Initially known as Spanish Metal Arts — a supplier of fencing for stately homes on Long Island — the principals at New York furniture manufacturer Brueton were artistically minded from the start, ensuring that their furniture company would become a major player in the world of stylish, modern stainless steel-based design. The company’s sculptural glass-topped dining tables and vintage mid-century modern chrome-framed armchairs are welcome additions to any contemporary interior.
Brueton got its start with the Manufacturers Hanover Trust building in Manhattan. When award-winning architect Gordon Bunshaft of engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) was designing what would become a modernist marvel in the 1950s — a structure that traded sleek glass facades for the stone columns typically associated with banks — SOM worked with Spanish Metal Arts’s Bruno Saudino and Tony Vitale to furnish the property.
For Bruno and Tony, it marked the start of the aptly named Brueton — the pair produced understated side tables and seating made of glass and aluminum for SOM’s project. Revolutionary for its time, instead of traditional narrow windows, the Manufacturers Hanover Trust building was practically transparent — allowing passers-by to see the vault from the outside. (Celebrated photographer Ezra Stoller, who chronicled iconic New York buildings like Mies van der Rohe’s Seagram Building and the soaring silhouette of Eero Saarinen’s TWA Terminal, shot the building in 1954.)
Much like the material associated with so many of its offerings, Brueton built a reputation of being a strong, dependable and polished manufacturer. The brand worked with designers such as J. Wade Beam, who created cylindrical tables of polished chrome and exquisite marble mirrors during the 1970s, as well as Massimo and Lella Vignelli, a pair of innovative polymaths who left a profound mark on design and wider visual culture.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Brueton case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and seating on 1stDibs.
Brueton Post Modern "Fist" Mirror/Torchère Designed by Stanley Jay Friedman
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Brueton Large Post Modern "Fist" Mirror, designed by Stanley Jay Friedman, is a striking addition to any space. Its bold brass and stainless steel designed round mirror is flank...
Stainless Steel
$2,750Sale Price|50% Off
Brueton Post Modern Reflection Two Stainless and Marble Mirror by J. Wade Beam
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking looking and beautifully constructed Reflection Two Mirror designed by J. Wade Beam and made by high end furniture manufactuer, Brueton. This large mirror has a frame of poli...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Post-Modern Neoclassical Style Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Post-Modern Neoclassical Style Mirror. Offered is a glamorous Post-modern Neoclassical style mirror framed with inset mirrored tiles. This shapely mirror is rectangular in shape topp...
Mirror, Wood
Midcentury Red Chinoiserie Mirror by Friedman Brothers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie mirror by Friedman Brothers. The red background with vibrant Asian inspired decoration on the hard wood frame. 45 inches tall, 22 inches wide.
Mirror, Hardwood
$1,695
H 51 in W 28.75 in D 1.25 in
Hollywood Regency Style Gold Gilt Carved Wall Mirror By Friedman Brothers
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 51 in W: 28 3/4 in D: 1 1/4 in Hollywood Regency Style Giltwood Wall Mirror by Friedman Brothers – Ornate Gold Carved Vintage Mirror with Rococo Influence Make a b...
Mirror, Wood
Friedman Brothers French Empire Style Wall Mirror
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Toledo, OH
Wall mirror by Friedman Brothers featuring a black and gold carved giltwood frame with a leaf and scroll design on top, and beveled glass. 28 1/2" wide x 46" tall.
Glass
$2,800
H 36 in W 47 in D 2 in
90s Post Modern Alessandro Mendini Glas Italia Memphis Industrial Wall Mirror
By Glas Italia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare 90s Postmodern Post Modern Alessandro Mendini for Glas Italia Memphis Industrial Mixed Metals Abstract Wall Mirror Gorgeous sculptural raw brush finished mixed Silver and Copp...
Metal
Friedman Bros. Williamsburg Mahogany Chippendale Beveled Mirror
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Williamsburg mahogany chippendale style mirror with carved ears top and bottom, inner gilt surround, beveled glass. Bearing the original label on verso. Dimensions: Frame -...
Mirror, Mahogany
$6,500
H 40 in W 30 in D 1 in
Maitland Smith Striking Black Post Modern Deco Octagonal Tessellated Wall Mirror
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland Smith Striking Black Post Modern Deco Octagonal Tessellated Wall Mirror Beautifully Tessellated with triangular shaped pieces of what...
Wood
Italian Modern Wood And Stainless Steel Mirror
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Romeo Rega, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Wood And Stainless Steel Mirror. Italian mid century geometric stainless steel and mirror framed in a thick wood frame. Our handsome Paolo Buffa inspired mirror would ...
Stainless Steel
$1,695Sale Price|20% Off
H 61.82 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Rare rectangular Post-Modern Wall Mirror by Rimadesio, Glass, Italy, Circa 1984
By Rimadesio
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Large and very rare rectangular mirror in the manner of Piet Mondriaan by Italian glassmanufacturer Rimadesio. Itlay, 1980s Measures 157 cm x 86 cm x 2 cm Can be hung vertically or h...
Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Mirror by Stanley Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid-century modern mirror by Stanley exemplifies the era’s signature blend of simplicity, functionality, and natural beauty, showcasing a rectangular design with a substantial, ...
Glass, Walnut
Contemporary Post-Modern David Marshall Layered Floral Butterfly Mirror
By David Marshall
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
David Marshall signature styling. Frosted Floral mirror wit Butterfly. Very soothing color palette.
Glass, Mirror
$4,200
H 45.5 in W 69.5 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Large Wall Mirror or Console Table Shelf by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large, rare and impressive wall mirror designed by Jay Spectre in the 1980's. It consists of a faux marble finish on wood with a very large round mirror. Frame could easily be pain...
Mirror, Wood