Minimalist 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.
Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.
20th Century French Minimalist Tables
Glass, Lucite
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Aluminum
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Minimalist Tables
Glass, Pine
2010s Italian Minimalist Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Marble
2010s Canadian Minimalist Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Tables
Brass, Steel
2010s Minimalist Tables
Oak
2010s Asian Minimalist Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Terracotta
2010s Asian Minimalist Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tables
Wood, Oak, Ash
2010s German Minimalist Tables
Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Marble
2010s French Minimalist Tables
Oak
2010s Minimalist Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tables
Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tables
Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tables
Wood, Ash, Oak
2010s Argentine Minimalist Tables
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Tables
Wood, Plywood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Minimalist Tables
Onyx
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Marble
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Granite
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
20th Century Italian Minimalist Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Tables
Limestone
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s French Minimalist Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Tables
Glass
2010s Dutch Minimalist Tables
Resin
2010s Italian Minimalist Tables
Plywood, Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Tables
Travertine, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Tables
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Teak, Wenge
20th Century French Minimalist Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s American Minimalist Tables
Marble, Brass