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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
RIMA Credenza, 2.5M Solid Black Oakwood
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 attention to the wooden slats that...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Beech

Sculptural Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Cocobolo vase trinket
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl in cocobolo 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 c...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cocobolo

100 Variation Occasional Table in Mirror Polished Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
100 Variations is an installation by designer Jonathan Nesci at Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana from 2014. The installation celebrates the legacy of architect Eliel Saarinen, and became the pilot installation for architecture biennial, Exhibit Columbus. One hundred unique, mirror-polished aluminum occasional tables were installed on the sunken courtyard lawn of the church, comprise the installation. First Christian Church, which was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen, was the first in a series of important architectural commissions in Columbus. The installation pays homage to the “Golden Ratio,” which Eliel Saarinen used...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Josef Albers, from the Formulation Articulation Portfolio Priced Individually
Located in Stamford, CT
Josef Albers from Formulation: Articulation, 1972. Silkscreen prints, folio 1/folder 6. Floated in while gold leaf frames using all acid free archival material...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

"A Wheel Stopper" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
In the mosaic “A Wheel Stopper,” Toyoharu Kii records an object he encounters everyday while walking his dog. The round form, striped by small, rectangular tesserae, represents a bol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Modern Minimalist Plaster Half-Sphere Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Minimalist Plaster Half-Sphere Wall Sconce is a testament to the beauty that lies in simplicity. Its clean lines and organic form make it a subtle yet striking addition to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Nigiri, Set of 3 Coat Racks
By José Bermúdez
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Day-to-day life calls for peaceful moments. As we move from the outdoors into the serenity of our own home certain details set the tone, allowing us to gracefully shed what we no lon...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O3' in Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O3" contemporary mirror by Zieta Stainless steel Measures: 124 x 79 x 6 cm. More shapes and sizes are available (see picture attached). Starting at 750€ Zieta is best known...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tafla Mirror C2 in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla C2" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel Measures: 149 x 94 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Loto Roca Side Short Table, Volcanic Rock
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Loto Roca is exploration personified. These volcanic rock monoliths have been carved mastering a meditative process with chisel and hammer. It comes in two different width presentati...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Loto Roca Totem 1
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The LOTO ROCA TOTEMS are exploration personified. These volcanic stone monoliths have been carved mastering a meditative process with chisel and hammer. Two ...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Loto Roca Totem 1
Loto Roca Totem 1
$4,125 / item
Vintage Tessallated Bone Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This abstract sculpture features a pair of looping elliptical forms clad in a smooth, ivory-toned finish, set upon a solid black base. The interplay of the two rings creates a quiet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Boho Spiral Studio Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This low, rounded vessel features a creamy glaze accented by hand-drawn brown rings that spiral organically around its form. The surface bears the gentle irregularities of a hand-thr...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Brueton Flat Bar Dining Chairs After Brueton- Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold design statement with these vintage Boho After Brueton flat bar dining chairs. Featuring sleek stainless steel flat bar frames and comfortably upholstered seats, these ch...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Monumental Bent Wood Butterfly
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the beauty of nature and minimalist design with this monumental vintage butterfly wall sculpture. Masterfully crafted from bentwood, this piece captures the essence of ligh...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor! in Earth Tones, Customisable
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The S...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique School Model from the 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
A math class cuboid with the old lacquer in typical Bauhaus colors and a nice patina.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wire

Arcus Blue Tinted Arched Frameless Contemporary Mirror Floating Effect, Medium
Located in London, GB
Minimalist blue tinted Arcus™ arch shaped frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in Lo...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Sturdy Stool or Side Table 1980s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage stool or side table in very good condition. The Netherlands, 1980s. Solid design. 4 pieces available. Price is for 1. Object: Stool or side table Style: Vintage Period: 1980...
Category

1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Globe Pendant Light - Atelier George
Located in Paris, FR
The globe pendant light was produced by Atelier George in 2017, it is part of the Moire collection. This globe-shaped lighting creation is characterized by its ribbed colored glass ...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fred Sandback Limited Edition Framed Lithograph 1984
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Untitled lithograph by Fred Sandback printed in brown, 1984, on Japan paper, signed, dated and numbered 15/20 in pencil, published by Edition Fred Jahn, Munich, with full margins, fr...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Snoop Wall Hook, Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and fun wall hook.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
Located in Miami, FL
German Space Age Modern Pair of Desk/Shelf Clip-on Lights by Roger Tallon (1929-2011), world re-known French Industrial designer, for Erco Leuchten Germany 1970s. This pair of Minimalist clip on lamps...
Category

1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pita Cylinder Cushion, Cayenne Leather
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita’s name comes from piteado, the traditional embroidery technique used on the cylindrical leather cushion whose pattern resembles falling rain. Rest your head on this cushion and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Boho Distressed Wood Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the soulful charm of authentic, time-worn beauty with this handsome vintage wood console table. Crafted from solid wood with clean, honest lines, this piece celebrates the w...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Mixed Media Watercolor on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the subtle complexity of this large-scale vintage mixed media artwork. Masterfully composed on paper, this piece showcases a sophisticated blend of layered washes, architect...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Canadian Ceramic Bowl by Sung Wook Park for Umbra
Located in Hamburg, DE
Canadian Ceramic Bowl by Sung Wook Park for Umbra, in Very Good conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: ...
Category

20th Century Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in Paprika wool fabric
Located in Brasilia, DF
João Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the João Armchair, a contemporary masterpiece inspired by modern Brazilian design. Characterized by its square DNA, this armchair aims t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ohm Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ohm Coffee Tables are a set of nesting tables that can be grouped or used individually. Made from solid white oak, these tables feature an organic cut top complemented by wide, c...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Ohm Coffee Table
Ohm Coffee Table
$860 / item
LOTO Pouf in Green Boucle by Peca
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, Beech, Oak

Ovie Coffee Table, Low Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ovie Coffee Table is an ovular coffee table made from solid white ash, handcrafted using traditional joinery, and finished with tenna oil. Designed with a low room setup in mind,...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash

four "spaghetti" chairs by Sintesi Italy production in years '70 minimalism era
Located in Biella, IT
set of four (4) "spaghetti" chairs Jodi by Sintesi production Italy in years '75 approx
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Turned Wooden Bowl / Vase by Master Craftsman Bert Marsh 1990s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden bowl / 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, t...
Category

Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Designer Yellow Coffee Table 'Foam L' by WOO – Minimalistic Living Room Table
Located in Kyiv, UA
This contemporary table redefines interior aesthetics with its fluid lines, organic curves, and avant-garde presence — ideal for collectors, architects, and design-forward homeowners...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Max Sauze for Atrow ' Isocele' Side Table, France 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MAX SAUZE FOR ATROW ' ISOCELE' SIDE TABLE, 1970'S This graphical side table, model 'Isocele', was designed by Max Sauze in France in the 1970's. It has a black enameled steel frame w...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Minimalist Brazilian Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in Leather Ch88
Located in Brasilia, DF
João Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Embrace the essence of modern Brazilian design with the João Armchair, a contemporary piece that skillfully combines strength and elegance. Inspi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Lucite Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Minimalist Lucite sculpture signed Amidie.
Category

20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Fluted Floor Length Mirror
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

Concreta dinner table
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Concreta series, designed by ,Ovo, is a remarkable collection of tables that harmoniously combines pigmented concrete bases with elegant stone tops. The design stands out for its...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Stone, Steel

Spalted Beech Box by Master Craftsman Ray Key 1990s trinket vase
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a spalted beech box by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum collections ...
Category

Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Beech

Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Carlo Zauli, Italy c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large ceramic bowl in polychrome glazes, characteristic of the creations of Zauli during the mid-60s, with a strong far eastern inspiration. Carlo Zauli (b.1926-d.2002) is one of th...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' Shelf - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' Shelf - 1960s Shelf - Decoration - Bookshelf Measures: 43x43cm H:171.5cm Materials: Smoked glass & chrome-plated steel This piece is attributed to the abov...
Category

20th Century Danish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Petite Celadon Water Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

LOTO Pouf in Leather by Peca
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 collection of statement pieces that are both elegant and enjoyable. LOTO poufs...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

2G Floor Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminium Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
2G floor shelf in .25 inch thick aluminium plate, part of the solo show nine variations at Mondo Cane Gallery in 2011. Digitally cut aluminium plates intersect and are fused with rec...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Gecchelin Bruno design in years '70 for Skipper Italy, ceiling lamp "Gesto"
Located in Biella, IT
Gecchelin Bruno design in years '70 for Skipper Italy, ceiling lamp "Gesto" very elegant ceiling lamp halogen in chrome tubular and alluminium black glossy lacquered parts
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Black
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams, advocating for 'as little design as possible.' Characterized by a streamlined form, op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Sprout" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Stoneware Head of a Girl Sculpture Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Stoneware head of a girl sculpture; signed 29-05-71 Ede Topconcours. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Netherlands Period: 1970s Dimensions: 13 D x 16 H cm Condition: ...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Masur Birch Decorative Sculptural Wooden Box by Ray Key trinket vase
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a box in Masur Birch made by the master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His...
Category

Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Birch

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Josef Albers from Formulation: Articulation Portfolio
Located in Stamford, CT
Josef Albers from Formulation: Articulation, 1972. Silkscreen prints, folio 1/ folder 1. Floated in 12 karat white gold gilt frame using all acid free archival materials. #176 of 100...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

The Wheatfields Will Burn by Marc Ross, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental pencil and acrylic painting on canvas by American artist Marc Ross, 2022. This minimal abstract painting features an impressive gradation of ochre and burnt orange hues ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Side Table, Warm Saffron DOT M by Reda Amalou Design - Glossy Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, shi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Breccia Medicea Marble Stool "Throne of Dioniso" by Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Sculptural breccia medicea marble stool /side table "throne of DIONISO" by Lorenzo Ciompi 2021 breccia medicea handmade stool honed limited editions n.3 of 10 executed in 2023 v...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

Minimalist Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel, Granite, Lucite, Unsigned
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist Abstract sculpture in stainless steel, granite, Lucite and is Unsigned Offered for sale is a large minimalist abstract sculp...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

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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