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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
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Glass

Palladian 90cm/35.4" Round Coffee Table in Bianco Carrara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its versatility, pure silhouette, elegant proportions, and striking texture make it suitable for a wide ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Table Lamp Designed by Campana Brothers
Located in Brescia, IT
Stunning brass table lamp designed by Campana Brothers and totally produced in Italy by Ghidini 1961, an historical brass factory. The perforated structure and the opening of the m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for 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 ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Modern Customizable Sofa Upholstered in Dark Brown Chocolat Velvet
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Unveil a new level of comfort and luxury with our Elastron Supersoft Chocolate Sofa. The Elastron Supersoft Chocolate upholstery envelops you in sumptuous softness. The rich chocolat...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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 ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Circa Coffee Table made in Italy in Silver Travertine. Designed by Yaniv Chen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Made in Italy by Master Craftsmen. We hold the belief that the essence of a place—the inanimate objects and the intricacies of design—can profoundly influence one's experience. With...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upon his formative influences, he recalls the delightful charm of the classic television series "Jeeves & Wooster," set in the extravagant backdrop of the 1920s. It was within the confines of Wooster's apartment that Chen encountered the enchanting allure of art deco design, characterized by the juxtaposition of yellow timbers against meticulously lacquered, high-polished walnuts and mahoganies. With the Various Positions Nightstand...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yaniv Chen, the designer behind the Riviera Plinths for Lemon, draws inspiration from a childhood memory and a lifelong fascination with lattice patterns. E...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Circa Coffee Table in Breccia Oniciata Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We believe that the bones of a place, the inanimate objects, the design can all affect your experience. With the Circa coffee table, long-time collaborator Yaniv Chen...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Polished Rosso Levanto Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exemplifying Lemon's unwavering commitment to elegance and artistry, the Ashby side table encapsulates the brand's ethos with perfection. Its magnificent design showcases the harmoni...
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Modern 'Cocoon' Shaped Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean hanging chair swing seat is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of the Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon – ...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Ashby Console Handcrafted in Polished Rosso Levanto Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ashby console’s magnificent design encapsulates Lemon's ethos perfectly - beautifully crafted, simple but memorable, functional as well as beautiful....
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2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Grey Outdoor Hanging Swing Seat, Vegan and Eco Friendly
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings can be ordered as a Single but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look. Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cast Resin 'Spindle' Side Table, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 20.5 in. (52 cm), heigh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Time/Space Portal Console, Ombre 2, A Series by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal collection comes from the power, simplicity, and elegance of the triangle. This is an ongoing series exploring the dynamics of balance, wei...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure Red Back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Little Moroccan Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1018 - Simple warp and weft processing on a manual loom: very simple, almost primitive. Now with an interesting price for closing activities.
Category

1950s Moroccan Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Gica Contra Floor Lamp Hand Made Minimalist Italian Design by Tommaso Cristofaro
Located in București, RO
Gica Contra is a floor lamp designed by Tommaso Cristofaro and dedicated to his son Riccardo, made in a limited series with a highly artisanal method. For the realization, materials ...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak Chandelier by Temde, Switzerland 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1960s. Danish modern Pendant lamp...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Teak

Fun House, Iron Footstool, Black
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 ser...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

4.2x7 Ft Handmade Vintage Shag Pile Tulu Rug in Red and Violet Blue Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: Size: 4'2" x 7'1". This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Angora, Wool

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Black Back, Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the tra...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alabaster Wall Sconces White Art Deco Minimalist Wall Light
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Natural alabaster sconce or wall lamp in the shape of a half cylinder Mediterranean alabaster white color. It has a hanging system with a back bar that is embedded in the piece t...
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Contemporary Textural Hemp Open Field Minimalist Kilim Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An outstanding modern composition inspired by Minimalist nomadic textile art, this flat-weave is woven entirely in natural hemp in its undyed white color. According to an age-old tra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Hemp

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Minimalist Industrial Pendant Light, Restaurant Lighting by Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, black, low. A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness of a cloud. These handmade ceiling lights have a unique character and bring a sense...
Category

2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

OTTOMANS Travertine Tray 16'' Square for Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room Decor
Located in St Petersburg, US
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray, measuring 15.8" x 15.8" x 1.5" (40 x 40 x 3.5 cm), bringing the elegance and durability of natural stone into your home. Made from high-quality travertine, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

OTTOMANS Travertine Tray 10'' for Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room Decoration
Located in St Petersburg, US
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray, measuring 10" x 10" x 1.5" (25 x 25 x 3.5 cm), bringing the elegance and durability of natural stone into your home. Made from high-quality travertine, it f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

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

Contemporary Round Coffee Table - 39" Round
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 39" x 39" x 18", this elegant piece combines organic minimalist design with rustic charm, making it the perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with meticulous attention...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Round Coffee Table - 48" Round
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 48" x 48" x 19", this elegant piece combines organic minimalist design with rustic charm, making it the perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with meticulous attention...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta
Located in Hampshire, GB
Beautifully stylized a minimalistic abstract crystal fish figurine with a great balance of harmony, portrays the purity of the inner world through characteristic beauty. This unique ...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Table or Desk Lamp by Peter Nelson 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable and rotational table lamp, an "icon" from the Midcentury era. This innovative desk lamp by Nelson blends functionality with beauty. Peter Nelson, a renowned British desi...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wire, Aluminum

Stainless steel 'Endless Column' (Tribute to Brancusi)
Located in Morelia, MI
Inspired by the Endless Column of Paris-based sculptor Constantin Brancusi, this piece was conceived after the monumental milestone raised by the rumanian artist in his country. The ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Concrete Coffee/Side Table, one-of-a-kind by Miriam Loellmann
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Red Concrete Cubes Table by Miriam Loellmann Edition of 10. Signed. Materials: colored concrete, steel (hand painted), leather. Dimensions: 46.5 x 56.5 x 56.5 cms Weight: 22kg Cube...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Wolo 60" Media Cabinet, Minimalist Cabinet in Amber
Located in San Jose, CA
The Wolo Media Cabinet focuses on the beautiful grain and natural characteristics of Makata Wood, with solid front panels that emphasize the beautiful contrasting grains, color, and ...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maeduep: Heart 3.0. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart 3.0 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton Color: Black Size: 19.6 x 31.4 x 19.6 in. Stool is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlig...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Maeduep: Heart 2.0. Stool
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart 2.0 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton Color: Black Size: 19.6 x 19.6 x 16.5 in. Stool is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlig...
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity, shaped with balanced proportions and an undecorated, unglazed surface. Charged with th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1930s Minimalistic Marble Double Ink Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Marble double ink stand, veined beige with swivel black covers. c.1930s Original glass wells. Minor nicks commensurate with age & use. 11"w., 7 1/8"d., 3"h. Whitehall Antiques is a ...
Category

1930s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Gica Contra Floor Lamp Hand Made Minimalist Italian Design by Tommaso Cristofaro
Located in București, RO
Gica Contra is a floor lamp designed by Tommaso Cristofaro and dedicated to his son Riccardo, made in a limited series with a highly artisanal method. For the realization, materials ...
Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Full Moon Rice Millstone, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large stone disc was originally used in a provincial Chinese home as a heavy millstone for grinding rice and other grains into flour and meal. Hand-carved from solid granite to ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Granite

US King Size Cabana Headboard upholstered in Romo Linara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Cabanas date back to Ancient Rome in 2,500 B.C., although the original word “cabaña” comes from Mexico. Originally, cabanas were designed as shaded structures to provide relief from ...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Monumental Travertine and Stainless Steel Coffee Table manner of Karl Springer
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental and stunning Travertine coffee table or cocktail table in the manner of Karl Springer. This table would look great in a Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. It could...
Category

1980s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Futuristic Peter Hamburger Lucite & Chrome Lamp Produced by Kovacs for Knoll
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Table Lamp designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International c 1960s. Constructed from acrylic with adjustable chromed metal shade. Excellent condition. Kovacs produced this lamp f...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Zabihi Collection Striped Large Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
one of a kind mid 20th century large room size turkish kilim Measures: 10'1'' x 14'2''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wool

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Abbahao, Untitled great stylized FIsh, China on paper, Italy 1976
Located in Firenze, IT
Abbahao, Untitled FIsh, China on paper Italy 1976 Signed and sold by FBArte Gallery Black lacquered wooden frame In frame 92 x 45 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Paper

US California King Size Cabana Headboard upholstered in Romo Linara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Cabanas date back to Ancient Rome in 2,500 B.C., although the original word “cabaña” comes from Mexico. Originally, cabanas were designed as shaded structures to provide relief from ...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Lyra Coffee Table in Travertine
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

Lyra Coffee Table in Red Travertine
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

Tag Collection, Military Green Concrete 5 Pot Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tag Collection, Beige Concrete 4 Pot Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tag Collection, Terracotta Concrete 5 Pot Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tag Collection, Nude Concrete 5 Pot Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, 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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