Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
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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1920s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Goat Hair
Early 20th Century Uzbek Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1940s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Angora
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Hemp
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1930s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s French Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Lacquer, Felt, Resin
2010s Persian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Unknown Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Hemp
1980s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Mohair
1960s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1960s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1990s Nepalese Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Cotton, Goat Hair, Linen
2010s Persian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Cotton, Goat Hair
2010s Persian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1980s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Silk
2010s Persian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Hemp
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Bamboo
2010s Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Afghan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Afghan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Persian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Wool