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Get the Look: Minimalism

When it comes to minimalist design, a lack of frills means all focus turns to form. Discover pared-down picks that are anything but basic, bringing sleek lines, first-rate function, and—gasp!—the occasional pop of bright color to the forefront.

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Temple Street Book Shelf

Original 1227 Desk Lamp with Insert

Herman Miller Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant

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Knoll Wassily Chair

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This Swiss-made Mondaine wall clock couples first-rate functionality with the brand’s iconic, clean-lined aesthetic.

Mondaine Wall Clock A990

Alvar Aalto Glass Vase

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Giandomenico Belotti Spaghetti Chairs by Flyline (Set of Two)

Bludot Half Past Small Side Table

H&M Tall Metal Side Table

This slim metal side table is simple, small-space friendly, and able to hold its own alongside higher-end design items (despite an under-$300 price tag).

Bang & Olufsen Beige Beosound Emerge Compact Home Speaker

Contract Grade Axel Side Table (18")

Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer

Duralex Tempered Glass Picardie Clear Tumbler, Set of 6

These deceptively simple steel and glass tables—designed by Irish architect Eileen Gray—feature height-adjustable surfaces to suit a variety of settings, be it living room, lounge, or bedside.

Set E 1027 Adjustable side Table Design Eileen Gray 1970s

Lulu and Georgia Denise Dining Chair

Lulu and Georgia

Casafina Pacifica Stoneware Dinnerware

Lulu and Georgia

square day bed green roof

Brabantia Bo Trash Can

Dieter Rams: The Complete Works

Vitra Red Panton Chair

Artek Alvar Aalto 1933 Stool 60

Marimekko Pieni Unikko Tea Towels (Set of 2)

Fellow Black Stagg EKG Electric Kettle

Bludot Untitled (shelf)

Serax Black Catu Basket

Georg Jensen Arne Jacobson 5-Piece Flatware Set Giftbox

Williams Sonoma

Pared-down silverware and a streamlined task lamp bring Danish architect Arne Jacobsen’s minimalist mid-century designs to both dining table and desktop.

Louis Poulsen AJ Table Lamp

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Melbourne Oval Coffee Table

Banana Republic

Serax Gray Round Natural Pot

The Citizenry Stonewashed Linen Bed Bundle

Gabriola Dover Gray Bouclé Pillow Set

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Kartell Componibili Storage Unit

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1st Dibs Bedside Table in Steel

Keep bedside clutter at bay with these elegant (and affordable!) shelves, whose wall-mounted design lends a light-and-airy feel to an often untidy area.

R+D.LAB Beige Trulli Mill

Public Goods Khaki Placemats (Set of 4)

Public Goods Khaki Napkins (Set of 4)

Tabletop accessories in soothing neutral hues mean the focus of any gathering remains on friends, family, and food.

Parachute Waffle Towels

Parachute Soft Rib Tub Mat

Yamazaki Step Trash Can

Herman Miller Girard Throw

Pottery Barn Pedestal Display Stand

Story Bookcase

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Flos Bellhop Rechargeable LED Table Lamp

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