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Minimalist Decorative Objects

MINIMALIST STYLE

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.

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Style: Minimalist
Conceptual Minimalist Desk Sculpture in Machined Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, machined and polished "Aluminum Mirror", a semi-functional and highly-conceptual minimalistic tabletop object by New York City-based industrial design studio Visibility Office...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
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2010s South African Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Double Wall Sui Platter in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Wall Sui Platter Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a ...
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2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Blowfish sculpture by Mizraim Cárdenas
By Mizraim Cárdenas
Located in Morelia, MI
Mirror polished stainless steel Blowfish by renowed mexican artist Mizraim Cárdenas. This is one of the most interesting sculptures of the Michoacan-based sculptor, not only because ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Quitandeira, Traditional Fruit Box in Glass, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
To perpetuate the memorable wooden boxes at fairs in Brazil, the architect and designer Tiago Curioni, a Brazilian based in Portugal, recreated the glass boxes, in a limited series of 30 units. Named as Quitandeira, it has a system of glass rulers...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
4 Neru stackable TOTEM Utility sculpture: 1 Neru, functions as a stool/table Create your own TOTEM by stacking 3 or 4 Nerus! Material: Ra...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Constantin Ib Candleholder in Black Marquina Marble and Brass Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin 1 is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with circles. The body is in Marquina black marble. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put a 18 mm candle. It is presented in an elegant gift box In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal. Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...
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2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Brass Vase, Brazilian Contemporary Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Yugen means a deep inner feeling, an expression of depth, the untranslated mystery, the incomprehensible and the abstract in all artistic activities. According to the Japanese, Yugen...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Christmas Tree with Brass Headboard Large, Brown, Cedar
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-Cedar, Fir, and Juniper were handcrafted and named after the respective trees regardless of form in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your Christmas concept. -Product Detai...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Cedar

Abstract Industrial Welded Steel "Assemblage IV" Sculpture by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Minimalist style geometric welded steel sculpture, "Assemblage IV", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has a mixture of strong geometric shapes and is signed wit...
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1990s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Abstract Welded Geometric Steel Sculpture, " A Way Through", by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large welded steel sculpture, "A Way Through" by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This sculpture has strong graphic imagery of curves and angles. The height is 37 inches and ...
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1990s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Abstract Minimalist Welded Steel Sculpture "Fold" by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant Minimalist welded steel abstract sculpture "Fold" by Philadelphia based artist, David Tothero. This piece has a powerful kinetic form and is signed by the artist in the lower...
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1990s American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Christmas Tree Set with Bronze Head, Large, Black
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-Cedar, Fir, and Juniper were handcrafted and named after the respective trees regardless of form in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your Christmas concept. - Cedar wood i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese White Glazed Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders, and domed lid, the time-honored form of the Chinese baluster jar takes on a streamlined look in this contempo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ramalhete Collection, Steel Vase Set N1 & N2
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
RAMALHETE COLLECTION When words escape, flowers speak. (Bruce Currie) The Ramalhete Collection flourishes under the lights of simplicity. Petals that ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Ramalhete Collection, Steel Vase Set N3 & N4
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
RAMALHETE COLLECTION When words escape, flowers speak. (Bruce Currie) The Ramalhete Collection flourishes under the lights of simplicity. Petals that ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Brass Lemon Leaves Bowl Designed By Oskar Hansen For Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Doraville, GA
A rarely seen vintage heavy solid brass Lemon Leaves bowl, made in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaf was designed by Oskar Hansen, it is hand crafted, hand fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

"Cesto" Silver Plate Bowl by L. Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Cesto bowl by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria. Minimalist manifesto with a single rope generating the whole shape.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Flow ultablack Contemporary Stool by Enrico Girotti Made in Italy
Located in Verona, IT
This pair of stools was designed and exhibited for Milan Design Week by the designer, featuring an ultra-black finish and white velvet upholstery. An element, a continuous wire draw...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Landscape and Tree by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Refuge 2 by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Refuge by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Noon by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Vintage Italian Travertine Aardvark Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Travertine aardvark table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised aardvark will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Italian Travertine Porcupine Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine porcupine sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has load...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

"Dahlia" Gold metal vase by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
DHALIA - minimal and chic vase to be placed freely. A design element that creates movement and lights up interior spaces. This vase features a distinctive form composed of a tubular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

"Dahlia" Red Metal Vase by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
DHALIA - minimal and chic vase to be placed freely. A design element that creates movement and lights up interior spaces. This vase features a distinctive form composed of a tubular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

"Dahlia" pink metal vase by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
DHALIA - minimal and chic vase to be placed freely. A design element that creates movement and lights up interior spaces. This vase features a distinctive form composed of a tubular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
Travertine elephant table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised elephant will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Italian Travertine Zoomorphic Card Holder Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

"Dahlia" Silver metal vase by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
DHALIA - minimal and chic vase to be placed freely. A design element that creates movement and lights up interior spaces. This vase features a distinctive form composed of a tubular ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

"Dahlia" Blue metal vase by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
DHALIA - minimal and chic vase to be placed freely. A design element that creates movement and lights up interior spaces. This vase features a distinctive form composed of a tubular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Limestone Bowl by Architect Nicholas Schuybroek, Made in Belgium
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek has designed a stunning bowl made from German Limestone, blending masculine and feminine elements through expertly crafted materials. Manufact...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Kyoto Collection, Aluminium and Wood 4 Pots Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
KYOTO COLLECTION Lift up your gaze and you will see no boundaries. (Japanese proverb) When we learn from our precepts, we are capable of writing new stories. Looking ahead and do...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Marble hemisphere bowl designed by architect John Pawson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This marble bowl designed by British architect John Pawson is created as a seamless hemisphere for When Objects Work. The dynamic base allows the bowl to rest on a curve creating t...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large Limestone and Walnut Vases by Architect Nicolas Schuybroek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Every household entails a certain amount of key objects such as a vase. Why should these objects not be considered from all perspectives, such as design, materiality and how they age...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
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1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Pair of Silver Plated Metal Candleholders in the Style of Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. They are made in silver plated metal. These candleholder are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in very go...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color
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1950s Gabonese Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble Floor clock
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete cast of marble and white cement. After 28 days, the surface is etched in vinegar to expose the white marble27 and this gives the surface its unique character. Finally, the surface is varnished. Each floor clock takes 8 weeks to produce. Red handles is an option. (no numbering on side) The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The clock stands firmly and a wire with wall mount is also included. The concrete floor clock has become something of Forsberg Form...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

'Mother Night Sky' Vase Raw Black on Marble
Located in Riga, LV
'Mother Night Sky' contemporary vase from collection 'Mother Creation' handcrafted mouth blown glass matt coating in Author's technique vs. highly polished glass base in polished ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Kobe Collection, Aluminium and Wood 3 Pots Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
KOBE COLLECTION "The distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion". We must not forget what we have lived, stories and traditions, so that w...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Arturito Collection, Concrete Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Arturito Collection, Big Wood Paperweight
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Arturito Collection, Wood Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete minimalism Floor clock
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete. After 28 days, the surface is etched in vinegar to expose the black stone and this gives the surface its unique character. Finally, the surface is varnished. Each floor clock takes 8 weeks to produce. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The clock stands firmly and a wire with wall mount is also included. The concrete floor clock has become something of Forsberg Form...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Blue Crystel "Bone" Series Candlesticks Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of handcrafted "Bone" series sapphire blue crystal candlesticks designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980s. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fas...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

21th Century, Borosilicate Glass Candle Lamp MOSCARDINO BIG, Handcrafted, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Moscardino is an elegant handmade candle holder made of borosilicate glass. The structure of this decorative element appears as a dome that protects and accommodates a small candle. The faint light given by the candle fire...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Patinated Bronze Shallow Bowl by Just Andersen
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful patinated bronze shallow bowl designed by Just Andersen. The bowl has an embossed design around the top lip. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was an internationally renowned d...
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1930s Danish Vintage Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

MOÌRAI. From The Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
MOÌRAI, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay, glass glaze & leather strings. Dimensions: Red piece: 43 cm H x 26 cm W Blue piece: 42 cm H x 29 cm W Weight 40lbs ...
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2010s German Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass, Leather

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete cast of marble and white cement. After 28 days, the surface is etched in vinegar to expose the white marble27 and this gives the surface its unique character. Finally, the surface is varnished. Each floor clock takes 8 weeks to produce. Red handles is an option. (no numbering on side) The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The clock stands firmly and a wire with wall mount is also included. The concrete floor clock has become something of Forsberg Form...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete, Marble

R Y Augousti Organic Modern Lacquer Wood Inlaid Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box by R Y Augousti. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood pa...
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1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A neutral hue stone box, jewelry or decorative, in the Modern or Minimalist styles, circa late-20th century. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other small items on a de...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Babel Collection, PLA N2 Organizer
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BABEL COLLECTION Nothing beats the way creativity molds itself to everyday needs, as well as the sudden abstract contour of fascination. Brazil's power to create unimaginable inve...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Babel Collection, PLA Vase
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BABEL COLLECTION Nothing beats the way creativity molds itself to everyday needs, as well as the sudden abstract contour of fascination. Brazil's power to create unimaginable inve...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Minimalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Inhee Ma, Lorenz+Kaz, Robert Kuo, and UMÉ Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $781.

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