Minimalist Credenzas
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
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. This piece is outfitted with a top hatch door for access to a space for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Carvel Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A cabinet inspired by the hydrodynamic curves of the great steel ships built on the River Tyne and River Wear.
Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. The clean modern lines and quiet texture o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Black Walnut Slatted Credenza - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid Black Walnut credenza or sideboard with slatted exquisitely crafted wood screen doors. Designed and built in the workshop of Material Architecture in Portland, Oregon. Doors ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges.
Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
Yohan Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain — Ready to ship!
By Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A four-drawered, storage cabinet situated on a plinth in hand-patinated brass, handmade in our North East workshop.
Measures: 77cm height x 140cm width x 50cm depth.
Ready now, an...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
C.E.O. Cube Leather Cabinet, Lella & Massimo Vignelli, Poltrona Frau, Italy 90s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Poltrona Frau CEO Cabinet, monolith form, structure in medium-density wood fiber fully lined in leather, interior lacquered in black.
Stunning architectural minimalist design by L...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Wood
AURUM Credenza, Ash and Rosa Morada Wood, 23k Gold
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Architects Karla Vázquez from KV and Caterina Moretti from Peca collaborated to create The Aurum Credenza, which is a sculptural work and unique piece that aim to open honest dialogu...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blackened Ash Slatted Credenza
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. The clean modern lines and quiet texture o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Yohan Wheeled Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A four-drawered, wheeled storage cabinet in hand patinated brass, developed in collaboration with Pernille Lind Studio for their AM Office project in C...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Stainless ...
Eclipse Credenza of Brushed Oak and Brass, Made in Italy
Located in London, GB
The Eclipse credenza is designed by Emél & Browne in the Minimalist and contemporary style and custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. An Eclipse of light is referenced in the refl...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Copper
RIMA Credenza, 3M Solid Beech Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Beech
RIMA Credenza, Walnut Wood 3M
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the atten...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Carlo Torrigiani. Sideboard in rosewood briar for Did Dado Industrial milano
Located in Vigevano, PV
Industrial sideboard in rosewood root by Carlo Torrigiani for Did Dado Industrial, Milan, 1970s
very technical and important piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
RIMA Credenza, Beech Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the atten...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Beech
RIMA Credenza, 2M Solid Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Beech
RIMA Credenza, Solid Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the atten...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Beech
Wanda II - Elegant Walnut Credenza with Brass Details and Marquetry Doors
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Wanda II sideboard - Modern Walnut Sideboard with Oak Marquetry and Brushed Brass Details
The "Wanda II" Sideboard is a statement piece that combines fine craftsmanship with a timel...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Brass
RIMA Credenza, Solid Tzalam Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the atten...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
RIMA Credenza, Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the atten...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
RIMA Credenza, 2.5m Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Solid Walnut, Blackened Steel and Cast Concrete "C-210" Cantilevered Credenza
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
C-210 seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The counter-top as well as the drawer faces are all cast concrete. The piece is fully wrapped and fully finished (front and back) with hand-blackened steel that is employed as a veneer and sealed with oil and buffed wax. The cabinet door hardware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Concrete, Steel
RIMA Credenza, 3M Solid Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Oak
RIMA Credenza, 2M Solid Walnut wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Walnut, Blackened Steel, Cast Concrete "C-210 Protrusions" Credenza
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
C-210 v2 with walnut protrusions seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The counter-top as well as the drawer faces are all cast concrete. The piece is fully wrapped and fully finished (front and back) with hand-blackened steel that is employed as a veneer and sealed with oil and buffed wax. Walnut protrusions are affixed via earth magnets, providing for a dynamic piece that can be played with and adjusted by the user. The cabinet door hardware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Concrete, Steel
RIMA Credenza, 2M Solid Tzalam Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that are repeated one after the other to form a texture that embraces the cover and the oval base. This poetically handmade piece gives visual and tactile harmony to the spaces.
Material: Solid Tzalam Wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
RIMA Credenza, 3M Solid Tzalam Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
RIMA Credenza, 2M Solid Beech Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Beech
Moderniste, minimalist, the Haque school, Credenza, Metz & co feel, 1970's
By Metz & Co.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Recently restored Moderniste / Minimalist / the Haque school credenza.
Has been stored in my storage for quite some time. I always hoped to find the designer, never have been able t...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Wenge
RIMA Credenza, 2.5M Solid Black Oakwood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the attention to the wooden slats that...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Beech
Smoked glass, steel and chrome plated console table, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Italian console in smoked glass and steel, 1970s. Chrome-plated steel frame with two round columns and two smoked glass tops. Chrome plating, Smoked glass, Steel.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Moonrise Credenza of Gemstone, Brass and Oak, Made in Italy
Located in London, GB
The Moonrise credenza is designed by Emél & Browne in the Minimalist and contemporary style and custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. The semi-pr...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Agate, Brass
HVLimon, Crescendo Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HVLimón is a Los Angeles-based artist, originally from México. An architect by trade, yet a self-taught artist always experimenting and testing the established limits of design throu...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Concrete
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Minimalist credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist credenzas 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 credenzas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist credenzas made in a specific country, there are North America, Mexico, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original credenzas, popular names associated with this style include Caterina Moretti, Emél & Browne, Paul Kelley, and Stefan Rurak . 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 credenzas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,230 and tops out at $41,741 while the average work can sell for $11,390.