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Minimalist Sculptures

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
Conceptual Minimalist Desk Sculpture in Machined Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, machined and polished "Aluminum Mirror", a semi-functional and highly-conceptual minimalistic tabletop object by New York City-based industrial design studio Visibility Office...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Sculptures

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Aluminum

South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux by Jan Ernst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
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2010s South African Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Collection of 31 Painted Eggs By Sibyl Edwards
By Sibyl Edwards Eggs
Located in Dallas, TX
Sybil Edwards was a prolific Canadian artist who excelled in the field of decorative art over the course of her life. She honed her practice as a profess...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Eggshell, Paint

Blowfish sculpture by Mizraim Cárdenas
Located in Morelia, MI
Mirror polished stainless steel Blowfish by renowed mexican artist Mizraim Cárdenas. This is one of the most interesting sculptures of the Michoacan-based sculptor, not only because ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Abstract minimalist geometric sculpture in aluminum, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Striking sculpture by Dutch artist Barbara Barry Verkaik (1929 - 1998). Intriguing and powerful sculpture in aluminum, full of movement. In the 1970s dutch design and art became more strict and minimal with designs by Gijs Bakker and Aldo van de Nieuwelaar...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Sculptures

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Metal, Aluminum

4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
4 Neru stackable TOTEM Utility sculpture: 1 Neru, functions as a stool/table Create your own TOTEM by stacking 3 or 4 Nerus! Material: Ra...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Flow ultablack Contemporary Stool by Enrico Girotti Made in Italy
Located in Verona, IT
This pair of stools was designed and exhibited for Milan Design Week by the designer, featuring an ultra-black finish and white velvet upholstery. An element, a continuous wire draw...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

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Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Landscape and Tree by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Refuge 2 by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Refuge by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Vintage Italian Travertine Aardvark Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Travertine aardvark table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised aardvark will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Travertine

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Noon by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Travertine Zoomorphic Card Holder Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Travertine

Vintage Italian Travertine Porcupine Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine porcupine sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has load...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Travertine

Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
Travertine elephant table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised elephant will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Travertine

'Mother Night Sky' Vase Raw Black on Marble
Located in Riga, LV
'Mother Night Sky' contemporary vase from collection 'Mother Creation' handcrafted mouth blown glass matt coating in Author's technique vs. highly polished glass base in polished ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

MOÌRAI. From The Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
MOÌRAI, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay, glass glaze & leather strings. Dimensions: Red piece: 43 cm H x 26 cm W Blue piece: 42 cm H x 29 cm W Weight 40lbs ...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass, Leather

Stoneware Head of a Girl Sculpture Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Stoneware head of a girl sculpture; signed 29-05-71 Ede Topconcours. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Netherlands Period: 1970s Dimensions: 13 D x 16 H cm Condition: ...
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20th Century Dutch Minimalist Sculptures

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Stoneware

APHORODITE. From the Visceral Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
APHORODITE, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay, glass glaze Dimensions: 30 cm H x 56 cm W Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

HEPHAESTUS. From the Visceral Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
HEPHAESTUS, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay, glass glaze Dimensions: 40 cm H x 36 cm W Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

ASTREA. From The Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
ASTREA, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay, glass glaze & wool strings. Dimensions: 37 cm H x 37 cm W Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the intricate...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass, Wool, String

ARGOS. From The Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
ARGOS, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay, glass glaze & wool strings. Dimensions: 43 cm H x 44 cm W Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the intricate ...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Wool, String, Art Glass

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

House Sculpture, Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel Wedge on Wood Blocks
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Road to the Sea by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Wagasa Collection, Small Steel Functional Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
WAGASA COLLECTION In flowing water the gold, strand of brightness and history, at the birth of the new world in motion. In infinite movement, protection meets gold, the rich Asia...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Steel

Wagasa Collection, Big Steel Functional Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
WAGASA COLLECTION In flowing water the gold, strand of brightness and history, at the birth of the new world in motion. In infinite movement, protection meets gold, the rich Asia...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Steel

Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Long Folklore Sculpture in Acrylic
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI "I am your life My ox so true Dancing in the yard From my fantasy I'm a poet When I see your ballet My beloved bull You are my poetry" Capricious Ox ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Pescador Series, N782 Smoky Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N917 Hematite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N778 White Optical Calcite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N946 Premium Pink Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N922 Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N902 Jewel Holder, Brazilian Agate Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N944 Black Tourmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N919 Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N927 Jasper Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Minimalist Functional Design Music Stand Rupor White Dreams by Natalie Katwal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rupor is an acoustic art object which fills the world with the magical sound of music from your gadget. It is a musical object and a functional sculpture ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pescador Series, N828 Diopside Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N845 Muscovite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N948 Rubellite Tourmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N912 Onix Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N934 Selenite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N889 Jewel Holder, Hematite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N791 Crystal Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N936 Calcite Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N882 Green Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N939 Black Tourmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pool Series, N774 White Optical Calcite Pool Steps Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
POOL SERIES “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusions invites...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N945 Black Tourmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N938 Black Tourmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Sertão Series, N874 Black Turmaline in Matrix Donkey on Leash Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SERTÃO SERIES "Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place." Guimarães Rosa From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those in charge...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N931 Blue Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N915 Black Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Fuji Series, N829 Diopside Lamppost Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
FUJI SERIES "Difficulties are like mountains. They only diminish when we advance on them.” Japanese proverb — The Fuji sculpture series transcend shapes and meanings. They are dai...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N923 Black Turmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Pescador Series, N924 Black Turmaline in Granada Fisherman Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Minimalist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Lorenz+Kaz, Rebeca Cors, Stine Mikkelsen, and Roberto Beltrami. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $2,195.

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