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.
$975Sale Price|35% Off
Cantilevered Glass White " Zephyr" Cocktail Table for Brueton / Baughman
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval glass set into a lacquered angled Wood base. Designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. some wear and aging to the white lacquer. Please request additional photos.
Glass
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 Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
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
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
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
$3,744 / item
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
Modern contemporary round 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
$1,295
H 22 in W 28 in D 28 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Chinoiserie Rosewood Cocktail Table or Side Table
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie two-tier cocktail table or occasional side table By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1...
Rosewood, Walnut
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
Brueton Pinnacle Glass Dining Table by Jay Wade Beam
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact for details on this item. We no longer have the top. We have the polished metal base in beautiful condition. Also have the semicircle glass in clear (not frosted) (wit...
Metal
$8,895 / 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 EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
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 ...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Klismos Leg Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut klismos leg coffee table or cocktail table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture. Elegant and graceful square top with a two-tier desig...
Walnut
$1,710Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 31.5 in D 29.25 in
Black Tubular Glass Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style Postmodern period three tier black coated tubular metal and glass swivel cocktail table in the style of designer Milo Baughman, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later...
Metal
$3,900
H 15.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Mid-Century J Wade Beam Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table Signed Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super classy looking coffee table designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton furniture company. It consists of an extremely polished stainless steel triangular base that holds a thick pi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,680 / set
H 21.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables/Nightstands by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables or Nightstands by Stanley Furniture. Dated 1965 Feature a beautiful walnut wood grain and two drawers and a side cabinet with round ...
Brass
$4,975
H 14.5 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Mid-Century Cantilevered Chrome & Glass Coffee Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Angular and Cantilevered Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table is made by the designer J. Wade Beam for Brueton. Founded in 1926, Brueton has been known ...
Chrome
$3,744 / 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
J. Wade Beam Zephyr Table Base for Brueton, 1980c.
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
J. Wade Beam “Zephyr” Table Base for Brueton – Polished Stainless Steel, 1980c. Description: A stunning example of mid-century modern minimalism, this “Zephyr” table base by J. Wade ...
Stainless Steel
Stunning Pair of Tables by Brueton
By Brueton, Poul Kjærholm, Knoll
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 Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
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 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
J Wade Beam Zephyr Polished Steel Cantilever Table for Brueton, 1970s
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
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 J. Wade Beam, Brueton
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 J. Wade Beam, Brueton
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 J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
J. Wade beam steel "Zephyr" table for Brueton, circa 1980.
Steel
Sold
H 15 in W 13 in D 20 in
J Wade Beam Green Marble Zephyr Side or End Occasional Drinks Table for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Miami, FL
Cantilever side table rendered in solid green marble designed by J Wade Beam for Brueton, 1980s.
Marble
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