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.
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ashi", Color Variant 20110EWC Anthracite
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ashi", Color Variant 20120EWC Bronze
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ashi", Color Variant 20130EWC Light Gray
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Yoku", Color Variant 20520EWC Black
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ha", Color Variant 20320EWC Bronze
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Hikari", Color Variant 20230EWC Anthracite
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ha", Color Variant 20310EWC Light Beige
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Hikari", Color Variant 20210EWC Light Gray
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Hikari", Color Variant 20220EWC Powder Pink
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
Wall&decò Essential Wallpaper "Ha", Color Variant 20330EWC Green Teal
By Studiopepe
Located in Cervia, IT
Essential wallpaper is the Wall&decò collection specifically dedicated to explore the creative possibilities of 3D textures, inlays, carvings and metal light details. Engraved wal...
Other
$534 / item
H 0.04 in W 29.53 in D 0.04 in
Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decor, Ninfee
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. A perfect combina...
Paper, Paint
$4,184Sale Price|20% Off
H 233.08 in W 19.57 in D 0.02 in
France 18th Century Wallpaper with Landscape Scenes in Turquoise Color
Located in Brescia, IT
It is not easy to find this kind of hand drawed and hand-made French wallpaper in good conditions. The shining turquoise and the scenes of the games of the characters and jugglers i...
Paper
$3,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can ...
Silk
$402 / item
H 0.04 in W 28.75 in D 0.04 in
Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decoration, Sinapsis
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. The synapse is th...
Paper, Paint
Glitch Wallpaper
Located in Roma, IT
Glitch by Millim Studio, is the first wallpaper by Secondome. The febrifugal plants, that cover the background, contrast the short-lived fault in the system which causes the “glitch”...
Paper
$2,040Sale Price|40% Off
H 1 in W 137 in D 28 in
Zuber Tulle I Cantilene Color #12 Hand-print Wallpaper, Trompe L’oeile, France
By Jean Zuber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full roll of vintage Zuber wallpaper, featuring a fabulous design of lace drapery swags. Beautifully hand-printed in France atop sturdy rag paper, with wide margins, crisp, clear pri...
Paper
Vespertine Wallpaper
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Vespertine, a pretty leopard like design painted in a free flowing manner. Hints of butterfly wings, and1920’s style in tones of black, nude, coffee and pink. Width – 70 cm wide ...
Paper
Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper, Vite Light Blue
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. Vite light blue (...
Paper, Paint
Deco Prism Screen Printed Wallpaper in Snow, Stone, White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern and geometric wallpaper adds graphic warmth and texture to your walls in a soft color white on white palette of snow, stone gray and off-white. It works well with Mid-Cen...
Paper
Layers #3 Wallpaper
Located in Roma, IT
Were I, all of a sudden, to find myself lost in a dream, I would search in the horizon for the right moment to make it come true. Even if everything s...
Paper
Deco Prism Screen Printed Metallic Bronze and Lavender Mist Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern, and geometric wallpaper adds graphic warmth and texture to your walls in a soft color palette of metallic bronze/gold, light lilac and off-white. It works well with Mid-...
Paper
Layers #1 Wallpaper
Located in Roma, IT
Were I, all of a sudden, to find myself lost in a dream, I would search in the horizon for the right moment to make it come true. Even if everything s...
Paper