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
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Kudra Wood Console Table With Aubergine Purple Textured Top And Ink Blue Lacquer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This console table is a perfect addition to your creative interior. A beautifully textured wood top sits on a lacquered finish base. The design is minimal, yet commanding.
Each tab...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Side Table, White Eggshell DOT by Reda Amalou Design, 2016-Glossy or mate
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, shiny, two-toned patina, eggshell or marble, no matter the variation, as long as there is lacquer. It requires the biggest consideration, because Dot offers as well an immersion into handicrafts. Handmade, it is a tribute to Asian craftsmanship and the patience that allows such beauty. More than 18 layers are necessary to give life to the color, for it to irradiate and exalt any interior. It declines in sixteen shades, each one of them allows to interact with the touch, emotion, memory, and mostly boldness. But DOT is mostly the illustration of an elaborated design, but still reachable. The certitude that luxury can unit with everyday life.
DOT is not a corner table, it is an icon.
DOT is available in different lacquered colors in glossy and mate finishes. It could be used as a side table or as a bedside
The DOT tables are finished using a traditional hand applied lacquer. A minimum of 18 coats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Eero Table in Wax-Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Eero table in half-inch thick wax-polished aluminum. A minimal design in half-inch, mechanically-fastened aluminum plate with a protective coating of wax. Also available in brushed, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
"Offering Mirror" Polished Bronze Wall Mirror with Blackened Steel Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Offering Mirror" is not just a mirror but a sculptural object. It is one of our many humble offerings at the alter of art and design. Every aspect of this formed Bronze wall-mou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table or Stool "Objects of Use" #4
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the fusion of the mind of an archit...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen / Mesin 04
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Kitchen with fossil elm finished transparent matt suspended volume. Sliding ocean black cutting boards.
Natural elm finished transparent matt drawers and accessories.
Wall unit pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Lantern with Straight Lines, Wrought Iron Outdoor Light, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Offering a streamline contemporary design, the Bel Air lantern was inspired by a modern estate in Bel Air. It incorporates a modern look with a modern day handmade quality.
Lantern ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tria Stool HB Tartan by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have High Back as liste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Sculptural TM Dining Entry Table in Waxed Aluminum and Glass by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sculptural TM table in wax-polished aluminum with .75 inch thick glass top. The form is composed of two Nesci-Triangle forms that loft together to form the base of this glass-topped ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tria Stool HB Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The seat can have High Back as liste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Book Matched Modern Live Edge Walnut Side Tables Drawer Leather and Brass Top
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind, customizable side table from Jessie Nelson Studio. Each table is unique to the live edge sourced. Table is made of a single pie...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a minimalist or classic room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorati...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vienna Lounge Canaletto by Colé, Red Upholstered Cushions Contemporary Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lounge armchair d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Tria Stool High Back by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant stool with a bent plywood shell (High Back as listed, for a very comfortable long time seating, or Low Back). and four iconic legs with triangular shape in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Stone End/Side Table by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Inverted Side Table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary minimalist blackened steel and stone side table designed and produced in Vermont by S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stone, Steel
Vienna Lounge Armchair by Colé, Beechwood, Green Cushions Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna longue
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Eero Table in Wax-Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Eero table in half-inch thick wax-polished aluminum. A minimal design in half-inch, mechanically-fastened aluminum plate with a protective coating of wax. Also available in brushed, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
MA39's Custom Magnifying Lens Table with Stainless Base
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MA39's custom magnifying lens table with stainless base
Stainless base supports handcut Italian lens with thick glass top.
Totally customized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lividi Nightstands Tables by Designer Jonathan Nesci in Solid Aluminum
Located in Columbus, IN
Lividi nightstands (Italian for black and blue Bruises) produced in powder-coated and mirror-polished, quarter-inch thick aluminum plate. Solid alum...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure, Red 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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Black Present Perimeter Small Mirror No.05 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The smaller size of the Present Perimeter mirror, form no.05 of 33. Each form is from an edition of 3 units. Debuted at Collective Design Fair...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Black Present Perimeter Small Mirror No.18 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The smaller size of the Present Perimeter mirror, form no.18 of 33. Each form is from an edition of 3 units. Debuted at Collective Design Fair...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Highboy Dresser/Chest of Drawers, by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highboy with four drawers in alder, dark walnut stain and premium satin lacquer finish.
The simple and clean look is achieved by using state of the art hardware that remains invisib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a minimalist or classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair Black Beech and Silver Leaf, White and Black Seat, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and golden leaf back rest. The padded seat is upholstered with a top quality water proof fabric, ideal for the kitchen. Pure Ita...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Black Present Perimeter Small Mirror No.26 by Designer Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The smaller size of the Present Perimeter mirror, form no.26 of 33. Each form is from an edition of 3 units. Debuted at Collective Design Fair...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Museum Console in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Museum console was inspired by the Museum bench (see separate listing) It's made of glass pipes, solid steel, and is strong enough to hold up to 250 pounds!
The steel has a blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure , 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 training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.
Bokken chair...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorati...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise 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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Opto, Folding Screen A, Black, Natural Oak Frame, Minimalist, Bauhaus Mood
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
It’s name is Opto because clearly inspired by art and, in particular, to optical Bauhaus works by Lazlo Moholy Nagy. The irregular shapes of the panels re...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Sol Chair in Coated Aluminum and Spinneybeck Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sol chair in powder-coated aluminum, perforated steel sheet. Top cushion is made of foam with a down topping and stitched in Spinneybeck leather. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Opto, Folding Screen B, Black, Natural Oak Frame, Minimalist, Bauhaus Mood
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
It’s name is Opto because clearly inspired by art and, in particular, to optical Bauhaus works by Lazlo Moholy Nagy. The irregular shapes of the panels re...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Bokken Chair by Colé, Walnut Structure , 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 training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.
Bokken chair...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Bokken Chair, Beech Structure White Back, Minimalist Design in Nordic Style
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tapparelle L Cabinet by Colé, Hand Crafted Contemporary Design Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle is a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no longer in use, turning them into furniture for the contemporary home with soft and unusual lines.
The base has tapered solid oak feet and sliding shutters. The sliding shutters, "Tapparelle" in Italian (from there comes the name of the product), specially designed for this collection, are composed in chopsticks in solid oak and hand mounted on cotton canvas, as true artisan tradition wants. The structure is in wood panels thickness 16 mm, with double bottom that hides the sliding of the shutter. Finishing in matt lacquered in three colors: Perl white, Pastel blue or a dramatic dark Hague blue. Two internal shelves are veneered in natural oak. In the collection you can find small elements on wheels, cabinets big sideboards...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Petrified Wood Cubic Bench or Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This custom bench was designed and built by John Brevard. This piece is currently made to order. Each piece can be customized in size and petrified wood ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sol Daybed in Coated Aluminum and Spinneybeck Leather by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Sol daybed powder-coated aluminum, perforated steel sheet. Top cushion is made of foam with a down topping and stitched in Spinneybeck leather. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type a, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decoratio...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modular bookcase. created by Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
Modular is a bookcase composed of aluminum modules covered with recycled wood and inside with mirror. Raouò Gilioli crewed Modular using very light and technical materials to create ...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
2010s African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
T-Mono Black Desk/Table Lamp Minimalist Soft Touch Dimmable, Brass, Marble
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The reinterpretation of a Classic, T-Mono is designed for a desk, bedside or table light and is available in different sizes upon request. The Marquina marble base carved by hand by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carol Egan Steel Stool, USA, 2017
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural brushed stainless steel stool by Carol Egan.
This sculptural stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
T-Bubble Tarnished Silver Desk / Table Lamp, Brass, Marble, LED Dimmable Sensor
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
T-Bubble tries to define a more intimate space within the perimeter of the desktop.
Two branches embrace the upper area, and the direction of each led light can be adjusted.
The lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
T-Mono Desk/Table Lamp Minimalist Dimmable Soft Touch Sensor, Brass, Marble
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The reinterpretation of a Classic, T-Mono is designed for a Desk, Bedside or Table Light and is available in different sizes upon request. the Marquina marble base carved by hand by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tier Table in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Tier side table in .25 inch thick aluminum plate, part of the solo show "Nine variations" at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersect and are fused with r...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer , Kundalini, and Caterina Moretti. 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 $292,684 while the average work can sell for $2,220.
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