Minimalist Furniture
MINIMALIST STYLE
A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.
Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)
Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.
Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.
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Style: Minimalist
John Eric Byers, "Reveal", Bench, 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Maple
Coat and Hat Rack Dureza
Located in Floresta, MG
The rack is part of the Dureza collection. Carbon steel reigns as raw material, guiding both simple and rigorous forms, and the graphic language of this new series. The solid and geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Luminous Shapes No 2 Lamp by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp "Luminous Shapes no 2" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 42 x 25 x 14 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polysty...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Granite
Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 200cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has ...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Sofie Wall Mirror — Polished Brass — Handmade in Britain — Small
Located in Washington, GB
A wall mirror with bevelled glass mirror. Various metal, finish and mirror tint options are available. Hand crafted in the North to order.
Initial image shows a polished brass frame...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Chinese Coiled Pickling Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The inky black gla...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This low terracotta pond sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and simple, flared rim. Le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Glass Sculptural Factices ESCAPE by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Pair. Incredibly large and iconic glass factices by Calvin Klein. This pair of factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Escape. The large scal...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Minimalist Teak and Blackened Stainless Steel Bench by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The San Francisco Bench, an original design, is a contemporary minimalist bench designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. Appropriate for indoors or out, the San Francisco Bench is comprised of a teak wood seat supported by blackened stainless steel legs. Shown here with a 2" thick teak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brayden Square Walnut and Brass Pendant Light
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Brayden pendant features a walnut diffuser paired with a brass hardware and a braided black cord. The Cord is adjustable in length - we provide a length of 5', easily adjusted sh...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Yellow Colour Play Steel and Wood Stools
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The color play stools are part of &New’s color play dining room collection, which consists of dining tables, benches, stools and cabinets made in Britain by local craftsmen. The desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Panoramic Linear Painting by Gerry Hunt, 1970
Located in Rochester, NY
British minimalist linear oil painting on unstretched canvas by reknowned and well exhibited artist Gerry Hunt ( ( British - b. 1927 ) ink signed an...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
21st Century ‘Dripping Rounds’ in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Dripping Rounds' Handmade White Ceramic Vase
This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our DAL model with round m...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Plywood and Metal Stool, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Plywood and Metal Stool, The Netherlands, 1970s
Originally produced in the Netherlands in the 1970s, these vintage stools combine a simple industrial frame with the warmth of plywo...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walnut Black MiMi Square Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi square table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. The MiMi...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Peter Nelson Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable and rotational table lamp, an "icon" from the Midcentury era.
This innovative desk lamp by Nelson blends functionality with beauty. Peter Nelson, a renowned British desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Wire
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4’x6’, Solid White Color Shag Rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
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 ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Waveform Minimalist Black Stacked Bench by Bradley Duncan Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacked-bench
Redwood
Measures: 19.75” x 48” x 18”
2017
160 LBS
Waveform -
Burnt with an icon of authenticity
Produced by hand in Los Angeles, CA. fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cast Resin 'Bilbouquet' Table, Keystone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A symmetrical sculptural balance of elegance and function.
Dimensions: Diameter 12 in. (30 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg).
Finish color options:
White stone
Nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Hand-Knotted Neutral Minimalist Persian Wool Rug in Beige and Sand, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted neutral minimalist Persian wool rug in beige and sand, measuring 8' x 10', embodies refined simplicity and timeless craftsmanship. Meticulously woven using traditio...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 195cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character.
Indoor use (price outdoor +10%)
This desk is handcrafted with multiple layers Morte...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Ceiling light Featuring Gold-Plated Brass Combined with Hand-Applied leaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This ceiling wall light exudes unmatched refinement and elegance. Its gold-plated brass, combined with hand-applied leaves, radiates a delicate charm reminiscent of nature in full bl...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maeduep; Two Bees. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep; Two Bees, 2023 by WKND Lab
From the series Tying Wishes
Cotton rope, brass
Color: Ivory, gold
Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
A candle sconce constructed wit...
Category
2010s North Korean Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Table of 1930s Minimalist French Metal Chrome Crystal Often Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table of the 1930s Minimalist French, chromed metal.
Category
1930s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Quadris Gold Rectangular Frameless Minimalist Mirror, Medium
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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Contemporary Rounded Natural Plaster "Column" Bench 240cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster bench with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has ...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Travertine Zoomorphic Card Holder Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Nuvola BOLD One Light Pendant, Stardust White Blown Glass, Leather, Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Visceral Blush I. From the series Visceral
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...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Industrial Round Black Wood Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Round Black Wood Mirror, Italy 1970s
1970 vintage round mirror with black wood obtained by using the Japanese finishing technique "Yakisugi". A neon light has been applie...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carved from...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Granite
Mid-Century Modern Maznadran Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Mazandaran Collection – Timeless Elegance in Modern Design
Discover the understated sophistication of our Mazandaran Collection, where tradition meets modern minimalism. These exqui...
Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Water Ripple
- Medium
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pierre Mendell LTD ED Heart Portfolio Inscribed to Massimo Vignelli
Located in New York, NY
A portfolio of 12 offset-printed heart designs by noted German graphic designer Pierre Mendell (1929-2008) assembled from his work at Mendell & Oberer -...
Category
1990s German Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice of Allure by Chanel. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is Chanel. The large scale...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category
1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 36 in. (91 cm), hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Almir Mavignier Poster for Morellet/Adrian Show at Studio F
Located in New York, NY
Silkscreened poster for a show of work by avant-garde artists Francois Morellet and Marc Adrian, held at Mark Fried’s Studio f in Ulm in April, 1961. Poster design by Brazilian/Germ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cast Resin 'Square' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of construction, pulled from the jobsite and refined. This simple block emanates potential, awaiting placement and to serve its assigned role.
Dimensions: Width 16 in. (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Quadris Gold Rectangular Frameless Contemporary Mirror, Large
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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Medium Maple Cutting Board from the Deborah Ehrlich Collection
Located in Accord, NY
Designed by Deborah Ehrlich and made in Rhode Island by the same master craftsman who makes her chairs - the simplicity and elegance of this maple cutting board speaks to the collect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Maple
Arcus Blue Tinted Arched Frameless Minimalist Wall Mirror, XL
Located in London, GB
Minimalist blue tinted arch shaped frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, U...
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Collection Dominó, Brazilian Contemporary Stool in Wood
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
DOMINÓ COLLECTION
The Dominó Collection expands its meanings and transforms the structure of a mosaic into a witty piece with a unique personality. As a bench or side table.
The r...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cast Resin 'Spindle' Dining Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one.
Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (121.9 cm), height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Armchair UMI by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
UMI Armchair by Rostislav Sorokoviy – Redefining Comfort Through Sculptural Design
The UMI Armchair, designed by Rostislav Sorokoviy, is a masterpiece of contemporary design that bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Console Light Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Craft Mingei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Console light table designed by Ryosuke Harashima.
Name: How deep the dark.
Collection: Stillife
A low table by morphing a wooden box lid that stores two Japanese gold folding screens...
Category
2010s Japanese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass that is hand molded entirely by the artist. ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mirror Tafla O2 Gradient by Zieta, Emerald Green + Sapphire Blue
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O2" contemporary mirror by Zieta
Gradient Collection: finish Gradient (emerald + sapphire)
Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate.
Polished stainless steel
Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Oil on Paper by Doug Ohlson 1936-2010 American
Located in Dallas, TX
An original Minimalist oil painting on paper by Doug Ohlson, 1936-2010. Doug Ohlson was an American abstract artist who specialized in geometric patterns and vivid colors. The artwor...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, France 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1950s. It has been done in France. Brown Color.
Category
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Walnut Wood and Leather Convertible Table Console McGuire 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Walnut Wood and Leather Convertible Table Console McGuire 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gica Contra Minimalist Unique Italian Designer Table Lamp Matte Aluminum
Located in București, RO
The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form. Designed as a study in light,...
Category
2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Minimal Triangular Table Lamp Birdeye Wood Globe White Glass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Minimal Triangular Table Lamp Birdeye Wood Globe White Glass
The Agvia Table Lamp White is a striking fusion of modern design and brutalist inspiration. Its bold triangular fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple
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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