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Brutalist Furniture

BRUTALIST STYLE

The design of brutalist furniture encompasses that which is crafted, hewn and worked by hand — an aesthetic rebuke (or, at least, a counterpoint) to furniture that is created using 21st-century materials and technology. Lately, the word “brutalist” has been adopted by the realms of furniture design and the decorative arts to refer to chairs, cabinets, tables and accessory pieces such as mirror frames and lighting that are made of rougher, deeply textured metals and other materials that are the visual and palpable antithesis of the sleek, smooth and suave. 

ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN 

  • Use of industrial materials — tubular steel, concrete, glass, granite
  • Prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and utilization of negative space
  • Spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes
  • Stripped-down, natural look; rugged textures, modular construction
  • Interiors featuring airy visual flow and reliance on neutral palettes

BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity.

Le Corbusier essentially created the brutalist style; its best-known iterations in the United States are the Whitney Museum of American Art, which was designed by Marcel Breuer, and Paul Rudolph's Yale Art and Architecture Building. The severe style might have been the most criticized architectural movement of the 20th century, even if it was an honest attempt to celebrate the beauty of raw material. But while the brutalist government buildings in Washington, D.C., seemingly bask in their un-beauty, brutalist interior design and decor is much more lyrical, at times taking on a whimsical, romantic quality that its exterior counterparts lack.

Paul Evans is Exhibit A for brutalist furniture design. His Sculpture Front cabinets laced with high-relief patinated steel mounts have become collector's items nonpareil, while the chairs, coffee table and dining table in his later Cityscape series and Sculpted Bronze series for Directional Furniture are perhaps the most expressive, attention-grabbing pieces in American modern design. Other exemplary brutalist designers are Silas Seandel, the idiosyncratic New York furniture designer and sculptor whose works in metal — in particular his tables — have a kind of brawny lyricism, and Curtis Jere, a nom-de-trade for the California team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, the bold makers of expressive scorched and sheared copper and brass mirror frames and wall-mounted sculptures.

Brutalist furniture and sculptures remain popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.

Find authentic vintage brutalist chairs, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Brutalist
Solid Brass Pull Handle engraved organic Inspiration 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
A tribute to nature, infinite source of patterns with organic elements. Solid brass engraved pull handle made in our workshops.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Slate, Concrete and Oak Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table Brutalist Slate and stone on concrete top  Oak and iron base Belgian 1960s/1970s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Slate, Iron

Solid Brass Pull Handle engraved organic Inspiration
Located in Marrakech, MA
A tribute to nature, infinite source of patterns with organic elements. Solid brass engraved pull handle made in our workshops.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Midcentury Dutch Design Art Studio Pottery Ceramic MUSHROOM Table Lamp. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. Large Table or Floo...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, 1970s. Made in Italy.
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, crafted in the 1970s in Italy, exudes bold elegance. Each piece features meticulous groove detailing cut into the travertine. The design b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

80's Brutalist Large Bar Cabinet
Located in BREDA, NL
Make a statement with this XXL bar cabinet that looks like it time traveled straight out of the '80s! With four connecting drawers and plenty of space to store a liquor store. This graphic cabinet...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Brutalist Octagonal Coffee Table done in Solid Oak, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking large Brutalist coffee table designed in style of Pierre Chapo. Table is done in solid oak, which makes it extremely heavy. Made in the Nethe...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Henning Kjærnulf Oak Ox Art Tile Bar Cart
Located in San Antonio, TX
Brutalist Henning Kjærnulf oak ox art tile bar cart, Denmark, circa 1960s. This Danish modern bar cart is in great overall condition. Dimensions: 32"x20"x25" Henning Kjærnulf b.1911...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, 1970s. Made in Italy.
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, crafted in the 1970s in Italy, exudes bold elegance. Each piece features meticulous groove detailing cut into the travertine. The design b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Brutalist Art Ceramic Sculpture by Marie Rose Vandeputte, Belgium 1975
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Art Ceramic Studio Pottery Sculpture by Marie Rose Van De Putte. Made in Belgium, 1975. Signed on the bottom. Figurative abstract brutalis...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Clay

Brutlaist candle holder, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large brutalist cut steel candle holder. Beautiful 'brut' design. Nice decorative piece. 1970s - Germany Dimension: Height: 52cm Diatmeter: 20cm Ref: 302551
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Cut Steel

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in olive wood brown color France circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Box in olive wood, Rectangular form. We have 3 compartments for 5 Cigarettes each, which makes it very original and rare. There are noon so far, the day I put this announcement on th...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Olive

Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this large diameter wall sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1960.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s White Matt Bisque Tree-Bark "Silvana" Bareuther Bavarian Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
1970s large matt-white, bisque, tree-bark design, porcelain vase. Designed by Ernst Fenzi. Manufacturered by Bareuther & Co. AG, Waldsassen. This porcelain vase with an OP Art tree-...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Oak & Yellow Wool Armchair with side Shelf, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Oak Gentleman with foldable drink tray, elegant construction and joinery.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sunburst Foliage Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Green & Red Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower shaped sunburst flush mount, gilt iron, gold leaf, Spain, 1950s. Eye-catching triple layered foliage light fixture made of hand-cut iron leaves surrounding a central exposed b...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

A pair of Brutalist Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful brutalist wall sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, 1960s, each with 2 E27 bulbs. The light is two orange cups surrounded by dark blue panflute-like ro...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Brown Glazed Ceramic Lamp, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Large Ceramic lamp, an interesting organic design with a deep brown glaze. Bronze hardware. Base only 11x23
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Pendant
Located in London, England
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) was a Danish architect and industrial designer trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bronze Chain Link Table Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Bronze chain table lamp with an asymmetrical base. Base only 20x8x4
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Aluminum & Brass Desenos Candlestick by David Marshall
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Brutalist aluminum and brass "Desenos" candlestick by David Marshall, circa 1970s. The piece is the creation of the internationally renowned artist David Marshall, based ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Design Wood Table or Wall Lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Design Wood & Glass Table or Wall Lamp by Temde Leuchten. Made in Switzerland, 1960's period. Pine wood log with handblown bubble glass ball and rope handle. This c...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

Still Stand Abstract Biomorphic Wood Sculpture, Chainsaw Carved
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Still Stand Abstract Biomorphic Wood Sculpture, Chainsaw Carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Original Contemporary Primative Design
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden contemporary rustic side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Suc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Oak - Brut by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Voluminous columns with a monumental aesthetic support the heavy table top. The table is designed by Aad B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Still Stand Abstract Biomorphic Wood Sculpture, Column, Chainsaw Carved, XL
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Still Stand Abstract Biomorphic Wood Sculpture, Chainsaw Carved From Single Piece of Oak Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Design Hand Crafted Side table set in the style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Brutalist Design Hand Crafted Art Populaire Side table / plant stool set in the style of Charles Dudouyt Designs. Made in France, 1940's period. Solid wood...
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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

French brutalist coffee table, turned legs, circa 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Small coffee table on its 4 turned legs. Typical of French popular art, it can be used as a pedestal table, small coffee table or small console. Dimensions: L70 x D39 x H47 cm
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1960s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mirror Object hemisphere in Silvered Brass
Located in Riga, LV
Classified as ‘art with function’ this brass and mirror art object by Experimental are a piece that embodies both qualities of art and design. Offering a viewer an aesthetical and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

1980’s Sculptural Brutalist wall sculpture-door fixture, Germany
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
1980’s Brutalist casted and coated aluminium door fixture/decoration. It can also be used as spectacular wall art sculpture horizontally or vertically. Condition Good, usage wear D...
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1980s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Brutalist Cocktail Side Table Witco
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Brutalist Table by William Westenhaver for Witco. Amazing original condition Brutalist coffee, cocktail, side, end table. Solid Pine wood carved sculpted frame and leg ...
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1950s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Honed Granite & Wrought Iron Coffee Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Graphic wrought iron frame with a recessed honed granite top.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Granite, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp has a beautiful green-grey glaze and a smooth surface with a circular disc surrounding the lamp. This piece does not have a maker's mark.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Gustave Tiffoche Hand Built Ceramic Box, La Bourne, France, 1960, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful example of Brutalist Organic Modern Sculpture
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage dining chairs by Depuydt, Belgium, set of 6 - 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sturdy and handcrafted dining chairs produced by Depuydt Kunstmeubelen in Belgium. The chairs are made from solid oak. Beautiful split backs with interlocking wooden pieces. These...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

1970s Brass Brutalist Style Petite Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s burnished brass petite table lamp. All over carved geometric design. Newly rewired with new brass socket. Lamp takes one standard bulb (not included). Custom white Phillip Jeffries grasscloth...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Slim Bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and is made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Brut Slim dining table but is al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Sideboard by De Coene, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist sideboard crafted by De Coene, showcasing a geometric pattern. Its spacious shelves and two drawers provide practical storage solutions without compromising on style. This ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Oak Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Oak Armchairs in the manner of Gabriel with a ladder back construction. Reupholstered in faux shearling.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Faux Fur, Oak

1960's Brutalist Bronze Brass And Walnut Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1960's Brutalist bronze, brass and walnut table sculpture, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brutalist door mount-decoration, Germany
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Impressive brutalist metal door decoration/mount in gray-antraciet finish. It can also be used as spectacular wall sculpture in different variations. Condition Good Dimensions widt...
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1980s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Spanish Brutalist Sideboard with Sophisticated Carvings in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Credenza, field maple, Spain, 1960s This large cabinet originates from Spain and stylistically refers to the late 19th century Revival period. The embossed front is characterized b...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Maple

Poliarte Brutalist Mirror
Located in Red Lion, PA
One of a kind burtalist mirror by Albano Poli for Poliarte This is absolutely stunning and would be an eye catcher in any room. Beautifully designed and made
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1970s Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The chairs feature rare wood frames, with chrome tube supports, and fabric straps that crad...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Agate Ashtray or Vide Poche, Grey and Brown Color, Italy 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Vide-poche, or ashtray, was carved from a block of stone,Agathe stone, then polished. We can see as a decoration scheme this extraordinary sinuous Veinage, in brown and beige gr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Agate

A BRUTALIST Iron Fire Place BASKET, JEAN TOURET & MAROLLES style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A log holder basket with a belt handle for a fireplace, Modernist, Popular Art, Shabby-Chic, Brutalist, Free-Form, large cup in patinated folded metal (some wear and tear) and above ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Dining Table - Fenestra by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Amsterdam School style inspired Fenestra table is crafted out of solid hardwood and made to measure. The design is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement vis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Oak - Brut by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Voluminous columns with a monumental aesthetic support the heavy table top. The table is designed by Aad B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Robust Farm Stone Coffee Tables, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Robust coffee tables crafted with a sturdy wooden base and adorned with a luxurious Rosso Verona stone top. These tables are as robust as they are beautiful, designed to showcase you...
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19th Century Italian Antique Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Fat Lava Wall Plaques by Ruscha Keramik, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of three wall plaques by Ruscha Keramik, manufatured in the 1970s. They are manufactured in brown/white clay, red and brown fat lava ornaments.  Dimensions 1: 13.78" (35 cm) ...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Geometric Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze Geometric Brutalist Wall Sconces, features up-and-down light sources, solid metal, made well. DIMS: 38" high 10.50" wide 5.50" deep
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1960s Belgian Oak Brutalist Mirror
Located in London, London
Mirror Oak Brutalist style Belgium 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Brutalist casted door fixture, 1980’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Brutalist casted aluminium door fixture/decoration. It can also be used as spectacular wall art sculpture. Condition Good, usage wear Dimensions width: 71,5 cm depth: 1.5 cm height...
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1980s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1960´s French Brutalist Oval Metal and Lava Stone Coffee Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Oval brutalist coffee table made of metal and lava stone. France, 1960s. In the style of Jean Jaffeux. Dimensions Height: 32.5 cm / 12.79 inch. Width: 109.5 cm / 43.11 inch. Depth: ...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Slate, Metal

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metals Figurative Sculpture of a Woman C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic steel & iron figurative sculpture of a lifesize nude woman created by artist Hy Suchman. Sculpture is approximately 5ft 2 inches tall with a width and depth of 24 X 20. Am...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist Iron And Glass Chandelier 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Brutalist iron and glass chandelier, 1960s 3 lights, e14 lamps. Intact and working, good condition.Height 50 cm, 95 cm including ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Brutalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Sóha, Paul Evans, Joel Escalona, and David Marshall. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $2,520.

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