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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
Period: Late 20th Century
19th century Dining Table by Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Mario Sabot Table is an innovative piece of furniture designed to combine functionality with an attractive, modern design. It is ideal for those who seek both style and practical...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

Brueton "DT DRUM" Double Pedestal Dining Table, Ebonized Wood Top
Located in Miami, FL
Brueton "DT DRUM" Double Pedestal Dining Table, Ebonized Wood Top Offered for sale in a Brueton "DT Drum" steel and ebonized wood double pedestal rectangular dining table. An exemplar of Modern Minimalist elegance, this rare documented dining table from the Drum series by Brueton features a rectangular ebonized wood top supported by two cylindrical pedestals of sturdy pine, clad in mirror-polished stainless steel. The Drum series was a collection of customizable tables...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. A ni...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine

Pair of Wall Lamps triangle design Italian glass painted naturalist
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Made entirely by hand from brass and glass painted with leaf and flower motifs
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass

Italian Vintage Industrial Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca
Located in London, GB
Modern industrial-style ceramic vase (circa 1970s) by Alessio Tasca. Minimalist, abstract snail-shaped ceramic vase in limestone-coloured glaze with line motif from the Italian schoo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

Late 20th Century Wooden Screen Divider
Located in London, GB
Late 20 century wooden screen divider with a wavy shape. Two in stock
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Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

Louis Poulsen Minimalist Pendant Lights Toldbod in White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 220 toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982 to the Customs Building (Toldboden) in Copenhagen. This...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
In the early 1980s, Luigi Sormani envisaged what would become a hit of the 1990s, later adopted by Antonio Citterio with B&B Italia: a modular shelving that tipped the modularity fro...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Carlo Nason Milk Glass Pendant for Mazzega Venice, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Opaline Murano triple shade glass pendant lamp. Three cone shape hand blown glass shades descend and are connected to a half dome central body in satin steel. The lamp is designed by...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Wabi Sabi Pine + Marble Drink Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Sometimes it's about elevating the dull, and other days, it's about toning down the outlandish. We are looking for balance, refinements and comfort. A very simple pine stump gets ju...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

1990s Postmodern Ceramic Multi Face Art Vase Signed-A Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of TMS Inc Multi face vases VITRUVIAN COLLECTION Each artistic design expresses the harmonization of the relationship between parts of the body w...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Bowl Planters - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 2 Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Bowl Planters, featuring a rustic finish with a minimalist, earthy design. Ideal for adding a touch of natural b...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Pair of French Minimalist Wall Lights Flush Mounts Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist white lacquered metal wall (or ceiling?) lights by SCE. France, 1980s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).     
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Tubolar Chrome Table Lamps Minimal Design Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tubolar chrome table lamps Minimal design Stilnovo, optimal quality. Measures: small lamp height cm.18 Big lamp height cm.30.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Swedish Interlocking Pine Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Intricately handcrafted, this unique vintage Swedish pine coffee table is comprised of 23 precision carved, interlocking pieces, fitting together like a giant pine puzzle. A table u...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Modernist Frosted Glass & Aluminum Storage Unit by interlübke, Germany
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This sleek and modern storage piece by interlübke, a renowned German furniture manufacturer, features a minimalist design in frosted glass and aluminum, accented by unique silicone p...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Il Personaggi Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, 1972
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Enrico Tronconi and manufactured in Italy by Tronconi in 1972. This Post Modern floor lamp reminds of a contemporary skyscraper.The acrylic structure ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Plastic, Acrylic

Takesada Matsutani Curve Signed Abstract Minimalist Silkscreen Unframed Art
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An abstract silkscreen in colors on paper titled “Curve” by Takesada Matsutani. Signed in pencil lower right. Titled and annotated 42/75 on the lower left. Published in 1971. This ar...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Pair of mid-century minimalistic side tables or coffee tables in brown-grey marb
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a fantastic pair of grey-brown marble side tables or coffee tables made in France in the 1960s. The tables have a white Carara marble base and are covered with diago...
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

Framed Signed Peter Keil "The Devil's Son" Mixed Media on Masonite
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Framed Signed Peter Keil "The Devil's Son" Mixed Media on Masonite is a striking example of emotional restraint and abstract portraiture. With just a few deliberate strokes, a b...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

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Masonite, Paint

Set of 4 “Tokyo” Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of 4 dining chairs, model “Tokyo”, was designed by Rodney Kinsman and manufactured by Bieffeplast in Italy around 1980. The eye-catching, minimalist design makes it a most ele...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Black Octagonal Wall Mirror 1970's
Located in Rochester, NY
High gloss black acrylic coated minimalist designed octagonal framed beveled glass wall mirror, circa 1970's. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section.
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

Bar Trolley in Chestnut Curved Steel Minimalist 1970s Stildomus Pamio e Toso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bar trolley in chestnut and curved steel Minimalist and rational, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78286 Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style 03'04 x 13'00. With its simplicity, plush pile and minimalist style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan runner ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Kazuhide Takahama Saori Q1 Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Sirrah (3 Available)
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare wall/ceiling lamp, Italy, 1973 Kazuhide Takahama was born in Japan in 1930 and after completing his studies in Architecture in Tokyo he started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Minimalist glass and slate coffee table, Germany 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Materials: slate, glass Origin: Germany Period: 1980-1990 Dimensions: Top: 120x80cm, 1cm thick Bases: 45x15cm, Height. 40cm Specifications Minimalist slate and glass coffee table,...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

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Slate

Brushed and Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Minimalist modern coffee or cocktail table has a very refined line. It is beautifully made of thick, polished and brushed stainless steel with clear evidence of the hand constru...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Megaron lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Megaron lamp designed in 1979 by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Floor lamp Megaron, the floor lamp, is a true classic of the Artemide brand, designed in 1979 for the famous Italia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Plain Solid Red Color "Tulu" Rug. 100% Thick, Soft Wool Pile. Custom Options Av.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An alluring vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "shag-piled") rug made of wool in red from Central Anatolia. Measures: 3.6 x 5.5 ft. These simple, functional, small rugs...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Marble Sculpture
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique sculpted work in proportion and inspired by the golden ratio. The divine proportion has been depicted in marble. A beautiful design that combines balance and simplicity a...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

Arteluce "Aura" Memphis Wall Sconce by Perry King & Santiago Miranda
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designers Perry King & Santiago Miranda and produced by Arteluce. Each wall sconce is made of white enameled panels forming a Memphis st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ellsworth Kelly Exhibition Catalog Book New York, 1973
Located in New York, NY
An Ellsworth Kelly exhibition catalog book from the Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, 1973. Exhibition covers the Army, Boston, Pari...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Boho Line Drawing Figurative on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the quiet power of minimalism with this captivating vintage figurative line drawing. Executed with a confident, single-line technique, this ink-on-paper work captures the es...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Plate Serving Bowls, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) graduated sterling silver plate over brass serving bowls in the Minimalist style, by Reed & Barton, circa late-20th century, USA. The sterling silver plate really ...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.     
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable solid pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Minimalist Modernist Red Travertine Cube Form Planter Vessel
Located in Round Top, TX
Uncommon red travertine geometrically tessellated cube form planter. Substantially weighted stone piece with great presence, color and texture. We love a clean line and a planter i...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Italian Murano Champagne Coupe Glasses, Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Italy 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian Murano blue cocktail or Champagne coupe glasses by Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Minimalist period, circa late-20th century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Minimalist Original Signed Abstract Pencil on Paper Drawing Framed in Gilt Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist original pencil on paper signed lower right, "Fellows". Displayed in 1960s gilt wood frame under glass. Linen liner shows age and staining. We love the asymmetrical compos...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paper

Asger B. C. White Danish Minimalist Architects Desk or Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Used in the Danish Parliament (Amalienborg), The Danish Courts of Law, in the offices of Danish state Television and by lots of Architects this extremely versatile and fully adjustable table lamp with its characteristic spiral court has become an icon. It is very well-built with its cobra'esk solid aluminum shade made from one piece, its flexible goose-neck rod and its heavy steel base. The versatility is also represented by the light that can be adjusted up/down in strength. It was designed by the Danish Architect Asger Bay...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Abstract Industrial Welded Steel "Assemblage IV" Sculpture by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Minimalist style geometric welded steel sculpture, "Assemblage IV", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has a mixture of strong geometric shapes and is signed wit...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Turned Wooden Vase by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden vase by master woodturner Bert Marsh (1932-2011). Bert Marsh was one of the leading woodturners of all time. His wooden pieces are like fine china, thin del...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

1 Minimalist Brass and Green Marble Petite Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A highly attractive petite drink table incorporates geometric design elements for a stunning silhouette. A verde marble top and base provides stunning contrast to the central stem in...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Industrial Rustic Modern Natural Live Edge Ash Wooden Slab Table or Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A striking natural live edge wooden slab table. The three-inch thick shaped tree slice features attractive ash coloring and warm tones, richly figured grain patterns, highly desirable spalted details, bow-tie inlays, and tons of unique character and charm, mounted on a sturdy industrial minimalist painted black steel base. American, late 20th / early 21st century. Dimensions (approx): 29.5" High, 60" Long, 36" Wide at longer end/25.25" Wide at narrower end Versatile: As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a six to eight person dining table...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Elephant in Black Marble Stone Carved Stylized Figure 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian elephant in black hand carved marble stone stylized figure. Hand-carved black stone abstract sculpture in the shape of a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 1980s Postmodern Minimalist
Located in London, GB
The playful twisted geometric pattern created by this console table gives a superb latticework effect. A white powder-coated metal oval serves as the base for numerous metal poles, crossing on the diagonals and leading to an oval shaped clear glass top. A stunning organic pattern, this table brings to mind the famous cyclone table of Isamu Noguchi, or even the lower half of the iconic Eames Eiffel chair...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

William Earle's iconic 'Hal' twin pedestal dining table with oval glass top
By William Earle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
William Earle's iconic Hal twin pedestal dining table with oval glass top. Mahohany geometric pedestals, contemporary design at its best W 190cm  D 130cm  H 72cm 
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Late 20th Century Central American Minimalist Furniture

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Cut Glass, Mahogany

Multicoloured 1980s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This fully adjustable polychrome and metal floor lamp was made in the 1980s in Italy. The 'Memphis' colour palette make it distinctly of the period. Perfect for a pop of multiple ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Giovanni Offredi Round Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti round coffee tables. Made in Italy, circa 1970. Crafted from wood featuring a birdseye maple veneer, The base is supported by four ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

4.3x5.3 Ft Plain Solid Red Color Hand-Knotted Vintage Tulu Rug. 100% Soft Wool.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "high-piled") rug from Konya in Central Turkey, made of lamb’s wool, featuring a plain solid red ground. These contemporary looking, f...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modernism Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Coffee Table Stainless Steel
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Barcelona coffee table features a highly desirable polished stainless-steel base, notably more hand crafted than the chromed frame. The classic Barcelona table was originall...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Bocote Wood 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in bocote wood by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum col...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

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Other

Vintage Postmodern Tabletop Set of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a striking and functional element to your space with this Vintage Postmodern Tabletop Set of Drawers. Featuring a bold geometric design, this set of drawers combines sleek lines ...
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Late 20th Century North American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cocobolo

Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
A large minimalist two tone brass and bronze vase / candle holder signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 11....
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Modernist pine and bouclé daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Solid pine daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The daybed has been constructed in a fully enclosed pine frame, with the sculpted feet placed on the outer ends and slats...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

A 1970s Italian console table with greek key design and distressed beach finish
Located in London, GB
A 1970s console table with greek key design, in painted distressed beach finish.
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda White Crystal, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda white crystal paperweight or votive candle holder. Kosta Boda white crystal candle holder by Anna Ehrner, 1990s A Kosta Boda votive...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Stacking Bowls - Set of 5
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your serveware collection with this stunning set of five Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Stacking Bowls. Each bowl features a beautifully soft, celadon-toned glaze with subtle f...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish, Sculptural Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural table lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Features solid turned pine. Has retained light patina over time. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Pine

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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