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
Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Chinese Floral design rug in predominantly navy blue
Measures: 4'10'' x 7'8''.
Category
20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sculptural Spherical Geometric Brass Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
These gorgeous spherical brass candle holders exude timeless elegance and understated sophistication. With their minimalist form and serene design, they embody a sense of quiet refin...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Constant Night Stand Left Unit in Poplar Burl wood by Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Poplar, Burl
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. The moon...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
White Danish Minimalist Wall Sconce by Peter Avondoglio for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This hybrid wall or small table lamp, model 'Contact', was designed by Peter Avondoglio and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. The design won several international design awards...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Fluorescent Pink & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Fluorescent Pink & Clear Lucite Bench by Amparo Calderon Tapia - a stunning addition to any modern furniture collection. Featuring a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Cast Resin 'Aspen' Bench, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Extreme function. A place to recharge after a demanding day. A power pose.
Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 14 in. (35.5cm), height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Weight 40 lbs. (18 kg)....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Chelmsford Oxidised Solid Brass and Glass Coffee Table in Uniform Green
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by 1960s Italian design, the Chelmsford table marries steel and glass, a combination complemented by subtle colour combinations. A bold and nostalgic piece, it displays Lemo...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cast Resin 'King Me' Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
"Tortura" a Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga Number 2/6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing "Tortura", an exquisite bronze sculpture created by the renowned artist Antonio Kieff Grediaga. This limited edition piece is numbered #2 ou...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Christian Liaigre Lanterne Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An original vintage “Lanterne” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre. The lamp was produced in the late 1990's/early 2000's, the design is currently discontinued. The lamp base a...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Geometric Handmade Hardwood Walnut Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Isometric bench is a an optical illusion. It stands on three legs slightly angled; when you experience it, your sense of perspective is questioned. Paying homage to Aldo Rossi’s ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Ash, Oak
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Side Table with X Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
BH Collection
Cadence Side Table in Walnut Finish
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Plus side table in PINK Marble, stone minimalist side table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Plus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Portuguese pink marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported by four marble plates for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Minimalist 'Caslon' concrete planter by Swiss designer, Bruno Rey, 1959
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist 'Caslon' concrete and steel planter designed by prominent Swiss interior architect and furniture designer, Bruno Rey in 1959.
Bruno Rey (* 1935 in Brugg, Switzerland; † 2...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ash
Pacific Green Square Messina Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sustainable and beautiful Pacific Green furniture is truly a sophisticated addition to any decor. Available in excellent condition is this small square Messina coffee table. Perfect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Palmwood
SESC Pompeia Side Chair in Pine by Lina Bo Bardi, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
SESC Stools/Side Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz & Marcelo Suzuki. Crafted for the iconic SESC Pompeia cultural center in São Paulo.
This rare pine stool embodies the vision...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Round Natural Plaster Table "Cone" 120cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster table with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has ...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Limestone, Composition, Cement
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
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Helestra
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
Quadris Bronze Rectangular Frameless Modern Mirror, Medium
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Quadris™ rectangular shaped frameless bronze tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and...
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror
3x4 Ft Minimalist Mid-Century Handmade Tulu Rug, All Natural Beige & Brown Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Tulu (Turkish word for thick-piled) rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Made of 100% un-dyed natural hand-spun sheep's wool in beige and brown with lov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures.
The Monarch bench is a striking contemporary piece that is both minimal and regal in its design.
It blends in a variety of settings: as an elegant foot of bed statement, a stylish entryway seat or a sculptural touch in the living room.
Made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The bench is also suitable for extended outdoor life...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Gica Contra Table Lamp – Sleek Minimalist Design & Warm Ambient Glow
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form. Designed as a study in light,...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Bar Chair is a stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Bar Chair is great for counter seating and is available in a variety of colors. Incl...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Velvet
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
Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant wall light features long gold plated brass tubes that give the design a whole exclusive and deluxe look, setting another level by its distinctive appearance. This recipe of rich materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline wall sconce...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack,
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 12.
Shipping without bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall Candle Holders and Wall Geometric Relief
Located in London, GB
Three geometric minimal wall mounted sculptures that function as candle holders. The surface patina is part of the composition. They can be placed in any preferred order, easily moun...
Category
1970s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Sconce / POST Full Sconce/ Daikon Studio / Modern Minimal Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Full Sconce
The Post Full Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless and iconic. Meticulously...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges.
Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
Bridge Console by VERMONTICA
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
A bold expression of contemporary minimalism, the Bridge Console by Scott Gordon is expertly crafted from 3/8" solid steel plate and finished in a refined blackened patina. Defined b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Bent Bamboo Game Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the essence of Italian vintage charm with this exquisite game table, masterfully crafted from beautifully bent bamboo. The natural material is shaped into an elegant base fea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Jää Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with Recycled Plastic in Black
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’.
The inspiration for this bench / seating came from the beautiful and practical nature of recycled plastic and its environmentally friendly credentials. The white color of this material made us think about melting slushy snow and ice. The black made us think of the ground, and how dark it looks once the snow melts and exposes the soil after a long winter.
Made with a mixture of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) plastic with small aluminium spacers and nuts, the Jää bench is fully recyclable. The PE and PP plastic shapes are 100% recycled post-consumer plastic i.e. pure waste that has been diverted from landfills. Through the design and the use of materials, we wanted to show that recycled furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Red Honed Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in honed red Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Pouf Loto Teak / COM Fabric
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
LOTO collection is the result of exploration using slender wooden dowels to compose different planes and shapes. Contrasted with materials, textures and effects, we have achieved a c...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Orbis Ceiling Hanging Suspended Round Art Deco Mirror with a Brushed Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Modern ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist brushed brass frame and a black panel backing.
Dimensions:
550mm (21.65") diameter x 30mm (1.18") deep
Mirror is illustrated with a drop of 850mm (33.5") but is fully customisable. Please contact our team for information.
Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirrors...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hudson Tray by VERMONTICA
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Hudson Tray elevates a familiar form with refined material contrast. A solid Douglas fir platform brings warmth and texture, framed by blackened steel handles that add structure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gica Contra Sculptural Floor Lamp Minimalist Aluminum Design Warm LED Light
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Comme Des Garçons No.2 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.2 chair.
Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in 1983. This piece is reproduced model in 2017 for Comme des Garcons special event.
There is a slight trace...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Honed Verde Guatemala Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exemplifying Lemon's unwavering commitment to elegance and artistry, the Ashby side table encapsulates the brand's ethos with perfection. Its magnificent design showcases the harmoni...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Narrow Lacquered Walnut Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender painting table from the early 19th-century exemplifies the timeless elegance of classical Chinese furniture forms. With its long surface ideal for contemplating scrolls ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique African Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coffee table or bench hand carved from a single block of wood from Mali. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. There is a fine carving around the side and tiny triangl...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Gica Contra Floor Lamp Modern Sculptural Aluminum Design Ambient Warm Light
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Floor Lamp is an exclusive, limited-edition piece, designed for those who seek more than just lighting—a sculptural statement of...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Menhir" 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%)
Inspired by the menhir shape; An upright, elongate...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Mediterranean Spanish Style Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
3 SHELVING UNITS AVAILABLE
We absolutely adore these Spanish style arched shelving units. They are completely on trend, with their wonderful, minimalist, Mediterranean feel.
They...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster
Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By 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...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Table is a minimalist style coffee table made of treated Travertine marble. This coffee table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assemble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble, Travertine
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
Daikon Studio / Shoji Sconce / Minimal Modern Brass Black Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio - Shoji I Sconce
material options: stainless steel, brass
finish options: onyx black wax, satin black, satin white, brushed brass, aged b...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Hecate – Leather Floor or Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
Located in Athens, GR
A unique collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection unveils a captivating blend of modern elegance and ancient mysticism. A tableto...
Category
2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Leather, Opaline Glass
“Fit Mirror” Travertine Marble and Rusty Iron Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of three treated Travertine marble pieces as a base. The back part of the mirror is made of a rusty i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Iron
Bagutta dining table by Henk Vos for Linteloo
By Linteloo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Linteloo Bagutta by Henk Vos , 2000
This beautiful design table is a unique creation by Henk Vos and produced by Linteloo. The model, called "Bagutta" exudes timeless elegance and h...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak, Walnut
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.