Minimalist Wall Decorations
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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Mid-19th Century French Antique Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Wall Decorations
Steel
1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood
2010s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood, Paint
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wool
20th Century English Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wool, Velvet
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
2010s Russian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
2010s European Minimalist Wall Decorations
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Other
1990s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood
2010s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Plaster
20th Century North American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Wood
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paint
1990s German Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Bronze, Steel
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper
2010s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Decorations
Clay, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Oak, Bog Wood
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paint, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Metal
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Wall Decorations
Canvas, Paint
1990s German Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stone, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s German Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
Early 2000s German Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wood, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Oak, Bog Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Concrete
2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Decorations
Concrete
2010s Icelandic Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
String
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
2010s American Minimalist Wall Decorations
Plaster
1990s French Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Decorations
Wool
1990s German Minimalist Wall Decorations
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Decorations
Stainless Steel