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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
Contemporary Glossy Black Stoneware Suspension Lamp, Minimalist Design, SML3
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp SMALL LIGHT 3.0 design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS  SMALL LIGHT is a collection of four different hanging lamps composed of four different models in four different sizes that ...
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2010s German Minimalist Furniture

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Stoneware

-The Gymnast- Bronze Sculpture by Rebecca J. Grob, (20th Century American) Signe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bronze sculpture by American artist Rebecca J. Grob. The piece depicts a female gymnast performing a handspring. The piece is stunningly beautiful capturing the e...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Bronze

21st Century, Minimalist, European, Handmade Bench Lined with Beechwood
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
This bench is structured and lined with beechwood in a traditional craftsman's workshop on the island of Tinos, in Cyclades, Greece. Measures: 45 cm x 140 cm x 45 cm. The furni...
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2010s Greek Minimalist Furniture

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Beech

Vintage Turkish Kilim "Cicim"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 856 - Turkish cicim from Malàtya in natural wools. It is difficult to find these rugs because they are used among nomads, in their tents, for their own use: they are not woven fo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays its building material featuring exposed fish mouth welded ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Spheres, Set of 3
Located in Round Top, TX
Trio of tessellated marble sphere sculptures in graduated sizes. Smallest: 4.63"Dia x 4.75"H Medium: 6.63"Dia x 6.75"H Largest: 9.25"Dia x 8.5"H These are as beautiful displayed...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

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

Materials

Brass

Cast Resin 'Terrace' Planter, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of summer. Heat and long days with friends. Greenery growing out of even the concrete. Everything fully alive. Dimensions: Width 68 in. (173 cm), depth 20 in. (51 cm), h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass

Fringe Linear Pendant Light Featuring Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This suspension lamp is a captivating fusion of art-deco elegance and contemporary style. Its gleaming gold-plated brass tubes create a striking and luxurious silhouette. The interpl...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ergonomic Armchair in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This "SE7E" contemporary styled armchair in Brazilian hardwood was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with t...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

21st Century, Minimalist, European, Beechwood Table with Metal Base and a Stool
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Table with metal base made of MDF lined beechwood. The base is bent, galvanised metal, oven-painted with acrylic grey color. Measures: 86 cm x 140 cm x 76 cm The adjacent stool (...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Quadris Gold Rectangular Frameless Contemporary Mirror with Floating Effect, XL
Located in London, GB
Minimalist rectangular shaped frameless gold tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in Lo...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

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Mirror

Frame - Carrara Marble Side Table By DFdesignlab Handmade in Italy
Located in Campobasso, CB
FramE is a side table designed with the intention of valuing the marble/stone top. The leg structure is intended as a 3D Frame inspired by Piet Mondrian paintings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Quadris Rose Gold Rectangular Frameless Modern Mirror, Medium
Located in London, GB
Minimalist rectangular shaped frameless rose gold tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Contemporary Moroccan Rug 3’x5’ Green Wool Ivory Line Accents, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

3.7x5.8 Ft Flat-weave Rug made of goat's wool, New production Bed Cover, Blanket
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative flat-weave Kurdish rug made of goat's wool, New production. Very Soft, floppy weave, ideal to use on the floor with a rug-pad or as a table cover, bed cover, wall hanging,...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Pair of Important Black Brass Console Tables "Essenziali" Produced by CG, 2018
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of important black bronze console tables named "Essenziali" produced by Compendio Gallery in 2018 designed by Lorenzo Ciompi and inspired by a ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

HVLimon, Crescendo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HVLimón is a Los Angeles-based artist, originally from México. An architect by trade, yet a self-taught artist always experimenting and testing the established limits of design throu...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

'Galgo' Mid-Century Modern style Cabinet in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Inspired by the greyhound (galgo) dog breed, Galgo is an elegant and unique mid-century modern style piece created with poetic license. As much sculpture as item of furniture it is...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Chinese Interlocking Limestone Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Maria Osminina Matter Stone Vases and Candleholders Set Limited Edition
Located in Carrara (MS), IT
Stone vases candleholders and jar set from Maria Osminina's Matter collection. Matter is a collection of sculptural pieces created around the idea of...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
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1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

Opto, Minimalist Folding Screen, Oak Frame, Orange, Green, Rose, Azure Panels
Located in Milan, Lombardy
It’s name is Opto because clearly inspired by art and, in particular, to optical Bauhaus works by Lazlo Moholy Nagy. The irregular shapes of the paneles r...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

"Offering Mirror" Polished Bronze Wall Mirror with Blackened Steel Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Offering Mirror" is not just a mirror but a sculptural object. It is one of our many humble offerings at the alter of art and design. Every aspect of this formed Bronze wall-mounted mirror has been painstakingly obsessed over. The polished metal finish imbues the piece with the personality of a burnished idol or relic. Paired with a blackened steel shelving...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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

Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Candle sconce / Backflow Incense, 2023 From the series Tying Wishes Cotton rope, brass Overall size: 82.2 H x 17.3 W x 7.4 D in. Individual size: Maeduep; An aubergine: 40....
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

AMP Solid Walnut Minimalist Coat Rack
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The AMP coat rack is crafted from solid walnut wood. The finish is a natural oil and beeswax blend.  
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Design White Metal Floor Lamp, Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern White Metal Floor Lamp with Flexible lights. Designed by ELio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s. This Mid Century Modern white metal floor lamp, designe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Couture Hand Carved Doors Or Coffee Table Top
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique doors with original hardware. We added our unique minimalist carving to these two single panels of century old teak wood. Take...
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1940s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Contemporary Moroccan Rug 10’x14’ Green Wool Ivory Line Accents, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Rug 9’x12’ Green Wool Ivory Line Accents, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Table 240 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%) Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: column, pi...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Artisanal Solid Black Marble Minimalist Vase, Wide, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This artisanal home decor vase was hand cut Negro Monterrey black marble from Neuvo Leon, Mexico. Each piece is hand carved by expert artisans and craftsmen following fair trade prac...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Zinc Wall Light Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Danish Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting mechanism/l...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Antique Rare Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
An impressive teak day bed that can be used as a regular bed frame or a statement piece pool side. Beautiful century old teak wood with lovely character and minimalist carving on thi...
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1920s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern Geometric Handcrafted Pink Ceramic Vase, "Rook" by Sara Khamisi, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess piece. The Rook vase features a striking geometric form with a square base and inte...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
From the esteemed Beni Ouarain tribe in the Middle Atlas Mountains, the woolly ecru field supports a well-drawn thick mixed and abrashed darkest brown lozenge lattice, with hairline ...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Cadeira Series, Wood and Brass Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES CADEIRA In a chair, a set of qualities, personalities and experiences is built. Its form is characterized as a tool for transposing the relationship between body an...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

matte off-white wall light made of glazed ceramic, blends in with the wall
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceramic hand - crafted wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in white, which allows a greater projection of light on the wall. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and fabric table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 22.25" H x 10.25" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1 ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Fabric, Pine

Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel and Wood End/Side Table by Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Cylindrical Side Table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary Minimalist blackened steel and wood side Table designed and produced in Vermont by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Ice Bucket in Carrara Marble, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural ice bucket in Carrara marble, Italy.
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2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line Pop Art - minimalist - Italian - vintage Measures : 53,5cmx45...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

In Stock Arcus Blue Tinted Arched Frameless Contemporary Wall Mirror, Small
Located in London, GB
This mirror is available from stock. Minimalist arch shaped blue tinted frameless mirror. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and ma...
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2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Cast Resin Large 'Humboldt' Table, Coronado Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Crushed glass + resin + gravity. Coronado was inspired by the dark and light sands of its namesake beach. Motion, like rippling waves, a harmony of slow rotation and “dancing” with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Omaggio a Lucio Fontana Mirror by Dino Gavina, 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
Dino Gavina "Omaggio a Lucio Fontana" mirror. From a sketch by Lucio Fontana, 1964. Polished mirrored steel, equidistant mechanical piercings. Dino Gavina (1922 – 2007) was an Italian entrepreneur, designer and publisher. He is one of the most important entrepreneurial figures in the Italian furniture and design sector. Founder of the companies Gavina Spa, Flos and Simon at a time when design was just being born, his history as an industrialist will deeply influence Italian design, revolutionizing the field of furtniture and lighting. Gavina was the first to work with young architects like the Castiglioni brothers, Tobia Scarpa, Bellini, and Vico Magistretti. He was also responsible for the revival of Marcel Breuer’s Bauhaus movement. He was also one of the first to understand the great importance of the store front, enlisting Carlo Scarpa to design the first Gavina store on the via Altabella in the heart of Bologna, Italy. Later, in various other cities, he organized events and exhibitions in collaboration with artists such as Meret Oppenheim, Man Ray, Sebastian Matta, René Magritte, Jackson Pollock, Marcel Duchamp and Lucio Fontana. It was with Fontana in particular that Gavina felt a deep connection, and this would be one of the most important professional relationships of his career. Their first encounter in 1954 marks the beginning of a great friendship that would last a lifetime. Over the course of more than a decade, Gavina would direct Fontana to the greatest architects in Milan for the design of their products. In 1964, following the “Lamiere” exhibition (Metal Sheets) at the Gavina shop in Milan, Dino Gavina gave Lucio Fontana the IDEA to create a large metal plated...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 8’x10’, Totally White Color Shag Rug, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 8’x10’ / 245x305 cm. We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need. We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Lounge' in Brown Linen by Friends&Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist armchair named 'FEMME Lounge' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders Model shown on main image: - small model (75cm) - fabric: Chalet by Astrid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Furniture

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Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Moroccan Rug 8’x10’ Green Wool Ivory Line Accents, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Columbus Coffee Table in Blackened Steel and Honed Marble by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary Columbus table is made of matte-black powder-coated welded aluminum with an inset mirror-polished brass top. Made in two pieces with a custom delrin spacer between the e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 8’x10’, White Color Red Line Pattern Rug, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom, individual rugs for you. This means we do not produce unnecessary items, and we prioritize respecting nature. Beni Mrirt rugs are made from 100% soft a...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Zinc Shelf Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Visceral Blue I and II Diptych. From the Visceral Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
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2010s German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in White and Grey by UMÉ Studio, Set of Three
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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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