Brueton Desks

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.

Creator: Brueton

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk

By Brueton, J. Wade Beam

Located in Countryside, 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 All pieces of furniture...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Walnut

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Walnut

1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

H 29 in W 84 in D 42 in

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....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut

H 29.5 in W 71 in D 29.5 in

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Metal

Mid Century Natural Desk

H 32 in W 63 in D 28 in

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jens Risom (Danish American,1916-2016) Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk. Features 2 drawers with beautiful walnut handles. Key include...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

H 28.5 in W 46 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Danish Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Danish style walnut desk. Vibrant color and in good condition. Dimensions: W 48", D 18", H 29" Knee width 23 " Knee height 24.5".

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Walnut Desk

H 29 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century desk or dressing table with our Rowan primavera veneered with inset breakfront top with brass finish fittings and sitting on brass finish spla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Desk

H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by American of Martinsville

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by American of Martinsville

H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Floating Walnut Desk by Hooker Furniture

By Hooker Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American walnut desk by Hooker Furniture c. 1960s. This desk features a "floating" top, a file drawer on the left and two drawers on the right, along with a pencil drawer center. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Floating Walnut Desk by Hooker Furniture

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Storage

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern writing desk features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, folding doors up top with 8 dovetailed drawers and opened storage, three dovetailed drawe...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Storage

H 44 in W 60 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker

By Hooker Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous mid-century modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood. It has a desi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker

H 30.25 in W 50 in D 25.5 in

Paul Frankl American Mid-Century Fall Front Walnut Skyscraper Desk

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century walnut fall-front skyscraper desk with a main multi-shelved cabinet flanked on either side by additional shelving units with a central panel that falls forward t...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Paul Frankl American Mid-Century Fall Front Walnut Skyscraper Desk

H 66 in W 48 in D 12 in

Previously Available Items

Cantilevered Desk by Wade Beam for Brueton

By J. Wade Beam, Brueton

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...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Aluminum

Cantilevered Desk by Wade Beam for Brueton

H 29.75 in W 84 in D 29.5 in

Streamlined "Ponte" Single Pedestal Lacquered Desk Designed by J. Wade Beam

By J. Wade Beam, Brueton

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...

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