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 “Gepetto” Side Table, Designed by Stanley Jay Friedman, Circa 1990
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brueton “Gepetto” Side Table, Designed by Stanley Jay Friedman USA, circa late 1980s–1990s Red-stained ash wood, inset black glass top 23.5" diameter x 21" H This sculptural Gepetto...
Glass, Ash
Green Marble and Polished Stainless Steel Round Tripod Side Table by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Round tripod solid polished stainless steel with a green marble top side table by Brueton. In beautiful original vintage condition. ...
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Side Table
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice little side table designed by Stanley jay Friedman for Brueton. It features a chromed steel frame with an inset granite piece. The piece is in good overall condition although ...
Steel
Minimalist Brueton Polished Stainless Steel and Granite Coffee Table
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Brueton quality! Simple design this circular PBLR table constructed of mirror like finish stainless steel flat apron, square legs welded, ground and polished into a seaml...
Granite
Cantilevered Glass White " Zephyr" Cocktail Table by Wade Beam for Brueton
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval glass set into a lacquered angled Wood base. Designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton.
Glass
Brueton Bi-Level Black Granite and Chrome Side Table, Pairs
By Brueton
Located in North Miami, FL
Brueton vintage side tables in black granite (two tiers) and stainless steel.
Granite, Stainless Steel
$2,160Sale Price|40% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 36 in
Brueton Attributed Stainless Steel Pedestal Base Coffee Table
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
This is very much of the quality of Brueton. Polished stainless steel base with glass top. In beautiful condition.
Stainless Steel
$1,600
H 29.25 in Dm 20 in
Cesare Lacca Style Stainless Steel & Round Glass Tripod Side Table, Italy, 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist and elegant Mid-Century Modern side, end or drink table attributed to Cesare Lacca and designed in Italy in the 1950s. It is made of stainless-steel has a polished finish ...
Stainless Steel
$792Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Granite and Chrome Side Table in the Style of Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
Granite and chrome side table in the style of Nicos Zographos Polished chrome base with a black granite top. Measures: 18.5" x 18.5" x 17".
Granite
$2,291Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Chrome, Black Wood and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual pair of side tables is made of black lacquered wood, chrome, and glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Chrome and Glass Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A captivating pair of 1970s chrome and glass side tables in the style of Milo Baughman and John Mascheroni. Showcasing the refined minimalism of sophisticated mid-century modern desi...
Chrome
$8,886 / item
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table Glass and Polished Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspiration for our objects comes from the most unusual things. The Gift Wrap table is a ribbon of steel wrapping around a volume, just like a box of chocolates. The "Gift Wrap 2nd ...
Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
Italian Coffee Table in Granite, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of granite, 1980s. It has a very nice 3-leg base and a triangle plate. It is made of beautiful granite. Please take notice of ...
Granite
Wade Beam for Brueton Cantilevered " Zephyr" Cocktail Table
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Peabody, MA
Cantilivered zephyr coffee table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton in white lacquered finish circa 1970s. Measures: Height to glass, 14 7/8". Height t...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Vintage Minimalist Side Tables - Brass and Granite
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of vintage side tables with minimalist design featuring steel legs with heavily worn brass finish and charcoal granite tops. Brass trim inlay frames the perimeter of each grani...
Granite, Steel
$3,737 / item
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
Modern contemporary triangular side table, polished stainless steel, Belgium
By barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Joined is a collection of side tables. The name speaks for itself. The tables have one thing in common, they all exist around a crucial part, the joint, keeping all pieces together. ...
Stainless Steel
$900
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
J Wade Beam for Brueton Cantilevered Glass and Steel Postmodern Coffee Table
By Brueton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A J Wade Beam for Brueton cantilevered coffee table. A wonderful postmodern style coffee table with a clean, simple design. A rounded glass table top floats through a polished steel ...
Steel
J Wade Beam Vintage Black Marble Console Table
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing console table with a lacquer faux black and white marble finish table designed by J. Wade Beam
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Stunning Pair of Tables by Brueton
By Knoll, Brueton, Poul Kjærholm
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful pair of marble and bronze side or end table by Brueton Circa 1980's. Elegant design showing little wear. Marble is perfect.
Marble, Brass, Steel
Illuminated Pair Brueton Chrome Drum Cantilevered Side/End Tables, 1970
By Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Brueton Chrome Drum cantilevered Side/End Tables, 1970. Illuminated Lucite table tops. Sold as a pair.
Chrome
Illuminated Pair Brueton Chrome Drum Cantilevered Side/End Tables, 1970
By Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Brueton Chrome drum cantilevered side/end tables, 1970. Illuminated Lucite table tops. Sold as a pair, we have 4 in stock.
Chrome
Sold
H 14 in W 25 in D 12 in
Stainless Steel and Granite "Macao" Side Table by Stanley Friedman for Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
A stainless steel and granite "Macao" side table Designed by Stanley Friedman for Brueton.
Granite, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 14.25 in W 12 in D 24 in
Stanley Jay Friedman Steel & Granite " ECLIPSE " Tables for Brueton, circa 1980
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stanley Jay Friedman stainless steel & granite side tables for Brueton. Circa 1980. The stainless steel has been professionally polished.
Granite, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Custom Stainless Steel and Burl Wood Cabinets by Brueton, 1978
By Brueton, Pace Furniture Company
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
J Wade Beam Zephyr Polished Steel Cantilever Table for Brueton, 1970s
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Miami, FL
Original condition polished steel cantilever table designed by J Wade Beam and manufactured by Brueton circa 1970s. The base is weighted and is angled at 45 degrees. Use as side, end...
Steel
Midcentury Polished Chrome Cylinder Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Amazing American made slant cylinder Zepher side table made in heavy polished and chromed steel. This work of art is designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. The finish of the cylinder...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage Polished Steel "Zephyr" Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning pair of vintage polished steel "Zephyr" end / side tables, circa 1970s. Designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton in the United States. Mirror polished stainless steel cylinders ...
Metal, Stainless Steel
J. Wade Beam Steel " Zephyr " Table for Brueton, circa 1980
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
J. Wade beam steel "Zephyr" table for Brueton, circa 1980.
Steel
Brueton Cantilevered Side Table in Chrome and Glass, 1970s
By Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cantilevered side table in chrome with inset glass top by Brueton Industries, American, 1970s. This is a very cool design.
Chrome
PS-12 Spiral Side Table by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New York-based manufacturer Brueton specialized in elevated design using Industrial processes. On offer is a small round side table with a corkscrew base in their signature material,...
Chrome