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.
Belgian Custom Console Table in 19th Century Chestnut Wood
Located in Nijlen, BE
Belgian Artisanal Console Table in 19th Century Chestnut Wood. Custom assembled with entirely original parts. The tabletop has an organic shape and is 65 cm deep on one side and 46...
Chestnut
Petite Chinese Walnut Offering Table with Ball Feet, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
With delicate scale and perfection of form, this petite offering table from the mid-19th century is an exquisite example of minimalism in Chinese furniture design. The waisted tabl...
Walnut
19th Century French Chestnut Console Table
Located in Nijlen, BE
Fabulous late 19th-century French console table. Handmade by an artisan from the Alps. Pure simplicity yet beautiful details. Silky-smooth tabletop. A beautiful console table that, t...
Chestnut
Console Table 'Ratio' by Ana Magalhães Ilharco, Matilde Cortez de lobão X FRAMA
By Frama
Located in Paris, IDF
Ratio Console Table by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Ana Magalhães Ilharco and Matilde Cortez de lobão X FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Warm brown birch veneer, solid birch Finis...
Wood, Birch
Chinese Square Corner Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, this narrow console table recalls the austerity of Ming-dynasty furniture design. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood timbers, the lightweight t...
Reclaimed Wood
Walnut Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
Walnut Orange MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
Porto Console, by Rain, Contemporary Console, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Porto collection has simple, rounded lines inspired by the anchorage elements of ports. The feeling of weight and the scale of the anchorages guide the design of the pieces, whic...
Wood, Plywood
$9,107 / item
Erosion Console Table by Alexandre Labruyère
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Erosion Interested in the movement of pebbles along the coasts of the English Channel and in the ever-changing shapes they take during their journey, Alexandre Labruyère ...
Ash
Long Black Walnut Console Table with Shelf, Minimalist Solid Wood Console
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Long black walnut console table with shelf, designed for entryways, hallways, and behind-sofa placement in contemporary interiors. Crafted ...
Wood, Walnut
Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
The faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. This sculptural and ...
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Antique Chinese Quarter Moon Poetry Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined Chinese table dates to the late 19th century and was likely used as a small offering table, dressing stand or desk for drafting poetry and art. The narrow table is s...
Elm
Tadaima Wall-Mounted Console by Aki + Arnaud Cooren, Stained Oak
Located in Astoria, NY
Aki + Arnaud Cooren for ClassiCon "Tadaima" Wall-Mounted Console, stained oak, label to bottom. 34.5" H x 28" W x 8" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Oak
Vintage Senufo African Gbanda Rustic Bench, Console Table, 20th Century
By Senufo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage African Senufo Long Bench / Table Incredible patina and age. Fully functional and stable. Makes an excellent coffee table, accent bench, etc. 20th Century.
Wood
'Raised Brow' Console Table by Zachary A. Design in Stone & Resin Aggregate, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Raised Brow Console is a stunning study of simple shapes hinting at humanity. Figures mingle left unchiseled in abstract, whether viewed against an entryway or in the round. Ooo...
Concrete, Cast Stone, Stone
$3,297 / item
Italian Modernist Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The raised marble top is set upon a shaped base with four organic sculptural legs, elegantly featured in a dark finished metal. Dimensions: 49.5" W x 15.75" D x 35.5" H Marble has ...
Marble, Metal
A cerused oak console table.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful waterfall table has an inverted U-form which will add simple and understated elegance to your décor. A great addition for your entryway or behind a sofa!
Oak
Contemporary Sculptural Console: High Gloss Cylindrical Base & Matte Walnut Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary console table combines elegance with functionality, featuring a sleek wooden top supported by a bold cylindrical base. The standout feature of this design is the ci...
Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Aluminum Wavy Table designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan
By Donald Judd, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Kyoto, JP
Designed by Tadashi Murase, the Aluminum Wavy Table is a minimalist table defined by a gently undulating tabletop and a restrained structural system. Constructed from aluminum honeyc...
Aluminum, Iron
A 1970s Italian console table with greek key design and distressed beach finish
Located in London, GB
A 1970s console table with greek key design, in painted distressed beach finish.
Wood
Console Erosion by Alexandre Labruyère
Located in Paris, FR
Console erosion Interested in the movement of pebbles along the coast of the English Channel and the inconsistency of their shape during their journey, Alexandre Labruyère transcribe...
Oak
Bespoke Italian Long 4 Drawers Burgundy Wine & Brass Console Table/Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bespoke customizable 4-drawer long modern console / sideboard, entirely Hand Made in Italy, with a minimalist Art Deco Design, the surround is decorated with art glass i...
Brass
Erosion Console by Alexandre Labruyère
Located in Paris, FR
Erosion console Interested in the movement of pebbles along the Channel coast and the inconstancy of their shape as they travel, Alexandre Labruyère transcribes their movement with h...
Ash
Italian Designer, Console Table, Pine, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Russian pine console table, designed and produced in Italy, 1970s.
Pine
Modern Italian Custom Design Brass Edged & Fish Marine Decor Teal Blue Cabinet
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bring the ocean in your space with this contemporary bespoke customizable 2-door console / small sideboard, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a minimalist Art Deco feeling, the sur...
Brass
Console Light Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Craft Mingei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Console light table designed by Ryosuke Harashima. Name: How deep the dark. Collection: Stillife A low table by morphing a wooden box lid that stores two Japanese gold folding screens...
Brass
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design 4-Drawer White & Brass Walnut Console Table/Desk
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bespoke customizable 4 drawers modern desk / console entirely Hand Made in Italy, with a minimalist Art Deco Design, the surround decorated with art glass in a striking minimalist white color. This desk, raised on continuous straight sides that serve as legs has high quality of execution with great attention to details with the whole body and drawers exquisitely edged with brass profiles and the interior of the drawers veneered in walnut wood. A versatile and functional design that can be personalized in glass colors, finishes, and sizes, such as a sideboard, cabinet, credenza, chest, nightstands, table with side drawers etc.... Color code: RAL 9016 See our other colors or styles on 1stDibs Cosulich Interiors & Antiques page...
Brass
Chinese Square Corner Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, this narrow console table recalls the austerity of Ming-dynasty furniture design. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood timbers, the lightweight t...
Reclaimed Wood
Whorl Console Table in Matte Black Powder Coated Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant and powerful sculptural statement. This is a console that is an unforgettable and dynamic presence in any room. The now iconic lyrical form of the award winning Whorl Table series is this time executed in powder coated aluminum. 1/4" thick aluminum is rolled and bent into the magical folds of the Whorl form, seemingly defying gravity! Displayed here in a rich matte black custom color. Easy to clean and very durable. Hand-crafted in Portland, Oregon USA by renowned designer/artist Neal Aronowitz. The Whorl Console...
Aluminum
1970's Trapezoid Lucite & Glass Console Table In The Manner of Pierre Vandel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
An Elegant and Timeless French 1970's double tier Lucite and glass trapezoid form console table In the style of Pierre Vandel This piece expresses the essence of Modernism with it...
Glass, Lucite
"Olívia" Contemporary Table
Located in Floresta, MG
A light and harmonic design, evidenced by the delicacy of the feet. A table that evokes female shapes, valued at different angles.
Stainless Steel
Elegant Chinese Incense Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This narrow console table from the mid-19th century is crafted of northern elm (yumu) with balanced proportions and thoughtful detail. The small table has a waisted design typical of...
Elm
Viva Console Table, Ombre 3 Glass Mosaic, A Series by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal collection comes from the power, simplicity, and elegance of the triangle. This is an ongoing series exploring the dynamics of balance, wei...
Glass
Hand Repoussé Antiqued Copper Temple Console by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Temple Console Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Copper over Wood Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand...
Copper
Bamboo Reed Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Available is a beautiful split bamboo Parsons console table. This piece has been newly refinished and is in excellent condition, an amazing natural texture to add to a wall or behind...
Bamboo
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Black Epoxy Resin Wood Sideboard - Modern Tv Unit - Luxury Handmade Furniture
By George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in İnegöl, TR
This handcrafted black walnut sideboard combines the raw elegance of nature with contemporary design through a striking black epoxy resin detail. A true statement piece, it highlight...
Resin, Walnut, Wood, Epoxy Resin
Juncture Console Steel Plates Interlocked in balance with Oak Hardwood Joinery
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
The Juncture console is a striking combination of materials and clean lines. Steel plates interlock and marry perfectly with Hardwood to create a perf...
Steel
$2,631 / item
Hana Console: Curved Elegance in Oak
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Hana Console: Sculptural Curves in Oak The Hana Console blends simplicity with elegance, offering a refined, sculptural presence that enhances any space. Crafted from oak, its flowi...
Oak
Linear Tension Console — Sculptural Steel Form
Located in Toronto, ON
The Linear Tension Console is a study in structure and restraint. A network of intersecting steel lines is held within a precise architectural frame, creating a composition that bala...
Steel
Contemporary Hardwood Tea Cart
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This bar cart or tea cart is made of tropical Brazilian hardwood. It evokes the ancient ritual of making tea endures as one of the few things we cannot speed up. In our accelerated c...
Brass
Vintage Boho Distressed Wood Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the soulful charm of authentic, time-worn beauty with this handsome vintage wood console table. Crafted from solid wood with clean, honest lines, this piece celebrates the w...
Wood
Modernist Tubular Steel Console Table, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist chrome-plated tubular steel console table, Germany, circa 1930.
Metal, Chrome
Monumental Reclaimed Wood Console, Minimalist Brutalist Form, 88”
Located in Toronto, ON
A monumental reclaimed wood console table defined by its strong architectural presence and restrained minimalist form. Crafted from solid reclaimed timber, the piece highlights the ...
Steel
Contemporary Parsons Console in Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Parsons Console Red Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1...
Lacquer
Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Console Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm). Depth 14 in. (36 cm). Height 30 in. (76 c...
Resin, Fiberglass
Long Narrow Console Table in Sweet Gum with Box Joints by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rustic yet refined with air-tight box joints, our Spider Console Table is handcrafted by Alabama Sawyer from Alabama urban sweet gum trees. Often referred to as satin walnut, sweet g...
Hardwood
EGG 26 Minimal Organic Modern Original Hall or Bedside Table by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Inspired by 20th century sculptors, Arp and Brancusi, this original, artisanal EGG table works equally well in modern or classical interiors. The size shown can be used as a hall tab...
Wood, Maple
Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 32 in. (81 cm), height 18 in. (46 c...
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Lynne Tell' Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A low profile design allows our aggregate to collect in vast fields—minimalism with a touch of intrigue. Dimensions: Width 48 in. (122 cm), depth 24 in. (61 cm), height 18 in. (45.7...
Resin, Fiberglass
Horizon Console, by Rain, Contemporary Console, Solid Wood and Plywood, Limited
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The horizon console has its shape drawn from the concept of perspective, having a width difference between its ends. The bases follow the same notion, having its diameter defined by ...
Wood, Plywood
Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
A primitive handmade antique European farmhouse three legged "pig bench" work table. circa 1840 Europe, likely Swedish or Scandinavian, mid-19th century, featuring sturdy primitive ...
Wood, Paint, Elm
$3,340 / item
Charcoal Modern Waterfall Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This table showcases a smooth, waterfall-style top that seamlessly flows into the ends. A centered storage drawer is integrated into the apron, offering both style and convenience. ...
Wood
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design 4-Drawer White & Brass Walnut Console Table/Desk
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bespoke customizable 4 drawers modern desk / console entirely Hand Made in Italy, with a minimalist Art Deco Design, the surround decorated with art glass in a striking minimalist white color. This desk, raised on continuous straight sides that serve as legs has high quality of execution with great attention to details with the whole body and drawers exquisitely edged with brass profiles and the interior of the drawers veneered in walnut wood. A versatile and functional design that can be personalized in glass colors, finishes, and sizes, such as a sideboard, cabinet, credenza, chest, nightstands, table with side drawers etc.... Color code: RAL 9016 See our other colors or styles on 1stDibs Cosulich Interiors & Antiques page...
Brass
White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 1980s 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...
Metal
Kudra Wood Console Table With Aubergine Purple Textured Top And Ink Blue Lacquer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This console table is a perfect addition to your creative interior. A beautifully textured wood top sits on a lacquered finish base. The design is minimal, yet commanding. Each tab...
Hardwood
Steel and Stone Console Table 02 Batten and Kamp Minimalist
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Console table designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of stainless steel and natural stone.
Stone, Steel
Contemporary Arch Console w/ Brass Trim in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arch Console with Brass Trim Cream Lacquer Brass Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet me...
Brass
Demilune Console Entry Table in Milled and Anodized Aluminium and Cut Marble
Located in Columbus, IN
This half-octagon shaped console is a contemporary take on the demilune entry console. Octagon-shaped legs are cnc-milled out of square aluminium solid ...
Marble, Aluminum
Erosion console by Alexandre Labruyère
Located in Paris, FR
Erosion console Interested in the movement of pebbles along the Channel coast and the inconstancy of their shape as they travel, Alexandre Labruyère transcribes their movement with h...
Ash
Lance Thompson The Altar Table, Stone Console, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lance Thompson Stone Console, Made to Order Available any size, in various Stone & Marble, and Finishes Standard finish: Flamée H: 32 D: 18 W: 84 in. Lead time 6 weeks.
Stone