Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Brass
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate, Teak
2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Limestone, Composition
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Copper
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Acrylic, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Steel, Zinc
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Polish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Steel
20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Beech