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Brutalist Decorative Objects

BRUTALIST STYLE

The design of brutalist furniture encompasses that which is crafted, hewn and worked by hand — an aesthetic rebuke (or, at least, a counterpoint) to furniture that is created using 21st-century materials and technology. Lately, the word “brutalist” has been adopted by the realms of furniture design and the decorative arts to refer to chairs, cabinets, tables and accessory pieces such as mirror frames and lighting that are made of rougher, deeply textured metals and other materials that are the visual and palpable antithesis of the sleek, smooth and suave. 

ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN 

  • Use of industrial materials — tubular steel, concrete, glass, granite
  • Prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and utilization of negative space
  • Spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes
  • Stripped-down, natural look; rugged textures, modular construction
  • Interiors featuring airy visual flow and reliance on neutral palettes

BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity.

Le Corbusier essentially created the brutalist style; its best-known iterations in the United States are the Whitney Museum of American Art, which was designed by Marcel Breuer, and Paul Rudolph's Yale Art and Architecture Building. The severe style might have been the most criticized architectural movement of the 20th century, even if it was an honest attempt to celebrate the beauty of raw material. But while the brutalist government buildings in Washington, D.C., seemingly bask in their un-beauty, brutalist interior design and decor is much more lyrical, at times taking on a whimsical, romantic quality that its exterior counterparts lack.

Paul Evans is Exhibit A for brutalist furniture design. His Sculpture Front cabinets laced with high-relief patinated steel mounts have become collector's items nonpareil, while the chairs, coffee table and dining table in his later Cityscape series and Sculpted Bronze series for Directional Furniture are perhaps the most expressive, attention-grabbing pieces in American modern design. Other exemplary brutalist designers are Silas Seandel, the idiosyncratic New York furniture designer and sculptor whose works in metal — in particular his tables — have a kind of brawny lyricism, and Curtis Jere, a nom-de-trade for the California team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, the bold makers of expressive scorched and sheared copper and brass mirror frames and wall-mounted sculptures.

Brutalist furniture and sculptures remain popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.

Find authentic vintage brutalist chairs, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Brutalist
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Ash Tray by Holger Backstrom
By Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Vintage mid century modern ashtray. Brutalist in style. Featuring 16 holes and 20 points. Made from aluminum. Designed by Holger Backstrom. Not marked. Tasteful patina. 7” long 7” ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Ash Tray by Holger Backstrom
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Ash Tray by Holger Backstrom

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Ash Tray by Holger Backstrom

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Brutalist French Steel: 72” Jean Yves Gosti Cut Steel Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, US
**Title: "Duality in Steel: Life-Size Brutalist Sculpture by Jean Yves Gosti"** This striking 6-foot cut steel figurative sculpture by French artist Jean Yves Gosti embodies the ess...
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Early 2000s French Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Cut Steel

Brutalist French Steel: 72” Jean Yves Gosti Cut Steel Sculpture
Brutalist French Steel: 72” Jean Yves Gosti Cut Steel Sculpture

Brutalist French Steel: 72” Jean Yves Gosti Cut Steel Sculpture

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Masterpiece Brutalist Sculpture in the manner of Pia Manu, 1960’s
By Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true architectural masterpiece, the Model Sapo dining table by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti seamlessly blends brutalist aesthetics with minimalist elegance. Designed for Saporiti It...
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1960s European Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Masterpiece Brutalist Sculpture in the manner of Pia Manu, 1960’s
Masterpiece Brutalist Sculpture in the manner of Pia Manu, 1960’s

Masterpiece Brutalist Sculpture in the manner of Pia Manu, 1960’s

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20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brutalist Raw Metal Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern French abstract Brutalist sculpture, décor piece made of hand crafted raw metal, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent w...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brutalist Raw Metal Sculpture
20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brutalist Raw Metal Sculpture

20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brutalist Raw Metal Sculpture

Vintage Brutalist Iron & Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation highli...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brutalist Iron & Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
Vintage Brutalist Iron & Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

Vintage Brutalist Iron & Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

Harry Bertoria 1960 square sculpture in gilt bronze and black base
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bronze sculpture Harry Bertoia 1960.
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Harry Bertoria 1960 square sculpture in gilt bronze and black base
Harry Bertoria 1960 square sculpture in gilt bronze and black base

Harry Bertoria 1960 square sculpture in gilt bronze and black base

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s
By Marius Van Woerden
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s Striking Brutalist ceramic vase by Dutch artist Marius van Woerden, created for his own label, Vest Keram...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s
Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s

1970s Brutalist Bronze and White Porcelain Sculptured Sicilian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Brutalist sculptured vase combines bronze and white porcelain in a striking, contrasting design typical of the Brutalist aesthetic. The base of the vase is made of smooth,...
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Late 20th Century Sicilian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1970s Brutalist Bronze and White Porcelain Sculptured Sicilian Vase
1970s Brutalist Bronze and White Porcelain Sculptured Sicilian Vase

1970s Brutalist Bronze and White Porcelain Sculptured Sicilian Vase

Brutalist Blue Green Vase by. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brutalist Blue Green Square Vase by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker (1921–2010) was a German ceramici...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Brutalist Blue Green Vase by. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany
Brutalist Blue Green Vase by. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany

Brutalist Blue Green Vase by. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany

Mid-Century Norma Flanagan Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted Brutalist patinated bronze Owl with Vessel form by multi-disciplinary artist Norma Flanagan. The influences on the bronze are many and the piece is at once reminiscent of Picasso, Diego Giacometti and Ancient Roman Bronzes. Thick walled bronze...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Norma Flanagan Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture
Mid-Century Norma Flanagan Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture

Mid-Century Norma Flanagan Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture

Brutalist Candelabra, Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1970s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted brutalist candelabra, sculpture with five bronze holders made in France, one piece unique five-arm candelabra a work of craftsmanship by an unknown artist. It's an except...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Candelabra, Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1970s, France
Brutalist Candelabra, Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1970s, France

Brutalist Candelabra, Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1970s, France

Robert Welch Brutalist Candlesticks
By Robert Welch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Robert Welch design brutalist cast iron candlesticks for Hobart, U.K. Interesting and collectible design, solid and well executed, signed.
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1960s English Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Robert Welch Brutalist Candlesticks
Robert Welch Brutalist Candlesticks

Robert Welch Brutalist Candlesticks

Brutalist Onion Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware by Søren Visby, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Onion shaped stoneware jar executed in earthy over-flow glazes. Made by Søren and Pirella Visby in Denmark during the 1970s. Signed Visby - Denmark to its base. Measurements: H: 10...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Brutalist Onion Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware by Søren Visby, 1970s
Brutalist Onion Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware by Søren Visby, 1970s

Brutalist Onion Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware by Søren Visby, 1970s

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Forney, TX
A large and heavy patinated bronze Brutalism style windbell sculpture by Paolo Soleri (Italy, later America; 1919-2014). Beautiful, substantial Mid-century Post Modernist Brutali...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture
Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture

Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in white, brown and maroon drip glazes . It features 3 necks and can be viewed as The Scandinavian Equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made anonymo...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s
Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s

Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s

Vallauris, Vintage Candelabra, Pink Brown Glaze Ceramic, c.1960s France
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage ceramic candelabra by the renowned French pottery makers Vallauris. Handcrafted in the 1960s, this rare and distinctive piece reinterprets the traditional French candelabr...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris, Vintage Candelabra, Pink Brown Glaze Ceramic, c.1960s France
Vallauris, Vintage Candelabra, Pink Brown Glaze Ceramic, c.1960s France

Vallauris, Vintage Candelabra, Pink Brown Glaze Ceramic, c.1960s France

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Mid-Century Figurative Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern Figurative Brutalist bronze sculpture of a robust man in motion, with a bucket in its hand. The statue rests on its original base in variegated white or gray marble There is n...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Figurative Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Mid-Century Figurative Brutalist Bronze Sculpture

Mid-Century Figurative Brutalist Bronze Sculpture

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Extra Large Brutalist Iron Chain Candlestick Holder, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extra large Brutalist candlestick holder made of iron chain. It features a large holder of 20cm or 8 inches in diameter that can hold a very large ca...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Extra Large Brutalist Iron Chain Candlestick Holder, France 1960s
Extra Large Brutalist Iron Chain Candlestick Holder, France 1960s

Extra Large Brutalist Iron Chain Candlestick Holder, France 1960s

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1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two 1970s brass and ceramic decorative birds. In the style of Sergio Bustamante. Burnished brass with blue/white painted ceramic. No artists signature or brand stamp. Owl: 5....
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1970s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2
1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2

1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2

David Palumbo Huge Iconic Mid Century Modern Brutalist Hand Forged Iron Menorah
By David Palombo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
David Palombo's Very Rare and Iconic, Hand-Forged Iron, Freeform, Spired Cylindrical, Brutalist Sculptural Hanukkah Menorah. This is one of 2 David Palumbo menorahs...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

David Palumbo Huge Iconic Mid Century Modern Brutalist Hand Forged Iron Menorah
David Palumbo Huge Iconic Mid Century Modern Brutalist Hand Forged Iron Menorah

David Palumbo Huge Iconic Mid Century Modern Brutalist Hand Forged Iron Menorah

Timeless Design with Subtle Hand Forged Forms, Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Lisse, NL
This artistic and strong wrought iron fire set will help manage the fire in your fireplace. If you are passionate about artistic and handcrafted antiques, then this fireplace set fr...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Timeless Design with Subtle Hand Forged Forms, Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set
Timeless Design with Subtle Hand Forged Forms, Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set

Timeless Design with Subtle Hand Forged Forms, Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set

Pair of Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holders in Brutalist Giacometti Style
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of wrought iron tall floor candle holders in brutalist Giacometti style
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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holders in Brutalist Giacometti Style
Pair of Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holders in Brutalist Giacometti Style

Pair of Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holders in Brutalist Giacometti Style

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Freestanding Metal Nail Art Sculpture
By Marc Weinstein, William Bowie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brutalist abstract metal nail sculpture in the style of William Bowie or Marc Weinstein, but unsigned/unattributed (ca. 1970s, USA). Composed of four panels of welded metal n...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Freestanding Metal Nail Art Sculpture
Vintage Brutalist Abstract Freestanding Metal Nail Art Sculpture

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Freestanding Metal Nail Art Sculpture

Large 1960s Brutalist Austin Production Sculpture by Edward Schillaci
By Austin Productions
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture by Edward Schillaci for Austin Production. Signed by the artist. Dated 1962. Features a textured image of a standing couple holding hands...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Large 1960s Brutalist Austin Production Sculpture by Edward Schillaci
Large 1960s Brutalist Austin Production Sculpture by Edward Schillaci

Large 1960s Brutalist Austin Production Sculpture by Edward Schillaci

Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Mid Century Modern Wall Hanging Nail Sculpture
By Ron Schmidt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This original wall-hanging sculpture created by Ron Schmidt. It features a unique design, made from Schmidt's signature nails welded together with smaller pieces of metal to form a s...
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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Mid Century Modern Wall Hanging Nail Sculpture
Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Mid Century Modern Wall Hanging Nail Sculpture

Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Mid Century Modern Wall Hanging Nail Sculpture

Joel Escalona's Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a tes...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84
Joel Escalona's Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84

Joel Escalona's Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84

Large Bronze Bust Sculpture, Signed Hedy MIller 92'
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
High quality bronze sculpture signed Hedy Miller 92'. 1/9. Heavy bronze bust mounted on a marble base, the base measures 10 1/4'' wide by 9 1/8'' deep by 2'' tall. Unknown subject o...
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1990s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Bronze Bust Sculpture, Signed Hedy MIller 92'
Large Bronze Bust Sculpture, Signed Hedy MIller 92'

Large Bronze Bust Sculpture, Signed Hedy MIller 92'

Vallauris Vintage Vase, Brown Turquoise Glazed Ceramic, Double Handled, France
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage French ceramic vase by Vallauris, handcrafted around the 1960s in the famed French village. This sculptural pottery piece, in the form of a vase, features smooth, sweeping...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Vintage Vase, Brown Turquoise Glazed Ceramic, Double Handled, France
Vallauris Vintage Vase, Brown Turquoise Glazed Ceramic, Double Handled, France

Vallauris Vintage Vase, Brown Turquoise Glazed Ceramic, Double Handled, France

Georges Mathias For Fondica Gilded Bronze Candle Holders Set Of 4
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 4 1980's brutalist style gilt bronze candlesticks designed by Georges Mathias for Fondica, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, ...
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1980s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Georges Mathias For Fondica Gilded Bronze Candle Holders Set Of 4
Georges Mathias For Fondica Gilded Bronze Candle Holders Set Of 4

Georges Mathias For Fondica Gilded Bronze Candle Holders Set Of 4

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The surrealism inspired Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted in Amsterdam from solid oak wood and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2
Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2

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Brutalist Bronze Sculture, Signed A. Benson, 1964
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking vintage cast bronze very well executed. A stunning sculpture from all angles. A wonderful brutalist example weighing about 140 pounds. Signed a. benson 64
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Sculture, Signed A. Benson, 1964
Brutalist Bronze Sculture, Signed A. Benson, 1964

Brutalist Bronze Sculture, Signed A. Benson, 1964

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Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture
Located in Harlingen, TX
This alluring brutalist abstract mermaid floor sculpture has been hand skillfully crafted out of hundreds of individually welded steel pieces of various shapes. Its intriguing 360 de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture
Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture

Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture

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Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed

1970's Brutalist Spherical Metal Sculpture On Granite Base
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking Brutalist metal sculpture from the 1970s embodies the raw, expressive aesthetic of the movement. Crafted from polished cast metal, the piece features a cracked spherica...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

1970's Brutalist Spherical Metal Sculpture On Granite Base
1970's Brutalist Spherical Metal Sculpture On Granite Base

1970's Brutalist Spherical Metal Sculpture On Granite Base

Sculptural Solid Walnut Candle Holder - Acer R:2 by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of solid wood and steel, showing signs of handcraft. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Solid Walnut Candle Holder - Acer R:2 by Mokko
Sculptural Solid Walnut Candle Holder - Acer R:2 by Mokko

Sculptural Solid Walnut Candle Holder - Acer R:2 by Mokko

Two Sunburst Centerpieces / Fruit Bowls, Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair if Sculptural Spanish Brutalist Centerpiece Bowls Spain, 1950s. These spanish revival centerpieces or fruit bowls were entirely made by hand in wrought iron. They have brutalist...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Two Sunburst Centerpieces / Fruit Bowls, Wrought Iron, 1950s
Two Sunburst Centerpieces / Fruit Bowls, Wrought Iron, 1950s

Two Sunburst Centerpieces / Fruit Bowls, Wrought Iron, 1950s

Large Brutalist William Friedle Wall Hanging Sculpture
By William Friedle
Located in New York, NY
Torch cut brass elements constitute the mass of this great Brutalist wall hanging sculpture, marked "Friedle" Very good orig...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Brutalist William Friedle Wall Hanging Sculpture
Large Brutalist William Friedle Wall Hanging Sculpture

Large Brutalist William Friedle Wall Hanging Sculpture

Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Henrik Horst, Denmark 1970s
By Henrik Horst
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Large Brutalist wall sculpture made of mixed metals and techniques designed and made by Henrik Horst from Denmark in the 70's. This sculpture can de horizontal as well as vertical. P...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Henrik Horst, Denmark 1970s
Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Henrik Horst, Denmark 1970s

Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Mixed Metals by Henrik Horst, Denmark 1970s

Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern
Located in London, GB
Khadim Diop, the Senegalese artist renowned for his bronze sculptures that adorn many private collections worldwide, has crafted two captivating and expressive pieces that showcase his mastery of the medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa! The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure playing the Djembe drum...
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2010s Senegalese Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern
Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern

Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern

Vintage Danish Brutalist Iron & Blue Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Vintage Danish Brutalist Iron & Blue Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
Vintage Danish Brutalist Iron & Blue Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

Vintage Danish Brutalist Iron & Blue Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s This well sized hand forged candle holder is wonderfully shaped like a tree, it origins from Europe, 1970s. It is original...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s
Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s

Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s

Brutalist Wall Sculpture Forged iron 1971 Italy wooden panel
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fantastic and mysterious brutalist sculpture mounted on wood panel, signed by the author MANZALI 1971.
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Brutalist Wall Sculpture Forged iron 1971 Italy wooden panel
Brutalist Wall Sculpture Forged iron 1971 Italy wooden panel

Brutalist Wall Sculpture Forged iron 1971 Italy wooden panel

FLUXsculpture > organic stainless-steel sculpture
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
FLUX rare beauty in everyday objects Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a new form and material language “Flux” Flexible steel tubes are shaped by hand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

FLUXsculpture > organic stainless-steel sculpture
FLUXsculpture > organic stainless-steel sculpture

FLUXsculpture > organic stainless-steel sculpture

NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modern...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance
NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance

NONO Elefante Foyer Table 09, Oak Precision, Minimalist Elegance

Torch Cut Brass Birds on Starburst Nail Wall Art Style Seandale, Bowie or Jere
By Silas Seandel, William Bowie, Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous torch cut brass birds on a horseshoe nail starburst wall art sculpture in the style of Silas Seandel or William Bowie. Comprised of horsesh...
Category

20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Torch Cut Brass Birds on Starburst Nail Wall Art Style Seandale, Bowie or Jere
Torch Cut Brass Birds on Starburst Nail Wall Art Style Seandale, Bowie or Jere

Torch Cut Brass Birds on Starburst Nail Wall Art Style Seandale, Bowie or Jere

Nuragic Bronze Warrior Figurine Sculpture Sardinian Bronze Age Style Italy 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking bronze represents a four-armed warrior in the style of Sardinian Bronze Age figures, known as "bronzetti." Crafted in the 1960s in Italy, the figure exudes a unique pa...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Nuragic Bronze Warrior Figurine Sculpture Sardinian Bronze Age Style Italy 1960s
Nuragic Bronze Warrior Figurine Sculpture Sardinian Bronze Age Style Italy 1960s

Nuragic Bronze Warrior Figurine Sculpture Sardinian Bronze Age Style Italy 1960s

Vertical Brutalist Green and Metal Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in Pasadena, CA
This composition of the artist Franck Cota is a pure creation of Brutalist design, whose balance is achieved through its verticality. The sculpture is made of metal elements, some of...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vertical Brutalist Green and Metal Sculpture by Frank Cota
Vertical Brutalist Green and Metal Sculpture by Frank Cota

Vertical Brutalist Green and Metal Sculpture by Frank Cota

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Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful brutalist mixed metal sculpture on a Burled wood base. It featured 7 cattails in different heights as well as leaves of different heights and shapes. After C. Jere.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base
Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base

Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base

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1950s Brutalist Bronze Tabletop Sculpture by Costikyan 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
A bronze tabletop sculpture on rectangular base. Signed Costikyan on underside.
Category

1950s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1950s Brutalist Bronze Tabletop Sculpture by Costikyan 'Signed'

1950s Brutalist Bronze Tabletop Sculpture by Costikyan 'Signed'

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Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very large Brutalist midcentury bronze ballerina sculpture on an black marble base (6.75" x 8.5"), circa 1970s. The piece is 44.5" high and has a wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base
Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base

Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base

Pair Noguchi-Style Japanese Iron Owl Figures--Mid-Century Brutalist
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sculptures, bookends, paperweights--you name it, these charming yet handsome iron owls have multiple uses. Made in Japan, these mid-century era figures are brutalist in style--they h...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair Noguchi-Style Japanese Iron Owl Figures--Mid-Century Brutalist
Pair Noguchi-Style Japanese Iron Owl Figures--Mid-Century Brutalist

Pair Noguchi-Style Japanese Iron Owl Figures--Mid-Century Brutalist

1970s, Henri Fernandez Brass Fountain Style Fish Sculpture, France
By Henri Fernandez
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Fish sculpture, made of torch cutted, hand hammered and welded brass structure sitting on a oriental style brass base filled with ciment. All his fountains sculpture are unique but ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Brass

1970s, Henri Fernandez Brass Fountain Style Fish Sculpture, France
1970s, Henri Fernandez Brass Fountain Style Fish Sculpture, France

1970s, Henri Fernandez Brass Fountain Style Fish Sculpture, France

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Color: Black Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern Item Type...
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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder

Vintage Brutalist Hand Worked Metal and Abalone Jewelry Box, 1994
Located in View Park, CA
An exquisite handmade vintage Jewelry box, signed, 1994. Pearly pink art glass, mirror, mauve gemstones, and hand worked metal comprise this...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Vintage Brutalist Hand Worked Metal and Abalone Jewelry Box, 1994
Vintage Brutalist Hand Worked Metal and Abalone Jewelry Box, 1994

Vintage Brutalist Hand Worked Metal and Abalone Jewelry Box, 1994

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist bronze sculpture on a mahogany base by Laguna Beach based artist Ralph Tazian
Category

1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian
Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian

Pair of Brutalist Iron Candlesticks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Brutalist iron candlesticks hand forged topped with hand-hammered brass bobeche cups. This pair of handsome iron and brass candlesticks are forged and hammered with their original painted finish - black over gold. There is some finish chipping off in places around the decorative orbs...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Brutalist Iron Candlesticks
Pair of Brutalist Iron Candlesticks

Pair of Brutalist Iron Candlesticks

Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
Category

1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase
By Bmf Nagel
Located in New York, NY
Produced by BMF (Bayerische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in the 1970s. Great contrasting finishes and patina.
Category

1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase
Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase

Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase

Isabelle Faure Signed Illuminated Gold Butterfly Sculpture in Brass and Agate
By Isabelle Faure
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredibly rare sculpture by world renowned sculptor Isabelle Faure, in hand worked brass and agate. The enormous butterfly spans over 80cm in diameter and the stunning agate wing...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Brass

Isabelle Faure Signed Illuminated Gold Butterfly Sculpture in Brass and Agate
Isabelle Faure Signed Illuminated Gold Butterfly Sculpture in Brass and Agate

Isabelle Faure Signed Illuminated Gold Butterfly Sculpture in Brass and Agate

James Bearden Cathedral Series Lamp
By James Bearden
Located in New York, NY
'Illuminated Dwelling' lamp by American artist James Bearden, from his Cathedral series. Hand-forged of blackened and polished steel in 2015.. A one-of-a-kind design that is essentia...
Category

2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

James Bearden Cathedral Series Lamp
James Bearden Cathedral Series Lamp

James Bearden Cathedral Series Lamp

Abstract Modern Art Sculpture! "Phoenix Rising" Direct Metal & Marble 1950s
By Seymour Lipton
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE "PHOENIX RISING" MID CENTURY ABSTRACT ART! ATTRIBUTED TO SEYMOUR LIPTON Signed & Titled "Phoenix Rising" Lipton 1958 DIMENSIONS: 23" HIGH x 7...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Abstract Modern Art Sculpture! "Phoenix Rising" Direct Metal & Marble 1950s
Abstract Modern Art Sculpture! "Phoenix Rising" Direct Metal & Marble 1950s

Abstract Modern Art Sculpture! "Phoenix Rising" Direct Metal & Marble 1950s

Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, 1986
Located in Charleston, SC
The Scott Nelles Floral Brass Candleholders were crafted in 1986, showcasing an elegant design Inspired by Nature. Each candleholder is individually marked and dated by the skilled c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, 1986
Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, 1986

Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, 1986

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Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

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Theodore "Ted" Gall Figural Steel Sculpture
By Theodore Gall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Figural sculpture by artist Ted Gall in Steel, secured to black laminated wood base. Signed. Theodore T. Gall began his career in the arts in the mid-sixti...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Theodore "Ted" Gall Figural Steel Sculpture
Theodore "Ted" Gall Figural Steel Sculpture

Theodore "Ted" Gall Figural Steel Sculpture

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Curtis Jere Brass Spiral Brutalist Articulating Table Sculpture on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere brass articulating spiral table sculpture. This vintage Jere sculpture features a spiraling brass design with brutalist elements. It has multicolored rods with raw weld...
Category

20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Curtis Jere Brass Spiral Brutalist Articulating Table Sculpture on Marble Base
Curtis Jere Brass Spiral Brutalist Articulating Table Sculpture on Marble Base

Curtis Jere Brass Spiral Brutalist Articulating Table Sculpture on Marble Base

Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Illuminated Sculpture of a Longhorn Beetle
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Hastings, GB
Extremely rare sculpture in brass and agate, by Henri Fernandez for atelier Duval Brasseur, modelled as a Longhorn Beetle and dating to the 1970’s. The beautiful blue agate wings ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Brass

Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Illuminated Sculpture of a Longhorn Beetle
Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Illuminated Sculpture of a Longhorn Beetle

Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Illuminated Sculpture of a Longhorn Beetle

32-Inch Tall Bronze Brutalist Candle Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A sculptural and commanding Brutalist candle holder, standing at an impressive 32 inches in height. Crafted in solid bronze with a raw, hand-forged texture, this piece embodies the b...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

32-Inch Tall Bronze Brutalist Candle Holder, Mid-20th Century
32-Inch Tall Bronze Brutalist Candle Holder, Mid-20th Century

32-Inch Tall Bronze Brutalist Candle Holder, Mid-20th Century

Scandinavian Brutalist Glass Block Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy unusual glass object with several decorative sides/angles. It can also be used as a bowl for car keys, change etc. Its was made at Kosta Boda in Sweden during the 1970s and pro...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Brutalist Glass Block Sculpture, 1970s
Scandinavian Brutalist Glass Block Sculpture, 1970s

Scandinavian Brutalist Glass Block Sculpture, 1970s

Danish Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Planters, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Curated set of 2 ceramic pieces. A pot shaped bowl/planter from Dot keramik in Denmark circa 1970 and an unknown square fat-lava vase or small planter from the the early 1970s. The s...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Planters, 1970s
Danish Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Planters, 1970s

Danish Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Planters, 1970s

Brutalist Bird in Flight Sculpture by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional welded rod Brutalist bird sculpture by Jere. Dramatic and expressive form, chic and stylish tabletop sculpture. This example is i...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Iron

Brutalist Bird in Flight Sculpture by Jere
Brutalist Bird in Flight Sculpture by Jere

Brutalist Bird in Flight Sculpture by Jere

Still Stand No102, The Dark Elegance of Abstract Burned Oak by Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Still Stand No102, The Dark Elegance of Abstract Burned Oak by Escalona _ Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testame...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No102, The Dark Elegance of Abstract Burned Oak by Escalona
Still Stand No102, The Dark Elegance of Abstract Burned Oak by Escalona

Still Stand No102, The Dark Elegance of Abstract Burned Oak by Escalona

Monumental Brutalist Floor Vase, Signed Inge
Located in Garnerville, NY
Monumental 1960s Brutalist slab built floor vase. This is another amazing piece of architectural pottery offered here signed by Inge. Incised decor. Good condition with no visible ha...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Monumental Brutalist Floor Vase, Signed Inge
Monumental Brutalist Floor Vase, Signed Inge

Monumental Brutalist Floor Vase, Signed Inge

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona

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