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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.

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Style: Minimalist
Period: 1960s
Japanese Modern Set of Coffee Tables by Isamu Kenmochi, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Coffee table designed by Isamu Kenmochi manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan, circa 1967. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Elm, Plywood

Almir Mavignier Poster for Schwitters/Heyboer Show at the Ulm Museum
By Kurt Schwitters, Almir da Silva Mavingier
Located in New York, NY
Silkscreened poster for an exhibition of works by Kurt Schwitters and Anton Heyboer held at the Ulm Museum in Germany from March 19-April 23, 1961. Designed by Brazilian/German visua...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Minimal Taste for a Vintage Honey Colour Moroccan Rug
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual apricot colour for this vintage rug - ref. nr. 1322 - from the village of Oulad Bousebaa ------It's a beautiful carpet, with a special rare color: put on the sofa for a new ...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Signed Arredoluce Halogen Minimalist Modern Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Heat sink designed cast aluminium shade with a wrinkle black semi-gloss finish. The 7 inches long shade slide up and down and rotate a full 360 degree in all direction.  50 watts h...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

1960's Planter by Eternit AG, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
1950's Swiss Minimalist concrete planter. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Solid concrete square planter on a stylish chromed steel base. In beautiful original c...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Black and chrome version. Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Étienne Fermigier (1932-1973) floor lamp, Monix ed., France, circa 1968
Located in Paris, FR
FERMIGIER Étienne (1932-1973) Floor lamp, Monix éditeur, France, circa 1968 White lacquered metal, chromed metal and cast iron Signed "Monix Paris"...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Almir Mavignier Poster for Morellet/Adrian Show at Studio F
Located in New York, NY
Silkscreened poster for a show of work by avant-garde artists Francois Morellet and Marc Adrian, held at Mark Fried’s Studio f in Ulm in April, 1961. Poster design by Brazilian/Germ...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Tall Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studios Brass Inlaid Walnut "Tower" Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Towering Walter Von Nessen designed Nessen Studios Walnut & Brass Table Lamp, 1960s. Featuring an architectural solid hardwood column with vertical brass inlay. Small footprint. Adju...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hans Eichenberger 1901 FS Folding Chairs - Dietiker &Co. AG, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of Model 1901 FS Folding Chairs in beech wood designed by Hans Eichenberger, 1966. Produced by Dietiker & Co. AG, Switzerland Designer: Egon Eiermann, 1966. Producer: Dietiker &...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
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1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

Geometric Philips Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist, burnt orange and white wall sconces by Philips, in enameled metal and acrylic light covers, porcelain sockets, marked, wired for US standards, one E27 socket each, max wa...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood France 1960 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1960s. It has been done in France. Brown Color.
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Side table, bedside table or sofa end table. This is hand made in black lacquered steel with clear glass in...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

'Acona Biconbi' Sculptural Chandeliers by Bruno Munari 1969, Published Reference
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of 'Acona Biconbi' sculptural chandeliers by iconic Italian polymath Bruno Munari (1904-1998). This model is published in the September-De...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome, Stainless Steel

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The light sculpture impresses with...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Opaline Glass, Teak

1960 Italian Pair of Black & White Tall Ceiling / Wall Lights
By LOM
Located in New York, NY
Two 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern black and white solid plexiglass sconces / flush mount lights, with Minimalist Design by the company LOM that operated in Monza, near Milan, and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

1960 Italian Pair of Forest Green & White Tall Ceiling / Wall Lights
By LOM
Located in New York, NY
Two 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern moss forest green and white solid plexiglass sconces / flush mount lights, with Minimalist Design by the company LOM that operated in Monza, near...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

3.5x4 Ft Vintage Turkish Beige Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for rugs with thick, cozy wool pile) rug. Made of natural un-dyed handspun wool. 3.5x4 Ft These simple, functional and small rugs with ...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

La Permanente meuble Cantu' Italy minimalist sideboard probable Frattini design
Located in Biella, IT
La Permanente meuble Cantu' Italy probable Frattini Gianfranco design minimalist sideboard with only the inferior and elegant part, good condition with sign the time in the wood
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Pine

Huge Elegant Opal Glass Wall Lamps from Staff, 1960s, Germany, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very beautiful, elegant, Minimalist opal glass wall lamps from Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The lamps are executed with two E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Artifort Pair of Minimalist Recliners, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Tubular steel structure Fresh upholstery; Kvadrat wool fabric enameled steel structure some scruffs on paint; Artifort signature on one chair these seats are currently in France...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Rare Charles Olson/David Roth 'Poster Poem' of Black Mountain College Interest
Located in Sharon, CT
Charles Olson's "The heart is a clock" Poster Poem published 1968 by Edward Budowski (Aries Publications Buffalo N.Y.) in a numbered edition of 25-this i...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Lamp F168 by Etienne Fermigier, edited by Monix
Located in PARIS, FR
Etienne Fermigier trained at the École Boulle, before graduating top of his class from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs de Paris (ENSAD) in 1957. Two years later, in 1959, Éti...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel, Stainless Steel

De Coene Large Sideboard With Floating Base - Belgium 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
De Coene Large Sideboard With Floating Base - Belgium 1960s Belgium - De Coene - Sideboard Measures : 200,5x48,5cm H:81,5cm Wear Consistent with age and use - Minor Losses - See pho...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Table d'appoint en chêne massif plateau décor en tissu
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Table d'appoint en chêne massif plateau décor en tissu dans le goût de Guillerme et Chambron 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Oak

Adjustable Pair of Minimalist Articulated Desk Clamp Lamps by Staff Germany 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of adjustable clamp desk lamps made and marked by Staff Leuchten in the 1960s in Germany. Measures: height 29.5“ in. (75 cm), height from the edge of the table 27“ in....
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Minimalist Chrome & Black Leather Club Chairs from Pol International
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two minimalist chairs was manufactured in Germany by Pol International during 1960s. The camber seats were upholstered in black leather with oblong seams. The minimalist ...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Varnished Iron Etagere with Wooden and Colored Formica Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This shelving unit is made from varnished iron with brass feet caps and wooden shelves that are covered in Formica. It may show slight traces of use since it's ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Minimalist Metal and Plywood Stackable Armchairs by Gijs Van Der Sluis, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage minimalist dining chairs designed by Gijs Van Der Sluis. They have metal frames and navy blue wooden seats. Timeless, industrial minimalist design. The chairs have armrest...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Minimalist Ivory and Purple Beni Ourain Square Rug, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The simplest of designs and palettes, with a natural old ivory field displaying a giant, end-to-end outline lozenge with similar triangles to the sides. Dark blue outlines. Long pile...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Fog & Mørup Minimalist White Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
White metal pendant light fixture by Fog & Mørup. Denmark, circa 1960. Dimensions: 15 inches in diameter 7 inches tall (fixture only, not ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Rare Robert Creeley/David Roth 'Poster Poem' of Black Mountain College Interest
Located in Sharon, CT
Robert Creeley "The Boy" Poster Poem published 1968 by Edward Budowski (Aries Publications Buffalo N.Y.) This from a rare series including: Allen Ginsberg, Louis Zukofsky, Charles Olson...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Ancienne chaise design moderniste minimaliste 1960's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ancienne chaise design moderniste minimaliste 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Nobu Fukui 60's Minimalist Painting
By Nobu Fukui
Located in Sharon, CT
An important acrylic/canvas painting from Fukui's early work approximating minimal forms within a square format. In a way these impacting 'Logos' (if you will) are at a juncture betw...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Acrylic

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist lamp was produced in Germany during the 1960s. The lamp captivates with its simple design. The black metal lampshade and round base are connected by a solid, sharp ar...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

1960’s Solid Wood Floor Length Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning solid oak mirror that can be hung both horizontally or vertically. If mounted vertically, it would be a great full length mirror. Would als...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Oak

3.3x3.3 Ft Minimalist Vintage Handmade "Tulu" Rug, All Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for rugs with thick, cozy wool pile) rug. Made of natural un-dyed handspun wool. Size: 3.3 x 3.3 ft These simple, functional and small r...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander with Leo Castelli ~ Framed
Located in New York, NY
Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander in Cooperation with Leo Castelli. Single fold announcement card announcing the publication of five multiples and a sculpture-con...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made from metal. The chair is upholstered in real soft leather in black color. The headrest...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Classic Table Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Minimalist table lamp by RAAK, Holland, circa 1960. Steel and brushed aluminum, pivoting shade.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Clean-Lined White Pendant or Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Clean-lined white metal light fixture with black diffuser and brass finial. USA circa 1980. Includes matching canopy. May be cuztomized in...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Metal

1960s "Les Nuits Et Les Jours" Tapestry by Emile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Emile Gilioli Les nuits et les jours 1969 Tapisserie de lice Manufacture Nationale de Beauvais Signature : en bas à gauche MBN / en bas à droite Gilioli Les tapisseries de Gilioli se situent dans cette recherche de l’absolu, de la pureté, de la spiritualité qui marque toute son oeuvre.  « D’abord j’aime la laine...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp for Arteluce
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Table lamp model 600C designed by Italian lighting master Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. This is an early edition Arteluce, however the labels were often polished off The ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Faux Leather

Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Carlo Zauli, Italy c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large ceramic bowl in polychrome glazes with metallic luster characteristic of the creations of Zauli during the mid-60s, with a strong far eastern inspiration. Carlo Zauli (b.1926-...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Minimalist Pendant, 1960s, More Items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Big white opaline glass shade. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Eye-catching design piece. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible The length of the central rod on demand.
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1960s Czech Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Opaline Glass

1960s Italian White Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White helmet-shaped pendant light fixture with original twisted silk hanging cord and matching canopy. Italy, circa 1960. Wired for U.S.; takes a standard bulb, 75 watts max. Di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

1960s Italian White Pendant Light
1960s Italian White Pendant Light
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1960s "Pointes De Diamant" 1307 Series Sideboard by Philippon & Lecoq
Located in Paris, FR
The award-winning design and architecture duo met in 1954 and opened their independent studio the following year. Together, they established a prolific career part...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Square Gold Metal Raindrop Wall Lamps by Jelle Jelles for RAAK 1965
Located in London, GB
Three pairs of minimalist wall lamps in gold tinted anodized aluminium designed by Jelle Jelles produced by Raak: model number C.1627. Jelles was a leading architect of the Dutch lat...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Set Of 2 French Artisan Stools 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
A couple of beautiful Minimalist artisan crafted stools from the 1960s
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Beech

Minimalist Design Three Tier High Side Table Set, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Minimalist Design Three Tier High Side Table Set. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Side table, bedside table or sofa end table set. These are made in black lacquered steel with clear ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Counterbalance Floor Lamp White Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimalist white metal floor lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1960-70's. ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Murano Glass Table Lamp with Marble Base, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian, 1960s table lamp featuring milky glass shade with crystal rim, marble base and chrome pole.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

Pair Italian travertine table lamps from the 60s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Pair of Italian travertine table lamps from the 1960s In good condition, the lampshades are original, there may be some small defects or stains
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Sedie da pranzo in velluto nero, Italia, anni '60, set di 4
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Magnifiche sedie in velluto nero, perfettamente conservate, completamente originali. Il rivestimento e le imbottiture interne sono pari al nuovo, poichè rimaste imballate e custodite...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Claude Gaillard, Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU ed, c.1960
By Claude Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
GAILLARD Claude Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU éditeur, France, circa 1960 Polished cast aluminum, fiberglass seat and back, restored foam and fabric (choice of fabric) Three...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Abstract Round Black & White Perspex Artworks, UK 1960's
Located in London, GB
Pair of Minimalist abstract round Black & White Perspex artworks, by Ciryl Lixenberg, British, 1960's (1932 - 2015). The reliefs are build with squares in alternating black and white...
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1960s British Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Acrylic

Minimalist Counterbalance Black Floor Lamp Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimal black metal floor lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1960-70's. The...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Unusual minimalist indigo Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
This vintage Beni M'Guild exhibits an unusual color field of muted lavender shifting to vibrant indigo. The large scale ivory lozenge network appears superimposed onto the ground, le...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

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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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