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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.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Contemporary Oval Natural Plaster "Ellipsis" Table 320cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster table with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Latin adjective “ellipsis” /elˈliːp.sis/: ellipse ...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete, Stainless Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Teak Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed thick teak wood panels are joined together by hand to produce this impressive round table. A solid cylinder suar wood base allows the top to float. Great as a dining table ...
Category

1950s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Fun House, Iron Footstool, Natural Iron
Located in Fermo, FM
Iron cube. It can serve as seating, a small bedside table or coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepipedon, in the Fun House series. The cubes connect to...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

7’ Long & Lean Minimalist Custom Rift Oak + Chrome Credenza Cabinet
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Rift cut oak credenza with recessed chrome base in the style of MIlo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A custom, extremely heavyweight piece, beautifully crafted in rift-cut oak. The bas...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

bita 96" organic oval plaster coffee table in salt by öken house studios
Located in Palm Desert, CA
our most popular table, simple and sculptural statement piece. featured in natural white color. each öken house studio piece is handmade & made to order by a small team of plaster a...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Contemporary Round Natural Plaster "Menhir" Table 300cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster table with a textured and earthy character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) Inspired by the menhir shape; An upright, elongate...
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Architectural Door Handle Round Push Pull in Clear and Amber Glass
Located in London, GB
Solid round glass push and pull door handle in clear and amber glass for a single door. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard doors and kitchen...
Category

1970s European Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Unique Drum Style Round Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique drum style base with a three inch thick exquisite bevelled round top. Perfect as a side table or entry table. We added a translucent grey stain and a ceruse finis...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Oval Glass Coffee Table mod. Adam by Luigi Massoni for Gallotti & Radice, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This stunning coffee table is made in 1.2-cm thick glass and has chrome-plated metal parts. It is still produced by Gallotti & Radice, but without meta...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Striped Brown Orange Leather Sofa, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage striped sofa made of high-quality buffalo leather. A statement piece with a matching striped design back. Additional information: Dimen...
Category

20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather

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 Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass, Leather

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...
Category

1930s Danish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Marble

Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Style Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Refined Simplicity: Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Embrace the essence of understated elegance with our set of six mid-century modern dining chairs. Crafted to perfection,...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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...
Category

1990s Philippine Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fuerza Stool
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Crystal Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Bench Crystal Hand Carved Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Crystal inclusions vary Robert Kuo Crystal is carved using jad...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Aceleracion Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fuerza Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Mastercraft style Brass & Tortoise Finish Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Brass & Tortoise Etagere in the style of Mastercraft. USA, circa 1970-1980. Dimensions: Height: 72 inches H x 30 inches W x 14 inches D
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
An impressive one hundred year old teak wood root, expertly crafted into a beautiful coffee table of immense size. This magnificent piece is part of my exclusive private collection. ...
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1920s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Travertine Minimalist 80s Square Cocktail Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
1970s travertine coffee table with pedestal base. The beautiful motion of the veining in this particular stone is breathtaking. 42.5ʺW × 42.5ʺD × 15ʺH
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

'MMPM Low Side Table' Tubular Metal and Tinted Glass Side Table -Thicker tube
Located in London, GB
'MMPM' Tubular aluminium and grey tinted glass low side table. This design further explores the designers obsession with tubular metal and graphical form. Still in his trademark min...
Category

2010s English Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Soft Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Oushak Rug, 10'05 x 12'05
Located in Dallas, TX
53884 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 10'05 x 12'05. Kars rugs, hailing from the northeastern Turkish city of Kars, represent a notable style of handwoven carpets. Fashioned by skilled art...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

White Faux Shearling Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy ottoman from the 1960s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric. I have a matching fabric lounge chair - it’s shown in the pictures. Additional information: ...
Category

20th Century European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Minimalist Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamps for Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model 80112/80115, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits easily into any interior...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eklipso Sconce in Tobacco Alabaster
Located in Consuegra, ES
The Eklipso wall light is made of two parts spherical shapes lined up to create a moon eclipse feeling as you walk through the room. A mordern shape created for modern living.
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Contemporary Muted Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Oushak Rug, 08'11 x 12'08
Located in Dallas, TX
53883 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 08'11 x 12'08. Kars rugs, originating from the northeastern Turkish city of Kars, are a distinguished form of handwoven carpets. Crafted by seasoned artisans employing age-old techniques handed down through ancestral wisdom, these rugs boast exceptional quality, intricate designs, and enduring construction. Their hallmark characteristics include bold geometric patterns and earthy colors, serving as vibrant reflections of the cultural richness ingrained within the region. Revered by collectors and aficionados of traditional Turkish carpets, Kars rugs stand as prized symbols of heritage and craftsmanship. In a graceful union of Shibui and organic modern refinement, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars rug exemplifies timeless sophistication. Its intrinsic tribal design evokes a sense of organic harmony, with a delicate interplay of hexagon medallions and ambiguous tribal motifs gracefully adorning the ethereal backdrop. Framed by an understated yet equally elaborate barely-there botanical border, this Turkish masterpiece exudes a subtle sense of structure and balance, offering a refined focal point for nearly any space. With its minimalist Shibui design principles, this vintage Kars rug embodies elegance in its purest form. The muted earth-tone color palette and neutral backdrop create a serene ambiance, inviting a sense of calm and tranquility into the room. Layers of texture add depth and dimension, enhancing the rug's tactile allure and enriching the overall sensory experience. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this vintage Turkish Kars rug serves as a testament to true sophistication, seamlessly blending Biophilic Design with contemporary elegance. Its timeless charm and understated beauty make it a versatile addition to any interior space, offering a harmonious balance of nature-inspired motifs and refined simplicity. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, tan, light green, baby blue...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

David Roth "Negative Archetypes" 9 Serigraphs 2001
Located in Sharon, CT
The results of the artists' study of the forms that have been consistent in art throughout its history regardless of place or culture. This is a 'negative' version of the original 19...
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paint

Peona Kelo
Located in Consuegra, ES
An elevated and elegant association of spherical lines to create a unique shape. Playing with materials and geometries to create contrast, the Peona table lamp merges perfectly in a ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Edna Table Lamp in White Alabaster
Located in Consuegra, ES
The Edna table lamp is the first lamp we designed, it was inspired by a cartoon character representing an abstract human back shape. One of our best seller, for both modern and conte...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Lotuso in Ecru Ceramic
Located in Consuegra, ES
An outstanding piece of ceramic enhanced with the circular accumulation of inlets, creating a shell shape object. Just a decorative bowl.
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Fluta Table Lamp in Walnut Wood
Located in Consuegra, ES
A fine ribbed column and our signature cotton drum lampshade makes the Flutita table lamp an exceptional and timeless piece. A selection of natural marble and solid wood to choose fr...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Okla Sconce in Ecru Cotton
Located in Consuegra, ES
Geometries and superpositions creating a pure yet exceptional design. Okla is a wall light bringing purity and minimalism letting the light diffuses through a cotton double wall.
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Gray Buffalo Leather 2-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Base, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage 2-seater sofa made of high-quality gray (faded black) buffalo leather with solid pine (I suppose) wood legs. Very comfortable. Additional information: Production period: 199...
Category

20th Century European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Minimalist Birch Dovetail Bed, Judd Style - by The Future is Flat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clean lines and simplicity make this low platform bed a chameleon for any space, inviting a sense of complete design freedom. Assembly takes less than 5 minutes, with the help of hidden fasteners throughout. Crafted using dovetail joinery: one of the strongest methods of joining two pieces of wood together, this technique predates written history. Some of the earliest known examples of the dovetail joint can be found in furniture from ancient Egypt’s First Dynasty. Made with the highest quality Baltic Birch Plywood. By The Future is FLAT...
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2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Atlas Table Lamp in Black Marble
Located in Consuegra, ES
A modern representation of the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The sphere sits on top of a minimal shaped base higlight...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of 2 Vintage Nude Leather "Cinema" Easy Chairs by Gunilla Allard, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Gunilla Allard designed the Cinema series for the company Lammhults in 1994. The old sports cars have inspired her for the collection's details - chrome, stitches and high-quality ge...
Category

20th Century Swedish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

House Sculpture, Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel Wedge on Wood Blocks
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Contemporary Design Cornice Floor Lamp- Minimalist- Italian Hand Made Cristofaro
Located in București, RO
Cornice is a rectangular floor lamp made only to order with a highly artisanal method. For the construction, materials such as 1.5 mm thick aluminum are used, which after a cleaning ...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Plexiglass Magazine Holder, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage transparent plexiglass magazine rack from the 1970s. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Period: 1970s Dimensions: 33 W x 29.5 D x 29.5 H cm Condition: Good vin...
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20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Silver Lilac Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50 glass color (transmission-reflection): silver lilac metal color: brass coated (gold) - cable color: brass - material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass - ø 50 cm, w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Travertine Dining Table, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Travertine dining table produced around 1970. Solid travertine top with hexagon base. In good condition with minor wear as shown in the pictures. H: 73 cm W: 120 cm D: 120 cm
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1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Chrome Smoked Glass Dining Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage dining table with chrome base and smoked glass tabletop. My shipping option for the US includes only delivery of the metal base without the glass tabletop. For the Continenta...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mosaic Black Metal Side Table Magazine Holder, France 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage metal magazine holder with mosaic ceramic tiles tabletop. Additional information: Country of manufacture: France Design period: ...
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20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Stoneware Head of a Girl Sculpture Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Stoneware head of a girl sculpture; signed 29-05-71 Ede Topconcours. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Netherlands Period: 1970s Dimensions: 13 D x 16 H cm Condition: ...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 4 White Biscuit Porcelain Vases West Germany, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 vintage mat white biscuit porcelain vases from West Germany, including KPM and Metzler & Ortloff. Additional information: Country of manufact...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

4 White Metal Chairs By Yrjö Kukkapuro For Avarte, Finland 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 chairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, model A500. White laminated birch plywood, white enameled steel frame, original fabric upholstery. I have a set of 2 with some ...
Category

20th Century Finnish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

White Metal Wire Chair from Erlau Germany, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
1 of 4 white metal wire chairs from Erlau. The chairs may be used outdoors and inside. 4 chairs are available. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Germany Period: 1960s ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage low seat chair with new pearl gray boucle upholstery. Additional information: Origin: Scandinavia Period: 1960s Dimensions: W 52 cm x D 43 cm ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 2 Black Metal Chairs by Gerrit Veenendaal For Kembo, Netherlands 1960s
By Gerrit Veenendaal
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage black metal chairs with red vinyl upholstery designed by Gerrit Veenendaal for Kembo Rhenen. Additional information: Countr...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

White Boucle Black Metal Chairs, Kembo, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage black painted metal chairs, reupholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. Gerrit Veenendaal designed the chairs for Kembo Rhenen in the 1960s. Additional information: Cou...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Noura Left Nightstand, Bamboo Cognac
Located in San Jose, CA
The Noura Nightstand is our nightstand designed for the Noura Bed. Like the bed, we’ve made the nightstand using solid pressed moso bamboo, in line with our commitment to pushing mor...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 45 cm Cyan Magenta Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 45 glass color (transmission-reflection): cyan-magenta metal color: stainless steel (silver) - cable color: steel - material: crystal glass, stainless steel - ø 45 cm, wei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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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