Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
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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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome, Metal
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire, Copper, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Oceanic Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
2010s Oceanic Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Marble, Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Marble, Brass
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Malachite, Bronze
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Wood, Walnut
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper, Brass
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Bentwood, Wood
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel, Brass
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Wood
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Stainless Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Zinc
1970s Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Elm, Glass
2010s Oceanic Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Greek Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass, Leather
1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Acrylic, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
2010s French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel