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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
Set of 2 Floor Lamps Attributed to Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pair of Papavero floor lamps by the Castiglioni brothers for Flos, 1960s. Italian designers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni designed the Papavero floor lamp in the mid-1960s. A ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Steel

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

Satin-finished Steel Table Mirror by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Large table mirror in satin-finished steel, designed by Gaetano Missaglia in the 1960s. Impactful decorative element, created from metal and finished to a high standard. The mirror ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Louis Poulsen White Minimalist in or Outdoor Ceiling Lamps by Jens Møller Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Louis Poulsen ceiling lamp fixtures - large version 'Magasin' (Type: 244376) designed in 1963 by Jens Møller Jensen. Clean strict lines and very much i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

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

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

Materials

Wool

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

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

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

Rare pair of original 1960s Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Rare pair of original 1970s Modernist Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland (often incorrectly attributed to Max Bill). Chromed metal fitting with rare bubbled clear glass s...
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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

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

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

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

Bronze Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman (Mexican b. 1932) Signed, Dated & Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home or office with the exquisite "Birds Descending" Bronze Sculpture by renowned artist Leonardo Nierman. This striking piece fea...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Bronze

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

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

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

Italian Minimalist Glass & Brass Magazine Holder, Italy, c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Minimalist glass & brass magazine holder, Italy, c. 1970.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass

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

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

Minimalist Italian Plexiglass and Travertine Coat Hanger, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Minimalist coat hanger plexiglass, golden metal and travertine base, Italian production from the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine, 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

Materials

Wool

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

Wonderful Minimalistic Temde Teak and Cupper Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Minimalistic Temde teak and copper floor lamp, 1960s. A unique, timeless, and elegant made by Temde, Switzerland. Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Green Desk Arm Chair , Sweden, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage desk chair with black leather armrests. The chair has great back support. It's heavy.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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

'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

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

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

Paul Kasper Untitled Welded Metal Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Paul Kasper (1922-2011), Untitled, welded metal. Circa 1960. An abstract sculpture crafted from welded aluminum by Paul Kasper. Dimensions: 15.5 h x 6.25 w x 9.75 d inches (39 × ...
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1960s North American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

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

Ellsworth Kelly Vintage 1965 Mid Century Modernist Lithograph Print " Vivian Bea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ellsworth Kelly Vintage 1965 Mid Century Modernist Lithograph Print " Vivian Beaumont Theater Lincoln Center " acrylic box frame Extra Large Poster Framed in a vintage custom acryli...
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1960s North American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Acrylic, Paper

1960s Italian Pair of Black/Red and White Tall Wall / Ceiling Lights
By LOM
Located in New York, NY
Four pairs in different colors available - 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of solid plexiglass sconces / flush mount lights with Minimalist Design by the company LOM that opera...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

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

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

Minimalist Counterbalance Black Table Lamp Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimal black metal table lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1970's. The la...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Postmodern Minimalist Plated Metal Coat Rack by Valenti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This coat rack is made in chrome-plated metal and features a metal base covered in plastic. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Architectural Push Pull Door Handle in Agate Stone
Located in London, GB
Solid Agate push and pull door handle in an organic pattern in a range of colors from grey's to ocher and from orange greens. The semi precious stone handle is attaches to an aluminum bracket by two fixings and will be fitted to the door with two long standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of the doors. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used...
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1960s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, 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

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

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

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

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

2.8x3.3 Ft Vintage Minimalist Tulu Rug 100% Cream Undyed Wool, Custom Options A.
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. 2.8x3.3 Ft. These simple, functional and small rugs with...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Large Kartell Planter Container 4682 from Anna Castelli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and rare space age design planter / container on wheels by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, manufactured by Kartell in the 1960s. The Model 4682 is a modern classic, timeless maste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Plastic

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

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

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

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

Emile Gilioli "The fall of Icarus" - Aubusson Tapestry - French Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
"The fall of Icarus", Aubusson tapestry signed Emile Gilioli Gilioli - "Chute d'Icare" Material: Wool Year: 1966 Dimensions: 130 x 162 cm/ 4.2 x 5.3 ft Aubusson tapestry woven...
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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

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

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

Dutch 1960s Lounge Chairs in Solid Wenge Wood and New Pure Wool Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very nice engineered and constructed pair of Dutch lounge chairs that are most likely a design by Martin Visser or Hein Stolle for 't Spectrum early 1960s. The frames are made of ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool, Foam, Wenge

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

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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