Minimalist Cabinets
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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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Cabinets
Berlin Iron
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Cabinets
Pine
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
1970s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Ash, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Ash, Oak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Ash, Oak, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood, Teak
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Glass
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Granite
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Marble
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Granite
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets
Elm
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s Vintage Minimalist Cabinets
Fruitwood
2010s Polish Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc
2010s Polish Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum, Bronze
2010s Polish Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Lacquer
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Marble
2010s British Minimalist Cabinets
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel, M...
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Brass, Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Steel, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Steel, Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Cabinets
Copper
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Lacquer, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Lacquer, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Lacquer
20th Century Dutch Minimalist Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
Oak, Lacquer