Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
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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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Lacquer
2010s North American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Spanish Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Steel
Late 20th Century Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Agate
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Bronze
1990s Philippine Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Crystal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Limestone
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Glass
19th Century Spanish Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
1920s Nepalese Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Sycamore, Bentwood
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Jade
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
20th Century French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Silver Plate
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Crystal
1960s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
1930s Danish Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Bronze
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Terracotta
2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Bentwood, Walnut
2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Walnut, Wood
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Concrete
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Pine
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Willow
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Copper
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Copper
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Copper
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Marble
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Brass
2010s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Willow, Wood
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Lacquer
2010s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Willow, Poplar
Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Willow
2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Concrete
1950s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets
Bronze