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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
Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s
By Cesare Leonardi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This rare pair of sculptural timber chairs, attributed to Italian designer Cesare Leonardi, reflects a bold shift in material and form during the 1980s. Responding to the decline of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in unfilled Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it ...
Category

2010s African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Ensamble Pouf in Loreto 890-49
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Cast Resin 'Block' Side Table 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Millstone' Low Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An anchor to the organic world. A rounded base draws the eye downward to earth, keeping you grounded. Dimensions: Diameter 36.5 in. (93 cm). Height 16 in. (41 cm). Weight 40 lbs. (...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Contemporary Ceramic Object by Tjok Dessauvage
By Tjok Dessauvage
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary objects by Belgian artist Tjok Dessauvage (b.1948).  
Category

1990s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bespoke Large Square Single Form Coffee Table in Aluminium - 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Quadris Rectangular shaped Minimalist Frameless Mirror Floating Effect, Small
Located in London, GB
Minimalist rectangular shaped frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, UK. F...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Naohiko Inukai Oil On Canvas 1966
Located in Hudson, NY
A fantastic original oil on canvas by Naohiko Inukai. This is number forty in a series of colored scapes he created in the mid 1960's and is in excellent condition. This work is signed and dated on the reverse It's color changes subtly with the lighting, when properly lit it casts a beautiful warm orange tone throughout the room. Born in 1937 in Kurashiki-city Okayama,Japan. He came to the US around 1960 and returned to Japan around 1982 were he still resides. Education:Cooper Union School of Art and Architecture New York...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Eclipse Wall Sconce Handmade With Gold Plated Hammered Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This gold wall sconce features two rounded brass plates positioned slightly apart, allowing small crescents of light to shine through the gap. The front plate is hand-hammered using ...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

“Plus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Plus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Marquina marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Glass Factice Truth by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice by Calvin Klein. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Truth. The large scale of this piece is softe...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tam Counter Stool, 4 Legs, Black Ash Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Descendants of an extraordinary family, Tam stools are grown to 65 cm in height, multiplying in a garden of possibilities while preserving in their genetic makeup the beauty of ash w...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Lounge Chair BUN by WOO Sculptural Upholstered Armchair for Artful Living Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort What if furniture could be as soft and inviting as freshly baked pastries—ravioli, homemade pasta, or buttery croissants? I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Round Natural Plaster "Menhir" Table 120cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster table with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Inspired by the menhir shape; An upright, elongate...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light differently depending on the orientation. This modern and gracefu...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Birch, Oak

6th Century B.C. Phoenician Wine Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vessel is inspired by ancient Phoenician forms yet reimagined through a minimalist, modern lens—creating a striking silhouette that feels both timeless and architectural. Hand-s...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plaster

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm

21st Century ‘Chain’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A captivating addition to our new line, blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Chain’ vase features a delicate stoneware tone-on-tone handmade chain that harmo...
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2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

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

Wall Light Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Wall Light Curva
Wall Light Curva
$395 / item
Cast Resin 'Block' Bench, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sheer look, rounded and softened. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 18 in. (45.7 cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 25 lbs. (11.3 kg). Finish color options: White stone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Rug in Brown and Taupe Stirpes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Rodney rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown with taupe stripes. Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug, or let us create a custom ottoman for yo...
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Cast Resin 'Ray' Table, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Architecturally-inclined, its open interior pulls the viewer through the form, drawing attention to its congruent stone arches. Structural, grounding, and a frame to the rest of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
Located in London, GB
Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Designer, Console Table, Pine, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Russian pine console table, designed and produced in Italy, 1970s.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Table 260 cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster table with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: column, pi...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete, Stainless Steel

RIMA Console, Volcanic Stone
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Introducing our Rima credenza's new look- classic and traditional lines graced with the strength and elegance of marble. Combining the cadence of the turned rod texture base and the ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

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. Re...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Perry King, Santiago Miranda Arteluce "Aura" Wall Sconce Pair of Two
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designer's Perry King & Santiago Miranda in 1989 and produced by Arteluce, the prestigious Italian company founded by Gino Sarfatti in 193...
Category

1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Japanese Modern Coffee Table SM6002 by Isamu Kenmochi, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Dimensions : H 45 cm x L 120 cm x D 60 cm or H 17.7 x 47.2 x 23.6 inches Coffee table designed by Isamu Kenmochi manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan, circa 1967. In good origina...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Elm, Plywood

19th C French Mirror
Located in Nijlen, BE
A 19th century French simplistic mirror with original weathered mirror glass. The mirror glass has a beautiful soft fuméé effect. The frame is set in ebony. Pure and sober. We ship...
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19th Century Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Hand-Crafted Solid Wood Round Coffee Table by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round coffee table with 4 legs made of solid thick oak. Product made to order; some variances may apply to the final piece. —— NONO is a Mexican design brand with more than 10 year...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alpina Black Sculptural Minimalist Bedside or Table Lamp Blackened Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Designed to be positioned on a bedside table or on a console, the Alpina is a work of abstract art for the home. The exact arrangement of this sculptural decorative piece can be adju...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brandt Low Coffee Table CS2 - Contemporary bold design in Painted Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Located in Portland, OR
Oregon Black Walnut stool / side table is made to last. Handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material's workshop. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
Walnut Staple Stool / Side Table
$500 Sale Price / item
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Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A small round burl wood trinket or jewelry box with pyramid-like top. Perfect for any desk or vanity area to hold small items. Shown with cocktail ring (available separately.) Dimens...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Burl, Wood

Wonderful Minimalistic Oak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning mid-century oak chandelier is a timeless and elegant masterpiece crafted by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany during the 1960s. The design embodies the essence of Scandinavian...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Kazimir Screen Set by Colé, 3 Floral Patterns, Decor Dividers Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir screens are not only a perfect divider for minimalist or classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decoration. In fact the shapes of this screens, closed in a set, a collection composed by 3 single elements (Type A, Type B and Type C), are freely inspired on the figurative abstract works by the renowned painter Malevich, a pione...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Zinc Mirror Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #11
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG. Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Orbis Ceiling Suspended Round Mirror with Blackened Stainless Steel Frame
Located in London, GB
Industrial style ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a blackened stainless steel frame and black backing panel. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors are design...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ziba Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Ziba Ottoman welcomes you with open arms—sculptural, warm, and familiar. A softly rounded, upholstered cushion nestles gracefully within a solid wood cross-frame. The clean symme...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural minimalist brass ceiling flush mount chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Measures: Lamp sockets 12.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ribbon Stool Made with Brass or Stainless Steel Body, Modern and Minimal Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
An exercise in minimalism and tension, what defines a stool and what is the least amount of material one can use while creating a comfortable resting place? The Ribbon stools are a c...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Cast Resin 'Mason Cut' Stool, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist sensibility with a soothing, gentle welcome. This supportive block was carved into a gentle arc, stone traversing its crown. Hard-lined geometry buckles and becomes organic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Iris Virescens, Lalics Hand Colored Engraving Signed P. J. Redoute
Located in Manhasset, NY
Iris Virescens hand colored engraving signed and numbered P. J. Redoute. One of a set of large and impressive well painted set of nine floral works e...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Nuvola Three Lights Sculptural Minimalist Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Three Lights Customizable Chandelier or Pendant light-fixture floats in space like a Jewel hanging from the Ceiling. The pure Geometry of the Brass Rod containing the led light contrasts with the ephemeral transparency of the Handblown Sphere. The composition is supported by hand-knotted leather braid. This sophisticated and sculptural hanging light...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Chair in Walnut Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Monumental Travertine and Stainless Steel Coffee Table manner of Karl Springer
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental and stunning Travertine coffee table or cocktail table in the manner of Karl Springer. This table would look great in a Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. It could be styled with minimalist furniture or antiques and architectural accents...
Category

1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Repose Ottoman Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Natural Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Repose contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pale Solid Oak Cubes
Located in Nijlen, BE
Pale solid cubes in Belgian European oak. These items are sawn from old beams and finished pale. Protected at the bottom with felt, so that they are easy to move. Pure simplicity, 1...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Gandia Blasco Buit Club Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Outdoor Buit Club Chair by Gandia Blasco Designed by Mayice Studio, the Buit Club Chair is a bold expression of modern outdoor design that balances architectural structure with mate...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Resin 'Aileen' Side Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic form with an inviting, functional twist. Minimalist, inline depressions invite movement of the piece and reveal its secretive weightlessness. Dimensions: Diameter 17 in. (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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

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

Ensamble Bench in Acosta Mendoza 138-22
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

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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