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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
Period: Late 20th Century
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...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Travertine Aardvark Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Travertine aardvark table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised aardvark will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Vintage lacquer and leather sofa set by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage sofa set designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon. Beautiful black lacquered panels with comfy black leather cushions. The sofas are labelled underneath the cush...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

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 ...
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1990s German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Located in Nijlen, BE
This beautiful craftwork by an unknown creator is a beautiful interplay of three-dimensional cubes in recycled wood. The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate. Earthy warm color to...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine

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

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

White French Minimalist Wall Sconce By Pierre Disderot, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fixed wall light designed and manufactured by Pierre Disderot Paris during the 1980s. Its an up light sconce that projects the light towards the ceiling creating an ambient and cos...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure 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

Counterweihgt Pendant made of Aluminium from the 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This very sleek handcrafted counterweight lamp is made of aluminum. It has a minimalist appearance and can be adjusted in height. This lamp is equipped with a 12 volt transformer th...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

White Flamingo Minimalist Desk Lamp by Jørgen Møller for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting tubular desk or architects table lamp from Royal Copenhagen. It was designed during the 1980s by the Danish architect Jorgen Moller. ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A neutral hue stone box, jewelry or decorative, in the Modern or Minimalist styles, circa late-20th century. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other small items on a de...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
Located in Camden, ME
A rare and beautifully preserved example of Gastón Rinaldi’s iconic “Saturno” sofa, designed in 1958 for RIMA, this example was produced in 1970. Upholstered in its original charcoa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Water Color Seashell Art
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Original framed watercolor painting, signed.
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paint

Vintage Boho Solid Black Marble Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage boho lamps features sleek, solid black marble bases that exude timeless sophistication. The natural veining of the marble adds depth and character, while the min...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Metal Cube End Table by Max Suaze for Attro (France)
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist Welded Iron Isosceles Cube Table by Max Suaze for Attro (France) Minimalist 'Isocele' side table, designed by Max Sauze in France in the 1970s. Very good original vintag...
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

"Bone" Series Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A rare hand crafted bowl from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. The bowl is probably an earlier design from the collection and is ra...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Jaru of California Gold Pyramid Obelisk Sculpture
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...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of six dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four six chairs "Gaja" an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Boho Tavola for Oggetti Tessellated Horn Lidded Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Present your favorite dishes with enchanting style in this vintage lidded bowl from the celebrated Portuguese ceramic maker, Bordallo Pinheiro. Expertly molded and richly glazed to s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Horn, Wood

Figurative Nude Sculpture in Lucite by Michael Shacham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a captivating and timeless masterpiece, the Figurative Nude Sculpture in Lucite by renowned artist Michael Shacham. This exquisite artwork,...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Murano Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made white Murano glass on a black metal base, designed in the 1980’s. - Lampe de table italienne en verre de Murano blanc sur une b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Artist Proof Lithograph by Ludmilla Tcherina Titles "Europe A Coeur"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist proof lithograph by French artist Ludmilla Tcherina which is a drawing of the sculpture that was titled "Europe at Heart". The piece is signed and marked "EA" epreuve d'art...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Art & Exhibition Poster, 'Vasarely Chateau de Culan', 1975
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Victor Vasarely was a French-Hungarian artist credited as the grandfather and leader of the Op Art movement. Utilising geometric shapes and colourful graphics, the artist created com...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray2 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.    
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ercuis Paris Silver Wine Bottle Holder Server
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ercuis Paris Silver Wine Bottle Holder Server. Fabulous elegant sleek wine bottle caddy from Ercuis Paris. Venerable French luxury tableware company Ercuis is renowned for their uniq...
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Lrg Watercolor by Colorado Artist Keith Finch, 1919-1993
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautiful original watercolor painted by Colorado artist Keith Finch and dated 87. The piece shows beautiful colors and is very vibrant. ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

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".
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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

Metal, Chrome

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Josef Albers from White Embossings on Gray Series, Print VI
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“In order to use colour effectively it is necessary to recognise that colour deceives continually.” Josef Albers “We never really perceive what colour really is, as it physically is. This fact makes colour the most relative medium in art.” Josef Albers “The structures are irrational statements which illustrate the artist’s claim that the eye seeks, in endless exploration, to fathom and master the contradictions of reversed symmetry. One begins to study the structure at some point where isometric order is suggested. One finds evidence for the reading of the work, but when one tries to take in the whole structure as a unit, new evidence requires a drastic reorganization of the work’s implications. That which was above shifts to below, that which was negative becomes positive, that which was full becomes vacant, that which was in front has moved to the rear. Having found a balance, the eye’s testing finds the entire constellation shifting into its reverse.” Gerald Nordland, in his essay for the “White Embossings on Gray” catalogue For sale, one print from Albers’ late in life exploration of color and perception, the “White Embossings on Gray” Series. For this series, renowned California print...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned lounge collection in 1971. The timeless appeal and superb craftsmanship reflect his interest in "useful, sculptural, wonderfully...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

1980s Large Italian Ceramic White Bear Sculpture
Located in Cordova, SC
Circa 1980s white ceramic Italian (signed) decorative object / sculpture. This piece is in over all good condition with one small blemish on the back. This may be a defect from the f...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Counter Balance Floor Lamp Minimalist in Black 1970s
Located in London, GB
Minimalist black counterbalance floor lamp by Sölken with a double arm and two counterweights. It is super flexible, adjustable to almost 180 degrees. The halogen light source is att...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

1 Maya Lin Knoll Adult Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Maya Lin's collection of Stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furniture col...
Category

1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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

Pair of Austrian Glass and Metal Wall Lights Sconces by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist glass and metal wall sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Franken KG. Austria
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Late 20th Century Austrian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Square Brass Coffee Table with Glass Shelf and Mirrored Top, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. Ascribable to Romeo Rega. This coffee table features a brass frame, a glass shelf and a mirrored top. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Veiled Milk Glass Ceiling Lamp by Massive, Belgium 1980s
Located in Herentals, BE
Ceiling lamp or wall lamp by Massive, Belgium, 1980s The lamp has a veiled milk glass, square dome with rounded corners and white metal ceiling plate ...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 -...
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1990s German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stack-laminated pine and fabric table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 15" H x 9.25" W x 5.25" Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Socke...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Jørgen Gammel White Architect Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large Functionalist white architect metal desk lamp. Designed during the 1980s by danish architect Jørgen Gammelgaard and manufactured by Pandul in Denmark during the 1990s. Its fu...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Oak Chairs w. Red Fabric Upholstery - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of minimalist all French natural oak chairs from the late production series of Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Edition. France 1970's. The chairs have been re-uphols...
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Seguso Italy production by Flavio Poli design in years '70 glass lighter
Located in Biella, IT
Seguso Italy production by Flavio Poli design in years '70 glass lighter in perfect condition with label , handworked glass
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
About: Maya Lin's collection of stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll's 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect's signature subtlety. "At the heart of this furnit...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
Maya Lin for Knoll White Stone Stool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
German Green and Gold Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A German dark green and gold porcelain round jewelry dish by Rosenthal for its Studio-Line collection. A great piece for a desk, nightstand or vanity area. Dish has an un-glazed fini...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable slated pine wall mirror designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine

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...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Minimalist Pair of Silver Plated Metal Candleholders in the Style of Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. They are made in silver plated metal. These candleholder are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in very go...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Glass Vase 'Raindrop' by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful raindrop vase designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1980s. Part of the raindrop collection. Solid clear glass. Very good condition, there is a small disco...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Art 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...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool, Angora

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Stool or Low Table 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti, 1980s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Low table or stool designed by Castiglioni Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti & C. Milano in 1982. This beautiful and timeless design piece is made of an unibody molded ABS chassis-a o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Celadon Bottle Vase with Bird Etchings
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...
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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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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