Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
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
- Brutalism emerged during the mid-20th century
- Term coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham
- Originated in the United Kingdom
- Brutalist architecture gained popularity in the United States beginning in the early 1960s
- Inaugural brutalist projects include Unité d'habitation and the city of Chandigarh, India, both of which owe to influential architect Charles-Édouard “Le Corbusier” Jeanneret
- Le Corbusier’s cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, designed hundreds of chairs, tables, cabinets and lamps for Chandigarh
- Informed by the Bauhaus, constructivism, modernism and the International Style; part of mid-century modernism
- Contrasted starkly with Beaux Arts style
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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Large Mid-Century Verdigris Bronze Bell / Wind Chime Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large wind chime / bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti.
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout from natural age and environmental weathering.
Bell ...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Logniture, Solid Carved Walnut Wood, Bathroom Sink/Basin, Original Handmade Work
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique handmade wooden sink carved by artist from single piece of walnut wood with basic carving tools, easy maintaining. Great for any interior, whether it be modern or rustic, it w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Logniture, Live Edge Wood Bathroom Sink, Basin, Original Design, Handmade
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Handmade carved walnut sink, a stunning blend of natural beauty and artisanal craftsmanship. This unique piece features a rich, warm walnut finish that highlights the intricate carvi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Logniture, Solid Wood Bathroom Sink/Basin, Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique handmade wooden sink carved by artist from single piece of walnut wood with basic carving tools, easy maintaining. Great for any interior, whether it be modern or rustic, it w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage French Brass Door Knocker with Antique Backplate
Located in Ross, CA
Brass vintage door knocker made in France in the 1960's, paired with an older backplate from the 1930's.
Category
1960s French Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalism; Brutalist Dog House; Willy Guhl; 1960s; Switzerland; Eternit AG; Shelter; Outdoor Furniture; Concrete; Cement; Cellulose;
Dog house by Willy Guhl for Eternit Switzerland...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Solid brass furniture Knobs : Mineral inspiration 4 x 4 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
A tribute to nature, infinite source of patterns with mineral elements.
Brass foundry furniture handle made in our workshops.
4 cm x 3.5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Chain Link Sculpture
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique chain sculpture that defies gravity.
The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined to describe this style trend that emerged in the...
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1960s Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Brutalist Lava Glazed Bowl 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Large brutalist bowl / planter with rough lava glaze, mid 20th century.
This is a wonderful large round bowl in a very distinct brutalist style with a rough and heavy lava glaze on the outside. Great as a garden or patio piece, but also very usable inside. Just imagine this on a large wooden dining table...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Windbell / Wind Chime in Patinated Bronze
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bronze wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti.
Verdigris bronze shows attractive, natural patina suspending a triangular fin pigmented in charcoal/dark gr...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Brutalist Torch Cut Iron Garden Sculpture Ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Impressive torch cut iron sculpture of abstract geometric form executed in the Brutalist style. The sculpture is in original rust surface, and...
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1970s North American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Paul Evans Style Brutalist Bronze Door Pull
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Evans-style solid bronze door pull with a distinct Brutalist pattern across the front.
One doorknob per listing, please order 2 pulls if you wou...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Willy Guhl Eternit Planters, Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist and minimalist planters, Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s
3 similar size rectangular planters are available
+ 1 larger (see other listings)
Willy Guhl was a pioneering Swis...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Brutalist Bronze Door Furniture Set with Tree Bark Pattern
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Brutalist bronze door handle with tree bark design, together with matching keyhole plate and letterbox cover. European, se...
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20th Century European Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Brutalist Cast Concrete Garden House Planter with Weathered Patina
By Willy Guhl
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A mid century concrete planter boasting a superb weathered patina. Of brutalist design with a rough cast concrete finish. An authentic pi...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Sculpted Brutalist Dining Table & Bench in Solid Ash 1960 Paris Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
Striking brutalist dining set made of solid blackened ash in the 1960ties.
The Set consists of 1 table and its 4 benches.
The ensemble comes f...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ash
Twisted Brass pull handle with antique gold finish 49 cm x ø 3.5 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this twisted brass pull handle embodies elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Its delicately sculpted design evokes an organic and timeless aesthet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Pull Handle brutalist Inspiration 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
A tribute to nature, infinite source of patterns with mineral elements. Solid brass pull handle made in our workshops.
Also available in 12 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Solid bronze brutalist Door Knob Pull Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A very nice Meko solid bronze door knob in a brutalist style with matching keyhole. excellent condition.
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Glass Square Push Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Solid cast bronze and glass relief are in perfect condition. The bronze has a strong patina due to the textured surface and its age. The circle of clear glass has insertions of small pieces of metal.
The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...
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1960s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Door Handles and Letterbox with Dynamic Relief
Located in London, GB
Brutalist pair of bronze door handles and letterbox with strong dynamic relief explodes in all directions. These rare pieces are made in the 1960-70's of cast bronze are in perfect c...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Jardinière 1970 par willy guhl fibrociment
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Jardinière iconique en fibrociment du designer willy GUHL crée dans les années 1970.
Bon état général malgré des signes d'utilisation ( calcaire )
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1970s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Artisan Hammered Brass Door Knocker One of a Kind
By Tom Greene
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Artisan Hammered Brass Door Knocker One of a Kind
Fantastic Artisan Hand Made, Hammered Brass Modernist, One-of-a-Kind, Focal Door Knocker.
At 5" Lon...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Door Pulls/Handles in Bronze, Italy 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in London, GB
A pair of highly decorative Italian door pulls / handle’s in bronze, 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
James de Wulf Concrete Fibonacci Locking Coffee Table
Located in Paia, HI
Finding symmetry in organic landscapes is always a bit of wonder. The James de Wulf Concrete Fibonacci locking coffee table is the perfect center piece for the garden. Constructed of...
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2010s American Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Solid brass cabinet Knobs: Mineral Inspiration 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
A tribute to nature, infinite source of patterns with mineral elements.
Brass foundry cabinet knob made in our workshops.
2.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Pair of Bronze Door Handles Push & Pull with Abstract Relief
Located in London, GB
Set of two rectangular bronze door handles with abstract Brutalist relief and irregular textures, European 1970s. Their relief with original patina is expressive and will give real p...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Paco Valle Brutalist Metal Wire Sculpture Man And Woman Paul Evans Style
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Very Detailed Paco Valle Brutalist Metal Wirework Wire Work Sculpture Of A Man And Woman Lovers . Would go wonderful with both Paul Evans , Cutis C. Jere an...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Architectural Bronze Square Push and Pull Door Handle and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Square push and pull door handle and matching letter box with rhythmic relief resembling the waves of sound; Their original patina brings ou...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Pair of Bronze Push Pull Door Handles with Abstract Relief
Located in London, GB
Set of two rectangular bronze door handles with abstract Brutalist relief and irregular textures, European 1970s. Their relief with original patina is...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Full Width Aluminium Push-Pull Door Handle in Brutalist Style
Located in London, GB
A large aluminium door handle in brutalist style, dating from the 1970s. Found in Germany.
The handle comprises a panel to fit across the full width of the door, with a large raised...
Category
20th Century Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Solid brass furniture handle from Open Manifest collection 7 x 5 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Brass foundry cabinet handle made in our workshops.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mammouth Brutalist Wall Garden Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal Brutalist sculpture in the form of a wind blown tree. The sculpture has a wrought iron tree trunk and branches with copper leaves, it is designed to be installed on a wall...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair of Brutalist Male and Female Fireplace Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cool pair of Brutalist male and female fireplace andirons from the 1970s. This are in original condition, so they show some patina. If you want a different finish on them let us kn...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Custom Architect Executed Brutalist Welded Steel Chandelier
By Bruelher
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist school chandelier, signed and dated, by the maker, architect "Bruelher 1976" Impressive presence, scale and quality.
Unique item, not "produced" or ma...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Peter Lipman-Wulf Sculptural Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural, hand-formed vessel of painted and glazed clay, likely for use as a bird bath, by German/American artist and educator Peter Lipman-Wulf. Born i...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Pair of Wrought Iron Dachshund Andirons - 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Wrought Iron Dachshund Andirons
Brutalist - Vintage - Open Fire
Measures : 18cmx46,5 H:20cm
Material : Iron
Wear Consistent with age and use
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20th Century Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Architectural Pairs of Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles with Art Relief
Located in London, GB
Two sculptural pairs of Brutalist square push and pull bronze door handles with intense abstract relief and original patina are for double doors or on a single door on both sides.
Th...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
1970s Brutalist Solid Bronze Cast Door Handle Germany
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bronze Brutalist Door Handle Germany
stamped by maker
Door handle 5.75 h x 5.75 w x 2.25 h
Fitting Keyhole Cover 2.25 x 2.25 x .5 d
Original preow...
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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Solid brass pull handle – Diameter 30 cm – A play of shape and surface depth
Located in Marrakech, MA
Solid brass pull handle with a 30 cm diameter, part of the Earth Prints collection. Crafted using the Hammered and stippled brass technique, it features a textured surface created th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Door Panel or Wall Decoration
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast aluminum brutalist wall decoration or door panel.
Can be attached to your existing door or just hang on the wall. Similar item was featured on Architectural Digest magazine.
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pedestal, Brutalist in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solid oak pedestals dating from the 1940s, the oak features a magnificent wood grain and Patina.
Inspired by the work of Charles Dudouyt.
Category
1940s Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Two Pair of French Brutalist Cast Bronze Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Two pair of heavy cast bronze and nickel plated architectural door pulls shaped like the gores of a terrestrial globe.
Price listed is per pair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Ceramic door handle
Located in Nivelles, BE
Original red ceramic door handle from the 70s in a brutalist style.
Category
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Brutalist Pair of Bronze Square Push Pull Door Handles with Flower Relief
Located in London, GB
Pair of push and pull bronze door handles with organic expressionist flower relief for double doors or a single door on both sides. They are works of art for your doors.
These door h...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French brutalist cast concrete cantilever zig zag garden chair
Located in London, GB
Rare sculptural concrete cantilever S chair, sourced from France. This extremely heavy piece is made with steel rods embedded within the structure.
Material: Concrete, steel
Period:...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Large Lateral Brutalist Push & Pull Copper Door Handle, 1960s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large lateral mid century copper push & pull door handle with strong brutalist relief which creates a stunning detail to any door.
There is a key hole for the installation of a lock cylinder.
Originally mounted on a front door sometimes in the 1960s as an decorative oversized door handle...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Brutalist Pair of Bronze Square Push Pull Door Handles with Geometric Relief
Located in London, GB
Brutalist pair of bronze relief with strong relief and geometric pattern with repetition of squares is made in the 1960-70's. These heavy pieces, made of cast bronze are in perfect c...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Square Art Tiles with Multi Color Bright Glazes 1960s
Located in London, GB
Art tiles, set of four, each unique in glaze in dramatic colors and explosive patterns. The translucent glazes are applied thick so that they create a crackling effect. These glazes ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles for Double Doors
Located in London, GB
Set of two artistic Brutalist bronze door handles with abstract textured design European 1970's. Their relief with original dark patina will give real personality to a house.
These i...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Push Pull Door Handles Rectangular with Brutalist Relief
Located in London, GB
Set of two rectangular horizontal Brutalist bronze door handles with abstract relief and irregular textures, European 1970's. Their relief with original patina is expressive and will...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Square Bronze Push Pull Door Handles pair with Subtle Relief
Located in London, GB
Brutalist pair of square bronze push & pull door handles with subtle relief are made in the 1960-70's. These pieces are made of cast bronze and are in perfect condition. The bronze i...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Solid brass cabinet pulls ø 20 cm : A refined texture for doors and furniture
Located in Marrakech, MA
Part of the Earth Prints collection, this pair of solid brass cabinet pulls highlights the richness of natural textures. Cast in brass foundry and meticulously handcrafted by skilled...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Inspired Pair of Mixed Stone Planters, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This striking pair of large planters draws inspiration from the bold aesthetics of Brutalist design. Crafted with a fusion of mixed stone and concrete, these planters showcase a rugg...
Category
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Brutalist Square Abstract Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Pair
Located in London, GB
Set of two artistic Brutalist bronze door handles with abstract textured design European 1970's. Their relief with original dark patina will give real personality to a house.
These i...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Ceramic Art Tiles with Multi Color Bright Glazes 1960s
Located in London, GB
Art tiles, set of four, each unique in glaze in dramatic colors and explosive patterns. The translucent glazes are applied thick so that they create a crackling effect. These glazes ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Pair of Bronze Push Pull Door Handles with a Abstract Relief
Located in London, GB
Set of two rectangular bronze door handles with subtle relief, placed horizontal is European 1970's. Their relief with original patina will give real personality to a house.
These i...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Door Handles, Bel and Key Hole with Organic Relief
Located in London, GB
Brutalist pair of bronze door handles with strong relief of veritcal organic lines is made in the 1960-70's. These heavy pieces, made of cast bronze are in perfect condition and are...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles for Double Doors
Located in London, GB
The art relief on the cast bronze door handles are like the surface crust of the moon. It is as if asteroids and meteorites collide with the ce...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Pair of Bronze Square Push Pull Door Handles with Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Square pair of push and pull bronze door handles with rounded edges and matching letterbox have an expressionist relief of poppy flowers. They are designed for double doors or a sing...
Category
1970s European Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Etched Copper Planter Style of LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Etched copper planter or basket in the style of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
Category
1960s Vintage Brutalist Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Brutalist building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Brutalist building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, James de Wulf, David Marshall, and Denis Milovanov. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $74 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $1,950.