Minimalist End 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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2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Stone, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Walnut
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Travertine, Limestone
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Travertine, Limestone
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Minimalist End Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
1960s American Vintage Minimalist End Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Travertine
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Marble, Steel
Late 20th Century American Minimalist End Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist End Tables
Limestone
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Concrete, Steel
2010s European Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist End Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist End Tables
Laminate, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Concrete, Steel
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Minimalist End Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Turkish Minimalist End Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist End Tables
Metal
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Metal
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Minimalist End Tables
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Minimalist End Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century French Minimalist End Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist End Tables
Limestone, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
1970s French Vintage Minimalist End Tables
Chrome, Steel
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
1970s Vintage Minimalist End Tables
Glass, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s Minimalist End Tables
Limestone
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Minimalist End Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist End Tables
Metal