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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
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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Herradura Horse Shoe Logo Lowball Tumblers Set of 4 Collectible Barware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Herradura Logo Lowball tumblers Set of 4 laser engraved glasses, clear in color, with the Herradura Tequila and horseshoe logo engraved in frosted white. Set of 4 clear low b...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Furniture

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Glass

Liwan's 1970s Italian 6 Blue & Satin White Fabric Brass & Chrome Modern Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1970s set of six Minimalist dining chairs, entirely handcrafted, Mid-Century Modern Italian design attributed to Giacomo Sinopoli for Liwan's, a Roman manufacturer, with high quality construction and attention to design details: the simple yet distinctive structure presents a double frame in brass and nickel embracing the back and shaping in a continuous design the square nickel legs diagonally decorated with a brass line to produce an enticing geometric side view. Reupholstered with Nobilis fabrics...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage Chrome Side Table After Platner
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning Mid-Century Modern side table is a timeless piece inspired by Warren Platner’s iconic design. Featuring an elegant chrome wire base with a sculptural hourglass silhouet...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Minimalist Steel And Glass Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist steel and glass trestle table
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970
By RAAK
Located in Paris, FR
RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970 Height 35 x Diameter 20 cm Literature : Raak catalog, circa 1970
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

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

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Plastic

Minimalist Counter Balance Floor Lamp 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

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Metal

Minimalist Wall / Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Can be attached to the wall or used as table lamp.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Vintage minimalist adjustable Chrome sofa Lamp By Casella Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting Crafted entirely out of metal. With adjustable height and dimmable light. Raises from 42” to 46” high. Metal honeycomb gri...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Limited screen print by R.W. Beerens, Netherlands 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
Limited (nr. 95 of 100) screen print. Made by Ruud (Rudy) Beerens in 1999. The piece has been framed in an aluminium frame with a glass pane. Ruud (R.W., Rudy) Beerens (1950 Weert – 2023 Maastricht) was not only an artist, but also a performer, collector, storyteller. During his life he strolled flea markets, thrift centers and (souvenir) shops. There was always something that caught his attention. And to store and display everything, he bought cabinets to use all the objects. His home was not only his studio, but became a treasury with references to other and bygone times. With the collection of analog photography, self-recorded video- and music cassettes...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Minimalist, Cubistic Nude bronze by Rini Dado, 1980's.
By Rini Dado
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Catharina Gerarda Maria (Rini) Dado (Brunssum, January 16, 1955) is a Dutch artist who has been engaged in sculpture since 1979. She studied at the Stadsacademie Maastricht and pos...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Bronze

Variations Portfolio of Five Lithographs by Kumi Sugaï 1995
Located in Weesp, NL
Kumi Sugaï, one of the most internationally acclaimed Japanese painters of the twentieth century. ‘ Variations ‘ Portfolio of 5 in mint condition by Kumi Sugaï 1995. Signed and num...
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1990s French Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Floor Lamp Brass Counter Balance 1970s Minimalist
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance floor lamp is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to almost 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a spherical counter w...
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Pine

Large Chrome and Glass Round Low Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
High quality large chrome and glass round low table, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Boho Original Mixed Media Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a sophisticated statement with this large original vintage abstract painting. Rendered in mixed media on canvas, this impressive nearly square piece (30.25" x 30.25") captivates...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Italian modern virgin wool carpet geometric pattern by Missoni, T&J Vestor 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern colored virgin wool carpet with geometric pattern by Missoni for T&J Vestor, produced in 1980s. Rectangular carpet, in virgin wool, with a geometric pattern in differe...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Pine

Morgana mirrors by Cortesi & Chiappa-Catto 1970, published CASA VOGUE, Signed
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and super rare pair of MORGANA mirrors designed by Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappà -Catto. The frames of these mirrors are finished in aluminum brushed orthogonally to create a wonderful three dimensional op art interplay of light and shadow from a simple flat surface. This design clearly imbues the influence of important italian artist Getulio Alviani's masterful series of 'superficie a testura vibratile' (surfaces of vibrating textures). The central square opening was designed to either accomodate a mirror or a jewel like object of choice or a photo , a cameo etc. This is documented in the Formaluce February 1971 article. The Morgana mirrors were artisan produced in 1970 for the exclusive 'Forme e superficie' (forms and surfaces) gallery in Turin ,Italy. Both mirrors retain their original manufacturer's labels. 'Forme e superficie" employed some of the most brilliant local artists, designers and sculptors such as Nerone and Patuzzi to produce art and design pieces in exclusive small editions. Cortesi and Chiappà -Cattò are well known for their beautiful 'Cicindela'and 'Angolo' light sculptures also produced by Forme e Superficie. The Morgana mirrors were published in:- CASA...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Vertical oblique curved glass mirror by Massimo Morozzi for Fiam, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Obliquo is a mirror produced by Fiam in the late 1980s... elegant and minimalist fits into any environment without weighing it down. The 8-mm-thick mirror is perfectly embedded in a ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal

1.7x43 Ft 'Adjustable' Handmade Shag Pile Tulu Runner Rug, Natural UnDyed Mohair
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkish, the word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rug made for everyday use by the noma...
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1980s Turkish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Vintage Boho Tessellated Bone Boxes - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your decor with this exquisite set of three vintage tessellated bone boxes. Crafted with meticulous artistry, these handcrafted storage boxe...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Set of 2 Coffee Tables in Chromed Steel and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Set of two square sofa tables. They are small tables formed by a minimalist structure that is extremely clean in line. Steel with chrome plating and two smoked glass shelves. The sim...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Fine Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug, Brown Primitive Gabbeh Contemporary Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet modern Nepalese collection comprises fine hand-knotted carpets made in Nepal. Made with 100% wool pile, this innovative des...
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1990s Nepalese Minimalist Furniture

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Organic Material, Wool, Cotton

Early Joy Brown Bronze 1993 Artist Proof 4/4
Located in Woodbury, CT
Joy Brown seated figure w crossed arms. This bronze is one of the earlier pieces by Joy Brown. Signed, dated 1/8/1993 and numbered 4/4, AP(artist proof).
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

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Bronze

Contemporary Brushed Metal Pedestal From Guess Jeans Showroom in NYC
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Infuse your space with NYC fashion world charm with our Contemporary Brushed Metal Pedestal from Guess Jeans showroom. A versatile piece with a modern indu...
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1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Original Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the quiet beauty of nature with this evocative original abstract landscape oil painting. Rendered on canvas [or board - please specify if known], this vintage piece beautiful...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Moderniste, minimalist, the Haque school, Credenza, Metz & co feel, 1970's
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Recently restored Moderniste / Minimalist / the Haque school credenza. Has been stored in my storage for quite some time. I always hoped to find the designer, never have been able t...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wenge

Minimal Black-and-white Abstract Gestural Ink-on-paper by Philip Renteria '1976'
Located in Houston, TX
Minimalistic black-and-white abstract gestural ink-on-paper by Philip Renteria (1947-1998), 1976. Untitled brush and ink on paper, hand-signed by artist and newly-framed float-mounte...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paint, Paper

Luigi Vaghi mod.203 Coat Racks - 7 removable coat hooks
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Luigi Vaghi mod.203 Coat Racks - 7 removable coat hooks Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 37x37cm H:180cm Materials : Wood - Plastic...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Smoked glass, steel and chrome plated console table, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Italian console in smoked glass and steel, 1970s. Chrome-plated steel frame with two round columns and two smoked glass tops. Chrome plating, Smoked glass, Steel.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Steel Armchair, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th century minimalist armchairs composed from tubular and sheet steel frames with removable cushions upholstered in a vintage Missoni fabric...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Bally Gid Homme, Original Vintage Poster, 1976
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Bally Gid Homme, original vintage poster, 1976 Artist Raymond Gid Year 1976 Dimensions 125 x 165cm. Condition Good.
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Handwoven Moroccan Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Deco-inspired rug from the late 20th century is hand knotted in Morocco with a pared down latticework design on a soft neutral beige field. Sized at 6’4” x 9’ this ageless and v...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

Rare Sculptural 'Ritto' Floor Lamp by Leonardi & Stagi for Lumenform, 1972
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful and rare example of the highly sculptural 'Ritto' floor lamp finished in its original and strikingly elegant midnight, 'Prussian blue', almost black, enameled steel. D...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Changes No. 8 by Jack Youngerman
By Jack Youngerman, Pace Prints
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1970s. A large and colorful silkscreen titled Changes No. 8 by Jack Youngerman (1926-2020). Features bold abstract image crisply rendered in a primary color palette. Produce...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paint, Paper

Minimalist Italian Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very minimal floor lamp consisting of a black metal base and a long chromed metal rod with a single ligfhtpoint at the top. This minimalist design is also very attractive. Desi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Marble

Lampada da terra di Maurizio Bertoni per Castaldi, Italia, anni '80
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alta, elegante e minimalista... Lampada da terra progettata da Maurizio Bertoni per Ing. Castaldi Illuminazione, Italia. Con un corpo super sottile, l'alluminio, verniciato a polvere...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Targetti Arc Table Lamp
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Targetti arc shaped large elegant and minimalistic desk lamp with clamp, adjustable head height. Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century 1970s Minimalistic Danish Teak Magazine Rack
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful magazine rack designed by Aksel Kjersgaard for Salin Mobler, 1970s, Denmark. (It has no label or makers mark however it is well documented in design history). The frame is ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Heavy Duty High Quality Iron Modern Sculptural Garden Patio Armchairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of angular modern garden patio dining armchairs. High quality hand made in raw iron and steel. Chairs are very heavy and have lots of patina from living outside. Struct...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Iron

Brass & Opal Glass Triangle Wall Sconces from Glashütte Limburg, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very elegant and characteristic set of brass and opal glass Sconces produced in Germany by Glashütte Limburg in the 1980s. Each lamp has a very solid triangle opal...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Brass

Minimalist Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel, Granite, Lucite, Unsigned
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist Abstract sculpture in stainless steel, granite, Lucite and is Unsigned Offered for sale is a large minimalist abstract sculp...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

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Granite, Stainless Steel

Pair of Memphis Style Marble and Chrome Torcheres, Made in Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Memphis style marble and chrome torcheres, Made in Italy, amazing quality and design, black marble base, chromed tubular steel, cast metal pivoting lamps. Original dimmer's. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Marble, Cut Steel, Chrome

Minimalist pink granite coffee table, 1980's Belgium
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Minimalist granite coffee table. Pink veined slim coffee table. In excellent condition, the stains are original in the top as this is a natural product.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Furniture

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Granite

1 of 6 Minimalistic Design Geometric Chandeliers in Chrome, Germany, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set Minimalistic Design Geometric chandeliers in Chrome, Germany, 1970s. An extensive set mid-Century Modernist chandeliers contain eight lights arranged symmetrically. The...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Chandeliers, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Pair of stylish German vintage chandeliers - Made of structured, embossed glass. Chrome plating - Circa 1970s.
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1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Danish Scimitar Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Bo Ex
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish "Scimitar" chair by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Danish makers Bo-Ex. It is upholstered in supple tan leather with burgundy trim. It rests on a striking, curv...
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Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Newspaper Holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual newspaper holder in black lacquered wood, removable and foldable when not needed. Simple, elegant , useful, good price. It can also be opened in another way and the sizes are...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

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Fruitwood

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven 'Lumalasch' Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced. This series was made in 1...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Abbahao, Untitled great stylized FIsh, China on paper, Italy 1976
Located in Firenze, IT
Abbahao, Untitled FIsh, China on paper Italy 1976 Signed and sold by FBArte Gallery Black lacquered wooden frame In frame 92 x 45 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Murano glass table lamp attributed to Mazzega, Venice, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Table lamp produced in the 1970s by Mazzega glassworks. The pleasant round shapes and small size make it suitable for placement in any environment. Pleasing is the black rigadin patt...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Black Iron Cubistic Chair
Located in Munich, DE
Cubistic and very minimalistic armchair attributed to Netherlands 1980s. Measures: 76 H x 93 W x 93 D cm SH 39.
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Iron

Set of Two Table Lamps Attributed to Lumenform, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two cantilevered Italian 1970s table lamps. Thin metal frame tube with adjustable shade and heavy counterweight. This piece is a later homage to Libralux lamp designed by Ro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
Located in Camden, ME
Saturn (Saturno) sofa by Gaston Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1958, upholstered in its original Italian charcoal grey boucle. Rinaldi’s father founded RIMA in 1916 in Padova, Italy, in t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

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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