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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
Spiral Clock B Shiro Kuramata Japanese Zen Minimal Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Spiral clock B designed by Shiro Kuramata. Dial is inside acrylic edge rounded shade.  
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 130cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cement, Limestone

KLOT 90 side table, shelf from Ringvide, ash natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
The half sphere holding the plane contributes to a bold yet minimal look that works well in several different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is...
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak

Long Narrow Console Table in Sweet Gum with Box Joints by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rustic yet refined with air-tight box joints, our Spider Console Table is handcrafted by Alabama Sawyer from Alabama urban sweet gum trees. Often referred to as satin walnut, sweet g...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

21st Century ‘Chytra’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Chyrta’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations and ribbons that harmoniz...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Contemporary Geometric Handmade Table Side Lamp Ceramic White, Post-Minimalist
Located in Carballo, ES
Handmade ceramic table lamp, designed and signed by the artisan Rulo and the artist Manolo Eirin. Vitrified piece in white. The electrical connection of the lamp can be wired accor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Riviera Plinth Short in Oiled African Mahogany designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yaniv Chen, the designer behind the Riviera Plinths for Lemon, draws inspiration from a childhood memory and a lifelong fascination with lattice patterns. E...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this stool, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics. The stool is sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Chene Wood Stool in Oak, Maple or Ash
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 13in (33cm) x D 13in (33cm) x H 17in (43cm). Available in Bleached Ash, Ebonized Ash, Natural Waxed Oak, Fumed Oak, or Oxidized Oak. Also available in Walnut upon reques...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

'Sonar' Mirror / Screen in Stainless Steel by Zieta Prozessdesign
Located in Paris, IDF
Mirror or screen by Zieta Prozessdesign Stainless steel Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the technologist Fidu. With the same principle Zieta Prozessdesign conceived mirror collections...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elevate Customs Trestle Tables / Solid Walnut Wood in - Made in USA
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Minimalist design meets opulent elegance in the Trestle skeeball game. Detailed with digital components such as sound effects and LED lights, this contemporary game is expertly craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Constructed by a master craftsman as well as talented sculptor - the simplicity and elegance of these chairs can only come to life with the very best of his talent. He uses tradition...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. Great ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Maple, Burl

Modern Dining Table 'Laguna' Ceramic Сountertop Wood Legs by Palo Nero
Located in Valencia, ES
Laguna dining table by designer Alexander Babenko. This table is distinguished by its design and complexity of construction, since the table top weighs about 100 kg and the outrigg...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Park Night Stands in Forest Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood, Sunbrella and Leather
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in Sunbrella color Sailcloth Shell Kick ba...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Radar classic modular shelf unit designed by Heinrich Gerhard for Adeco
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very large Radar Classic modular shelving unit designed by Swiss designer Heinrich Gerhard in 1996 for Adeco, Switzerland. The offered shelving system includes: 6 pcs side panel...
Category

1990s Swiss Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Boho Serpentine Sofa After John Hutton for Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated vintage sofa exhibits the minimalist elegance and architectural precision popularized by designers such as John Hutton for Donghia. Characterized by its sleek, cle...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Rare Minimalist Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare office armchair was designed by the Danish designer Georg Thams during the 1960s. It is upholstered in black natural leather. It has three loosely placed pillows. The armch...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sphere Monterrey Side Table, White Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Honouring the process of craftsmanship, geometry makes poetry in the Mesas Monterrey. Both tables are turned by hand; the bases are made of a marble cylinder and sphere, the tops are...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood, Animals Holding a Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withanAnimals holding a bowl in wood, 1960 Sculpture in wood.
Category

1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

KLOT 90 Side Table, Shelf from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
The half sphere holding the plane contributes to a bold yet minimal look that works well in several different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is...
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1960s/1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Nº 106.1 Travertine Coffee Table by Amee Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
The AA106 coffee table, part of the 'Pure Minimalist' collection by Amee Allsop, is a simple yet architectural design with a focus on the material and form...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Loto Side Table Short, Black Oak Wood and Fused Glass
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
What started with an exploration using turned wooden rods and the right amount of curiosity–playing around with the possibilities of the cylindrical shapes and the use of positive/ne...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda White Crystal, 1990s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda white crystal paperweight or votive candle holder. Kosta Boda white crystal candle holder by Anna Ehrner, 1990s A Kosta Boda votive...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Nº 106 Travertine Coffee Table Set by Amee Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
Meticulously and simply crafted with solid 3cm ivory travertine slabs, the proportions create a lightness of form juxtaposing the materiality. The sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden armchair with a unique Mid-Century Modern silhouette. Made in the 1980s by TON, this piece showcases the innovative yet humane design for which the Czech furnit...
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
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Danish Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting mechanism/l...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Low Red Aluminium Single Form Coffee Table - Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The large Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium, the Single Form coffee table looks heavy and solid but i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

La Plume Armchair handmade in Great Britain - Client own fabric option
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. All our armchairs are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guara...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech, Feathers

Contemporary Hülsta White Lacquer King Bed Frame.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful sleek white lacquer frame resting on brushed aluminum legs. Features an adjustable slat system to support the mattress, offering customizable comfort. The minimalist silh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Petra Coffee 1.82 m
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Our reverence towards the sumptuousness of volcanic stone has led us to honor this noble material with a table/sculpture whose rich, porous top sits on top of three cylindrical monol...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Petra Coffee 1.82 m
Petra Coffee 1.82 m
$22,365 / item
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Brass Oval Dong Shan Table by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Dong Shan Table Antiqued Brass Hand Repoussé Brass Metal Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Christmas Tree Set with Bronze Head, Large, Black
Located in Orlando, FL
-Cedar, Fir, and Juniper were handcrafted and named after the respective trees regardless of form in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your Christmas concept. - Cedar wood i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

US King Size Cabana Headboard upholstered in Romo Linara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Cabanas date back to Ancient Rome in 2,500 B.C., although the original word “cabaña” comes from Mexico. Originally, cabanas were designed as shaded structures to provide relief from ...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Minimal Modern Large contemporary Solid wood Oak Coffee Table with Brass Inlay
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Ishi coffee table is a stunning piece of furniture that is inspired by the katana, the Japanese sword. The table's organic shape and dip tray detail are reminiscent of the katana...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Pink Chalk & Silver, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Pink Chalk & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: Aluminum Finish: Exterior is powder coated in pink ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Post Modern Satinwood Cocktail Table Pyramid Base Philippe Starck style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Minimalist satinwood Cocktail Table,Very unusual form,, Modern Deco,Contemporary,,Beautiful quilted satinwood top..Pyramid base,Extremely well crafted.
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Corbel Coffee Table — Medium — Patinated Brass Base — Etched Brass Top
Located in Washington, GB
Drawing from the industrial elegance of ship hulls and the enduring strength of architectural corbels, we pay testament to balance and resilience. Echoing the sweeping curves that cu...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Large Square Single Form Aluminium Coffee / Low Sofa Table - Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The large Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium, the Single Form ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

White Festival Corian Base, Small, 15W Wireless Charger
Located in Milano, IT
A corian base, that quickly charges your phone, with a touch of magic. A circle, a corian, realized with the care that marble requires. A powerful wireless charging technology e...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Corian

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

Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Silver
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...
Category

2010s Oceanic Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Hello Accent Sofa - Limited Edition Minimalist Design in Art O Textile by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur

Carato Miedium - a contrast of materials
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carato is a unique coffee table with a large and thin metal disc serving as a support surface. It comes in three different sizes and can be used as a center table or a side table for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hypatia Side Chair With Unglazed Leather Seat And Back On Walnut Frame
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Hypatia side chair is beautifully Minimalist in design. Subtle and thoughtful details highlight the implicit characteristics of the materials, ultimately working in harmony to cr...
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Space Age Chrome Tube Lamp, Koch & Lowy USA 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Very rare floor or table lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is characterized by its simple and unique design. The light bulb sockets can be adjusted in the chrome tube so that they are no...
Category

1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pita Cylinder Cushion, Cayenne Leather
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita’s name comes from piteado, the traditional embroidery technique used on the cylindrical leather cushion whose pattern resembles falling rain. Rest your head on this cushion and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cylinder Monterrey Side Table, Black Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Honoring the process of craftsmanship, geometry makes poetry in the Mesa Monterrey. The table is turned by hand; the base is made of a marble cylinder, the top is made of solid tzala...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Walnut Stools Attributed to Atelier Marolles in a Wabi Sabi Spirit 20thc
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of beautifully hand crafted French walnut stools attributed to Atelier Marolles are also the essence of the Japanese Wabi Sabi aesthetic. They can function as stools or sid...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Ellsworth Kelly Exhibition Catalog Book New York, 1973
Located in New York, NY
An Ellsworth Kelly exhibition catalog book from the Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, 1973. Exhibition covers the Army, Boston, Pari...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ashi", Color Variant 20110EWC Anthracite
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Other

AMI-VERRE Dark Grey Glass Bookshelf by Jean Nouvel for Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcase of great formal cleanliness, made from thermo-welded 10 mm. thick smoked or extralight glass, without any joint or extraneous structural element. A single modular element ca...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 12’x15’, Solid White Plush Rug, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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