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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Item Ships From: Chicago
Style: Minimalist
Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
2G Wall Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
2G wall shelf in .25 inch thick aluminum plate, part of the solo show Nine Variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminum plates intersect and are fused with recess...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Alexander Bench in Oak by Last Workshop, Custom Options
Located in Chicago, IL
"Alexander Bench" by Last Workshop in solid white oak
Measures: 48" x 15" x 16"H
Shown here in natural oak, and white oiled oak.
Please inquire for custom sizes and finishes.
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Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
"Sprout" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Cast Resin 'Van Eyke' Club Chair, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A place for quiet contemplation with a timeless silhouette. Our lightweight method ensures Van Eyke is gentle on your garden, while its classic form makes it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
1980s Postmodern Vintage Loveseat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa/loveseat. Keep as is or redo in your favorite fabric. Cushions in excellent condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical sculptural balance of elegance and function.
Dimensions: Diameter 18 in. (45.7 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg).
Finish color options:
white stone
natural stone
aged stone
key stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Tom' Low Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly playful and a bright complement.
Dimensions: Diameter 24 in. (61 cm), height 14 in. (36 cm), weight 20 lbs. (9 kg).
Finish color options:
White stone
Natural stone
Aged s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Apertura' Dining Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Stability in the face of the void. Inviting negative space pulls the viewer inward and through the piece, drawing the eye to its many faces of aggregate and low-profile construction....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Block' Side Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Rounded edges form a continuous plane, juxtaposing rigid structural expectation with an infinite expanse. A reliable, welcoming presence.
Dimensions: Width 25 in. (63.5 cm), depth 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Wavebreaker' Lounge Chair, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong foundation to find calm and quiet as tides come and go and the world rushes past.
Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 32 in. (81.3 cm), height 27 in. (69 cm). Weight 50...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Low Chinese Splayed Leg Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly proportioned, this low table is a quintessential example of classical Chinese furniture design. The table dates to the mid-19th century and is crafted of northern elm (yumu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
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
NW Corner Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
NW Corner Floor Shelf in machine cut 3-8 inch thick aluminum plate. Each element is hand-finished and waxed and bolted together with recessed stainless steel hardware. The underside ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
DK Pedestal in Waxed and Blackened Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
DK Pedestal in .25 inch thick aluminum plate that has been chemically blackened and waxed with black wax. Digitally cut aluminum plates are precisely welded and finished. The pedesta...
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
Chinese Terracotta Buddha Base, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this low, terracotta pedestal base from Shanxi province likely originated as a column base or as the display plinth for a large Buddha statue. The roun...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
AM Floor Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
AM Floor Shelf in welded quarter inch thick aluminum plate with a polished and waxed finish. Designed to display objects and books and double as a room divider.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
General desk made in quarter-inch waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
NW Tier Tables, Pair in Bolted Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Minimalist tiered table in bolted together 3-8 inch thick aluminum plate. The underside has a recessed, cut rubber sheet with an inset signed label. Available in mirrored left and ri...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Seattle Planter Umbrella Holder by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
Seattle planter umbrella stand/planter made in quarter-inch waxed aluminum. The bottom of the umbrella side slants slightly towards removable planter opening for a little watering help on rainy days. Included is a galvanized steel planter box for the base. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
SW Cabinet by Jonathan Nesci in Cut and Machined Waxed Aluminum
Located in Columbus, IN
The SW cabinet by Jonathan Nesci is cut and machined aluminum with a waxed finish. The doors, back, and sides are milled into the legs. The doors are cut and are welded to machined c...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
DC Bar Cabinet Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
DC Bar Cabinet wall-mounted Shelf in machine cut 3-8 inch thick aluminum plate. Hand-finished and waxed aluminum plate. The doors have custom integrated hinge that align to the inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
L Wall Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
L-wall shelf in quarter inch thick aluminum plate. Digitally cut aluminum plates intersect and are fused with recessed welds that are ground smooth. Plates are hand finished and waxe...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
S.C.T. 'Square, Circle, Triangle' Aluminium Table by Jonathan Nesci 'Square'
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 aluminium legs. The tabletop and legs are sanded, polished and waxed. Each leg ha...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Sculptural GV Chair by Jonathan Nesci Crafted in Chemically Blackened Steel
Located in Columbus, IN
The GV chair by Jonathan Nesci is fully set on a three-dimensional grid based on the golden ratio and was a precedent of Jonathan's Golden Variation series. Produced in patinated bro...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Japanese Silver Trinket Box with Full Moon & Grass, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Meiji-period trinket box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Fashioned of silver with a hardwood interior, the small box has a clean-lined rectangular form with rounded corners and a thin lip where the lid meets the base. The lid is etched with tall grasses swaying before a full moon, a motif that represents the Japanese moon...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
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 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
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bench in Powder Coated Steel Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A bench in powder coated steel. A minimal, backless design in steel with a durable powder coating. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
G Wall-Mounted Shelf with Doors in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum with two Minimalist pin-hinged doors. Each shelf has an inset welded U-channel that spans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
8G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted, 12 foot long, 8G 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 sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Two-Piece Stacking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this beautiful two-piece stacking cabinet...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Cedar
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
OK Whiskey Cabinet by Jonathan Nesci in Machined and Waxed Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
OK whiskey cabinet, in cut, milled, and machined aluminum. Milled acrylic window inserts are set from the reverse and fastened with a custom washer. In...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Big D Coffee Table in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Big D coffee table in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates in...
Category
2010s 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
Home Plate Table in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Home plate table in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminum plates inter...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Chinese Lattice Door Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining privacy. Quiet and refined, this set of four lattice door panels...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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 Wheatfields Will Burn by Marc Ross, 2022
By Marc Ross
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
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
By Donald Judd
Located in Chicago, IL
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
by PLANEfurniture (defunct), Los Angeles
USA, c. 2010
Oakwood
Dimensions: 28 h × 15 w × 15¼ d inSimple, architectural f...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sentry Bench in Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel for Foyer by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Sentry bench, originally commissioned by New York interior designer Charlie Ferrer, makes a perfect entryway sculptural seat. Made of laser-cut and ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
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
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