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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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Item Ships From: Chicago
Style: Minimalist
S.C.T. 'Square, Circle, Triangle' Aluminum Table by Jonathan Nesci 'Triangle'
Located in Columbus, IN
S.C.T. Table in solid 1/2" thick aluminum top with a full-bullnose milled edge with CNC-milled solid aluminum legs. The table top and legs are sanded, polished and waxed. Each leg ha...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of granite, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. Chisel marks tex...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Stump Pedestal, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural stone object may have originated as a rustic column base for a tall courtyard entryway, or perhaps as the plinth for carved stone statue. The low stone table...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Sculptural Rolled Chair by Jonathan Nesci in Rolled Aluminum with Leather Pad
Located in Columbus, IN
The Rolled chair by Jonathan Nesci is an exercise in process of only three main components. The body, backrest, and seat are made of aluminum sheet which is...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carved from...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Granite

6g Wall-Mounted Shelf in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 6G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. Each shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet is modeled after those used for general storage in a Qing-dynasty home. The cabinet is minimally decorated save for its dark, espresso-brown finish and the soft glimmer of its brass dagger...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm

Brushed and Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Minimalist modern coffee or cocktail table has a very refined line. It is beautifully made of thick, polished and brushed stainless steel with clear evidence of the hand constru...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

3-Quarter Side Table in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist side table in .25" thick in aluminum plate, part of the "Nine Variation" series debuted at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Underside has recessed, cu...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Glazed Chinese Wine Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into wine or vinegar, this squat, earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Resin 'Spindle' Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 20.5 in. (52 cm), height ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100
Located in Chicago, IL
Dingyao porcelain, often called Ding ware, is famous for its creamy-white coloring, refined forms, and low-relief surface patterning. Ding ware was produced ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

5G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted, 91 wide, 5G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum. Each shelf has an inset welded U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily mounts on included custom-bent steel Z-clips. Each bay of this modernist shelf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

3G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 3G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. Each shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese White Jade Cup with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and refined, this elegant Chinese cup has a simple silhouette sculpted from a single piece of luminous white jade, carefully selected for its clarity and pale color. The delicate form is shaped with a flared lip, short footed base, and thin walls that appear nearly translucent in the light. The jade cup...
Category

20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Jade

6G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The wall-mounted, Minimalist 6G Shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum. Each shelf has an inset welded U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lady Bird Table Lamp in Brass, Acrylic and Zinc Coated Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Lady Bird Lamp by Indiana-based designer Jonathan Nesci. The shade of the Lady Bird Lamp is produced in welded laser-cut steel with a zinc coating while...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 32 in. (81 cm), height 18 in. (46 c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Pair of Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and compact, this pair of small bowls is an example of the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. Each bowl has a simple silhouette, shaped with...
Category

20th Century Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
Located in Columbus, IN
The Secretary: Designed by American industrial and furniture designer Jonathan Nesci, and is made of powder-coated aluminum, steel, and leather. ___ This is a beautifully built...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

3G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Anodized Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 3G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, brushed and anodized. Each shelf has an inset bolted U-channel that spans the length of the shelf and easily m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Japanese Red Lacquer Footed Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and compact, this pair of small footed bowls or bowl lids exemplify the classic Japanese lacquer dishware used daily for food and drink. A glossy red lacquer finish coats...
Category

20th Century Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Extra large "Sandown" Modern Coffee Table in Natural Oak by Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Extra large "Sandown" coffee table by Last Workshop 58" x 52" x 18"H Shown in natural white oak A monumental solid wood coffee table, with a lipped edge design. Very sturdy in natu...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

Chinese White Marble Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A wide Chinese stone drum carved of solid Dali marble, a refined white marble sourced from historic quarries in Yunnan province. Five drums available. Each varies slightly due to th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Petite Oval Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Perfecting line and form, the small box has a balanced, oval form shaped of white brass (...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This round tray dates to the early 20th century and is a simple example of Burmese lacquerware. The tray is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and coiled into shape, h...
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Low Inset Leg Coffee Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, rectangular table would have once flanked a platform bed in the intimate living space of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Perfectly proportioned, the table is a quintessent...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm

Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Shanxi Limestone Doon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This simply designed doon bench from China's Shanxi province is carved by hand from a single block of limestone. With a strong, low profile and subtle stepped spandrels, the bench ho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Demilune Console Entry Table in Milled and Anodized Aluminium and Cut Marble
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped console is a contemporary take on the demilune entry console. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminium solid ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art Du Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Remin...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Crackle Celadon Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

The Wheatfields Will Burn by Marc Ross, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental pencil and acrylic painting on canvas by American artist Marc Ross, 2022. This minimal abstract painting features an impressive gradation of ochre and burnt orange hues ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual stone pedestal is actually a late 19th-century cylindrical mill stone. Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshing wheat and other grains on a farm in China's Shanxi province. The heavy stone roller...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Antitrust by Marc Ross, 2005
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental acrylic painting on canvas by American artist Marc Ross, 2005. This minimal abstract painting features an impressive gradation of caramel hues, giving it an astonishing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Cast Resin 'Terrace' Planter, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of summer. Heat and long days with friends. Greenery growing out of even the concrete. Everything fully alive. Dimensions: Width 68 in. (173 cm), depth 20 in. (51 cm), h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Pelegrins Gate Cabinet by Jonathan Nesci in Machined and Waxed Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
Pelegrins Gate, a room-dividing cabinet in 3/8 inch thick aluminum plate can house vinyl records on one side and wine glasses on the other. Custom hinged bi-fold doors can close any ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Arched Square Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed in northern elmwood, this elegant lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass. Exemplifying the refined simplicity of 19th century Chinese d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm, Glass

Low Scroll Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This thoughtfully designed sculptural scroll form table is carved by hand from a single block of limestone. With a strong, low profile and fluidly scrolled feet, the low table honors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

100 Variation Occasional Table in Mirror Polished Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
100 Variations is an installation by designer Jonathan Nesci at Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana from 2014. The installation celebrates the legacy of architect Eliel Saarinen, and became the pilot installation for architecture biennial, Exhibit Columbus. One hundred unique, mirror-polished aluminum occasional tables were installed on the sunken courtyard lawn of the church, comprise the installation. First Christian Church, which was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen, was the first in a series of important architectural commissions in Columbus. The installation pays homage to the “Golden Ratio,” which Eliel Saarinen used...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin 'Polli' RT1 Stool by Karim Rashid & Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Meet Polli: A collaborative design with Karim Rashid. Inspired by the word "polliwog,” Polli is a deliberate exploration of organic form and movement. Much like a tadpole, with a he...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Library Bookcase Shelf in Brushed and Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This award-winning Library Bookcase shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum plate. The body is welded together with all removable dividers mechanically fastene...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

"A Wheel Stopper" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
In the mosaic “A Wheel Stopper,” Toyoharu Kii records an object he encounters everyday while walking his dog. The round form, striped by small, rectangular tesserae, represents a bol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Resin 'Dock' Stool & Side Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Seating that weathers the storm. A sturdy foundation softened by the rhythms of the coast. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (35.6 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

2G Floor Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
2G floor shelf in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersect and are fused with rec...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin 'Dock' Stool & Side Table, Keystone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Seating that weathers the storm. A sturdy foundation softened by the rhythms of the coast. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (35.6 cm). Height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Crackle Celadon Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Modern Bleached Maple Executive Desk with 5 Drawers, Made to Order
Located in Chicago, IL
A fresh modern and minimal take on an executive style desk. Features five soft-close drawers in three different sizes: Two file drawers, two standard drawers, and one shallow drawer...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Maple

Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical, sculptural balance of elegance and function. Dimensions: Diameter 15 in. (38 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cube Side Table in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist side table in .25" thick in aluminum plate. The underside has a recessed, cut rubber sheet with an inset signed label. A simple 18-inch cube evenly divided by a vertical p...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin 'Kona' Stool & Side Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist’s take on erupting volcanoes, the Kona brings sophistication and conversation to any environment. Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: Resin, stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Round Celadon Chrysanthemum Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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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