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.

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Style: Minimalist

Creator: Scott Gordon

Contemporary Minimalist Rustic Wood and Steel Bench by Scott Gordon

Minimalist Furniture

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Rustic Wood and Steel Bench by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel Candleholder Set by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Steel Candleholder by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Steel Patio or Garden Fire Pit by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood Service Tray by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Patinated Stainless Steel Console with Marble Top by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Walnut Side Table Set of 2 by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Steel Bench by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Glass Side Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood End/Side Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood Service Tray-IN STOCK

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Blackened Steel Console Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Blackened Steel and White Oak Dining Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel Tray by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Original 21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Cast Steel Vase by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel Vase by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Cast Steel Candle Holder by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel Vase by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Walnut Coffee Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut Console Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Wood Seat or Side Table by Scott Gordon, In Stock

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Marble Side Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Marble Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Cast Glass Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Wood Seat or Side Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Blackened Steel Fire Tools Set by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Teak and Blackened Stainless Steel Bench by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Patinated Steel Coffee Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel Vase by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Original 21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Cast Steel Vase by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel or Walnut Fire Tools Set by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Acrylic and Walnut Console Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut Console Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Birch Dining Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Blackened Stainless Steel and Birch Dining Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood End/Side Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Stone End/Side Table by Scott Gordon

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture