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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
Garnier & Linker Mask Sconce Large in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce "Mask" by Garnier & Linker : A curved sconce, made of patinated bronze and is exclusively designed for Anne Jacquemin Sablon. A "Certificate of authenticity" is provided by th...
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2010s French Minimalist Furniture

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Bronze

Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) GRAND CASE and MARIGOT, 1980
Located in Dallas, TX
GRAND CASE, 1980 and MARIGOT, 1980 from Series of Seven Lithographs lithograph in black on Rives BFK wove paper sheet size 30” x 34.5” 31.5” H x 35.5” W x 1.5” D frame Ellsworth...
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20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rare Mid-Century Modern Monochrome Indigo Blue Moroccan Berber Beni Mguild Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The rugs of the Beni Mguild tribe, located in the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains, are often distinguished by the rich tone of their monochromatic rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table. Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of Neotenic Design...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fur, Synthetic, Hardwood

Mel Bogart Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fireplace tool set designed by Mel Bogart for Felmore, USA, c.1950s. The set features three wrought iron fireplace tools with a stainless steel disk detail near the handle, all set o...
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1950s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron

1950's minimalist planter by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl for Eternit AG - No. 2
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist concrete planter trough by prominent Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland. Solid concrete with drainage hol...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Modern contemporary round side table, polished stainless steel, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Joined is a collection of side tables. The name speaks for itself. The tables have one thing in common, they all exist around a crucial part, the joint, keeping all pieces together. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

RIMA Credenza, Solid Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Between the sculpture and the functionality of the object, the RIMA credenza is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing all the atten...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Beech

Vertical oblique curved glass mirror by Massimo Morozzi for Fiam, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Obliquo is a mirror produced by Fiam in the late 1980s... elegant and minimalist fits into any environment without weighing it down. The 8-mm-thick mirror is perfectly embedded in a ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal

Outdoor Table and Benches in Teak and Wenge, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sturdy table and benches made from teak and wenge wood are designed to withstand any climate. The legs are reinforced with 1/2 thick steel plates and have adjustable feet. While...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Teak, Wenge

Andrianna Shamaris Unique Drum Style Round Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique drum style base with a three inch thick exquisite bevelled round top. Perfect as a side table or entry table. We added a translucent grey stain and a ceruse finis...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Quitandeira, Traditional Fruit Box in Glass, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
To perpetuate the memorable wooden boxes at fairs in Brazil, the architect and designer Tiago Curioni, a Brazilian based in Portugal, recreated the glass boxes, in a limited series of 30 units. Named as Quitandeira, it has a system of glass rulers...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Loft Binate Console Table — Medium — All Blackened Steel — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A console table in all blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 150cm width x 30cm depth x 80cm height. Custom fin...
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2010s British Minimalist Furniture

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Slate, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel, Metal, Br...

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood, Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in off-white denim or Sunbrella neutrals. ...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Hanging Lamp Made in Italy by Piuluce Vicenza - Minimalistic 1980s Design
By Piùluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the timeless allure of 80s lamp design with this exceptional Piuluce Vicenza chandelier, a collector's gem that encapsulates the essence of minimali...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edge Tray Walnut Square Brown
Located in Orlando, FL
-The minimalist designed tray with hand holders allows for different uses, such as a serving tray in the kitchen or as a tray on which you can place decorative objects in the living ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The result of exploring the possibilities of a singular line in 3D space, the E-Turn is a continuously morphing ribbon that twists and turns from seat to structure before overlapping...
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2010s European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

1970's Danish Erik Magnussen Thermo Jug by Stelton
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Danish Erik Magnussen Thermo Jug by Stelton Timeless thermo jug in futuristic minilalist style designed by Erik Magnussen for Stelton in 1977. The thermo jug is in good vi...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist brass sconces. Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Monumental Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage abstract oil painting captivates with its moody blend of deep grays, soft blues, and muted earth tones. The fluid, textured brushwork creates a sense of depth a...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Minimal Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Swing Chair, Rubin and Forest
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Black & Brown Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that make up this line of accessories ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Minimal Teak and Laminate Cube Tables with Matching Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 minimal teak and black laminate cube side or end tables. Matching lamp included. Dimensions listed are for each table. The lamp is 6 in. wide ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Sculptural Turnen Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Pink Ivory 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in Pink Ivory 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...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Other

Vintage Germany Hutschenreuther Novum Porcelain Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white porcelain teapot with lid and a cobalt blue stylised flower burst design on each side. Minimalist porcelain coffee pot or tea po...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Suspended Minimal Leaf Shaped Daybed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Leaf hanging swing chair is fluid and organic. The chair is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of organic leaf shapes with its veins flowing out from the centre. It is simple ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Neutral Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish rug in beige and brown. Measures: 3'4'' x 5'2''.
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Sosa Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out with its round details and upholstery covering its entire surface, Sosa sofa is coming to your living room with its minimalist and simple approach that you will enjoy ex...
Category

2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Sosa Armchair
Sosa Armchair
$3,300 / item
Plexiglass Prototype "Fatua" Table Lamp by Guido Rosati for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
One-off Fatua table lamp by Guido Rosati Totally composed by plexiglass cylinder with sandy part to enhance diffusion of the hidden light source. This piece was presented by Rosati to Fontana Arte director to explain his new project, lately came in production and became a company best...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

Dutch Contemporary Porcelain Wall Art 1st Rhyme by Jonne Stout
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jonne Stout (1993) studied at the School of the Arts in Utrecht (HKU) and graduated in 2019. Ceramics is a main material in her work, she searches for specific characteristics in thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Abstract Modernist Tribal Sofreh Kilim Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Sofreh flat-weaves are among the most prized possessions among the material culture of near eastern tribal people. These are employed as presentation textiles for food offerings when...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

E. Elizarova for Matlight Italian Andromeda Black Marble Grand Cup Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors in collaboration with Matlight: bespoke handcrafted sculpture grand cup table lamp, part of the Italian modern collection called Andromeda, designed by Ekaterina Elizarova for Matlight Milano. The bold daring design using two monolithic organic blocks of black Marquina Marble turns this product into a cosmic object d’Art. This sculptural lamp stands alone exposing the simplicity and natural beauty of the stone with a base that acts as a plinth and uplifts a refined round marble bowl...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Atelier Linné Sculpture Table Lamp in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
The Sculpture lamp was created in 2012 by Atelier Linné, it is based on one organic form. Each print is made in bronze then covered with a brown patina. ...
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2010s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

4 White Metal Chairs By Yrjö Kukkapuro For Avarte, Finland 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 chairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, model A500. White laminated birch plywood, white enameled steel frame, original fabric upholstery. I have a set of 2 with some ...
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20th Century Finnish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary minimalist arch side table, dark grey glass, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.2 is a side table. Its strong design language sets arch 01.2 apart. Without an obvious front, back, top or bottom, the glass object can be placed as wished, which offers many...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

"Célia" Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Danilo Vale
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
The Celia bar stool is a contemporary workpiece conceived through straight and strong lines. Its structure is built by bent cold-drawn steel and the upholstery type may be leatheror ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Flock Contemporary Dining Chair with wooden ash legs Minimalist Design by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock accent design chair — a super-comfortable and minimalistic piece — was recognized as the winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the Contract Seating category. The Flock Chair,...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Studio Stirling Small Wheel Modern Minimal
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Tulipwood 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in tulip wood 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...
Category

Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Tulipwood

Mid-Century Modern Iroko Topped Side Table with Cast Aluminium Base
Located in London, England
Octagonal reclaimed iroko top paired with cast aluminium base. Once part of the Eames La Fonda range for those MCM geeks out there. Very tactile and sleek thing. D 65cm x H 45 m
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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ziricote Sun Hat Decorative Box by Master Craftsman Ray Key c1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a Sun Hat box by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mu...
Category

Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ziricote

Oval Fluted Mirror - Large
Located in Oak View, CA
This minimalist hand-cast reinforced gypsum mirror is a top-quality Ian C.R. Martin Studio piece. It features a striking, concentric design using a backc...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plaster

Gae Aulenti's "Gaetano" desk for Zanotta, Italy 1973
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta. The original beveled crystal top edged in red, supported by two folding black enameled aluminum trestles with rubber shelf supports. A ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Pyramid Cubist, Stepped Roots Side Table in Beige by Reinier De Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Meet the intriguing ROOTS side table: a breathtaking piece of furniture that effortlessly combines modern design with inspiration from ancient civilizations. This unique table, with ...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Teak Stacking Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rectangular teak side tables. These stackable side tables are a versatile addition to any space. The tables showcase a beautiful wood gra...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Teak

European Rug Minimalist Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
European Designer Rug – Minimalist Elegance in Deep Black This stunning European designer rug embodies contemporary sophistication with its deep black, monochrome finish. The minima...
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Mid-20th Century European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Wall Lamps Pair in Gold by Jelle Jelles for Raak, 1965
Located in London, GB
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 late Func...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s Minimalist - table desk - Vintage furniture Measures : 140x70cm H:74cm Materials : Chrome - Glass Light signs of oxidation on the trestles.
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Bedside table 'Minimalista' in Wood by Palo Nero
Located in Valencia, ES
The name of the Minimalista pedestal is not just like that. It looks like an ordinary geometric object without any details. But this is only at first glance. We made a small ledge ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Yachi armchair - Contemporary Upholstered Armchair with Large Backrest
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Yachi armchair - Sculptural Upholstered Armchair with Large Backrest and Armrests The Yachi armchair is an impressive fusion of form a...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Minimal "Janice Side Table" Concrete, White Oak and Mint Green Interior
Located in Biddeford, ME
This 2 drawer end table features clean and simple lines. The exterior is composed of white stained rift-cut White Oak with an oil finish. The top an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Handmade Moroccan Tadelakt Plaster Chair in a Red Finish
Located in Wilmington, DE
Elevate your space with a striking handmade plaster red table, finished in a rich, bold hue. Crafted with the traditional Tadelakt technique, each table is individually shaped using ...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Solid Teak Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single reclaimed teak wood block. Both usable and sculptural. We bleached the wood revealing the unique wood grain and added a butterfly detail to ...
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2010s Indonesian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Adaptable Fan Coffee Table in Steel and Wood by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
With 3 independent tops that pivot on the same axis, the piece is suitable for small environments, but also for larger spaces, being able to acquire up to 1.70m of wingspan when opened. Available in natural or ebonized oak finishing, the fan coffee table...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Japanese Minimalist Abachi Wood Sculptural Chair Splint Stool by Sho Ota
Located in Amsterdam, NL
At the intersection of industrial design and craftsmanship, Sho's sculptural works are both minimalistic and multi-layered. Every piece of collectible design is handmade by Sho himse...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gainey Lavender C8 Pottery Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the understated elegance of Mid-Century Modern design with this authentic Vintage Gainey Ceramics C8 pottery planter. Hailing from the renowned La Verne, California, studios...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Tall Pair of Polished Nickel and Glass Rod Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant pair of towering architectural table lamps in a waterfall design with four sections of ball tipped, clear glass tubes set into the original polished nickel plated over steel ...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Minimalist Design Marble Floating Dining Table, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Minimalist Italian Design Carrara Marble Floating Square Dining Table. Made in Italy, 1970's period. No maker markings or labels found. This square thin Carrara Marble top fl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Kamut by Bruno Chavanne, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Paris, FR
"Kamut" by Bruno Chavanne (1957), 2012: Oil on canvas. Certificate of Authenticity provided by the gallery. Measures: 97 x 130 cm 38.2 x 51.2 inches ...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas

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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