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Minimalist Furniture

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
Kanyon Coffee Table, Oval with Marble Top, Contemporary Sculptural, in Stock
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with simplicity, beautiful materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Inspired by the topograp...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

Italian Minimalist Glass & Brass Magazine Holder, Italy, c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Minimalist glass & brass magazine holder, Italy, c. 1970.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Brazilian Coffee Table 'Frame' by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award-winning minimalist steel and glass showcase table is designed within architectural and geometric reasoning. With square DNA, four stair-shape...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Architectural Door Handle Round Push Pull in Clear and Amber Glass
Located in London, GB
Solid round glass push and pull door handle in clear and amber glass for a single door. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard doors and kitchen...
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1970s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Contemporary Wallhook with Keyholder Peggy Walnut-Blackened Brass by Mutarq Mex
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Contemporary Wallhook with Keyholder PEGGY Walnut & Blackened Brass by MutarQ. Made in Mexico. Contents: One single Wallhook. Peggy is a versatile and timeless wall hook, thanks t...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Steel Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
The 55.1" concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. The mirror is fabricated out of 3mm 304 stainless steel. It's forme...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minimalistic Wall Lamp “Bubble”, Modern Steel Lighting, Glass Sphere Edition
Located in Vilnius, LT
Bubble B Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, Chandelier Material: steel, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: H: 250 mm / W: 130 mm Light source: 2 * G9, 110-220V Available in different colors according to RAL Classic. Options of the lighting collection: Chandelier Bubble...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Urithi Lounge Chair
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
The Urithi Lounge Chair is an original design, handmade with hardwood to be a functional art piece. The Chair was designed from the back, inspired by nature to resemble the look of r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can build a space around, whose designs highlight rather than overshadow the surface itself. As a result, simple lines that demonstrate Craft are one of our core considerations. With the Constant, designer Yaniv Chen...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Teta Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in unfilled Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it ...
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2010s African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Dimmer Minimal Flamingo Standing Lamp for Office & Living Room Space
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flamingo is a unique and original reading lamp designed by Alvaro Siza Vieira for BD Barcelona Design. The extraordinary thing about the Flamingo cannot be...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum, Silver, Chrome

Urithi Dining Chair
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
The Urithi Dining Chair is an original design, handmade with hardwood to be a functional art piece. The Chair was designed from the back, as this is the part you see mostly during th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build a space around, whose designs highlight rather than overshadow the surface itself. As a result, simple lines that demonstrate craft are one of our core considerations. With the Park, designer Yaniv Chen...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Walnut Orange MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Vondel Square Table Handcrafted in Calacatta Viola
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A design somewhere between design and art, the Vondel coffee table has a reassuring solidity of form, which commands and fills a room. A simple, yet strong shape gives it a versatile...
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2010s African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

circa Coffee Table in Breccia Oniciata Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We believe that the bones of a place, the inanimate objects, the design can all affect your experience. With the Circa coffee table, long-time collaborator Yaniv Chen...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vondel Square Table Handcrafted in Verde Guatemala
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A design somewhere between design and art, the Vondel coffee table has a reassuring solidity of form, which commands and fills a room. A simple, yet strong shape gives it a versatile...
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2010s African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vondel Square Table Handcrafted in Red Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A design somewhere between design and art, the Vondel coffee table has a reassuring solidity of form, which commands and fills a room. A simple, yet strong shape gives it a versatile...
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2010s African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

circa Coffee Table in Breccia Oniciata Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We believe that the bones of a place, the inanimate objects, the design can all affect your experience. With the Circa coffee table, long-time colla...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Suspension Lamp Solid Brass Cone and Glass Diffuser
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 contemporary suspension lamp is designed by the Californian Branch Creative and it is the result of the meeting between the higher Italian quality manufac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chelmsford Oxidised solid brass and Glass Coffee Table in Cider Orange
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by 1960’s Italian design, the Chelmsford table marries steel and glass, a combination complemented by subtle colour combinations. A bold and nostalgic piece, it displays Lem...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Peg Work Black Square Minimalist Art by Bradley Duncan Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peg work - black square painted wood Measures: 30” x 30” x 3.5” 2018 Produced by hand in Los Angeles, CA.     
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chelmsford Oxidised Solid Brass and Glass Coffee Table in Uniform Green
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by 1960s Italian design, the Chelmsford table marries steel and glass, a combination complemented by subtle colour combinations. A bold and nostalgic piece, it displays Lemo...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kent Loveseat Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A statement piece that also pays heed to the essentials of a seating solution – such as comfort and durability - the Kent armchair is a celebration of form and fabrication. A svelte armchair inspired by elements of Italian 1950s design, from the angular lines of Gio Ponti’s 811...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby side table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. Versatile in nature, the piece’s pure silhouette, elegant proportions and dramatic texture lend it to ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master Studio for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis Group style. The desk lamp can be placed in countless different positions. The heavy b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oiled Oak Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build a space around, whose designs highlight rather than overshadow the surface itself. As a result, simple lines that demonstrate craft are one of our core considerations. With the Constant, designer Yaniv Chen...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Modern contemporary minimalism ceiling lighting "Na Linii" , single by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by Svitanok Category: Lighting Type: pendant Material: steel rods, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: pendant 730 x 550 mm L...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pendant “Sunderline 2C”, Two Spot, Modern Steel Chandelier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Sunderline 2C (2steel spots) Category: Lighting Type: Pendant Material: steel, textile cable Overall dimensions: H: 2100 mm / W: 400 mm Light source: 2 * E14, 110-220V Availa...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ashby Round Coffee Table Handcrafted in Honed Travertine 35"/90cmDiam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby Travertine round coffee table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. With a design cued entirely by honed and filled Travertine, its round slim top is c...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

La Plume Handcrafted and Covered in Romo Linara Designed by Master for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Created in response to what sofas often are by default - structured, too perfect and often uncomfortable - this piece will redefine your preconceptions. The Downing is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. Designed Master...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers

Vondel Coffee Table / Bench Handcrafted in Calacatta Viola Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A design somewhere between design and art, the Vondel coffee table in polished Calacatta Viola marble has a reassuring solidity of form, which comm...
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2010s African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Calacatta Viola Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby side table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. Versatile in nature, the piece’s pure silhouette, elegant proportions and dramatic texture lend it to ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Ashby Oval Dining Table in Honed Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. Versatile in nature, the piece’s pure silhouette, elegant proportions and dramat...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Ashby Oval Dining Table in Honed Red Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. Versatile in nature, the piece’s pure silhouette, elegant proportions and dramat...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Italian Contemporary Design Clear Glass Dining Table in Minimal Style
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian contemporary design clear glass dining table, fully made in Italy. The principal features of this beautiful and very elegant table ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Ashby Round Dining/Hall Table Handcrafted in Honed Verde Guatemala Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby marble round dining table is evidence of Lemon’s journey into increasing simplicity. With a design cued entirely by honed Verde Guatemala marble, its round slim top is coun...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Red Honed Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in honed red Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Stylish minimalistic contemporary wall lamp "Na Linii" handcrafted opal glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by Svitanok Category: Lighting Type: Wall lamp Material: Steel rods, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: 830 mm x 550 mm Ligh...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Promenade Low Unit Handcrafted in Oxblood High Gloss Steel with Oxidised Brass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Promenade is made with thin-gauge mild steel wrapping both the sides and top. The thin profile facades create a simple silhouette while establishing structural integrity. The Pro...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

21st Century, Minimalist, European, Handmade Bench Lined with Beechwood
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
This bench is structured and lined with beechwood in a traditional craftsman's workshop on the island of Tinos, in Cyclades, Greece. Measures: 45 cm x 140 cm x 45 cm. The furni...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Beech

21st Century, Minimalist, European Serveware, White Greek Marble and Bronze
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Serving you, is about our need to serve and to be served as a gesture of kindness, expressed through design, select materials, craftsmanship and care. A new collection by Maria Vi...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

21st Century, Minimalist, European Serve Ware, White Greek Marble and Bronze
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Serving ?ou, is about our need to serve and to be served as a gesture of kindness, expressed through design, select materials, craftsmanship and care. A new collection by Maria Vi...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Table Lamp Designed by Campana Brothers
Located in Brescia, IT
Stunning brass table lamp designed by Campana Brothers and totally produced in Italy by Ghidini 1961, an historical brass factory. The perforated structure and the opening of the m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

44 Unit Handcrafted in Navy High Gloss Steel by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
One of our first furniture designs, the 44 server embodies the Dieter Rams design principle, which calls for ‘as little design as possible’. Simple in its f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

21st Century, Minimalist, European Serve Ware, White Greek Marble
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Serving you, is about our need to serve and to be served as a gesture of kindness, expressed through design, select materials, craftsmanship and care. A new collection by Maria Vi...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

21st Century, Minimalist, European Serve Ware, White Greek Marble and Bronze
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Serving ?ou, is about our need to serve and to be served as a gesture of kindness, expressed through design, select materials, craftsmanship and care. A new collection by Maria Vi...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

21st Century, Modern, Wood, Hexagonal, Sculptural, Evolve Dining Table
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Classic elegance of marble combined with sophisticated details make the Evolve table a genuine piece of sculpture. Evolve dining table has wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Glass Side Table by Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Crux Cocktail Table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary Minimalist blackened steel and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Crux Coffee Table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary minimalist hot rolled steel and glass coffee table des...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Mid century post modern Square Asymmetrical Leg Maple Square Dining Table
By Hennie de Jong
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1980s Hennie de Jong square asymmetrical leg maple square dining table blonde maple finish, Sculptural design. Very delicate designed dining table with asymmetrical legs. S...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Maple

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Black Back, Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the tra...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Minimalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Zachary A. Bitner, Kundalini, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer , and Zieta. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $185,000 while the average work can sell for $2,198.

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