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.
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1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the iconic Brno chairs, these hefty flat bar cantilevered chairs by Brueton. Distinguished by its flowing lines, featuring stainless steel frames in a rare brass plated f...
Brass
Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
Elevate your dining space with this stunning set of six vintage Brueton dining chairs, a testament to the brand’s iconic Postmodern design and innovative use of stainless steel. Craf...
Stainless Steel
Brueton Brno Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Brueton
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Brueton Brno Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 22 wide x 24.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance of 25...
Chrome
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Brueton White Naugahyde and Chrome Frame Dining Arm Chairs - Ten Available
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
Bright white Naugahyde eco-leather dinging arm chairs on polished chrome bases by Brueton International. Price is per pair of chairs. Six pairs available. Arm Height: 24-1/2”
Steel
$31,375 / set
Ten Modernist Lacquered Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of ten Willow dining/game chairs, a Brueton classic designed by Mitchell Pickard. Handmade in the USA. Modernist armless chairs with Klismos form, the black lacquered frames with saber legs that splay for a dramatic profile. The back legs extend seamlessly to form the back support. The chairs are beautifully upholstered in a pewter colored crocodile velvet. The chairs have been professionally restored to mint condition. The graceful curves of the solid hardwood legs and the sweep of the curved back - the result is simply stunning. They look and feel amazing. Founded in 1926, Brueton Industries Inc a New York City-based company that produces upscale furniture and accessories for the residential, contract, and hospitality markets. One of the first companies to introduce stainless steel into furniture. Along with designs by Stanley Jay Friedman and J. Wade Beam, Sergio Orozco...
Upholstery, Wood
French Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Cosmopolitan glamor defines this unique set of six vintage Art Deco style French dining chairs from the 1930s-1940s. Luxurious and comfortable ochre-toned velvet upholstery complemen...
Velvet, Fruitwood
$4,650 / set
H 36.5 in W 22.75 in D 17.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Brown Jordan “Florentine”: Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning set of six vintage Coastal outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan and tagged below. In great structural shape, but need to be repainted. Additional chairs ...
Aluminum
$5,850 / set
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 23 in
Ten Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs, Blue Fabric, Labels on Several Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 Danish modern dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood and new blue upholstery. Some slight wear in the form of small nicks and dents in the chair frames but no significant dist...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of Four Chrome Base Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Saporiti, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice Mid-Century Modern chairs on chrome bases with vinyl upholstery.
Chrome
$1,858 / item
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
Contemporary unique black lacquered brass Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
Brass
GRACE Urban dining chair, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
GRACE URBAN Dining Chair: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw mat...
Stainless Steel
$12,000 / set
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Set of Ten Chrome and Royal Blue Velvet Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1970s set of ten polished chrome dining arm chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin. The frames are in original condition. Newly recovered in soft royal blue velvet. Dimensi...
Chrome
$4,955 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Set of Ten Orange Fabric Upholstery and Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s-1940s. These chairs feature a walnut frame and an orange fabric upholstery. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they have been ...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Outstanding Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding set of six Milo Baughman chrome dining chairs. This set includes two armchairs with four of the more rare side chairs. They were reupholstered in the 1980s and still look...
Chrome, Steel
1970s, Saporiti Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of six, 1970s Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining chairs. Made of chrome and steel base with leather seat.
Steel, Chrome
$4,247 / set
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs ...
Wood, Fabric
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of ten mahogany dining chairs made in the neoclassical French empire taste. The chairs feature decorative bronze mounts ...
Bronze
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H 32 in W 20.63 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Stainless Steel Cantilever Dining Chairs by Brueton, 1980s
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning set of six dining chairs by Brueton, circa 1980s. The cantilever chairs are classic Mid-Century Modern design. The dark cobalt blue mohair is in very good condition and th...
Stainless Steel
Set of Four White Suede Cantilever Chrome Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Redding, CT
Set of four white Suede Cantilever chrome chairs by Brueton circa 1970. Heavy and extremely well made chairs. Sleek, sexy and very clean. Seat depth is 17.50".
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Brueton Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Cantilevered Brass Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Brueton, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining chairs In the manner of Milo Baughman By Brueton USA, 1970s Cantilevered brass frames, with stylish red ...
Brass
Brueton Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
By Brueton
Located in Astoria, NY
Brueton Mid-Century Modern set of four chromed metal cantilevered dining chairs with leather upholstery. Makers tag on the bottom, circa...
Chrome
Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs for Brueton
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Brueton
Located in New York, NY
Excellent quality set of Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and executed by Brueton. These chairs are in very good, original and clean condition. Upholstered in faux su...
Steel
Pair of Rams Head Dining Side Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of ram’s head dining side chairs by Brueton, 1990s Rare pair of Brueton side/dining chairs in grey ultrasuede. Dramatic back with detailing in black piping.
Ultrasuede
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Brueton Six Cantilever Chrome Side Dining Chairs Baughman Era
By Brueton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous set of six, cantilever chrome, side dining chairs by Brueton, circa the 1970s. In very good condition. The dimensions are 19" W x 23" D x 32" B.H...
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Stunning Set of Six Brueton Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs, Midcentury
By Brueton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of six Brueton flat band chrome cantilevered dining chairs with cream colored Faux leather upholstered seats and back. Very nice, clean, original condition. We love the ...
Chrome
Brueton Dining Set with 60" Granite Table and Six Chrome Chairs, circa 1980
By Brueton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pairing of six (6) chrome flat bar dining chairs by Brueton and a commanding 60" circular granite topped dining table make a fantastic c...
Granite, Chrome
Brueton Flat-Bar Chrome Set of Six Dining Chairs, circa 1980
By Brueton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking set of six flat-bar armchairs by Brueton featuring sleekly designed chrome cantilever frames which form a graceful arch and are upholstered in a beige ultrasuede with unde...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Brueton Dining Armchairs, Baughman
By Brueton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a brilliant set of six, red leather and chrome, dining chairs with arms by Brueton. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 22" Sq x 32" H x 18...
Set of Four Leather and Stainless Cantilever Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four leather and stainless cantilever dining chairs by Brueton. These chairs are a deep teal color and the chrome is a slightly brushed chrome and is in very good vintage con...
Leather