Minimalist Furniture
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.
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Style: Minimalist
Minimalist Original Signed Abstract Pencil on Paper Drawing Framed in Gilt Frame
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Minimalist original pencil on paper signed lower right, "Fellows". Displayed in 1960s gilt wood frame under glass. Linen liner shows age and staining. We love the asymmetrical compos...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paper
Rare Targetti Sankey 80s Glossy Red Lamp - Distinctive Anthropomorphic Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the charm of this beautiful patent design lamp with a distinctive anthropomorphic shape, manufactured by Targetti Sankey in the 1980s. This eye-catching piece stands out wit...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Dutch Contemporary Porcelain Wall Art 3rd Strophe Cut Circle by Jonne Stout
By Jonne Stout
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jonne Stout (1993) studied at the School of the Arts in Utrecht (HKU) and graduated in 2019. Ceramics is a main material in her work, she searches for specific characteristics in thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Ebonised Ash Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Ash
Cintura Nesting Tables (Set of 2) in Brass and Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cintura Nesting Tables with Copper (Set of 2)
Brass
Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-h...
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Table lamp, model Daphine, by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 1970s
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Deventer, NL
Classic black table lamp, model Daphine, designed by Tommaso Cimini and manufactured by Lumina, Italy 1970s. The lamp can be placed in various positions using three hinge points. The...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Furniture
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Lyra Coffee Table in Riverbed Granite
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The Lyra coffee table embodies a resolute solidity of form that captivates with its understated yet commanding presence. Its simplistic yet robust shape imbues it with inherent versa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Granite
Contemporary Woolen Art Work - Abstract Woolen Wall Object
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Handmade Wool Artwork made by M. Dombrowsky.
An abstract, minimalist work made of wool and wood
Each work is handcrafted, dyed, and spun by hand.
The wool is intricately wrapped, ...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool, Reclaimed Wood
Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges.
Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
Pair of Max Sauze 'ISOCELE" side tables, Groupe S.A, France, 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of 'Isocele' side tables designed by french artist Max Sauze and produced by Group S.A, France circa 1970. The structure is made of chromed steel rod and both tables ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Furniture
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 ...
Category
1990s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Cedar
1960’s Minimalist Walnut Sideboard, Berner Huwil
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Minimalist Walnut Sideboard on a powder coated steel base. Inner drinks bar with adjustable shelving. Central glass sliding doors with internal glass shelves with two drawers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Storing Chest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique shell inlaid chest originally used for storing blankets. Original hard ware and remnants of paint on this one of a kind chest perfect for storing or for a small cof...
Category
1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Series of 5 Donald Judd Prints
By Donald Judd
Located in Chicago, IL
Series of 5 small prints from Donald Judd "The Last Editions" framed by Brooke Alexander.
Category
1990s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinese Melon Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Minimalist Design Two Tier Side Table Set, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Minimalist Design Two Tier Side Table Set. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Side table, bedside table or sofa end table set. These are made in black lacquered steel with clear glass i...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Circular travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Table in untreated natural travertine. The overall structure is in travertine. The circular top rests directly on three solid spheres.
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Solid Teak Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single reclaimed teak wood block. Both usable and sculptural. We bleached the wood revealing the unique wood grain and added a butterfly detail to ...
Category
1950s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Lyra Coffee Table in Verde Guatemala
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The Lyra coffee table embodies a resolute solidity of form that captivates with its understated yet commanding presence. Its simplistic yet robust shape imbues it with inherent versa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble
Minimalist Danish Oiled Walnut Parsons Coffee Table by De La Espada
By De La Espada
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Solid Danish oiled American walnut plank masterpiece by De La Espada, purchased fat the flagship NYC boutique in 2008. Absolutely gorgeous table in a Minimalist Organic Modern Parson...
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Yin Grain Table Lamp by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Yin Grain Table Lamps are artisanal, classic examples of modern minimalism and wabu-sabi. They are made one piece at a time to order on a single lath...
Category
2010s Australian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Linen, Maple
1970's Minimalist Stainless Steel Coffee table With Floating Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
1970's minimalist stainless steel coffee table with floating glass top, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black and White Minimalist Print with Skulls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black and White Minimalist Print with Skulls
"framed and ready to go"
Image size: 8" x 11 3/4"
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Woolen Art Work - Abstract Woolen Wall Object
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Handmade Wool Artwork made by M. Dombrowsky.
An abstract, minimalist work made of wool and wood
Each work is handcrafted, dyed, and spun by hand.
The wool is intricately wrapped, ...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pierre Chapo Iconic Stool Model 'S31', Elm Wood, France, 1974
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pierre Chapo’s iconic S31 stool, created in France in 1974. Perhaps the most sought-after stool of the era, testifying the architectural form-language of Chapo’s work. The design pla...
Category
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Elm
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Bench
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful suar wood reclaimed log has been cut in half to produce this dramatic bench or coffee table with a live edge from 20.5″ to 13” deep. We added sleek minimalist steel legs ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Florence Knoll Black Lacquered Louvered Front Chests of Drawers, Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dressers, bachelor chests, or bedside chests
By Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
USA, Circa 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Italian Modern Antti Kotilainen for Arper Aava Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Arper
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic minimalist looks of the Aava chair by Arper is very sleek with a clean contemporary look.
The shape of the seat shell provides great freedom of movement in a variety of s...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Black Lacquered Louvered Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest
By Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
USA, Circa 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with louver...
Category
1950s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Andrianna Shamaris Large Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Round Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 2.5” thick single piece of aged teak wood is taken from my private collection and hand carved into this minimalist side table or stool with a wide 20” diameter. We added ...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful thick piece of aged teak wood is taken from my private collection and hand carved into this minimalist side table or stool. We added bevelled legs and a light ceruse reve...
Category
1950s Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Wabi Sabi Large Lava Stone Incense Holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique wabi sabi incense holder made of lava stone, designed by Maximilian Jencquel, a Venezuelan-born, German-French architect.
Jencquel brings a rich tapestry of cultural and pr...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Lava
21th Century Murano Glass Side Table and Stool, Murano Blown Glass, Isola Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è stato realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita dai maestri vetr...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Multi X desk lamp by Yaacov Kaufman for Lumina Italia, 1st edition, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Multi "X" Articulated sculptural desk lamp designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Italian lighting manufacturer Lumina.
This is the original Multi X table lamp with the pivoting base, the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
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 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
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 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ramalhete Collection, Steel Centrepiece
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 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mezzaluna floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper, Italy 1974
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
A minimal design that exudes elegance and sophistication... this is the Mezzaluna model floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper.
The tubular frame is made of chrome-plated steel, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
Minimalistic 'Model 1260' cabinet by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1961
Located in Ranst, VAN
Minimalistic 'Model 1260' cabinet by Pierre Guariche in 1961, made in Belgium by Meurop. It's crafted from warm teak wood with a modern twist from the black metal frame and aluminum ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Three French Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful massive textured glass, nickel and iron wall lamps.
France, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: One.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Iron
M_016 Desk / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved from a single block of lava stone, the M_016 Desk's minimalist form and powerful silhouette bring a bold, brutalist style to any room.
Numbered and Signed
*Given the unique...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist tall side table, stool or pedestal. We first turned it upside down and smoothed out t...
Category
1930s Indonesian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Nicely Patinated Dutch Bench / Sidetable 1960's Elmwood with Dovetail Joints
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimalist Dutch Sidetable or Bench in Solid Elm Wood 1960's
Beautiful Dovetail connections and a wonderful aging patina
A minimal Mid Century Modern piece full of character
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Melon Stone Drum Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Drum-form stools such as these were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Limestone
"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Paper
"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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Disque III
Located in Paris, FR
Arthur Luiz Piza was born in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on January 13, 1928. At a very young age, he began learning art and painting under the direction of Antonio Gomide.
He moved to Paris...
Category
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Enamel
1980s Stilnovo 'Plafoniera' Minimalist Design Lights, Unused New Old Stock
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover a rare and visually stunning set of Stilnovo Lamps ‘Plafoniera’ lamps, a perfect embodiment of the iconic Stilnovo Milano design lighting from the 1980s. This exceptional co...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Satin-finished Steel Table Mirror by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Large table mirror in satin-finished steel, designed by Gaetano Missaglia in the 1960s. Impactful decorative element, created from metal and finished to a high standard. The mirror ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brass Lemon Leaves Bowl Designed By Oskar Hansen For Virginia Metalcrafters
By Oskar Hansen
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Minimalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Zachary A. Bitner, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer , Kundalini, and Caterina Moretti. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $292,684 while the average work can sell for $2,220.
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