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.

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Creator: Brueton

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

$7,095 / item

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 ...

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

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Walnut

Walnut desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style

$2,224 / 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 ...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

$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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar

$2,975Sale Price|50% Off

H 29 in W 84 in D 42 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by 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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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk

$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...

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1960s Danish Other Vintage Brueton Desks

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Brass

Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

$1,800

H 30 in W 60 in D 26 in

Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this nice vintage desk made by Dillingham

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens

$3,600

H 28.5 in W 55 in D 26 in

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 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy

$4,109

H 47.25 in W 47.05 in D 18.51 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers designed and manufactured 1950s Italy. The beauti...

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

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Ash, Walnut

American Mid Century Iconic Walnut & Rosewood Desk by Kent Coffey Rare

$3,440

H 31.5 in W 50 in D 20 in

American Mid Century Iconic Walnut & Rosewood Desk by Kent Coffey Rare

By Kent-Coffey

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful walnut a classic MCM desk by Kent Coffey a rare piece to find nice original finish and patina very light use , unique rosewood accent handle with brass accents very clean p...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Rosewood, Walnut

Mid Century Natural Desk

$2,018 / item

H 32 in W 63 in D 28 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

Antique mid 19th century burr walnut pedestal desk

$43,919

H 30 in W 60 in D 42 in

Antique mid 19th century burr walnut pedestal desk

Located in London, GB

A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut Pedestal Desk, having inverted breakfront grey and gilt tooled leathered moulded edge top. The Desk, fitted with unusual “Secure 4 lever” ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brueton Desks

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Walnut

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

$3,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 83 in D 36 in

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk featuring a unique boomerang-shaped top with stunning walnut grain. A shared mechanism locks all four drawers when the bolt on the center desk drawer is locked. Stamped “Jackson Desk...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brueton Desks

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Walnut

large walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style

$2,812 / item

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

large walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Brueton Desks

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Brass

Previously Available Items

Cantilevered Desk by Wade Beam for Brueton

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H 29.75 in W 84 in D 29.5 in

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

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

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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 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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