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1980 David Marshall Brutalist Pitcher
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jar or carafe brutalise designated and made by the artist David Marshall around the 80s
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Jars

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1980 David Marshall Brutalist Pitcher
1980 David Marshall Brutalist Pitcher
$2,232 / item
H 8.27 in W 4.33 in D 2.54 in
1980 David Marshall Brutalist Jar
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jar or carafe brutalise designated and made by the artist david marshall around the 80s
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Jars

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

1980 David Marshall Brutalist Jar
1980 David Marshall Brutalist Jar
$2,296
H 7.08 in W 6.69 in D 5.5 in
David Marshall Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Candle Holder by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. David Marshall
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

David Marshall Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970s
David Marshall Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970s
$1,750
H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 3.15 in
David Marshall Brutalist Brass and Aluminum Golf Trophy Sculpture
By David Marshall
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Golf trophy sculpture by David Marshall, in cast brass and aluminum, expressed in his unmistakable
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Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

David Marshall Brutalist Brass and Aluminum Golf Trophy Sculpture
David Marshall Brutalist Brass and Aluminum Golf Trophy Sculpture
$535 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
David Marshall. Brutalist aluminum and bronze wall sculptures, Spain, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of two brutalist wall sculptures by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. Made of aluminum and bronze
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

David Marshall. Brutalist aluminum and bronze wall sculptures, Spain, 1970s
David Marshall. Brutalist aluminum and bronze wall sculptures, Spain, 1970s
$3,454 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 13.39 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Vintage David Marshall Brutalist Brass and Aluminum 17.75" Tabletop Wing Clock
By David Marshall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
clock weighs 6lbs 13oz. The sculptural nature of this brutalist David Marshall tabletop pendulum clock
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Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1980s Bronze Table with Glass by David Marshall – Brutalist Sculptural Design
By David Marshall
Located in Marbella, ES
An extraordinary designer table created by renowned sculptor and designer David Marshall. The piece
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist David Marshall's style vases by Alfonso Márquez, Spain, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
the style of David Marshall's brutalist creations of the 70s. Slight wear from the passing of the
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Vases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist David Marshall's style vases by Alfonso Márquez, Spain, 1970s
Brutalist David Marshall's style vases by Alfonso Márquez, Spain, 1970s
$1,077 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 11.62 in Dm 5.91 in
Marshall Disenos sculpture Brutalist Candleholder by David Marshall, 1980
By David Marshall
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
mix of aluminum and brass is David Marshall's preferred choice. Primarily a sculpture, it can also be
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist bronze lamp, David Marshall, 1980s
By David Marshall
Located in PARIS, FR
Brutalist sculptural lamp, David Marshall, 1980s. Made in Spain. Bronze body with natural patina
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Lamp, David Marshall, 1980s
By David Marshall
Located in PARIS, FR
Brutalist sculptural lamp, David Marshall, 1980s. Made in Spain. Brass body with natural patina
Category

Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Bronze Lamp, David Marshall, 1980s
Brutalist Bronze Lamp, David Marshall, 1980s
$2,467
H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Two Massive Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two massive, brutalist candlesticks designed and manufactured by the Scottish artist David Marshall
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brutalist Metal and Brass Tray, David Marshall, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in PARIS, FR
. Spanish work by David Marshall, emblematic of 1970s Brutalist design. The underside is lined with beige
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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Aluminum & Brass Desenos Candlestick by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Brutalist aluminum and brass "Desenos" candlestick by David Marshall, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Trivet by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large brutalist trivet designed and created by the artist David Marshall in the 70s in
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Trivet by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
Brutalist Trivet by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
$1,833
H 0.4 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
1980 Brutalist Clock by David Marshall, Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare brass Brutalist clock brass made by artist David Marshall, circa 80's. Spain. Incredible
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1980 Brutalist Clock by David Marshall, Spain
1980 Brutalist Clock by David Marshall, Spain
$4,230 / item
H 6.69 in W 3.93 in D 11.81 in
1980 Empty Brutalist Pocket David Marshall, Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb empty Brutalist pocket designated and made by the artist David Marshall around the 80s
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

1980 Empty Brutalist Pocket David Marshall, Spain
1980 Empty Brutalist Pocket David Marshall, Spain
$2,230
H 4.33 in W 7.87 in D 7.87 in
Empty Pocket Brutalist David Marshall 1980 Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb brutalist empty pocket designed and produced by the artist david marshall around the 80s
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Empty Pocket Brutalist David Marshall 1980 Spain
Empty Pocket Brutalist David Marshall 1980 Spain
$1,410
H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in
Brutalist Tray in Aluminum and Brass, David Marshall, 1980s
By David Marshall
Located in PARIS, FR
Oval Brutalist Tray or Large Catchall, David Marshall, 1980s, Spain. Cast aluminum body with two
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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Menorah Candelabra Cast Aluminium & Brass David Marshall Handmade
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The candelabra was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. We use recycled
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Brutalist Ramekin Enamelled by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb brutalist ramekin designed and made by the artist david marshall in the 80s, spain
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Metal

David Marshall 3-Arm Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Brutalist candle holder designed and produced by artist David Marshall in the 70s
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Empty Brutalist Pocket by David Marshall 1980 Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large empty pocket designed and made by the artist David Marshall around the 80s, spain
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Empty Brutalist Pocket by David Marshall 1980 Spain
Empty Brutalist Pocket by David Marshall 1980 Spain
$1,615
H 2.37 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Trio of Brutalist David Marshall Candlesticks, Spain, 1970
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb set of brutalized candlesticks designed and made by the artist david marshall around the 70s
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Trio of Brutalist David Marshall Candlesticks, Spain, 1970
Trio of Brutalist David Marshall Candlesticks, Spain, 1970
$3,760 / set
H 14.18 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Vase by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
A large Brutalist brass and aluminium vase with twin handles by David Marshall Spain, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Vases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vase by David Marshall
Vase by David Marshall
$1,670
H 9.65 in Dm 7.68 in
David Marshall Bronze and Wood Fruit Bowl Sculpture, Organic Brutalist, 1980s
By David Marshall
Located in Benalmadena, ES
by the renowned designer David Marshall in Spain during the 1980s. The design reflects a
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and superb pair of Brutalist candlesticks designed and made by the artist David Marshall in
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
$2,497 / set
H 11.82 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and superb pair of Brutalist candlesticks designed and made by artist david marshall in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
$4,230 / set
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 3.15 in
Brutalist Maze Bowl Cast Aluminum & Brass Reference A080 by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The abstract bowl was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium. We use recycled
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970's Cast aluminium "Brutalist" log holder By David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Cast aluminium "Brutalist" log holder By David Marshall Great condition... Possibility of
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Vintage Brutalist Style Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
An aluminium and brass brutalist-style table clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s). The piece is
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Brutalist Style Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
Vintage Brutalist Style Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
$694 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
Zig Zag Clock Cast Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Style by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The clock was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. We use recycled
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, Spain, circa 1980
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and superb pair of Brutalist candlesticks designed and made by the artist David Marshall in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Pair of Floral Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and superb pair of brutalist candlesticks designed and made by the artist david marshall in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Floral Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
Pair of Floral Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
$1,748 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Brutalist Celtic Bowl Solid Cast Aluminium and Brass A070 by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Celtic Bowl was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Candlesticks by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
Pair of brutalist aluminium and brass candlesticks by David Marshall (c. 1980s). These brutalist
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Candlesticks by David Marshall
Pair of Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Candlesticks by David Marshall
$514 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 13 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
Brutalist Style Vintage Bowl in Brass Aluminium by David Marshall, Circa 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brutalist Style Vintage Bowl in Brass Aluminium by David Marshall, Circa 1970s. Double brass
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Vases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Shallow Bowl Cast Alumium and Brass Reference A024 by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The shallow small bowl was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium. We use recycled
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

firewood holder by David Marshall, 1980s
By David Marshall
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful firewood holder by sculptor David Marshall. Ideal complement for rooms with a fireplace
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Brutalist Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

firewood holder by David Marshall, 1980s
firewood holder by David Marshall, 1980s
$752 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Style Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
An aluminium and brass brutalist style decorative clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s). The piece
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mantel Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Style Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Style Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
$1,282 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 12.21 in D 4.14 in
Brutalist Zen Bowl A071 in Cast Brass and Aluminium Designed by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The Bowl was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. We use recycled
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set of 5 Coasters, David Marshall, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in PARIS, FR
David Marshall, characteristic of the brutalist design of the 1970s. The reverse is lined with beige
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Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set of 5 Coasters, David Marshall, 1970s
Set of 5 Coasters, David Marshall, 1970s
$599
H 0.4 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Brutalist Style Aluminium and Brass Ice Bucket by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
Aluminium and brass brutalist style ice bucket by David Marshall (circa 1980s). A stunning piece
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Barware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

C047 Parador Drink Mat by David Marshall in aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
David Marshall Parador Drink Mat in aluminium C047 This striking drink mat is a fine example of
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

David Marshall Brutal Style Brass and Aluminum Vanity Mirror
By David Marshall
Located in North Miami, FL
This mixed metal style framed vanity mirror in a brutal design by David Marshall.
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Brutalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

C026 Medieval bottle mat by David Marshall in brass & aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
David Marshall - Handmade Medieval Bottle Mat in Brass and Aluminium- Models C026 This striking
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s David Marshall Cast Brass & Aluminium Hexagonal Ash Tray
By David Marshall
Located in Norwich, GB
An aluminium and cast brass ashtray designed by David Marshall, circa 1970-80s. Delivery included
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Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s David Marshall Cast Brass & Aluminium Hexagonal Ash Tray
1970s David Marshall Cast Brass & Aluminium Hexagonal Ash Tray
$629 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.79 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
G073 Original Candelholder by David Marshall Handrafted Cast brass / aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
artist and designer David Marshall. Crafted entirely by hand in our workshop, piece combines cast brass
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tripod Candelabra G023 handmade cast in brass by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The Tripod Candelabra was created by David Marshall, from sand cast brass. We use recycled
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Stylish Wing Bowl A076 in cast brass designed by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative tray was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

CO52 C011 C009 drinkmats designed by David Marshall in cast brass and aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
David Marshall – Set of 3 Handmade Coasters in Brass and Aluminium – Models C052, C011, C009
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

C038 Margarita Coaster 14 cm diameter in cast brass and aluminium David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
setting. Brand new , with timeless design and artisanal quality by David Marshall . Each iiece is
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2010s Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set of Sculptural Candelabras G034 & G033 brass and aluminium by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
renowned artist and designer David Marshall. Each piece is handcrafted using a unique combination of solid
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Decorative Brass Leaf Sculpture and Nut Cracker By David Marshall 1970’s
By David Marshall
Located in Hastings, GB
brass and cast aluminium by the Spanish based Scottish artist and sculptor David Marshall. Length
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Puzzle Candelabra G047 solid cast brass and alumium designed by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Candelabra was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass and
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
An aluminium and brass table clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s). The piece is very weighty and
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1990s Spanish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)
Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)
$694 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Candelabra Cobra G022 Cast Brass Gold coloured made in Spain by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Candelabre was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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David Marshall Brutalist For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the david marshall brutalist you’re looking for. A david marshall brutalist — often made from metal, aluminum and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect david marshall brutalist — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right david marshall brutalist, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made david marshall brutalist over the years, but those crafted by David Marshall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a David Marshall Brutalist?

Prices for a david marshall brutalist can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $169 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $904.

David Marshall for sale on 1stDibs

RECREATE, REGENERATE, RECYCLE After 54 years since my first show I am still fascinated by working in 3 dimensions – maybe because I cant draw or more likely because sculpture holds some obtuse subconscious obligation. It is still addictive and highly satisfying despite the onus of molding, casting, welding, polishing, fitting in a tough work environment before the final satisfaction of seeing the piece come together as envisaged. Living in the Mountains provides the creative impetus, being surrounded by rocks, rivers, the detritus of erosion, geomorphology and all natures destructive force has inspired an eclectic, very personal and organic bias to my work – an appreciation of random forms, diverse textures and all the unexpected creativity of the natural world where no line is perfect. Working first as a welder on a thermos electric plant in the mountains behind Bogota in 1962, then non ferrous studies with British Oxygen and a move to Spain 1965, coupled with a fascination for travel and different cultures has led to carving in Thailand, casting in Java, hammer welding in Rajasthan, silver in Bali and wood in Ghana. Life has been a wonderful learning curve thanks to artisans around the world who have taught me their inherited skills and techniques leading me to a fusion of materials and helping amplify the creative possibilities in my work. At “ Space Gallery “ in Denver, Colorado I will be showing a collection of my latest work, brought from Spain but inspired by many visits to your magnificent “ Rockies “. August 26th to 1st October 2022

A Close Look at Brutalist Furniture

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.