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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.

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Style: Minimalist
Period: 1980s
Vintage 80s Ceramic Lights Imago Italy - Vibrant Hues - Set of 3 New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant ambiance of the 80s Design Lamps with Imago Italy's exquisite ceramic flush mount lights. Crafted with a sleek and minimalistic design, these lamps are the epit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

80s Vintage Lamps Luci Milano 'Flopi' by Tresoldi & Salvati Design Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant world of 1980s design with Luci Milano's iconic 'Flopi' flush mount lamps. Designed by Tresoldi & Salvati, these lamps boast a sleek and minimalistic shape infu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Plastic

Minimalist Triangular Black and White Ceramic Bowls and Vases
Located in London, GB
Minimalist triangular ceramic 5 bowls and 3 vases in black glaze with white graphic lines to empgasis on the sculptural shapes. They are cast and hand finished. Dimensions vases; Hei...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage 80s Ceramic Lamps Set by Imago Italy - New Old Stock with Vibrant Hues
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the nostalgic charm of the with Imago Italy's 80s vintage lamps set made of exquisite ceramic. Crafted with meticulous precision and imbued with the essence of a vibrant er...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic, Plastic

Annick et Samuel Coriat, set of 8 chairs, Artelano ed., circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Annick et Samuel Coriat, set of 8 chairs, Artelano ed., circa 1980 Black lacquered metal, chipboard, foam and black skai fabric Height 75 x Width 40 x Depth 40 cm ARTELANO is a Fr...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Fiam Italia Ponte Glass Coffee Table by Angelo Cortesi
By FIAM
Located in New York, NY
Fiam Italia Ponte Coffee Table by Angelo Cortesi crafted of clear high-quality glass. Italy, circa 1980. Signed on base. Dimensions: 50.5” L x 27.5” W x 16” H
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Glass

Jean Allemand (1948-), wall light, circa 1987
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Allemand (1948-), wall lamp, circa 1987 Black lacquered metal, halogen Height 61 x Width 11 x Depth Max. 10 cm
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Ceramic Lamps Imago Made in Italy New Old Stock, set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the realm of 80s design sophistication with this exquisite pair of wall or ceiling lamps meticulously crafted by Imago, Italy. The lamps, characterized by their ceramic bod...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Le Corbusier Lc2 Petite Lounge Chair By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Le Corbusier LC2 chair, produced by Cassina, is an iconic piece of furniture that exemplifies the modernist design principles of its renowne...
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1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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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

Vintage Stool 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti Milano, 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

Rare Hanging Lamp Made in Italy by Piuluce Vicenza - Minimalistic 1980s Design
By Piùluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the timeless allure of 1980s design with this exceptional Piuluce Vicenza hanging lamp, a collector’s gem that encapsulates the essence of vintage elegance. Crafted in the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Giovanni Offredi Round Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti round coffee tables. Made in Italy, circa 1970. Crafted from wood featuring a birdseye maple veneer, The base is supported by four ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden armchair with a unique Mid-Century Modern silhouette. Made in the 1980s by TON, this piece showcases the innovative yet humane design for which the Czech furnit...
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1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

Minimalistic Table Lamp in Lacquered Red Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1980s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful patent design lamp with a distinctive antropomophic shape manufactured by Targetti in the 80s. The base is made of lacquered red metal. The big light bulb...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 80s Postmodern Minimalist
Located in London, GB
The playful twisted geometric pattern created by this console table gives a superb latticework effect. A white powder-coated metal oval serves as the base for numerous metal poles, crossing on the diagonals and leading to an oval shaped clear glass top. A stunning organic pattern, this table brings to mind the famous cyclone table of Isamu Noguchi, or even the lower half of the iconic Eames Eiffel chair...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

LECSON AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amp, hi-fi quad 33/303 braun dieter rams
Located in London, GB
Lecson AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amplifier Designed 1972 by Allen Boothroyd, this design won the 1974 Design Council Award. Good condition, fully working and ready to enjoy -...
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1980s British Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Belgian Modern Minimalist Black Desk Lamp from Massive
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist desk lamp was produced by the Belgian manufacturer Massive during the 1980s. The movable arm is made of chrome-plated steel, and the base and lampshade are made of hi...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Verner Panton Tonight Candleholders for Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of 3 tea or block light candleholders in polished aluminum. Designed by Verner Panton in 1987 and manufactured by Georg Jensen in Denmark during...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Platos polished stone coffee table Circa. 1988
Located in Ranst, BE
Platos coffee table mde from polished stone with chromle legs. The table was purchased from the we renowned design furniture shop; Dominique Rigo in Brussels in 1988. We have the...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stone

Crystel "Bone" Series Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A rare hand crafted crystel footed bowl from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fashion mo...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
The "How High the Moon" armchair, a masterpiece conceived by the esteemed Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata, is crafted from nickel-plated steel mesh and produced by Vitra in Switze...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Ron Arad Horn Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
A "HORN CHAIR" - 1985 seat and backrest in a curved aluminium sheet, chromium-plated steel rod Edition One Off
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1980s British Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Italian Ceramic Bottles by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian ceramic bottles with chalk-white surface and lightly chocolate brown highlights by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s. These graceful pieces are composed of elegan...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Hanging Console in green Alpi Marble, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Large hanging console in green Alpi marble, Italy A highly refined console, in authentic green Alpine marble, with brass supports that can be easily attached to the wall. The 3 cm t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Marble

Opus Royal Copenhagen Minimalist White glass Ceiling Lamp by Torben Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hanging lamp called Opus. It was designed by Torben Jørgensen and manufactured by Royal copenhagen in Denmark during the 1980s. The glass shade was commissioned from Holmegaar...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Opaline Glass

1980s Postmodern Vintage Travertine Round Dining/Entry Table Honed
Located in Chicago, IL
Love the veining on this little table which has been professionally honed, removing the dated lawyer to reveal an organic matte finish. Perfect for dining for 4 or an entry table wi...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Travertine

Italian Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool by Gavina 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with the timeless charm of the Italian Minimalist Sculptural Wood Log Stool by Gavina, a masterpiece from the 1980s. Crafted entirely...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

White Minimalist Table Lamp by Jørgen Møller for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small simplistically constructed Table Light in white powder coated steel. Designed by danish Architect Jørgen Møller and manufactured by Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen. It is cal...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Crystel "Bone" Series Candlesticks Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of hand crafted "Bone" series crystel candlesticks designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fashion model...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal

1980s Holmegaard ‘Symmetrisk’ Art Glass Table Lamp designed by Michael Bang
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an original Danish Holmegaard table lamp, designed by Michael Bang in 1984. Bang designed many pieces for Holmegaard, and this piece is from the "Symmetrisk" Collection, as n...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Blown Glass

Pottery "Bone" Series Candlesticks Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of handcrafted "Bone" series black glazed pottery candlesticks designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980s. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Pottery

Jan Schoonhoven - Signed - Retrospective drawings and reliefs Art book (NL/DE)
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Jan Schoonhoven - SIGNED - Rare 1984 catalog for the exhibitions: the Hague Municipal Museum (1984) - Kunsthalle Nuremberg (1985) - Badischer Kunstverein Karlsruhe (1985) Author: Fl...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Louis Poulsen White Danish Minimalist Safir Wall Sconces by Marianne Tuxen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of white multi-purpose lamps that can be installed either as wall or ceiling lights. They are called Safir and these are the largest version of the Safir series. Designed by Ma...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Asger B. C. White Danish Minimalist Architects Desk or Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Used in the Danish Parliament (Amalienborg), The Danish Courts of Law, in the offices of Danish state Television and by lots of Architects this extremely versatile and fully adjustable table lamp with its characteristic spiral court has become an icon. It is very well-built with its cobra'esk solid aluminum shade made from one piece, its flexible goose-neck rod and its heavy steel base. The versatility is also represented by the light that can be adjusted up/down in strength. It was designed by the Danish Architect Asger Bay...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Sturdy Stool or Side Table 1980s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
Vintage stool or side table in very good condition. The Netherlands, 1980s. Solid design. 4 pieces available. Price is for 1. Object: Stool or side table Design: Unknown Style: Vint...
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1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wood

Arteluce "Aura" Memphis Wall Sconce by Perry King & Santiago Miranda
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designers Perry King & Santiago Miranda and produced by Arteluce. Each wall sconce is made of white enameled panels forming a Memphis st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

Minimalist Up Light Wall Sconce in Polished Aluminum by Artup USA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality up-light wall light fashioned from polished aluminum. Shade cast in one piece featuring a vertical partial perforation. It was designed and made by ARTUP in the United S...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Beni Ourain rug 1980's / Moroccan Dots Pattern Rug 1980's, In Stock
Located in Marrakech, MA
Beni Ourain are the seventeen Berber nomad tribes coming from the mountainous regions of the Middle Atlas in Morocco. Local sheep are much prized for its most thin and warm wool. Rug...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Wool

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

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Ceramic

Pair of Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Italian sculptural table lamps by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1980s. The black lacquered base plates are slightly trapezoid. and support a curved black lacqu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Steel

4-Seater Sofa Gray Leather with Silk and Leather Cushions, Sormani Italy, 1980s
Located in Arosio, IT
This four-seater, designed in the early 1980s by Luigi Sormani and Casabella Miami for a line of maxi-furniture destined to the United States is a comfortable one-block sofa for a luxury villa. The structure is in a warm gray leather and the fabric was especially made for this series called "Intrigue": a special very light grey silk fabric interwoven with burgundy leather threads. All cushions have grey leather inlays, entirely hand sewn. Julio Iglesias...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Granite Side Tables
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a pair of minimalist side or end tables, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat in the 1970s. The bases are composed of matte black laminate, and the removable tops are done in...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Granite

Set of 4 "Women of Hawaii" Serigraph Art Prints by Pegge Hopper
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 "Women of Hawaii" Serigraph artwork prints by Pegge Hopper including "Na Kua'Ana", "Woman with Fan", "Calico Popoki", and "Woman with Lei" each comes in a matching gold-tone...
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1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Paper

Crystel "Bone" Series Fish Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A two piece hand crafted crystel fish bowl and stand from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Ita...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Crystal

HUGE FRAMED Woman and Child Playing Piano ART by Jerry Sic
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Oversized Gouache and/or pastel Framed artwork on paper of a Woman and Child at a Piano, c. 1988 by American artist Jerry Sic. An impressionist pastel painting by listed artist Jerry...
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1980s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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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

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Reclaimed Wood

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

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Metal

Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis Group style. The desk lamp can be placed in countle...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Dutch Design Memphis Group style desk lamp, 1980s Memphis Group style typically combines circles and triangles with black-and-white graphic patterns. There are two of these lamp...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

Paire de Chaises R.J.C. Par René-Jean Caillette Pour VIA Diffusion, 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare paire de chaises pliable R.J.C. de René-Jean caillette pour VIA Diffusion. France - circa 1986 Assise et dossier en médium verni, structure en fil d'acier. Ces chaises sont p...
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
SET OF 4 BLACK SMOKED OAK 'SINUS' DINING CHAIRS BY KARL-FRIEDRICH FÖRSTER FOR KFF, GERMANY 1984 Looking for a timeless addition to your dining space? Look no further than this set o...
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1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Metal

1980s Postmodern Vintage Loveseat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa/loveseat. Keep as is or redo in your favorite fabric. Cushions in excellent condition.
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Fabric

Louis Poulsen Minimalist Pendant Lights Toldbod in White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 220 toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982 to the Customs Building (Toldboden) in Copenhagen. This...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Chrome

Original Minimalist wall Relief by Lars-Erik Falk, Relief in White No. 63, 1981
Located in EL Waalre, NL
An original Minimalist artwork / wall relief, “Relief in white no. 63”. Sculpted by Swedish artist Lars-Erik Falk in 1981. The relief consists of three separate parts. The middle s...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Other

Vase Terra Cotta, xx Eme
Located in Nice, FR
Terracotta sculpture representing an African head in the style of Picasso . This pottery is a unique model made by hand, fired in a wood oven.
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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Terracotta

Dutch Design 'Priola' Desk Lamp by Ad Van Berlo for Indoor, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This is a Priola design lamp from the 80s. The lamp was designed by Dutch designer Ad van Berlo and produced by Indoor Amsterdam. The lamp has a pastel green border under the shade a...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture

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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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