
Located in London, London
The images in this bespoke listing do not represent the approved modifications, and they refer to a standard size of the suspended Quadris™ mirror with a matte black frame. All speci...
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.03 in W 20.01 in D 1.19 in
Listing for Set of 3 Bespoke Mirrors for Zoe Sus Quadris Matte Black frame
Located in London, London
The images in this bespoke listing do not represent the approved modifications, and they refer to a standard size of the suspended Quadris™ mirror with a matte black frame. All speci...
Aluminum
Sold
H 20.01 in W 18 in D 1.19 in
Listing for Set of 2 Bespoke Mirrors for Brett Sus Quadris Brushed Nickel Plated
Located in London, London
The images in this bespoke listing do not represent the approved modifications, and they refer to a standard size of the suspended Quadris™ mirror with a matte black frame. All speci...
Aluminum
Sold
H 0.24 in Dm 19.69 in
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Black Tinted Round Minimalist Frameless Mirror, Regular
Located in London, London
Original and minimalist half-moon black tinted frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made ...
Glass
Modernist 'Orbit' Wall Mirror by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Bieffeplast
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious designed modernist 'Orbit' wall mirror by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast. This mirror allows for an angled view through the accom...
Steel
Sold
H 0.24 in Dm 23.63 in
Luna™ 2 Half-Moon Pieces Black Tinted Circular Bespoke Frameless Mirror, Medium
Located in London, London
Original and minimalist half-moon black tinted frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made ...
Glass
Sold
H 0.24 in Dm 31.5 in
Luna™ 2 Half-Moon Pieces Bronze Tinted Round Minimalist Frameless Mirror, Large
Located in London, London
Original and minimalist half-moon bronze tinted frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made...
Glass