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The genesis of Serenissimo revisits the craft of Encaustic art, or Venetian stucco — a fine sand plaster applied by spatula, with colors inspired by 18th-century painter Francesco Guardi, then heated and fused.

Precisely delineated, Serenissimo becomes a graphic composition: four columns and a linear steel girder float the tabletop above. In the spirit of Lella and Massimo Vignelli’s original design, geometry and materials speak through elemental forms, soft Venetian tones, refined metal finishes, and a wide glass surface — achieving a harmonious balance of monumental proportions.

The table is available to experience in person at our showroom in Old City.

Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960, the Tulip Collection remains a true mid-century modern classic. A perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and innovation, these visually striking chairs are highly versatile and ergonomic. Inspired by the petals of a tulip, their sculptural forms gently embrace the sitter, providing exceptional support.

Introducing INLAY

Inlay entirely recovers the inlay technique, an ancient and precious old time tradition. The product is available in two models: a sideboard for the sitting room and a chest of drawers with 2 drawers, covered with a decoration recalling parallelepipeds crossed in space, leading to a unique 3 D effect. Inlay is the result of an accurate processing technique, with 4 different oak colours and a black profile: a contour line separating the different faces of the texture while defining the design.

We invite you to experience the design excellence and schedule your personalized showroom tour today!

www.minima.us
215-922-2002
Showroom hours: Tuesday – Saturday,
11 AM – 6 PM

Minima Display Sale – Final Days!

Our Display Sale ends this Saturday, March 1. Don’t miss your chance to save 30–50% on selected furniture and lighting.

Book your appointment for a personalized tour today and explore timeless designs at exclusive prices.

Minima Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–6 PM.
215.922.2002 I minima.us
131 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia

Featured Project: The Laurel

Minima and The Laurel collaborate once again on another model apartment. Modern Luxury Interiors magazine’s feature article shows the sophisticated haven that is unit 2903.

“Our goal is always to create something beautiful that initially seduces upon first meeting and then creates enduring emotions for many years to come.” - Michael Schmick, co-owner of Minima.

The custom Porro closets are designed by the Minima team to fit perfectly in the space. With Porro, Minima can offer over 20 different wood finishes and a wide array of colors for custom storage designs.

“The sleek, refined, yet minimalistic furniture style was the perfect match for The Laurel’s modern architecture” - Brian Emmons, Southern Land Company


Interior Designer: Minima
Artwork: Pentimenti Gallery

Featured project of the month:
Main Line Home

After successfully furnishing their city pied-à-terre, these clients knew they had to work with Minima and Jill to design and furnish their Main Line home. This project beautifully blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Minotti’s sleek, luxurious furniture creates an ideal balance with the traditional architecture of the home.

The use of dark charcoal gray in the formal living room is a bold choice, but the reflective materials—like the scalloped capiz shell tiles in the niche and patina-effect ceiling treatment—bring a sense of lightness and depth, which makes the space feel both dramatic and dynamic.

In contrast, the family room, bathed in natural light and featuring warm, earthy tones, offers a serene, welcoming atmosphere. This careful juxtaposition of light and dark, natural and reflective materials, creates a dynamic interplay of moods between the two spaces, providing a perfect balance of luxury and comfort.

The mix of Arte wall coverings, luxurious lighting, and carefully chosen rugs suggests a cohesive design approach, one that combines texture, color, and craftsmanship in every detail for a sophisticated yet welcoming space overall.

The Winter Sale at Minima ❄️
Take 20% off all new Kartell orders
and 50% off all pictured Tom Dixon items!
The sale ends January 29th.

Minima team is happy to assist you and bring your visions to life.

We are open by appointment
from Tuesday to Saturday 11-6.
131 n 3rd street Philadelphia

Half Dome by Naoto Fukasawa

Never the same Half Dome, never the same light or the same mood. ...Half Dome is a great mountain with endless variations of lighting and sky situations and seasonal characteristics; the many images reflect the varied creative responses to this remarkable granite monolith. The moonlight has a particular size of diameter as people imagine it. The dimension of Half Dome light follows our image of the moonlight.

Half Dome lamp by Naoto Fukasawa

Never the same Half Dome, never the same light or the same mood. ...Half Dome is a great mountain with endless variations of lighting and sky situations and seasonal characteristics; the many images reflect the varied creative responses to this remarkable granite monolith. The moonlight has a particular size of diameter as people imagine it. The dimension of Half Dome light follows our image of the moonlight.

The Minima team had an incredible time at the Design Excellence Awards Celebration held at The Art Museum! It was an honor to be part of such an inspiring event and to preview the stunning exhibition, Things in Themselves, the first major U.S. exhibition celebrating Naoto Fukasawa’s career over the past 25 years.

We’re excited to share some photos from the event and introduce few iconic pieces that can be purchased through Minima’s showroom.

“Za” Stool
2021

“Half Dome” Floor Lamp
2023

Bent Glass Bench
2012

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Through April 20, 2025

With an approach to functional design that prioritizes ease of use, aesthetic simplicity, and close attention to the ways that mundane objects and environments record our everyday habits, Tokyo-based product designer Naoto Fukasawa has been a hugely influential force in design for more than two decades. Best-known for his prior work as design director of MUJI—the Japanese “anti-brand” consumer goods company—Fukasawa has designed across a broad range of categories and media. Whether shaping electronics for a global market or collaborating with artisanal firms on fine furniture, Fukasawa advocates for a design philosophy of longevity, accessibility, and subtle humor over novelty, ephemerality, or blatant commercialism.

Presenting fully-realized production designs alongside the studio’s working sketches and models for select projects, Things in Themselves offers a rare opportunity to explore Fukasawa’s design ethos—prizing an essential “fit” between objects, users, and their environments—and creative process.

Introducing Gap, the wall unit bookcase designed by Carlo Tamborrini—a perfect blend of sculptural elegance and functional design.

It consists of a backdrop, thin shelves and an outer metal frame that generates a strong aesthetic sign that acts as a book-end as well as a light source, thanks to the built-in LED strip that runs through its perimeter. Its compact vertical design is ideal for illuminating and enhancing any space, and the LED lights can be adjusted via a smartphone app.

Available in two stunning finishes: Rosso Cina and Grigio Piombo.

Visit us at 118 N 3rd Street to experience the elegance and craftsmanship of Gap in person.