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Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s

Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

rugged shapes in organic, earthy tones. The defining characteristics of Brutalist furniture design can

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa  1940s
Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa  1940s

Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

rugged shapes in organic, earthy tones. The defining characteristics of Brutalist furniture design can

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Carved Wood Console Table, France - 1960s
Brutalist Carved Wood Console Table, France - 1960s

Brutalist Carved Wood Console Table, France - 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

furniture design, where form is shaped through material and structure. The rectangular top is supported by

Category

Vintage 1960s French Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s

Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, brutalist furniture design has been making a comeback, making 20th century pieces like this rocking chair a

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Silas Seandel Hand-Welded Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top
Silas Seandel Hand-Welded Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top

Silas Seandel Hand-Welded Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top

By Silas Seandel

Located in Bradenton, FL

Brutalist furniture design with each piece being hand-crafted. This coffee table exemplifies Seandel's

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century
Set of Four Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century

Set of Four Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

ornamentation, the minimal Brutalist design style resonates with a variety of interior spaces. This set exudes

Category

20th Century European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Brutalist Spade Chairs, The Netherlands ca 1960s
Pair of Brutalist Spade Chairs, The Netherlands ca 1960s

Pair of Brutalist Spade Chairs, The Netherlands ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Brutalist design - deriving from the French word brut, meaning “raw” – is characterised by a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Wooden Brutalist Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century
Set of Four Wooden Brutalist Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century

Set of Four Wooden Brutalist Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

natural materials. In the 21st century brutalist furniture design has been making a comeback, making 20th

Category

20th Century European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Belgian Brutalist Chairs in Heavy Oak, Belgium, 1970s
Set of Four Belgian Brutalist Chairs in Heavy Oak, Belgium, 1970s

Set of Four Belgian Brutalist Chairs in Heavy Oak, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

transcended the boundaries of traditional design. Brutalist furniture design is synonymous with raw materials

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s
Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Culver City, CA

Brutalist furniture designs from the mid-20th century. Born in Pennsylvania, Evans began his career as a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Oak Brutalist Five-Drawer Dresser Designed by Lane Furniture
Oak Brutalist Five-Drawer Dresser Designed by Lane Furniture

Oak Brutalist Five-Drawer Dresser Designed by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Bronx, NY

An oak Brutalist five-drawer dresser designed by Lane Furniture. The dresser features an oak case

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Dressers

Large Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Double Mirror by Lane Furniture
Large Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Double Mirror by Lane Furniture

Large Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Double Mirror by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern style mirror has a striking dimensional Brutalist design made from precious walnut. Mirror can be

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table

Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece

Category

2010s South African Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Copper

1970s Large Brutalist Wall-Mounted Mirror, Textured Design, Lane
1970s Large Brutalist Wall-Mounted Mirror, Textured Design, Lane

1970s Large Brutalist Wall-Mounted Mirror, Textured Design, Lane

By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans

Located in Chattanooga, TN

1970s large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist mirror by Lane. Intricately laid, highly textured pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Mirror

Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair Set Pair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece

Category

2010s Indian Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Graphite Grey Glazed Brutalist Pottery Bowl
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Graphite Grey Glazed Brutalist Pottery Bowl

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Graphite Grey Glazed Brutalist Pottery Bowl

By Design Technics, Lee Rosen

Located in Southampton, NJ

Lee Rosen for Design-Technics graphite glazed pottery bowl with incised brutalist line motif on the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Set of Two Lee Rosen for Design Technics Cerulean Blue Brutalist Bowls
Set of Two Lee Rosen for Design Technics Cerulean Blue Brutalist Bowls

Set of Two Lee Rosen for Design Technics Cerulean Blue Brutalist Bowls

By Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Located in New York, NY

Pair Mid Century Cerulean Blue Brutalist Bowls by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. Overall excellent

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs

Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The primal sofa is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design
Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design

Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design

By Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

-stitched with tight tolerances and no piping. No hardware is visible. This model is designed for placement

Category

2010s Portuguese Brutalist Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Axis Architectural Bench In Solid American Walnut & Leather By Sidani Design
Axis Architectural Bench In Solid American Walnut & Leather By Sidani Design

Axis Architectural Bench In Solid American Walnut & Leather By Sidani Design

By Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

hardware is visible. This model is designed for placement against architectural planes or in circulation

Category

2010s Portuguese Brutalist Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs

Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights coffee table (2021) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired piece handcrafted with

Category

2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Steel

Olive tree bowl, brutalist design
Olive tree bowl, brutalist design

Olive tree bowl, brutalist design

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

Trinket bowl from France in the fifties Monoxyl piece, brutalist design Carved in one piece of

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Black Embroidered Velvet & Cast Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Brutalist Black Embroidered Velvet & Cast Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Brutalist Black Embroidered Velvet & Cast Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass & White Leather Brutalist Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Cast Brass & White Leather Brutalist Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Cast Brass & White Leather Brutalist Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The white leather Primal lounge chair, a quintessential masterpiece from Egg Designs that stands as

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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Etched Brass, Black Cast Resin Frog Side Table Sculpture, Egg Designs
Brutalist Etched Brass, Black Cast Resin Frog Side Table Sculpture, Egg Designs

Brutalist Etched Brass, Black Cast Resin Frog Side Table Sculpture, Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

, brutalist, or nature-inspired interiors and makes an ideal accent in gallery like interiors. Designed and

Category

2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa
Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

sculptural forms evoke a primal, brutalist energy with strong African modernist undertones. Each totem’s

Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa
Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

sculptural forms evoke a primal, brutalist energy with strong African modernist undertones. Each totem’s

Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s
Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s

Located in Houston, TX

refined Brutalist sensibility, while the warm wood tone softens the form with natural depth and character

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and

Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table
Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Handcrafted Low Display Table. Made in Belgium by Atelier Andre Smalle

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Hand-Carved Chiseled Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture#1 by Egg Designs
Hand-Carved Chiseled Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture#1 by Egg Designs

Hand-Carved Chiseled Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture#1 by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

sculptural forms evoke a primal, brutalist energy with strong African modernist undertones. Each totem’s

Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brutalist design tray by David Marshall, 1970s
Brutalist design tray by David Marshall, 1970s

Brutalist design tray by David Marshall, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare brutalist design tray by David Marshall made from brass and aluminum. Very decorative piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Design Mirror, Matt White, Fibreglass, Brutalist Design.
Design Mirror, Matt White, Fibreglass, Brutalist Design.

Design Mirror, Matt White, Fibreglass, Brutalist Design.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant mirror, matt white, fibreglass, brutalist design. This white mirror features a bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burlwood night stands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Burl

Scandinavian Stool, Solid Wood, Rustic Brutalist Design, Circa 1950s
Scandinavian Stool, Solid Wood, Rustic Brutalist Design, Circa 1950s

Scandinavian Stool, Solid Wood, Rustic Brutalist Design, Circa 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian stool from the 1950s in a rustic, Brutalist spirit. Featuring a solid wood round seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

1970s French Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Table, Trestle Design
1970s French Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Table, Trestle Design

1970s French Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Table, Trestle Design

Located in High Point, NC

presence reflects Brutalist design principles, balancing simplicity with strength. Well-suited for both

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Bronze Door Handles, Sculptural Design, Circa 1970, Europe
Brutalist Bronze Door Handles, Sculptural Design, Circa 1970, Europe

Brutalist Bronze Door Handles, Sculptural Design, Circa 1970, Europe

Located in London, GB

Pairs sculptural of Brutalist square push and pull bronze door handles with intense abstract relief

Category

Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Twisted Brass Wine Cradle, Sculptural Brutalist Design
Handcrafted Twisted Brass Wine Cradle, Sculptural Brutalist Design

Handcrafted Twisted Brass Wine Cradle, Sculptural Brutalist Design

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

piece features an organic twisted form with a bold, expressive character, reflecting a strong Brutalist

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Barware

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Wooden Stool, Three-Legged Design, France, Circa 1970s
Brutalist Wooden Stool, Three-Legged Design, France, Circa 1970s

Brutalist Wooden Stool, Three-Legged Design, France, Circa 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A wooden three-legged stool with a strong brutalist vibe. It has a chunky, sculptural look, letting

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Design Oak Wingback Lounge Chair, Netherlands 1950's
Brutalist Design Oak Wingback Lounge Chair, Netherlands 1950's

Brutalist Design Oak Wingback Lounge Chair, Netherlands 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Design Oak Wingback Lounge Chair. Made in the Netherlands, 1950's / 60's period

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Round Black Concrete Moon Coffee Table, Brutalist Design, 1980s
Round Black Concrete Moon Coffee Table, Brutalist Design, 1980s

Round Black Concrete Moon Coffee Table, Brutalist Design, 1980s

Located in London, London

postmodern and brutalist design, where texture and form are used to create furniture with a strong

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Belgium, Sculptural Design
Pair of Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Belgium, Sculptural Design

Pair of Mid-Century Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Belgium, Sculptural Design

Located in London, London

A pair of solid oak armchairs in a restrained Brutalist style, dating to the mid-20th century. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder, Steel, Vintage 1960s Design
Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder, Steel, Vintage 1960s Design

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder, Steel, Vintage 1960s Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional

Category

20th Century Brutalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking and architectural brutalist cube-form side table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular Adrian Pearsall three cushion sofa with Brutalist "bronze" finish sculptural side

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Brutalist Design Oak Round Coffee Table by Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk
Brutalist Design Oak Round Coffee Table by Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk

Brutalist Design Oak Round Coffee Table by Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Design Oak Round Coffee Table by Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk. Made in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Metal Candelabra, Black Finish, Vintage Design, 1970s
Brutalist Metal Candelabra, Black Finish, Vintage Design, 1970s

Brutalist Metal Candelabra, Black Finish, Vintage Design, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist candelabra with 5 arms. The arms finely executed are finished in black. A tripod serves

Category

20th Century Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Design Handcrafted Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1950's
Brutalist Design Handcrafted Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1950's

Brutalist Design Handcrafted Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid Century Brutalist in Design Handcrafted Oak Round Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with

Category

2010s South African Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Brutalist Round Dining Table, Solid Oak, French Design, 1950s Vintage
Brutalist Round Dining Table, Solid Oak, French Design, 1950s Vintage

Brutalist Round Dining Table, Solid Oak, French Design, 1950s Vintage

Located in Hellouw, NL

Honest in construction and weighty in presence, this Brutalist round dining table embodies a quiet

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brutalist furniture design you’re looking for. Each brutalist furniture design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage brutalist furniture design now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brutalist furniture design you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each brutalist furniture design bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brutalist furniture design that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tom Greene, Sonja Wasseur and Arno Declercq produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a brutalist furniture design at 1stDibs is $2,919, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Brutalist Furniture Design
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Brutalist furniture is the term for furnishings that reflect the characteristics of Brutalism, a style that emerged during the mid-20th century. Furniture that fits the definition prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and the utilization of negative space and typically features spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes, a stripped-down, natural look and rugged textures. Modular construction from industrial materials, such as tubular steel, concrete, glass and granite, is also common. Furniture designers who worked in the Brutalist style include Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Paul Evans, Oscar Niemeyer, Paul Rudolph and Tom Greene. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Brutalist furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.