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.
J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Franklin Park, IL
J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk This desk measures: 83.75 wide x 35.75 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...
Walnut
$2,233 / item
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Walnut desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covered ...
Brass
$3,195
H 29 in W 59.75 in D 29.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Brass
$5,400
H 34.5 in W 55.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American modernist design. Part of the distinguished Biscayne collection, this piece draws clear ...
Brass
Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The wide tabletop is presenting a fine walnut wood. Right beneath the top there is wide shelf. Three drawers are attached on either side. Each of the drawers has “bow” shaped handle....
Walnut
Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cantilever desk designed by Georg Petersens for Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Circa 1960s beautiful teak wood. Unique architectural designed sturdy desk top accompanied by ...
Teak
Architect Designed Bespoke Walnut Mid Century Desk Single Drawer
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very well made architect designed desk made for a Main Line Philadelphia Mid century house by an unknown architect. Great size and proportions. Book matched walnut boards. Single d...
Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage desk made by Dillingham
Walnut
John Stuart Mid Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
By Knoll, Jens Risom, John Stuart
Located in Bensalem, PA
Jon Stuart desk with lots of storage very solid please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Aluminum
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Steel
$7,500
H 29.75 in W 57.75 in D 28 in
Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut floating top desk supported by cylindrical feet, model 1625 designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California (ca. 1955, USA). Thoughtfully designed to optimize space and stor...
Walnut
Mid Century Natural Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a splayed leg iron base. Dimensions: 63" W x 28" D x 32" H.
Metal
$2,975Sale Price|50% Off
H 29 in W 84 in D 42 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...
Brass
Cantilevered Desk by Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
This cantilevered desk, designed by Wade Beam for Brueton, merges functionality with a sleek, modern aesthetic. It features a striking metallic silver finish complemented by polished...
Aluminum
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H 31.11 in W 95.67 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Postmodern Lacquer Demilune Sideboard by J Wade Beam, Brueton USA, 1980s
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Hastings, GB
A substantial & super quality deep warm cream lacquer curved demi-lune sideboard by J. Wade Beam for Brueton, USA, 1980s. An excellent example of 80s postmodern deco revival design. ...
Steel, Chrome
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H 31 in W 78 in D 19.5 in
Brueton Sideboard Designed By Stanley Jay Friedman in Lacquer & Carrara Marble
By Brueton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite sideboard by Brueton, designed by Stanley Jay Friedman, this piece is executed in a wonderful cream lacquer with impressive chrome accents and a truly incredible Carrara ma...
Carrara Marble, Chrome
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H 30 in W 96 in D 19 in
J. Wade Beam Large "Ponte" Sideboard for Brueton in White and Black Lacquer
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a substantial sideboard designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. Sideboard has three sets of drawers in the center banked by curved doors with shelving. The sideboard is finishe...
Chrome
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H 29 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Custom Stainless Steel and Burl Wood Cabinets by Brueton, 1978
By Pace Furniture Company, Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome pair of stainless steel, leather, and burl wood cabinets or consoles by Brueton. These were custom ordered and used in an executive's office since 1978. The side tables ha...
Stainless Steel
Burl Maple "Radial" Credenza by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 8' long credenza designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton featuring beautifully selected fiddleback maple handmade cab...
Stainless Steel
Wade Beam Ponte Credenza for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful stylish lacquered Ponte credenza designed by Wade Beam for Brueton circa late 1970s-early 1980s. The sideboard features two doors which open to storage with interior drawer...
Chrome
Brueton Post Modern Gray Lacquered Sculptural Credenza Sideboard Server
By Brueton
Located in West Hartford, CT
An iconic statement piece from Brueton. Dramatic gray lacquer with black handles make this piece stand out in a crowd. Please reference the dimensions below, this is a large piece an...
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 84 in
Streamlined "Ponte" Single Pedestal Lacquered Desk Designed by J. Wade Beam
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Dallas, TX
Structural balance is exemplified in this single pedestal lacquered desk. It is from the "Ponte" line designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton circa 1981. Restored, featuring a thick pil...
Brass
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H 30 in W 60 in D 22 in
Brueton Industries Raz Credenza Sideboard Cabinet Modern Chrome Walnut Minimal
By Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The proportion of this credenza floating above slender stainless steel legs gives this piece it’s unique dynamics. A coordinated companion to the Raz table with the same aesthetic of...
Wood
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H 26.5 in W 166.5 in D 20 in
J. Wade Beam for Brueton, Ginormous Custom Burled Wood and Granite Credenza
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial and impressive, this custom order credenza proves to be one of J. Wade Beam's most notable accolades while designing for Bruton. Curved, burled walnut is accented by polishe...
Granite, Stainless Steel