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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
Lou Hodges-Style Oak Desk / Dining Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Oak butcher block style dining table/desk. Completely solid construction, no veneers, circa 1970s, heavyweight piece. Clean lines, simple minimalist form, with all of the heft and co...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Two 90s coffee tables "night&day" by Tura made of wood covered with goatskin
By Tura
Located in München, DE
Two very rare, large 1990s Tura "night&day" coffee tables made of wood, covered with tobacco-brown goatskin leather and a thick clear varnish. The interior is made of aluminum. Very ...
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Set of 4 Elm Chairs, Seltz Edition, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of four elm chairs with tripod legs. Curved wood slat forming the seat and extending into a backrest ending with a handle. Excellent vintage condition, produced in the 1980s. DV...
Category

Late 20th Century European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

"Tortura" a Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga Number 2/6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing "Tortura", an exquisite bronze sculpture created by the renowned artist Antonio Kieff Grediaga. This limited edition piece is numbered #2 ou...
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Minimalist Glass Catchall after Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
**Two available, each sold separately, as per listing. A beautiful all-glass transparent catchall vide-poche in the Minimalist or Post-Modern design style, in the style of Italian ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of Compact Minimalist Steel Discs Andirons - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of petite compact minimalist steel discs andirons - France 1970s. In good vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Radar classic modular shelf unit designed by Heinrich Gerhard for Adeco
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very large Radar Classic modular shelving unit designed by Swiss designer Heinrich Gerhard in 1996 for Adeco, Switzerland. The offered shelving system includes: 6 pcs side panel...
Category

1990s Swiss Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs After Michael Taylor - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of California cool with this magnificent pair of vintage lounge chairs. Inspired by the legendary designs of Michael Taylor, these chairs feature a bold, sculptur...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

White Danish Minimalist Wall Sconce by Peter Avondoglio for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This hybrid wall or small table lamp, model 'Contact', was designed by Peter Avondoglio and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. The design won several international design awards...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Female Torso Sculpture in Solid Lucite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Mid-Century Modern Female Torso Sculpture, crafted meticulously in solid Lucite. This captivating art piece embodies the grace and beauty of the female form,...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Three Piece Stainless Steel & Glass Ice Bucket by Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Three Piece Stainless Steel & Glass Ice Bucket by Georg Jensen, circa 1990 "Triangular Torqued Design" Georg Jensen label on the edge of the lid Glass Bucket Stainless Lid ...
Category

1990s Danish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Italian White Tabletop Lipstick Mirror in Sculptural Pop Plastic Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This striking white version of the famous "lipstick mirror" is a sculptural expression of 1970s Italian Pop design. Made from glossy white plastic with a tilted oval glass mirror emb...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

-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

Pair of mid-century minimalistic side tables or coffee tables in brown-grey marb
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a fantastic pair of grey-brown marble side tables or coffee tables made in France in the 1960s. The tables have a white Carara marble base and are covered with diago...
Category

Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

A custom "Boke" coffee table by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and dramatic square rosewood top with pronounced wood grain, resting on four legs of ebonized oak. The Boke model is longer in production, but this example was custom o...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Spiral Clock B #2 black Shiro Kuramata Japanese Zen Minimal Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Spiral clock B #2 black body designed by Shiro Kuramata. Dial is inside acrylic edge rounded shade.  
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Metal Side End Drinks Table with Art Deco Influence
Located in New York, NY
A substantial rectangular metal side, end, or drinks table with Art Deco influence, Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. Table is well-made with an intentional weathered surfac...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Clamp Lamps Modern Bauhaus style in White ideal for Library or Bookcase
By SIS
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist design SIS clamp lamps to highlight your art or your book collection. Also suitable as a minimalist work lamp. Adjustable shade. Five lamps available, priced individually.
Category

1970s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Set of Six Metal Dachshund Cutlery Rests with Original Box A set of six sculptural metal cutlery rests, each cast in the form of a dachshund. Nicely detailed and well-proportioned, ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Postmodern Lounge Chairs After Donghia - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Boho Postmodern Lounge Chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Donghia. These armchairs exude a sophisticated yet relaxed aesthetic, perfe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1990s Modern Ivory Lacquered Wood Italian Picture Frame by Bussolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chic and minimalist picture frame from the 1990s exemplifies the clean lines of modern Italian design. Crafted by the esteemed Bussolari company, known for their high-quality wo...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Teak

Christian Liaigre Velin Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Velin Dining Chair by renowned designer Christian Liaigre. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, these chairs exude luxury and sophistication. The sleek silhou...
Category

Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chrome Metal and Brass Minimalist Bookcase Romeo rega 1970 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookcase 1970 Romeo Rega Unica elegance.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Minimalist Silver Plated Caviar Serving Bowl by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exquisite 1970s Minimalist Silver-Plated Caviar Serving Bowl by Lino Sabattini Presenting a remarkable piece of modernist design: a sophisticated silver-plated caviar serving bowl, m...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

1990s Postmodern Ceramic Multi Face Art Vase Signed-A Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of TMS Inc Multi face vases VITRUVIAN COLLECTION Each artistic design expresses the harmonization of the relationship between parts of the body w...
Category

1990s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A SPACE-AGE Minimalist DRESSING TABLE or CONSOLE by PIERRE VANDEL, France, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb, radical and rigorous dressing table or console with drawer with its stool, its mobile mirror and its integrated lighting, with a minimalist and functionalist design, Post-M...
Category

1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Contemporary Plywood Puzzle Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Modernist plywood puzzle chair that disassembles and references the Constructivist Movement. Too many designers have created work in similar conceptual manner, starting with Beat Frank...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plywood

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

One of... German Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid brass wall lights. Germany Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Josef Hoffman Style Vintage Demilune Chrome Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chromed metal demi-lune hall table inset with a glass top. In the style of Josef Hoffman. Dimensions: 22.5” L x 12” D x 22” H
Category

1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Ceramic Decorative Bottle by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s) - Large
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic decorative bottle by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This sculptural work consists of a rectangular body with soft, curvy shoulders leading to a graceful, elongated neck...
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Christian Liaigre Cream Pouf
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the cream fabric pouf by renowned designer Christian Liaigre, a must-have addition to any luxurious living space. Crafted with high quality materials, this pouf exudes el...
Category

Late 20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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...
Category

1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Boho Donghia “Anziano” Leather Klismos Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover an icon of modern design with this striking pair of Vintage Donghia "Anziano" Klismos Chairs, a testament to sleek sophistication and architectural elegance. Originally conc...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

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...
Category

1980s German Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel, 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...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
A large minimalist two tone brass and bronze vase / candle holder signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 11....
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Valentino Dining Table Cattelan Italia Travertine Canaletto Walnut Glass 1991
Located in Camden, ME
Emanuele Zenere designed this sleek minimalist Valentino dining table in 1991 for Cattelan Italia using select Canaletto walnut for the base sup...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Trimesh Table or Wall Lamp Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa Postmodern Minimal Zen
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Trimesh table or wall lamp small designed by Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa. Punching metal shade can be able to pass the light beam. Only one left.
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Italian Travertine Porcupine Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine porcupine sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has load...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Postmodern Ring Candleholders - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage Postmodern candleholders, exuding a sophisticated and artistic presence. Each piece features a bold, dark-toned ring structur...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Lacquered Long Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the intersection of architectural minimalism and bohemian warmth with this exceptional vintage lacquered credenza. Its impressive 84-inch length and clean, monolithic form...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Felt, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Lacquered Long Credenza
Vintage Boho Lacquered Long Credenza
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Gridded Metal and Rattan Chair (6 available)
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Equal parts sculpture and chair, the gridded visual creates a beautiful fluidity while the rattan-wrapped metal adds depth and tranquility to the design. 6 available.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Sabattini Style Minimalist Silver Plated Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chic 1970s Italian Minimalist silver plated Vase in Sabattini Style Introduce a touch of sophisticated Italian design to your home with this striking silver-plated vase, embodying th...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s
By Cesare Leonardi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This rare pair of sculptural timber chairs, attributed to Italian designer Cesare Leonardi, reflects a bold shift in material and form during the 1980s. Responding to the decline of ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Aluminium Leather Club Chairs by Mats Theselius for Källemo
Located in Münster, DE
“Aluminum” is an armchair designed by Mats Theselius in 1990 and manufactured by Källemo. As the name suggests, the chair is made of aluminum and was available in either a polished o...
Category

1990s Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Plate Serving Bowls, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) graduated sterling silver plate over brass serving bowls in the Minimalist style, by Reed & Barton, circa late-20th century, USA. The sterling silver plate really ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

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...
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
$717 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Vintage Italian Elephant in Black Marble Stone Carved Stylized Figure 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian elephant in black hand carved marble stone stylized figure. Hand-carved black stone abstract sculpture in the shape of a...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vintage Swedish Interlocking Pine Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Intricately handcrafted, this unique vintage Swedish pine coffee table is comprised of 23 precision carved, interlocking pieces, fitting together like a giant pine puzzle. A table u...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Zabihi Collection Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Kilim in white and dark brown Details rug no. 31877 size 5' x 6'6''
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamps in Polished Aluminum & White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern/minimalist table lights executed in polished Aluminum and featuring spherical matte white opaline glass shades. A sphere on a sphere - so to say. Unknow...
Category

1980s Scandinavian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable solid pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Megaron Land lamp by G. Frattini for Artemide, Italy 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Megaron lamp designed in 1979 by Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide. Floor lamp Megaron, a floor lamp, is a true classic of the Artemide brand, designed in 1979 for the famous Italian ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1990s Set of Two Minimalist Cocktail Mixers Designed by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1990s set of minimalist cocktail mixers, designed by Lino Sabattini, exhibits a sophisticated blend of form and material. The mixers are crafted from high-quality polished silve...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 8 Italian Pine and Rush Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice set of 8 Italian rush and Pine dining chairs. Beautiful minimalist design. Chairs are in excellent condition overall with only minimal wear from use. Original rush is in excel...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Rush, Pine

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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