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.
Norm Beige, Travertine, Vase, Plate, Decoration, Centerpiece
By Erman Bazman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Norm vase set. Measures: 1 pcs large vase 13 x 13 x H 42 cm 1 pcs medium vase 16 x 16 x H 32 cm 1 pcs plate 26 x 26 x H 4 cm Designed by Erman Bazman.
Travertine
Marble tray, Carrara white Minimalist Tray, Marblelous Ring Tray by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Ring Tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Carrara marble, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vila Capdevila, head des...
Marble, Carrara Marble
"Oak Ring Tray" Solid oak centerpiece by Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Oak Ring Tray is a sculptural centerpiece handcrafted from solid oak, where clean geometry and natural materiality come together in a timeless design. De...
Oak
$151 / item
EBO trivet, Chesnut wood, Handmade in France
Located in San-Martino-di-Lota, Corse
This trivet has been tinted using the ebonization process. Chestnut containing tannin, it darkens naturally on contact with iron acetate. Functional, it comes in a single piece or se...
Wood, Chestnut
$2,275Sale Price|35% Off
Mid Century Modern Signed Schneider Large Bubble Glass Centerpiece Bowl 1950s
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful clear Schneider Art Glass with captured bubbles large and heavy centerpiece bowl. Thousands of bubbles suspended in clear crystal! Etched SCHNEIDER FRANCE on the bottom; ci...
Blown Glass
Sycamore Plate, Handmade in France, One of a kind
Located in San-Martino-di-Lota, Corse
This piece comes from the Collection titled 01 from Atelier Darbroche. This tray is shot in sycamore from the Vosges forest, next to which the workshop is located. On the surface, the spaces worked with the gouge...
Wood, Maple
Marble tray, Marquina black Minimalist Tray, Marblelous Ring Tray by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Ring Tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Carrara marble, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vila Capdevila, head des...
Marble
Bespoke Customizable Italian Meadow Green White Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Art Wall
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Giovanni Minelli
Located in New York, NY
This organic amorphous centerpiece, in lush green flourishing with white color, is created as a piece of Art by Italian artist and designer, GioMinelli. Realized using and mixing recycled fiberglass...
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Blue Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art
Located in New York, NY
This organic centerpiece is created as a piece of Art by Italian artist and designer, GioMinelli. Realized using recycled fiberglass and resin with...
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
Norm Pink, Travertine, Vase, Plate, Centerpiece, Decoration
By Erman Bazman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Norm vase set. Measures: 1 pcs large vase 13 x 13 x H 35 cm 1 pcs medium vase 16 x 16 x H 27 cm 1 pcs plate 26 x 26 x H 4 cm Designed by Erman Bazman.
Travertine
Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Pink Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art
By Giovanni Minelli, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
This organic amorphous centerpiece, in blush pink rose color with splashes of light blue, is created as a centerpiece of Art or Wall Art by Italian artist and designer, GioMinelli. Realized using and mixing recycled fiberglass...
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
$350 / item
Hauri Candleholder, Marble
By Caterina Moretti, Ana Saldaña
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta. A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
Marble, Brass
Silver Plated Centerpiece, Sculptural Italian Design, 2020s - Set of 10
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 10 - Handcrafted in Italy, this silver-plated brass centerpiece pedestal combines minimalist aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship. Designed by Federica Paoli, it features a ...
Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Pink Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art
By Giovanni Minelli, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
This organic amorphous centerpiece, in blush pink rose color with splashes of light blue, is created as a centerpiece of Art or Wall Art by Italian artist and designer, GioMinelli. Realized using and mixing recycled fiberglass...
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
Set of 2 - Silver Plated Centerpiece Pedestal, Italian Design, 2020s - in stock
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 - Handcrafted in Italy, this silver-plated brass centerpiece pedestal combines minimalist aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship. Designed by Federica Paoli, it features a s...
Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Silver Plated Centerpiece Pedestal, Sculptural Italian Design, 2020s - Set of 4
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 4 - Handcrafted in Italy, this silver-plated brass centerpiece pedestal combines minimalist aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship. Designed by Federica Paoli, it features a s...
Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Brass Pedestal, Sculptural Architectural Design, Italian Collectible, Set of 4
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 4 - Crafted in Italy, this brushed brass pedestal combines sculptural elegance with architectural precision. Its refined, clean lines and warm brass finish enhance the texture...
Brass
$1,536Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of 6 Silver Wicker Placemats by Federica Paoli, Italian Design
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
- Set of 6 - This versatile plated placemat can serve as a sophisticated table accessory, a decorative charger under plates, or a stylish base for candles, floral centerpieces, and ...
Silver Plate
Brass Pedestal, Sculptural Architectural Design, Italian Collectible, Set of 6
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 6 - Crafted in Italy, this brushed brass pedestal combines sculptural elegance with architectural precision. Its refined, clean lines and warm brass finish enhance the texture...
Brass
Silver Plated Centerpiece Pedestal, Sculptural Italian Design, 2020s - Set of 2
By FEDERICA PAOLI, CASPAL
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 - Handcrafted in Italy, this silver-plated brass centerpiece pedestal combines minimalist aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship. Designed by Federica Paoli, it features a s...
Brass, Silver, Silver Plate
$350 / item
Hauri Candleholder, White Marble
By Caterina Moretti, Ana Saldaña
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta. A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
Marble, Brass
$350 / item
Hauri Candleholder, Black Marble
By Caterina Moretti, Ana Saldaña
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta. A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
Marble, Brass
Bespoke Customizable Italian Meadow Green White Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Art Wall
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Giovanni Minelli
Located in New York, NY
This organic amorphous centerpiece, in lush green flourishing with white color, is created as a piece of Art by Italian artist and designer, GioMinelli. Realized using and mixing recycled fiberglass...
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
$745 / item
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 ...
Steel
$970 / item
Benta Collection, Big Wooden Centrepiece
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having them on the tip of the nose!” M...
Wood
$715 / item
Benta Collection, Small Wooden Centrepiece
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having them on the tip of the nose!” M...
Wood
American Victorian Silver Plate Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian silver plate round scalloped shaped bowl with beaded top rim.
Silver
$2,590 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Marble
$2,590 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble Creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects that characterise the exploration of one of the greatest pleasures afforded us, food. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food...
Marble
1960's Italian Decorative Centerpiece Plate
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian mid-century century vintage glass decorative dish, vide-poche or centerpiece in beautiful hues of blue and white. Italy, Circa 1960's. We are an exhibition space and ...
Glass
$1,396
H 4.33 in W 11.81 in D 9.45 in
Blue Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Blue vintage Murano glass centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy. This superb Venetian centerpiece steals the scene, thanks to its vivid color ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$1,455
H 6.89 in W 12.6 in D 10.24 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table. Great gift idea. Mint condition. Overall Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H Barbini Pink...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$2,590 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Marble
$1,552 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Marble
$1,552 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Marquina Marble creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Marble
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
Aluminum
$1,552 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 14.38 in
New Modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Marble
New Modern Centrepiece in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in White Michelangelo, Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles. Size: 12 x 60 x 35 cm 4.7 x 23.6 x 13.8 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Artemisia, Homage Collectio...
Marble
Fontana Arte Beveled Curved Glass Bowl or Dish Signed, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Fontana Arte beveled curved glass bowl or dish signed, 1960s.
Art Glass
Sold
H 25.25 in W 11 in D 5.75 in
Contemporary Italian Crystal Blue Orange Brown Murano Glass Love Sculpture
By Luigi Moro, Vetrerie Riunite Colleoni
Located in New York, NY
Venetian modern abstract sculpture of organic design, work of art signed by the artist Luigi Moro for Colleoni Murano, a representation of love with tw...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Welded Steel Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hip and modern Minimalist welded bowl, circa 1970s. The bowl measures 12" in diameter and is 5.5" high. Very cool piece.
Steel
1980 Italian Vintage Pair of Golden Polished Brown Murano Glass Tall Vases
By Vetreria DeMajo
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970s - very early 1980s modern pair of monumental murano glass vases/urns, a vintage creation by the Murano Glass Company DeMajo, hi...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Alessi Silvio Coppola 'Square' Fruitbowl, 1976
By Alessi
Located in Chicago, IL
40 years young, this is still a radical bowl. Mesh is chromed and the rim rubber.
Sold
H 1.75 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Salviati Murano Signed Dark Aqua, Green, Clear Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Very large Murano handblown green and clear art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented and signed by the Salviati company. The ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass