Minimalist Furniture
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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2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Furniture
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Beech, Oak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Gold Leaf
20th Century Minimalist Furniture
Maple
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Brass, Chrome
2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Ash
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Marble
20th Century Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Wood
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Furniture
Glass
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Oak
1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Clay, Paint
20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Travertine
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Minimalist Furniture
Steel
1950s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Ceramic, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Cement, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s Swedish Minimalist Furniture
Ash, Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Minimalist Furniture
Marble
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Granite, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Marble
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Minimalist Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Furniture
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s French Minimalist Furniture
Metal, Bronze
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Ash, Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Pine
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Glass, Wood
1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s Minimalist Furniture
Metal
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Plaster
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture
Wood
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Stone, Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Cement, Limestone
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Metal
1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Crystal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Wood, Oak
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Mirror, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Oak
2010s European Minimalist Furniture
Clay, Stoneware





