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Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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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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

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 Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

David Marshall. Brutalist aluminum and bronze wall sculptures, Spain, 1970s
David Marshall. Brutalist aluminum and bronze wall sculptures, Spain, 1970s

David Marshall. Brutalist aluminum and bronze wall sculptures, Spain, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Set of two brutalist wall sculptures by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. Made of aluminum and bronze. These wall sculptures can be placed on the wall as decorative elements, or installe...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum, Bronze

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...

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1960s European Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art
Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Peoria, AZ

AFTER PAUL EVANS MID CENTURY MODERN MONUMENTAL BRUTALIST FINE ART DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE! MAGNIFICENT TOWER STRUCTURE! IRON, BRASS, BRONZE & WOOD BASE CIRCA 1956 Similar to Diego Giacometi Approximate Dimensions: Large 34" Tower/ 13" Wide & Deep This is the Holy Grail for Mid Century abstract...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s
Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

By Silas Seandel, Paul Evans, Marcello Fantoni

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist sculpture in Marcello Fantoni's style, 50s. Made of copper metal cut with a torch and welded together the pieces that form it, creating a body of purely brutalist phantasma...

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1850s Italian Antique Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Copper, Iron

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Ebony

Abstract Sculpture in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
Abstract Sculpture in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier

Abstract Sculpture in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier

Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI

This limited-edition work balances monolithic weight with fluid, architectural movement. The piece exists somewhere between sculpture and spatial artifact — at once primitive and dis...

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2010s Greek Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere
Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere

Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere

By Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel

Located in New York, NY

A signed brass and metal sculpture of flowers and leaves, Brutalist period, in the style of designers Silas Seandel or C. Jere, circa mid-20th century. A Brutalist sculpture of flowe...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Coupe Nitrate Patina Vase
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Coupe Nitrate Patina Vase

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Coupe Nitrate Patina Vase

By Rick Owens

Located in Chicago, IL

The now iconic bronze coupe vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each piece is handmade and hand patinated so there is always a slig...

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2010s French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Un Jardín" – Abstract brutalist cantera stone sculpture
"Un Jardín" – Abstract brutalist cantera stone sculpture

"Un Jardín" – Abstract brutalist cantera stone sculpture

Located in Guadalajara, MX

This small scale sculpture cut in black cantera stone abstracts the text “nada menos que el universe entero” (nothing less than the entire universe”, which is what Luis Barragán said...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Abstract Modernist Bronze Sculpture Figural with Brutalist Relief Texture 1970s
Abstract Modernist Bronze Sculpture Figural with Brutalist Relief Texture 1970s

Abstract Modernist Bronze Sculpture Figural with Brutalist Relief Texture 1970s

By Lynn Chadwick

Located in Troy, MI

Unique post-war abstract sculpture in solid bronze Anonymous artist circa 1970's Slab like torso cast in deep relief texture and nuanced patinas Three elongated legs and subtly offs...

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20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Welded Dark Iron Rod Table Sculpture on Walnut Block Base
Mid Century Welded Dark Iron Rod Table Sculpture on Walnut Block Base

Mid Century Welded Dark Iron Rod Table Sculpture on Walnut Block Base

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Handmade patinated Iron Rod, Abstract Tree Form, Table Sculpture on Block Walnut base, Circa 1960. Featuring handcrafted vertical form composed of welded patinated 3/4"D cut, varied ...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Carved Solid Mahogany Decorative Post, Brutalist Style, 1960s
Vintage Carved Solid Mahogany Decorative Post, Brutalist Style, 1960s

Vintage Carved Solid Mahogany Decorative Post, Brutalist Style, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsomely carved solid mahogany decorative post. Vintage, and originally intended as a banister stop. This is a strikingly beautiful piece that can serve as an eye catching art obje...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Mahogany

Midcentury Brutalist Brass Sculpture, circa 1960s
Midcentury Brutalist Brass Sculpture, circa 1960s

Midcentury Brutalist Brass Sculpture, circa 1960s

By Paul Evans, Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful hand-made brass sculpture, Midcentury Modern/Brutalist period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Piece is unsigned; In the style of designers Paul Evans, Curtis Jere. Piece is all brass with a square black composite base. Very good condition as shown in images. Dimensions: 22.75" Height. Other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: Mackenzie-Childs vase, search ref. #: LU1314226933622 (SOLD.) Agate dish...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Composition, Brass

Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Bertoia's Dandelion form is widely regarded to be the apex of his career. An overwhelming physical presence is balanced by its truly delicate nature. A gilt bronze central sphere is ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Brass, Bronze

Brutalist Abstract Iron Sculpture, Signed CH, Netherlands, 1960s
Brutalist Abstract Iron Sculpture, Signed CH, Netherlands, 1960s

Brutalist Abstract Iron Sculpture, Signed CH, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

An expressive Brutalist sculpture in welded iron, composed of sharply cut geometric elements that merge into a dynamic and almost architectural form. The layered construction, pierce...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s
Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s

Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Savannah, GA

Giovanni 'John' Bucci (Italian-American, 1935-2019) A welded metal sculpture composed of various found metal pieces, 1960s. 20 inches wide by 24 inches tall by 8 ½ inches deep

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Italian modern brutalist Brass sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s
Italian modern brutalist Brass sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s

Italian modern brutalist Brass sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brutalist Brass sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s Brass sculpture with a rectangular base with reference to the brutalist style. The front of the sculpture is square...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

'La Mia Casa' Wooden Sculpture by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1975
'La Mia Casa' Wooden Sculpture by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1975

'La Mia Casa' Wooden Sculpture by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1975

By Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Hellouw, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi’s work stands apart through its quiet sense of monumentality. Working almost exclusively in wood, the Italian sculptor and cabinetmaker developed a language rooted...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith
Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith

By David Smith, Paul Evans

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculpture, after David Smith / Paul Evans.. Signed and dated bUT unfortunately illegible. Amazing use of color, texture and space, Eigh...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Still Stand No90, The Sleek Burned Oak Totem, a Synthesis of Dark Elegance
Still Stand No90, The Sleek Burned Oak Totem, a Synthesis of Dark Elegance

Still Stand No90, The Sleek Burned Oak Totem, a Synthesis of Dark Elegance

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Still Stand No90, The Sleek Burned Oak Totem, a Synthesis of Dark Elegance —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a t...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Vintage Boho Brutalist Modernist Sculpture
Vintage Boho Brutalist Modernist Sculpture

Vintage Boho Brutalist Modernist Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Command attention with the raw, architectural power of this vintage Brutalist sculpture. Epitomizing the avant-garde spirit of the Mid-Century Modernist movement, this striking abstr...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Aluminum

Original Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture Signed
Original Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture Signed

Original Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture Signed

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture made in steel and black marble signed. Pal Kepenyes was a Hungarian artist and jewelry designer known for his unique and innova...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Steel

Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

"Untitled" (Bush) Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970's made of welded bronze. Harry Bertoia, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans, created as part of his celebrated Sculptured Metal Collection for Directional, exemplifies the raw artistry and architectural p...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Brutalist Patinated Metal Abstract Sculpture by Frans de Boer Lichtveld, 1964
Brutalist Patinated Metal Abstract Sculpture by Frans de Boer Lichtveld, 1964

Brutalist Patinated Metal Abstract Sculpture by Frans de Boer Lichtveld, 1964

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Brutalist sculpture. Design by Frans de Boer Lichtveld. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Patinated metal with various decorative elements. This wonderful Br...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Brutalist panel (mixed media)
Brutalist panel (mixed media)

Brutalist panel (mixed media)

Located in Oostende, BE

A Brutalist panel featuring geometrically cut colored glass set in concrete, all encased in a sturdy wooden frame.

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19th Century European Antique Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Large Abstract Gilded Metal Sculpture by Philippe Cheverny, 1970s
Large Abstract Gilded Metal Sculpture by Philippe Cheverny, 1970s

Large Abstract Gilded Metal Sculpture by Philippe Cheverny, 1970s

By Philippe Cheverny

Located in Chicago, IL

An abstract sculpture by French artist Philippe Cheverny, rendered in gilded metal. Its Brutalist form emerges from molten metal, poured and shaped into a freeform silhouette. Rests ...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz
1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz

1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz

By Marc Weinstein, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

This exceptional 1960s Brutalist still life sculpture is a masterful testament to mid-century studio craft, presenting a powerful interplay of industrial raw metalwork and organic botanical form. As beautifully captured in photos, this piece is meticulously hand-forged, showcasing an array of highly stylized flowers, spiky starburst flora, and textured wheat-like stalks rising elegantly from a faceted, geometric iron vase. Each blossom is intricately constructed with individual layered metal petals, jagged cut edges, and torch-cut brazed brass accents at the centers that catch the light, adding a brilliant flash of warmth to the dark, moodier iron patina. For critical collector provenance, this important mid-century work is signed "Bob Schmitz" in a striking gold script on the reverse side of the vase. Vase is 6.75"h x 6.25" x 6.25" Embodying the rebellious, texture-heavy spirit of the Brutalist art movement, this hand-forged sculpture celebrates raw construction with its exposed welds, torch-hewn edges, and multi-toned oxidation. Cleverly engineered for both stability and customizable display, the heavy metal flower rods are held securely in place by a dense sand filling on the inside of the vase, allowing the dramatic bouquet to maintain its striking arrangement. The faceted exterior features beautifully visible seams and a mottled, fire-kissed surface patina that transitions seamlessly from dark charcoal tones to deep copper hues, accented by the artist's gold signature. A commanding and deeply textural decorative statement, this mid-century studio sculpture by Bob Schmitz makes an incredible centerpiece for a Brutalist or mid-century modern interior. Born in Illinois, Bob Schmitz was a skilled Midwestern craftsman who learned the intricacies of welding and traditional metalworking directly from his grandfather, a professional blacksmith. He eventually took over his family's historic forge, successfully transitioning the traditional shop into specialized, custom fabrication and independent studio design. Operating in the true spirit of the mid-century American Studio Craft movement, Schmitz hand-forged, torch-cut, and built his pieces individually by hand rather than relying on mass factory production. This meticulous, bench-work approach explains the highly customized, one-of-a-kind engineering seen in his work, such as using a dense sand filling inside the vase to balance and secure the heavy metal flower rods. Active during the 1960s and 1970s boom in torch-cut metal art, Schmitz utilized heavy, industrial materials like iron, brass, and copper to create dramatic, highly textured interpretations of nature. Because he was a dedicated regional craftsman who prioritized individual studio artistry over large-scale commercial gallery contracts, surviving examples of his large-scale sculptural work remain exceptionally rare to find on the open market today. Bob Schmitz, Mid-Century Studio Craft, Brutalist Flower Sculpture...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Brutalist 1970s Signed Iron Sculpture
Brutalist 1970s Signed Iron Sculpture

Brutalist 1970s Signed Iron Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Unique Brutalist iron / mixed metals sculpture by American artist, circa 1970s. Free-form piece with various geometric pieces signed on the base. Beautiful Versatile piece that ...

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20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Chrome, Iron

Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze & Black Horn, 1970s
Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze & Black Horn, 1970s

Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze & Black Horn, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual paper weight or desk sculpture fashioned from a heavy bronze disc from which a decorative piece of old black/dark brown horn from a Yak is towering (removable). Anonymously m...

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20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Jack Brubaker Forged Bronze Sculpture or Candle Holder
Jack Brubaker Forged Bronze Sculpture or Candle Holder

Jack Brubaker Forged Bronze Sculpture or Candle Holder

By Jack Brubaker

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage serpentine forged bronze sculpture features petal shaped sconce compartment that allows it to be used as a candle holder, supported by freestyle shaped tendrils and stems. T...

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20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Lucite Freeform Sculpture
Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Lucite Freeform Sculpture

Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Lucite Freeform Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré, Hivo Van Teal

Located in San Diego, CA

A sculptural interpretation of an organic shape that is enigmatic, poised and unpredictable. A study in form, this vintage lucite piece dates to the early 1960s. In essence it is min...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

Welded Chrome Automobile Bumper Abstract Sculpture by Jason Seley, '1919-1983'
Welded Chrome Automobile Bumper Abstract Sculpture by Jason Seley, '1919-1983'

Welded Chrome Automobile Bumper Abstract Sculpture by Jason Seley, '1919-1983'

By Jason Seley

Located in West Chester, PA

Large scale welded chromium-plated steel salvaged car parts sculpture by artist Jason Seley (1919-1983). Signed by the artist. Rectangular base measures roughly 18" x 10".

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Chrome

Elefante by NONO Console 20, Slender Oak Elegance, Substantial Presence
Elefante by NONO Console 20, Slender Oak Elegance, Substantial Presence

Elefante by NONO Console 20, Slender Oak Elegance, Substantial Presence

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante by NONO Console 20, Slender Oak Elegance, Substantial Presence ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Brutalist Cast Aluminum Sculpture by DCalvi, Mexico, 1960
Brutalist Cast Aluminum Sculpture by DCalvi, Mexico, 1960

Brutalist Cast Aluminum Sculpture by DCalvi, Mexico, 1960

By DCalvi

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Striking Brutalist cast aluminum sculpture by Diana Calvillo, featuring a bold abstract composition with a strong architectural and organic presence. The work is executed in cast al...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Abstract surrealist wooden sculpture by Fredrik Weerkamp, Netherlands 1980s
Abstract surrealist wooden sculpture by Fredrik Weerkamp, Netherlands 1980s

Abstract surrealist wooden sculpture by Fredrik Weerkamp, Netherlands 1980s

Located in ECHT, NL

Surrealist abstract sculpture made from different kinds of wood. Created by Dutch visual artist Frederik Weerkamp. This sculpture was part of his personal collection. It depicts a p...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculpture
Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculpture

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This commanding vintage Brutalist sculpture is a striking example of the mid-century industrial art movement. Evoking the spirit of iconic designers like Curtis Jere, the piece featu...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

Contemporary Bronze Totem Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France
Contemporary Bronze Totem Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France

Contemporary Bronze Totem Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France

By Bertrand Créac'h

Located in London, GB

Totem "Faille" by Bertrand Créac'h Material: bronze, blak patina Dimensions: H 200 x 25 x 25 cm Year: 2024 Bertrand Créac’h met on his journey the artists Étienne Martin, François S...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Wood Totem Sculpture
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Wood Totem Sculpture

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Wood Totem Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introduce a powerful and dramatic vertical element into your interior with this monumental hand-carved wooden totem sculpture. A masterful work of Brutalist and Organic Modern design...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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

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 Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Sculptural Terracotta Ceramic Vessel – Organic Contemporary Art Object
Sculptural Terracotta Ceramic Vessel – Organic Contemporary Art Object

Sculptural Terracotta Ceramic Vessel – Organic Contemporary Art Object

Located in Istanbul, TR

This sculptural ceramic vessel explores organic form and subtle movement through a softly twisted silhouette. The shape rises vertically from a grounded base into a fluid, abstract b...

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2010s Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Modern Sculpture in Dark Art, Black Solid Wood by Escalona, Still Stand No94
Modern Sculpture in Dark Art, Black Solid Wood by Escalona, Still Stand No94

Modern Sculpture in Dark Art, Black Solid Wood by Escalona, Still Stand No94

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Modern Sculpture in Dark Art, Black Solid Wood by Escalona, Still Stand No94 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

A Sculpture of Dark Elegance, Biomorphic Black Solid Wood, Still Stand No97
A Sculpture of Dark Elegance, Biomorphic Black Solid Wood, Still Stand No97

A Sculpture of Dark Elegance, Biomorphic Black Solid Wood, Still Stand No97

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A Sculpture of Dark Elegance, Biomorphic Black Solid Wood, Still Stand No97 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Biomorphic Elegance, Black Solid Wood by NONO, Still Stand No83
Biomorphic Elegance, Black Solid Wood by NONO, Still Stand No83

Biomorphic Elegance, Black Solid Wood by NONO, Still Stand No83

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Biomorphic Elegance, Black Solid Wood by NONO, Still Stand No83 Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to th...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

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

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...

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20th Century French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Mid-century  Abstract Brutalist Bronze
Mid-century  Abstract Brutalist Bronze

Mid-century Abstract Brutalist Bronze

By A. Robillard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous bronze of what looks to be a sphere. To me it seems brutalist in style, but also abstract. It has a big R on the bottom and it is dated 1967. Definitely a mystery piece. It ...

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1960s Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Abstract, Brutalist Sculpture in Copper, Denmark, 1970s
Abstract, Brutalist Sculpture in Copper, Denmark, 1970s

Abstract, Brutalist Sculpture in Copper, Denmark, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Object resembling a group of flowers. Executed in patinated copper. Raw and brutal in expression. It was executed during the 1970s within the perimeters of Middelfart Psychiatric Hos...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87
Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87

Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament t...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Brutalist Wall Sculpture of Patinated Metal
Brutalist Wall Sculpture of Patinated Metal

Brutalist Wall Sculpture of Patinated Metal

By Curtis Jeré, Tony Melendy, Silas Seandel

Located in Houston, TX

Brutalist wall sculpture of patinated metal. Monumental Brutalist wall sculpture of patinated metal inspired by Silas Seandel. Fabulous large Brutalist abstract wall sculpture of patinated metal in the manner of Silas Seandel/Curtis Jere/Tony Melendy...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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