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
Period: Late 20th Century
Water Color Seashell Art
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Original framed watercolor painting, signed.
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
Bamboo Reed Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Available is a beautiful split bamboo Parsons console table. This piece has been newly refinished and is in excellent condition, an amazing natural texture to add to a wall or behind...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Christian Lassen "The Illumination" Artist Proof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition Lithograph on paper by Christian Riese Lassen titled -Illuminations- Artist proof #20/250
Introducing "The Illumination" by reno...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Set of 4 Ceramic Napkin Ring Holders, Cognac
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A set of four ceramic napkin holders. In very good condition.
Makers engraving on each ring.
Category
1990s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Lounge Table Model 780 by GIANFRANCO FRATTINI for CASSINA, Italy, 1970s
Located in Cork, IE
With its clean matt black finish this 1960's design classic stands the test of time thanks to it's sleek, minimalist design!
This single coffee table out of the Cassina nesting tab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Formica, Wood
Elevation 1. John Groom, 1981, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Amazing artwork by Jon Groom
Acrylic on canvas.
We have mounted it on a white acrylic painted board
Excellent provenance- Nicola Jacobs Gallery and then to owner
The mea...
Category
1980s English Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Italian Crystel Apple Form Jam Jar Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Doraville, GA
A hand crafted Italian crystel apple form jam jar designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's.
Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fashion model, designe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Miniature Artist Made Signed Gold Fleck Vase
Located in Round Top, TX
This exquisite handblown art glass vase, adorned with delicate gold flecks is so special and ready to be added into a glass collection, or given as a gift to someone special. The asy...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of Three Bottle-Shaped Vases by Bruno Gambone, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
Set of three bottle-shaped single-flower vases by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). All three are glazed stoneware pieces with modern, multi-coloured geometric motif. The middle-sized vas...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Minimal Rational Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Floor Lamp in Solid Brass 1970 Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Large Glass Factice Truth by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice by Calvin Klein. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Truth. The large scale of this piece is softe...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
1990s Glashutte Limburg Minimalist Metal and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two table lamps designed and manufactured in Germany by Glashutte Limburg, they work both 110-240 volts and need regular e27 bulb, they are sold individually and price is for on lamp...
Category
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Large Ceramic Lamp Base, Porcelain De Bruxelles, 1970-1980 Belgium
Located in Herentals, BE
Large lamp base made of black ceramic with blue and gray specks.
The lamp base has a black bakelite socket with an E 27 fitting and a 1 meter long cord with on and off button.
The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Bakelite
Chinese Crackle Celadon Pear Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon porcelains are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This contempo...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Italian Ceramic Bottle by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1970s', Small
Located in London, GB
Diminutive midcentury Italian ceramic bottle by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). Elegantly cylindrical with a misty, rustic, matt glaze in an aqua g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Color Etching Antonia Dombrowsky 1991- Color Engraving - handmade Bütten-Paper
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Artist Antonia Dombrowsky
Color etching - Aus der Edenzeit I
Etat 5 1991
Dimension Print
Height 78 cm / 30.70 inches
Width 55 cm / 21.65 inches
Biography of the Artist
1935 ...
Category
1990s German Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970's Minimalist Swiss Wall Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist 1970’s Spot Wall / Ceiling Lamp. Metal light diffuser with chromed metal arm and metal wall mount. Adjustable for directional lighting. Ideal for hallway, bedside lighting...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Boréns Sweden White Minimalist Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large simplistically made up- or down-light wall sconce in white lacquered steel. Designed at made at Boréns in Sweden during the 1980s. Design number: 6513,3.
Measurements: Diamet...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
20th Century Optical Art on Foil Paper by Patrick Dupré manner of Julio Le Parc
Located in Miami, FL
This mesmerizing original foil art by Patrick Dupré, inspired by the Op Art movement, creates a dynamic and visually engaging piece. The intricate patter...
Category
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Foil
-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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Eros dining table – Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 1971 Italy
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This iconic Eros dining table, designed by Italian master Angelo Mangiarotti, is a timeless classic in modern design. Crafted from high-quality Mondragone marble, the table is charac...
Category
Late 20th Century Vatican Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Round Glass and Stainless-Steel Side End Table
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning minimalist and elegant looking Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style side end table.
Features a circular stainless-steel frame holding an Inset glass top supported by fo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
A cellular concrete and agate lamp, France, 1980s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking sculptural lamp from the 1980s, crafted in cellular concrete with a raw mineral texture and featuring a beautiful backlit slice of natural agate. The agate emits a warm, o...
Category
1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
1980s Modernist Crystal and Silver Plate French Wine Cooler
By Saint Louis
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1980s Modernist French wine cooler is an elegant blend of luxury and functionality. It features a stunning heavy crystal body with a textured diamond-cut pattern, which enhances...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Danish Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
By Stelton
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...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Leaf Plates - Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring a touch of natural elegance and bohemian style to your table with this lovely set of five vintage glazed ceramic plates, beautifully molded and glazed to resemble delicate leaves. Each plate features textured veins and a naturalistic shape, finished in a charming pale green glossy glaze. These figural plates are perfect for adding a garden-inspired touch to your dining or display. Their versatile size makes them ideal as appetizer plates, dessert plates, small side dishes, or decorative accents that infuse your space with vintage character and a touch of whimsy.
This set of five vintage leaf...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sintesi Italy production ."Spaghetti" Stool by Giandomenico Belotti Years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Sintesi Italy . production "spaghetti" "stool by Giandomenico Belotti in years '70
structure in chrome and seat and back "spaghetti" in plastic/pvc in light yellow/sand color in g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1970's Minimalist Stainless Steel Coffee table With Floating Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
1970's minimalist stainless steel coffee table with floating glass top, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaru of California Gold Pyramid Obelisk Sculpture
By Maitland Smith, Jaru
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning example of minimalist artistry, this striking tall pyramid sculpture from Jaru of California is a rare find, capturing the perfect balance of form and finish. Crafted from...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare One-Off Lighting Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
One-off lighting table.
Enameled blue metal frame support a bottom up mirrored glass pyramid with a light in the lower part. Adjustable feet and thick transparent glass top.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dove Lamp by Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo of PAF Studio
Located in Nantwich, GB
Dove lamp.
Designed by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for PAF Studio, Milan, Italy.
This iconic lamp is made from red/black plastic and metal.
Plastic structure with metal supp...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
David Roth 'String Painting' 1984
By David Roth
Located in Sharon, CT
A 1980's 'String Painting' by David Roth (1942-). String Paintings present a horizontal scanned 'image' on a field of vertical strings in resistance to gravity, reacting much in the ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
String
Modernist Wooden Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern bar cart. The wooden structure is complemented with elegant brass guiding placeholders. The two-storey bar cart rolls on four wheels and fits into Class...
Category
1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish White Minimalist Pendant Lamp by Lyfa, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage white pendant designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1970s. The bulb can be height-adjusted allowing you to change the...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Minimalist Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue Display Pedestal Stand MCM 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian minimalist cube form plinth, circa 1970s. Made from Royal Rouge Marble with pink and grey color. The perfect base to display any heavy object, sculpture or statue. Can also ...
Category
1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Minimalist Horn Appetizer Utensils, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A set of six (6) Scandinavian Modern Minimalist horn appetizer utensils, circa late-20th century, Denmark. A great set for everyday use or entertaining.
Dimensions:
Largest is serrated knife...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Horn
Vintage Boho Parquet Wood Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your favorite sculpture, vase, or lush plant with this handsome vintage parquet wood pedestal. Featuring a clean, minimalist columnar form, its beauty lies in the intricate p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Netherlands Pablo Picasso 'Man's Head' Rug
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Vintage Netherlands Pablo Picasso 'Man's Head' Bold Abstract Expression Rug, Country Of Origin: Netherlands, Circa Date: Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
BITO, geometric minimalist wall lamp model S435, brass and steel, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist wall lamp model S435 with a strict geometric aesthetic, produced by the Danish manufacturer BITO in the 1970s. Crafted from solid brass and steel, this lamp is of unusua...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Aquamarine Square Glass Coffee Table attr. to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This stunning coffee table is made in curved tempered thick glass.
The design of Pietro Chiesa dates back to 1932, but it was realized in the 1980s.
It is a vi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Glass
Abstract Sculpture by Louise Pershing, 1970s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Minimalist and finely rendered sculpture having the form of intersecting precisely machined discs of polished aluminium.
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega in Chrome and Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid-Century Modern elongated chandelier or pendant with clear Murano glass and chrome segments by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, , Italy ca.1970. The chandelier is...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Minimalist Asymmetrical Cast Plaster Wall Mirror
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple, understated cast plaster Asymmetrical Wall MIrror by Turner Mirror Company, 1984.
Such a cool piece. Love that it is asymmetrical, with it's ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Three-Part Minimalist Cube Coffee Table with Matching Can Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-Part minimalist cube coffee table with matching can light. Great joinery work on the tables.
Dimensions listed are for each table.
The lamp is 6 in. wide x 6 in. deep x 10 in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Minimalist, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl from Italy. Bowl's design is in the Minimalist style. Murano glass colors include clear, gold-yellow, black, 'smoked' taupe, and ribbons of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
4.2x7 Ft Handmade Vintage Shag Pile Tulu Rug in Red and Violet Blue Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Measures: Size: 4'2" x 7'1".
This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Angora, Wool
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Scott Burton, Side Tables, Cast Concrete, USA, 1981
By Scott Burton
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast concrete side tables designed and produced by Scott Burton, USA, 1981.
Example number 1 from an edition of 3 pairs. Each table twice impressed "1".
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia for Knoll Wire Chairs - Set of 8
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the essence of iconic mid-century modern design with this stunning set of 8 vintage Bertoia side chairs for Knoll. Designed by renowned sculptor Harry Bertoia, these chairs f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Seguso Italy production by Flavio Poli design in years '70 glass lighter
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Biella, IT
Seguso Italy production by Flavio Poli design in years '70 glass lighter in perfect condition with label , handworked glass
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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