Modernist architecture and furniture design are closely related and often considered part of the same movement. Both seek to simplify and streamline design, with a focus on functionality and form. Modernist architecture and furniture design use clean lines, geometric shapes, and a minimal color palette. Key designers of modernist architecture, such as Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, were also known for their furniture designs. The two fields influence each other, with interior designers considering the overall aesthetic of the building when choosing furniture to complement it. Overall, modernist architecture and furniture design championed a new approach to design, emphasizing functionality and minimalism over ornamentation and excess.
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