Butralist Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Butralist Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France 1960s. This set of six dining chairs from France, crafted from oakwood and rush in the 1960s, boasts a warm, rich color that has de...
Rush, Oak
Set of Four Razorblade, Solid Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French workshop, set of four dining chairs, solid oak with upholstered seats, France, 1950s. Each back is built from two broad horizontal rails cut in a continuous wave, the timber l...
Fabric, Elm
Brutalist Elm and Leather Dining Chairs by Maison Regain, 1970s, Set of 4
By Maison Regain
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A vintage set of four French brutalist dining chairs in solid elm and cognac leather, made by Maison Regain in France during the 1970s.
Leather, Wood, Elm
6 "Scratched" Oak Chairs with High Back, circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
6 "scratched" oak chairs with high back circa 1950.
Velvet, Oak
$2,212 / set
Set of 6, Highback Solid Oak Chairs
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 6, Highback Solid Oak Chairs
Straw, Oak
Organic Pine Wood Dining room Chairs set of ten, France 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Organic Pine Wood Dining room Chairs set of ten, France 1960s This set of ten dining room chairs, made in France in the 1960s, is a stunning example of brutalist style.
Pine
1950’s French Oak Chair with Rush Seat by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking mid-century French Brutalist side chair designed by Charles Dudouyt, dating to the 1950s.
Cane, Wood
Ladder Back Chairs Crafted in Oak and Leather Seats, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Ladder back chairs crafted in oak and leather seats, France 1950s These six brutalist chairs were crafted in France circa the 1950s.
Oak
$2,995Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 brutalist Elm chairs with mulched seats, Maison Regain, Circa 1960
By Maison Regain, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Brutalist / Organic Modern style, France, circa 1960-1970.
Straw, Wood
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of low straw chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of low chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Dudouyt began his career as a cabinetmaker and worked for important cabinetmakers, such as Dominique, and for private clients. He quickly deve...
Straw, Wood, Beech
Contemporary Stoneware Wave Chair by Olivia Cognet
Located in London, GB
Organic Wave Chair by Olivia Cognet. Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 42 cm Materials: Stoneware and sand Hand-made in Vallauris, South of France. This one-of-the kind sculpture-chair is ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$76,067 / set
1970s, Set of 9 Chairs by Sido & François Thévenin
By Sido and François Thevenin
Located in Paris, FR
A rare set of 9 chairs by Sido & François Thévenin.
Bronze
Pair of 1950s French Side Chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
Pair of side chairs Oak and rush Seat height 47cm In the style of Charles Dudouyt France 1950s A pair of French side chairs with a classic and rustic design, characteristic of t...
Rush, Oak
Set of 4 Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Dining Room Chairs, 70's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs have a unique and distinct design characteristic of the 1970s. They are crafted from oak,and are durable and robust build. The choice of bouclé fabric for reupholstery a...
Oak, Fabric
In the Manner of Pierre Chapo, Six Elm Dining Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
The frames combine squared legs with double horizontal back slats, giving each dining chair an architectural silhouette rooted in French modernist and brutalist workshop tradition.
Rush, Wood
Set of 5 Solid Carved Olive Wood Brutalist Rustic Dining Chairs, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 5 olive wood brutalistic rustic dining chairs circa 1950s, probably French Very good condition, beautiful patina. W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm Seat H 44 cm
Steel
$4,183Sale Price / set|35% Off
Set of 4 Brutalist and Sculptural dining chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 4 Brutalist Sculptural Dining Chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1960s A powerful and highly sculptural set of four French dining chairs executed in the brutalis...
Iron
6 French farmhouse wood turned rush dining chairs the style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely set of 6 dining chairs with rush seats in the style of Charles Dudouyt. This set most likely is either of the Breton or Bask region of France and is in a lovely untouched pati...
Rush, Oak
Set of Eight Maison Regain Elm & Leather Slings Chairs, France 1980's
By Maison Regain
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 dining chairs by Regain with the less-seen ivory leather slings. All original finish and leather.
Leather, Elm
Set of 8 French Modernist Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Brass, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 French Modernist Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Brass, 1960s This exceptional set of eight French dining chairs from the 1960s captures the essence of mid-century moderni...
Metal, Brass
$40,959 / set
1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca
By Dominique Zimbacca
Located in Paris, FR
Model designed for the Auriol House, France. Frame in fir wood Assembly by threaded rod, secured by nuts Piece from the artist's former collection. En 1965, Dominique Zimbacca expo...
Fir, Pine
Sculptural Set of Six Winged-Back Dining Chairs in Solid Oak, France, 1950s
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional set of six dining chairs was produced in France during the 1950s. With their sculptural silhouette and artisanal craftsmanship, they perfectly bridge the elegance of...
Metal, Steel
Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Victor Courtray and produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1940s. The chairs are in solid,...
Straw, Rush, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Coffee Black Oak Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lounge chairs in solid oak inspired by Brutalist design. Sculptural wooden frame combining straight lines with soft curves at the backrest and armrests. Coffee Black finish h...
Oak
Pair of Dining Chairs in Coffee Black Oak Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of dining chairs in solid oak inspired by Brutalist design. Wooden structure with clean lines and a backrest with soft curves. Coffee Black finish highlighting the natural wood ...
Oak
Set of Two Leather Sling Chairs in the Manner of Dominique Zimbacca, 1970s
By Dominique Zimbacca
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of two unique sling chairs produced in Europe in the 1970s, in the manner of Dominique Zimbacca, likely of French or Brazilian origin. The design is defined by its solid wood c...
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Sculptural Solid Elm Dining Chairs with Carved Split Back, 1960s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
European workshop, set of four sculptural dining chairs, solid elm, 1960s. The back of each chair is its reason for existing. Two tall solid elm uprights rise from the rear legs, co...
Elm
Set of 4 Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Raw & organic! This marvelous set of 4 brutalist style dining chairs is fully made out of solid European oak with gorgeous wood grain. Solid craftsmanship using real natural material...
Velvet, Oak
Brutalist Monoxylite Throne Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carved from a single massive block of wood, this 19th-century monoxylite throne chair embodies ancestral handwork. Its sculptural form features deeply textured surfaces, organic crac...
Wood
$4,681 / set
Ensemble de 6 chaises brutalistes 1960's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises brutalistes 1960's Suite de six chaises brutalistes des années 1960, au dessin volontairement architectural. Le piètement, construit en sections carrées et blo...
Wood
Travail français vers 1950-1960, ensemble de six chaises en hêtre teinté.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Travail français vers 1950-1960, ensemble de six chaises en hêtre teinté.
Beech
Chaises Brutalistes en Orme, 1970s, Set de 2
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Chaises Brutalistes en Orme, 1970s, Set de 2 paire de chaises en orme massif travail français des années 70
Elm
Set of Six Victor Courtray Attributed Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, 1950s
By Victor Courtray
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1950s. The design is attributed to Victor Courtray. The chairs a...
Rush, Oak
Ensemble de 7 chaises en chêne et contreplaqué de hêtre
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 7 chaises en chêne et contreplaqué de hêtre
Beech, Oak
Sculptural French Bistro Chair in Welded Steel, Brutalist Style
Located in Round Top, TX
A welded steel bistro/patio chair from France. All original wear and heavy developed patina to the sculptural rounded form. Wonderfully weighty and quality construction. Cleaned and ...
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Easy Chair with Blue Wool Fabric
Located in Hellouw, NL
The design is a mix between Danish vintage design and more French brutalist design. The chair is in good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Wood Leather Dining Chairs by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, 1970s, Set of 7
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A vintage French brutalist dining chair set in solid elm and cognac leather, attributed to Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, produced in France during the 1970s.
Leather, Wood, Elm
Pair Sculptural French Bistro Chair in Welded Steel, Brutalist Style
Located in Round Top, TX
A welded steel bistro/patio chair pair from France. All original wear and heavy developed patina to the sculptural rounded form. Wonderfully weighty and quality construction. Cleaned...
Steel
$5,241 / item
Brutalist Sculptured Chairs
By Alexandre Noll
Located in London, England
This chair is a true 1960s masterpiece of craftsmanship. Hand-sculpted from beautiful elm wood, it features a striking sculptural form that is both eye-catching and comfortable. The...
Elm
$5,617 / set
6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950
Pine
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair by Alain Gaubert, France, 1970s
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Signed, crafted from solid wood, and reduced to two interlocking elements, this miniature chair distills the essence of minimalist Brutalism. A discreet work of remarkable intensity....
Oak
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this pair of lounge chairs embodies the bold, sculptural character of the Brutalist aesthetic.
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
French Beech and Patinated Cognac Leather Armchair in the Style of Maison Regain
Located in Almelo, NL
Maison Regain style armchair, French Maison Regain chair, French beech armchair, cognac leather armchair, patinated leather chair, French brutalist chair, French modernist seating, 1...
Leather, Beech
Brutalist Sculptural Adjustable Lounge Chairs in Oak and Teddy Upholstery France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Sculptural Adjustable Lounge Chairs in Oak and Teddy Upholstery, France, 1950s This description showcases a pair of original mid-century sculptural adjustable armchairs de...
Oak, Upholstery
Georges Robert — Table and 6 Chairs, Brutalist Dining Set, France ca. 1960
By Georges Robert
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Exceptional dining set by French designer Georges Robert, consisting of a solid wood table and six sculptural chairs designed in a brutalist mountain style reminiscent of Alpine chal...
Ash, Beech, Pine
A BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, France 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
A high bar chair, Folk Art, Rustic Modern, Modernist, solid brown wood structure with 2 slightly inclined rear legs, straw seat, low back with elegant line, to be attributed, France ...
Wood, Straw
French Brutalist Wood Side Table Tripod Stool with High Backrest, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist tripod chair in carved wood, France, 1950s.
Wood
Pair of Large Brutalist Solid Oak Lounge Chairs, New Bouclé Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and sculptural pair of Brutalist Oak lounge chairs, France, circa 1960s.
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Atelier S.L. Prestige, Table and 2 Chairs Set, France 2012
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Atelier S.L Prestige, Biot, France 2012. Set composed of a wrought iron and patinated iron table, chapped and speckled maple top accompanied by its two chairs. The thick iron bases a...
Iron
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial set of concrete zig zag chairs. Exceptional presence. Stunning presence and design. Industrial steel rebar runs inside the concrete reinforcing the chair and table giving...
Concrete
Art Populaire Alpine Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These French Brutalist dining chairs, crafted from solid oak, are rooted in the principles of mid-century design.
Wood
$4,575 / item
"Cadre" Chair
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
Brutalist chair in steel with a smooth waxed finish. Stephane Ducatteau's pieces are sculptural and yet ergonomic and functional. He uses a range of metal treatments to achieve a glo...
Steel
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