Minimalist Console Tables
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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18th Century Belgian Antique Minimalist Console Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Console Tables
Elm
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Console Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Console Tables
Stone
1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Console Tables
Pine
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Travertine
Mid-19th Century European Antique Minimalist Console Tables
Wood, Paint, Elm
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Console Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Plywood, Oak, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
1970s French Vintage Minimalist Console Tables
Glass, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Travertine
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Console Tables
Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Travertine
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Stone
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Console Tables
Wood, Plywood
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Console Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Fiberglass, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Console Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Console Tables
Plywood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Minimalist Console Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s Minimalist Console Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Console Tables
Oak
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Travertine
1930s European Vintage Minimalist Console Tables
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Console Tables
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bro...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Console Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Console Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Console Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Console Tables
Stone, Steel
2010s Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Marble, Aluminum
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century African Minimalist Console Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Console Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Brass
1970s Unknown Vintage Minimalist Console Tables
Bamboo
2010s Dutch Minimalist Console Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Console Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Bronze
2010s American Minimalist Console Tables
Hardwood