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Minimalist Porcelain

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
Blue Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the artist, is used in these cast porcelain pieces. The straight walls and sleek cylindrical form of this cup adds a modern touch to any dining table. There are more iterations of this cylindrical form in the form of vase, that when paired with these cups can make for lively and fun table...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tan Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a tan glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the artist, is used in these cast porcelain pieces. The straight walls and sleek cylindrical form of this cup adds a modern touch to any dining table. There are more iterations of this cylindrical form in the form of vase, that when paired with these cups can make for lively and fun table...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tan Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand painted with a tan glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the artist, i...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, develo...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the artist, is used in these cast porcelain pieces. The straight walls and sleek cylindrical form of this cup adds a modern touch to any dining table. There are more iterations of this cylindrical form in the form of vase, that when paired with these cups can make for lively and fun table...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rocks Porcelain Small Bowl by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Small elegant bowl perfect for use at the dinner table or as a vessel for other objects. Hand-cast in porcelain using a mold hand-carved by the artist. Th...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Italian Majolica Palissy-Type Inkstand
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian majolica Palissy type pottery inkstand in the form of a leaf with fruit, burds and lizard on animal paw feet. Provenance
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19th Century Italian Antique Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Majolica

Blue Dots Porcelain Medium Plate by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Small porcelain plate. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconvent...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tan Dots Porcelain Large Tray by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large ceramic tray or serving platter. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a tan glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Black Dots Short Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Small, short ceramic vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a shiny black glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, develo...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Microcrystalline Glaze Bumps Porcelain Tall Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This vase is hand-cast in porcelain and glazed with a rich cobalt glaze that has a beautiful and loose crawl texture across the vessel. The ‘bumps’ motif recalls some classical embel...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Watercolor Blue Ball Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large spherical orb-like centerpiece. Taking modern inspiration in the form as well as harkening to Japanese tradition in the lip of the vase. The slip-cast porcelain piece has a sub...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Watercolor Blue Ball Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large spherical orb-like centerpiece. Taking modern inspiration in the form as well as harkening to Japanese tradition in the lip of the vase. The slip-cast porcelain piece has a sub...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Red Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a shiny red glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the art...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Bamboo Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Tall, thin and elegant ceramic vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing te...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Red Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a shiny red glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the art...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Black Dots Porcelain Cube Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
A large elegant open cube. Essentially multifunctional but displayed here as a vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with shiny black glaze. An...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Microcrystalline Glaze Bumps Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This short, elegant vase is hand-cast in porcelain and glazed with a rich microcrystalline cobalt glaze that has a beautiful crawl texture across the vessel. The ‘bumps’ motif recall...
Category

2010s Unknown Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Microcrystalline Glaze Bumps Porcelain Tall Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This vase is hand-cast in porcelain and glazed with a rich microcrystalline cobalt glaze that has a beautiful and loose crawl texture across the vessel. The ‘bumps’ motif recalls som...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Black Dots Porcelain Bamboo Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Tall, thin and elegant ceramic vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with shiny black glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, devel...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Wide Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables or for serving food. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with traditional cobalt blu...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Wide Deep Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional ceramic bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables as well as for flowers as a wide, deep vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-pai...
Category

2010s North American Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue Dots Tall Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large, tall ceramic vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, de...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 4 Black Dots Porcelain Cubes by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Set of 4 elegant open cubes, which function together as a sculpture or could be filled with cookies, nuts, tea bags or else. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is...
Category

2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Germany Hutschenreuther Novum Porcelain Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white porcelain teapot with lid and a cobalt blue stylised flower burst design on each side. Minimalist porcelain coffee pot or tea po...
Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

"Family" Jugs Medium, Brushed Porcelain and Glazed Interior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "Family" Jugs, is a porcelain crafted set of three jugs resembling a family of three: mum, dad and kid. Their subtle curved shapes display different personalities. The medium ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

"Family" Jugs Small, Brushed Porcelain and Glazed Interior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "Family" Jugs, is a porcelain crafted set of three jugs resembling a family of three: mum, dad and kid. Their subtle curved shapes display different personalities. The medium ...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

"Family" Jugs Large. Brushed Porcelain and Glazed Interior
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "Family" Jugs, is a porcelain crafted set of three jugs resembling a family of three: mum, dad and kid. Their subtle curved shapes display different personalities. The taller on...
Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

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Black Dots Wide Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
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2010s Minimalist Porcelain

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Red Dots Porcelain Medium Plate
Located in New York City, NY
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2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

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Red Dots Porcelain Medium Plate
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic plate perfect for serving or part of a set. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a red glaze. An unconventional layered glazing techniq...
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2010s American Minimalist Porcelain

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Porcelain

White Caviar Porcelain Tumbler by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Delicate ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain using a mold hand-carved by the artist. The cup is coated with a thick, luminous clear glaze revea...
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Green Caviar Porcelain Tumbler by Lana Kova
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Green Caviar Porcelain Tumbler by Lana Kova
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Ceramic, Porcelain

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2010s North American Minimalist Porcelain

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Black Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with shiny black glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the art...
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2010s Minimalist Porcelain

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Black Dots Porcelain Large Tray by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large ceramic tray or serving platter. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a shiny blaze glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, d...
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2010s Minimalist Porcelain

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Black Dots Porcelain Small Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with shiny black glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, developed by the art...
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2010s Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Dots Porcelain Tall Cup by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Ceramic drinking cup. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, develo...
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Minimalist porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist porcelain made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Lana Kova , kilzi, and Lorenz Hutschenreuther. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $1,450 while the average work can sell for $278.

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