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
Recognized Seller Listings
Okha, "Lola", Barstool/Counter Stool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery
COM or COL
Dimensions
Barstool: 21.3" W x 16" D x 29.1" H, 29.1" SH
Counter Stool: 21.3" W x 16" D x 26.8" H, 26.8" SH
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery
Tibur Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lead Time:
14 - 16 weeks
MATERIALS
Travertine
MEASUREMENTS
32” W x 28” D x 28” H x 14.5” SH
HANDMADE IN CANADA
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Double Layered Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS
Textured Upholstery, Matte Black Metal
MEASUREMENTS
Small 84” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH
Medium 96” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH
Large 112” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH
HANDM...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Fine Vintage Henna-Dyed Beni Ouarain Minimalist Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas, in northern Morocco. Their rugs differ from othe...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
"Cesto" Silver Plate Bowl by L. Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Cesto bowl by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Minimalist manifesto with a single rope generating the whole shape.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Serge Mouille, "TOTEM" floor Lamp. Small model 117 cm
Located in London, GB
The TOTEM by Serge Mouille exist in two sizes. The big TOTEM 170 cm and the small TOTEM 117 cm. The fluorescent tube become apparent once switch on. Originally three colors. White, r...
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Brown and Cream Simple Geometric "Mottle" Modern Persian Wool Area Rug, 8x10
Located in New York, NY
In simple tones of brown and cream, this approximately 8' x 10' modern and geometric Persian area rug, "Mottle," has been hand-knotted in pure wool. With a stylish and sleek minimali...
Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Textural Hemp Open Field Minimalist Kilim Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An outstanding modern composition inspired by Minimalist nomadic textile art, this flat-weave is woven entirely in natural hemp in its undyed white color. According to an age-old tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Hemp
HVLimon, Cuatri Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HVLimón is a Los Angeles-based artist, originally from México. An architect by trade, yet a self-taught artist always experimenting and testing the established limits of design throu...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
HVLimon, Bow Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a background in architecture and design, 15+ years of manufacturing, architectural detailing, and planning interior spaces - HVLimón expertly designs and creates modern and inno...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
HVLimon, Crescendo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HVLimón is a Los Angeles-based artist, originally from México. An architect by trade, yet a self-taught artist always experimenting and testing the established limits of design throu...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
HVLimon, Crescendo Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HVLimón is a Los Angeles-based artist, originally from México. An architect by trade, yet a self-taught artist always experimenting and testing the established limits of design throu...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Antique Minimalist Uzbek Julkhyr Rug with Vertical Stripes in Brick Red and Blue
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Uzbek julkhyr rug woven in three joined panels, composed of vertical stripes in indigo blue and madder brick red. The ancient modernity of tribal weavings such as this pie...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Danish Designer, Small Cabinets, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small wall-mounted pine cabinets or nightstands designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
One is 7” H, making it 0.5” taller than the other.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Okha, "Frequency", Bench
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OKHA’s diverse design repertoire is keenly focused on purity of form and a high regard for noble materials, traditional artisanal and hand-crafted techniques. OKHA’s creative directi...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Okha, "Geometer", Desk
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OKHA’s diverse design repertoire is keenly focused on purity of form and a high regard for noble materials, traditional artisanal and hand-crafted techniques. OKHA’s creative directi...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Minimalist Anatolian Kilim Rug with Graphite Black Flame Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning contemporary kilim from central Anatolia, woven in three panels using the best quality hand-spun wool and natural dyes. The design is inspired by the antique flat-weaves o...
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Solbackens Svarveri, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer table lamp, designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75" H x 13.75" Diameter
Bulb Specification...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug (DK-125-90)
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Moroccan Berber rug from the Azilal province in the Central High Atlas Mountains with a delicately and whimsically drawn grid design on a white background. Generous proporti...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25" H x 5.1" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Red Moroccan Berber Rug (DK-125-89)
Located in New York, NY
A great example showing how the accidental color shifts, called “abrash” in rug trade, can enhance a seemingly monochromatic rug. Note the two half-finished star or flower mot...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine nightstands or bedside cabinets, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, White Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
17” seat height
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Room Size Antique Minimalist Open Field Monochrome Mocha Brown Kilim Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The composition of this very rare antique minimalist flat-weave takes place on three panels, woven separately on narrow tribal looms and then stitched together in order to create the...
Category
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
14" seat height
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Commode, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine commode designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 6.15" W x 3.5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Dimensions stated are of table lamp with Lampshade attached.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25" H x 8.15" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Sideboards, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine sideboards or benches, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable slated pine wall mirror designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine
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
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Serge Mouille, "TOTEM" Floor Lamp, Tall Model
Located in London, GB
The TOTEM by Serge Mouille exist in two sizes. The big TOTEM 170 cm and the small TOTEM 117 cm. The fluorescent tube become apparent once switch on. Originally three colors. White, r...
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
Category
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
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Italian Designer, Console Table, Pine, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Russian pine console table, designed and produced in Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Nicos Zographos 35 Series Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly minimalist cocktail table rendered to precise specifications in stainless steel with a 3/4 inch glass top. A Nicos Zographos design and production from his 35 series of low tables, circa 1970s. Zographos's 1960s updates on International Style furnishings graced interiors by iconic modernist architects such as Gordon Bunshaft, I.M. Pei, and Louis Kahn.
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.5" H x 5.25 W x 2.8" D
Dimensions of Shade (inches) : 8.25" Top Diameter x 10.25" Bot...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Birch, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and birch table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Okha, "Carlotta", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery
COM or COL
Leather
Black, mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white
Wood
Natural ash, natural oak, carbon ash, carbon oak, dark java ash, d...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Ash, Walnut
Minimalist Dutch Wenge Benches, Netherlands, Ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This understated, stylish pair of benches are versatile in their simplicity. They can be used as tables, or, thanks to their very sturdy constructions, can also easily be used as sea...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Giorgio Armani Chestnut Constructivist Side Chairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Giorgio Armani, these side chairs have the same elegant aesthetic the designer is known for. The precision of construction is evident, with a result that feels modern as ...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s "Pointes De Diamant" 1307 Series Sideboard by Philippon & Lecoq
Located in Paris, FR
The award-winning design and architecture duo met in 1954 and opened their independent studio the following year. Together, they established a prolific career part...
Category
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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