Japanese Minimalism is exemplified by the work of Nendo Studio. The design firm boasts an emergence as one of the most inventive, winning multiple awards such as the Designer of the Year title by Wallpaper Magazine.
The designs are all created with careful attention to detailing and forward-thinking design. The bespoke nature of Nendo’s designs are part of the firm’s dedication to quality creations. Each piece features characteristics with calculated simplicity that toys with the playfulness of design.
This child-like aesthetic stems from the firm’s choice of name -- ‘Nendo’ is Japanese for children’s modeling clay. This idea of free design and modeling has made for a stunning array of architectural gems that embody true modernism.
56 Minimalist Nendo Studio Creations
From High-Density Birdhouses to Hat Art Installations:
Alexandra Serrano — Sep 20, 2012 — Art & Design
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Warm Minimalist Bathrooms
The Bisazza Bagno Nendo Collection is Organically Contemporary
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Mexican Wrestling Mixed With High Fashion
Nendo Brand Destroyer Handbag
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Adorable Animal Tail Mice
Elecom Nendo Oppopet Mouse Brings Cute Creatures to Technology
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Moss Wallpaper
Green Wall Decor Brings Your Living Room to Life
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Ever-Changing Disk Timepieces
The Nendo 'Dark Noon' Watches Alter as Time Passes
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Cascading Cube Furniture
Dancing Squares from Nendo are Artistic Interior Objects
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Physically Illusory Furnishings
Visible Structures by Nendo Look and Feel Falsely Insubstantial
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Fallen Leaf Flats
Nendo Creates Environmental-Inspired Retail Space for Asobio
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Sporty Staircase Houses
The Nendo Puma House Tokyo is an Exsquisitely Original Event Space
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Hand Puppet Totes
The Roopuppet Bag Lets You Make Shadow Figures While Shopping
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Leaky Sink Tablet Mounts
The Nendo Elecom Faucet Stand for Electronics is Water-Friendly
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Separation Anxiety Furniture Sets
The Dependencies Collection Consists of Needy Tables and Lamps
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Sucked-In Glass Lighting
The Inhale Lamp Was Quirkily Shaped in the Glassblowing Process
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Unexpected Silhouette Smartphone Mounts
The Nendo Shadowstand Casts a Flower on the Wall
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Intricate Illusory Shelving Units
The Scatter Shelf by Nendo is Awesomely Confusing
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Shoe-Branded Store Fronts
The Camper Osaka Shop by Nendo Features Floating Footwear
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Agriculture-Inspired Houseware
The 'Farming-net' Collection by Nendo is Whimsically Delicate
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Colorful Clip-On Thumbdrives
These Elecom Karabiner USB Sticks Offer Easy Portability
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Novel Beach Pads
The 'Book' House by Nendo is a Geek's Dream on a Serene Coast
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Perching Picnic Boxes
The Nendo Kotoli for Ruinart is Inspired by Birds on Telephone Wires
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Exotic Ethical Carpets
GAN Rugs are a Cozy Alternative to the Persian Mats You've Been Buying
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Sterile Plastic Seating
NENDO's Pristine Transparent Chair Acts Like a Mini Hammock
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Hat Art Installations
The Hirata No Boshi Exhibit Pays Tribute to Akio Hirata
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Pinched Glass Lighting
The Press Lamp by NENDO is Soft, Subtle and Minimalist
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Pleated Paper Furniture
The Cabbage Chair
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High-Density Birdhouses
The Nendo Bird-Apartment Accommodates 78 Fowl Families and One Human
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Pen-Like Earpieces
The Stylo Bluetooth Headset is a Contemporary Communication Tool
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Sketched Furniture Collections
'Thin Black Lines' from Nendo Features Barely-There Furnishings
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Jellyfish-Inspired Earphones
The Elecom Otokurage Earbuds are Both Cool and Comfortable
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Blown Plastic Lights
Nendo ‘Blown Fabric' Produces Lighting That Mimics Glass
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Rickety Leather Recliners
The 'nendo' Leather Chair Bring Leather Strips into Style
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Cable Constricted Mouses
The Rinkak Mouse from Nendo Puts Form Over Function
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Door-Filled Fashion Boutiques
Indulgi by Nendo is Filled with Openings Designed to Obscure
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Minimalist Monochromatic Rooms
The Nendo Solo Show Demonstrates the Power of Black and White
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Woven Steel Seats
Bamboo-Steel Chair Brings Traditional Taiwanese Crafts into the 21st Century
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Anime Figurines in Costume
MikkuMiku Kagami Nendoroid Reflects International Cosplay Craze
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See-Through Tabletops
Nendo's Transparent Table is a Whimsical Piece of Furniture
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Abstract Suspended Vases
Nendo Growing Vases Mimic Modern Flower Vessels
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Plaited Metal Tables
An Organic Assembly Method Has Been Applied to the Bamboo-Steel Table
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Pebble-Like Paper Containers
Nendo Fashions Faux Wood Grain Boxes Using Lacquer & 3D Printers
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Illusionary Floating Chairs
The Fade-Out Chair by Nendo Plays Tricks on Our Eyes
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Lyrical Pet Abodes
The Nendo Music Cage is a Beautiful Convenience in Every Home
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Sushi-Inspired Lighting
The Nendo Maki Pendant Lamp Looks Simply Delicious
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Bifocal Gadget Props
The Megane Smartphone Stand Uses Faux Frames to Stand iDevices
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Ironic Credit Crunchers
The Nendo 'Pyggy Bank' is a Twist on Your Childhood Change-Holder
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Circuit Board Speakers
The Revalue Nippon Project Revitalizes Japanese Craft Traditions
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Birgit Lohmann, Editor of Designboom (INTERVIEW)
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Futuristic Work Place
Meguro Office Space by Nendo
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Phonetic Mouth Dishes
TALKING Seasoning Dispensers
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Paperclip Data Sticks
The Data Clip Organizes Your Virtual and Physical Documents
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Avian Utensils
The Forest Spoon by Nendo is Cute and Decorative
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Shaky Spidery Seating
The Nendo-Maruni Cord Chair Does Pull Its Weight
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Reinvented Reindeer Design
Nendo Antler Armchair is Perfect for Christmas Parties
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Toothpick-Like Shoehorns
The Nendo Shoehorn Minimalizes the Classic Design
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Prismatic Computer Peripherals
The Ormie Mouse Combines Function and Form
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Eco Pop Art Furniture
Yameng Li's Tyred Custom Chair if Full of Cultural References
Fried Egg Rugs
Sian Bonnell's Beautiful House Series Features a Home Covered in Food
Burnt Lumber Furniture
Wood Casting by Hilla Shamia Boasts a Metal Base
Stand-Alone Stone Houses
Sweden's Elding Oscarson Townhouse Makes a Chic Statement in White
Residential-Style Accommodations
The James Chicago Hotel Boasts a Warm and Modern Design
Compact Hi-Tech Headsets
This Sony Vaio Bluetooth Concept Makes Geeky Gear Chic
Warm Minimalist Bathrooms
The Bisazza Bagno Nendo Collection is Organically Contemporary
Multi-Gadget Keyboard Converters
WINGStand Transforms Tablets into Computers
Paired Plane Pedestals
The Steel Wood Table Features Two Stacked Panels for Open Storage
Perky Pinched Seating
The Eidos Chair is Inspired by Nuvist's Charme Bathtub
Deep Dish Tables
The James Side Table Serves Your Food and Conceals Your Clutter
Coffee Ground-Inspired Lighting
Raul Lauri's Decafe Lamp is Comforting, Aromatic and Eco-Friendly
Bonfire-Mimicking Lighting
The LampFire by Tom Bendkovski is Made for the Outdoors
Timber Smartphone Accessories
Designer kencheng88 Gives Mobiles the Eco Treatment
Industrial Modular Seating
Noon Studio's Steel Stool Can be Stacked into a Shelving Unit
Doodling Whiteboard Lighting
The Drawlamp by Doiy Design is Playful and Practical
Contemporary Parisian Lamps
Lighting by Ozone is Classically Modern and Subtly Futuristic
Bird-Friendly Urban Structures
FABRIKAAT Brick Biotopes Reconstruct Architecture Possibilities
Surreal Staircase Interiors
The Green Bistro Adopts an Imaginative Yet Organic Look
Contemporary Copper Lighting
The Interioricity Lamp Looks Like a Minimalist Critter
Happy Face Hour-Counters
Moody Watches Turn Mental Health into the Topic of the Minute
Secret Garden Shoe Shops
Studio Ginger Designs Wittner Store in Melbourne
Popsicle Stick Cupboards
The Donna Wilson 'Bertha' cabinet is Perfect For Boat House Decor
Industrial Indoor Gardens
The Toyo Herb Pots Soften Stainless Steel with Greenery
Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
Torch-Like Lighting
Quentin de Coster's Loop Lamp is Angle Adjustable and Abstract
Helpful Honeycomb Furniture
Lorens' Cloud Modular Table is a Friendly and Practical Design
Circular Switch Lighting
The Cyclops Lamp by Sander Mulder is Modern and Minimalist
Illuminating Tablet Desk Docks
The Starck Net for Flos Stand Brings a Subtle Effective Design
Bar Code Time-Tellers
The Horologicode LCD Watch is Purposefully Tough to Decode
Leafy Folding Backrests
The Limbo Chair Provides Both Privacy and Openness
Equilibrium-Operated Illuminators
The Mieke Meijer Balance LED Lamp is Tricky to Turn on
Animated Rounded Couches
The Float Sofa by Karim Rashid is Like an Abstract Painting
Bonfire-Inspired Lighting
Chill-Out Fireside with the Lampfire Urban Camping Fixture
Leaky Sink Tablet Mounts
The Nendo Elecom Faucet Stand for Electronics is Water-Friendly
Shoe-Obsessed Doll Depictions
Walking in Fabrizio Viti's Shoes is Fun and Playful
Minimalist Collapsible Furniture
The Naty Mosko 'Movable Presence' Makes For a Quick Getaway
Modern Metallic Womenswear
The Anna Dudzinska ArchTektOnik Collection Skyrockets You to the Future
Transportable Side Tables
Montis TOR Tables are Intended to be Toted About the Room
Subtly Twisted Seating
Yenhao Chen's Grille Chair is Inspired by Taiwan's Landscape
Burden-Bearing Docks
The Boris Cell Mate Carries your Smartphone to Full Charge
Separation Anxiety Furniture Sets
The Dependencies Collection Consists of Needy Tables and Lamps
Unexpected Silhouette Smartphone Mounts
The Nendo Shadowstand Casts a Flower on the Wall
Intricate Illusory Shelving Units
The Scatter Shelf by Nendo is Awesomely Confusing
3D Circuit Board Lighting
The Nothing Lamp Demonstrates the Versatility of LEDs
Slick Switchblade Thumbdrives
The Victorinox Slim Flash Drive is an Information Age Implement
Shoe-Obsessed Retail Displays
The Selfridges Christian Louboutin Store Window is Whimsical
Agriculture-Inspired Houseware
The 'Farming-net' Collection by Nendo is Whimsically Delicate
Landscaping Tool Tables
The Garden Fork Table is a Peculiar But Clever Solution for Sloping Yards
Cubic Clip-On Headsets
The Angle Bluetooth Headset Offers an Effortless Ear Clip Design
Forest-Inspired Lighting
Héctor Serrano's Woods Suspension Lamp is Abstract and Minimalist
Drawstring Fan-Like Lighting
The Greta Pendent Lamp is Conveniently Customizable
Sugar-Branded Shops
The Cioccolato Store Rebranding by Savvy Studio Has a Serious Sweet Tooth
Futuristic Bamboo Tables
Mushiki Storage System Derives Inspiration from Steam Vessels
Colorful Clip-On Thumbdrives
These Elecom Karabiner USB Sticks Offer Easy Portability
Giant-Inspired Furniture
The Atelier Takagi 'Range Life' Table Promotes Childish Playfulness
Pivoting Tablet Docks
The Stabile Pro Stand Provides Proper Support for Devices in Style
Wood Chip Furniture
Roberta Rampazzo's Mesa Alma Table is Made out of Noble Material
Basket-Inspired Buffets
The Weave Cupboard by Lukas Dahlen is Deceptively Simple
Rad Pop Culture Rugs
Damn Good Doormats Offers Hilariously Warm Welcomes
Exotic Ethical Carpets
GAN Rugs are a Cozy Alternative to the Persian Mats You've Been Buying
Feathery Feces Lighting
The Bird Poop Chandelier Pays Homage to Designer's Childhood
Search Engine Timepieces
Google Watches Put Android and Chrome on Your Wrist
Car-Mounted Tablet Docks
The SpinWork2 Multi-Use Stand Offers Practical Use in Every Way
Orbital Time-Trackers
The ROTA Watch from Mert Gutav Places Function First
Smokey Glass Lighting
The Shadows Pendent Lamp is Simple, Classy and Sculptural
Interactive Art Installations
The 'Love from Mount Pom Pom' Exhibit by Misaki Kawai is Touchable
Handy Suctioned Headsets
Octopus Earbuds Stick Firmly to Your Smartphone to Evade Entanglement
Satellite Image Rugs
David Hanauer's Worldwide Carpets are Inspired by Google Earth
Musician-Designed Furniture
The KARTELL GOES ROCK Collection is Exotic and Luxe
Upcycled Telephone Speakers
'Dreyfuss Special' by Uncle Oswald Is Our Hero Makes Use of Waste
Pinched Glass Lighting
The Press Lamp by NENDO is Soft, Subtle and Minimalist
Boxy Smartphone Props
The Cardboard iDevice Stand Gives New Life to Old Boxes
Fashionable Smartphone Stands
The Smartphone Bracelet Stand Fits on Your Wrist
Mood-Improving Headsets
The DayBrake Monitors Your Bodily Response and Endeavors to Relax You
Upside-Down Task Lamps
Angled by Louis Rensch is Inspired by George Carwardine Iconic Design
Jigsaw Store Fronts
Atrium by Studio RHE Features Interlocking, Rotating Walls
Giraffe-Like Lighting
The GIFU Lamp Collection is Inspired by Savannah Fauna
Vintage Tablet Holders
The NotchedArt Wooden iPad Stand is Retro
Cinematic Couture Shops
Louis Vuitton 'Roma Etoile' Boutique Will House a Small Theater
Many-Leafed Magazine Racks
The Ligne Roset Paper Table is a Lazy Susan Library
Invisible Earphones
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Excavator Truck-Like Lighting
The CONST Desk Lamp is Inspired by Toy Blocks
Reflecting Faceted Timepieces
The Lake of Shimmer-Avant Time No. 3 is Simply Luxurious
Computer Mice Pen Hybrids
The Penclic Mouse Offers an Alternative Experience to PC Navigation
Opulent Gold Timepieces
The Big Bang Ferrari Watch is Very Luxurious
Door-Filled Fashion Boutiques
Indulgi by Nendo is Filled with Openings Designed to Obscure
Minimalist Monochromatic Rooms
The Nendo Solo Show Demonstrates the Power of Black and White
Stacked Furniture Supports
The Table Layer's Base Looks Like a Pile of Planters
Open Birdhouse Bookshelves
Ferm Living Studios Can Become Home to a Variety of Items
Worn-In Tech Accessories
The Oriko Leather USB Armband Keeps Digital Files Close at Hand
Tubed Streetwear Displays
Facet Studio Designs Retail Space Based on a System of Tube Dispensers
Spindly Mobile Side Tables
The Elium Studio Express was Designed for Flexible Living Spaces
Verbal Avian Abodes
Living Typography is an Alphabet of Birdhouses to Increase Sparrows' Numbers
Durable Papier-Mache Lighting
The Paperwork Collection for Hive is Classy and Crafty
Religious Building Birdhouses
Even Birds are Spiritual in the Frederik Roije 'Holy Homes' Series
Sleek Finger-Sensor Peripherals
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Pebble-Like Paper Containers
Nendo Fashions Faux Wood Grain Boxes Using Lacquer & 3D Printers
Scanning Computer Mice
The LG LSM-100 Mouse is Portable and Practical
Helmet-Ready Headsets
The Buhel D01 Bone Conductive Headphone Transmits Sound Like a Skull
Cute Pop-Up Timepieces
The Face of the Baby-G BGA131 Watch Offers a Cool 3D Effect
Geometric Avian Abodes
Nido Birdhouses Bring Abstract Design to Fetching Fowl Dwellings
Rawhide Mousepads
The Leather Mousepad is Ideal for Chic Geeks
Furniture Photo Networks
IKEA Share Space Lets Users Inspire One Another
Collapsible Geometric Coffee Tables
Okto by Arttu Kuisma Takes a Simply Intricate Structure
Sushi-Inspired Lighting
The Nendo Maki Pendant Lamp Looks Simply Delicious
Bifocal Gadget Props
The Megane Smartphone Stand Uses Faux Frames to Stand iDevices
Oversized Computer Clickers
The USB BIG Mouse is a Handful
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The Google Earth Carpets are Out of this World
Contemporary Avian Abodes
The Barcelona Bird Pavilion Pays Tribute to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Interior Designer Figurines
Fukuoka Barneys New York x Medicom Toy Celebrates a Grand Opening
Clock Tower Wristwatches
The 'Ban Watch' Streams a Live Image of Big Ben
Durable Fowl Feeders
The Plasti Perch is a Long-Lasting Home for Feathered Residents
Motion-Detecting Device Mounts
The Swivl Stand Captures Every Action-Filled Moment
Paperclip Data Sticks
The Data Clip Organizes Your Virtual and Physical Documents
Urban Graffiti Flower Pots
The Stolen Form London Brick Vases by Sunil Pawar
Handy Multifunctional Mice
The LG Scanner Mouse Has the Ability to Scan Images and Convert Texts
Cute Capsule Bird Feeders
Vogelimbiss by Yvonne Penter Provides an Egg-Shaped Place to Eat
Vibrant Summery USB Keys
The I-O Data Totebag Brightens up Your Memory Stick
Flattened Computer Mice
Logitech Wireless Touchpad Changes the World of Tech Navigation
Sleek Sea-Worn Headsets
Sound Mariner Waterproof Earbuds Keep Beats Pumping Below the Surface
Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headsets
The Jabra SUPREME Blocks External Buzz for Clearer Phone Calls
Prismatic Computer Peripherals
The Ormie Mouse Combines Function and Form