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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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MARYLYN HYDE Post-War British Ceramic Sculptural Stoneware Pottery Vessel
MARYLYN HYDE Post-War British Ceramic Sculptural Stoneware Pottery Vessel

MARYLYN HYDE Post-War British Ceramic Sculptural Stoneware Pottery Vessel

Located in Torquay, GB

Striking British studio stoneware pottery sculptural vessel by Marylyn Hyde, dating from the late 1970s to early 1980s. This monumental stoneware jardiniere is formed as a fragmented...

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Mid-20th Century English Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal

Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s
Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s

Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist and Space Age style candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and manufactured by Dansk Design in Denmark, 1960s. Both pieces are made of solid cast iron with a centr...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sculptural Vintage 3-Arm Wrought Iron Candelabra, Handcrafted
Sculptural Vintage 3-Arm Wrought Iron Candelabra, Handcrafted

Sculptural Vintage 3-Arm Wrought Iron Candelabra, Handcrafted

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand-crafted wrought iron candle holder features sculptural shape with 3 branches with textured leaves flowing upwards from the base and terminating into round candle holder...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Direct Metal Bull Sculpture Yahweh, Gilt Polychroming Stock Market
Brutalist Direct Metal Bull Sculpture Yahweh, Gilt Polychroming Stock Market

Brutalist Direct Metal Bull Sculpture Yahweh, Gilt Polychroming Stock Market

Located in Peoria, AZ

Rare! Brutalist Bull Sculpture Depicting Archaic Deity Yahweh Gilt Polychroming Verso base "Yahweh" This fascinating sculpture is done in a simple, primitive style, looking like...

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Late 20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

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

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

By David Palombo

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

CYNER WEEK SALE 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

Brutalist Stoneware Ceramic Bowl or Bonsai Planter with Crackle Glaze
Brutalist Stoneware Ceramic Bowl or Bonsai Planter with Crackle Glaze

Brutalist Stoneware Ceramic Bowl or Bonsai Planter with Crackle Glaze

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking mid-century modern stoneware bowl or bonsai planter with a distinct Brutalist aesthetic. Raised on four sturdy legs, this sculptural piece features a rough-textured exteri...

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1980s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Brutalist Candleholder, 1970s
Vintage Brutalist Candleholder, 1970s

Vintage Brutalist Candleholder, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist candelabra with three arms. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 5.12ʺ...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s
Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s

Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass, Europe, 1960s. A very distinct brutalist style candle holder in heavy sand cast brass with a lovely patina. Quintessentially mi...

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Steel Candlestick Holders c.1940
Vintage Solid Steel Candlestick Holders c.1940

Vintage Solid Steel Candlestick Holders c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A pair of vintage solid steel candlestick holders with hexagonal bases. Blue with gold trim. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1960. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metals Figurative Sculpture of a Woman C1970
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metals Figurative Sculpture of a Woman C1970

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metals Figurative Sculpture of a Woman C1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic steel & iron figurative sculpture of a lifesize nude woman created by artist Hy Suchman. Sculpture is approximately 5ft 2 inches tall with a width and depth of 24 X 20. Am...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron

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

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

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Bronze

Belva Ball Brutalist Tree Sculpture Bronze Geode Mid-Century Modern 20th Century
Belva Ball Brutalist Tree Sculpture Bronze Geode Mid-Century Modern 20th Century

Belva Ball Brutalist Tree Sculpture Bronze Geode Mid-Century Modern 20th Century

By Belva Ball

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Brutalist sculpture depicting two elongated trees in bronze, their delicate, branching forms rising from a rough-cut geode base by Belva Ball. Circa mid 20th century. The contrast ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder

Vintage 1960s 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

Materials

Iron

Stoneware spherical vase, France, 1960
Stoneware spherical vase, France, 1960

Stoneware spherical vase, France, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A spherical stoneware vase, made in France in the 1960s, with a circular shape and a central opening, evoking a doughnut-like silhouette or a cosmic form. The surface is covered with...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s
Brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 75cm Width: 180cm Ref.: 25090304 *All images are always part...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

A Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s
A Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s

A Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s

By Marius Giuge

Located in MOUGINS, FR

This pair of 37 cm high three-light candelabras features scrolls at the top and base of the shaft, constructed directly as a base in a "water foam" design. The white color of these models is dotted with black alveoli that contrast with the clear enamel. The technique used to achieve this effect was to add chemical compounds to the enamel. Depending on the chosen dosage, this created variations in the size and depth of the craters. This decoration, invented by Marius Giuge, inspired the "Fat Lava" ceramics, very popular in Germany in the late 1960s and 1970s. An iconic example of Marius Giuge's production in the 1960s and 1970s, the pair is signed 3 times under each piece: MARIUS GIUGE – VALLAURIS...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Swiss Brutalist wrought iron Candle Holder
Swiss Brutalist wrought iron Candle Holder

Swiss Brutalist wrought iron Candle Holder

Located in Bern, CH

Swiss Brutalist wrought iron candle holder dating from the 1960's. Made by W. Müller Metalfabrik, Ersigen, Switzerland. With placement for two candle holders. Original makers label ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large wrought iron candelabra with an abstract design and three candle holders
Large wrought iron candelabra with an abstract design and three candle holders

Large wrought iron candelabra with an abstract design and three candle holders

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage decoration - candle holders Brutalist decoration - Candle not included - This piece is probably unique. Measures : 43X36cm H:107cm This wrought iron chandelier features a t...

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Late 20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore
Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

Period 1970's Brutalist sculpture depicting a stylized female figure executed in cast brass, mounted on a stepped walnut plinth base. Well crafted work, in excellent original condit...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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 Curtis Jeré, Marc Weinstein

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 Decorative Objects

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Steel

Mid-Century  brutalist hand-forged candlestick
Mid-Century  brutalist hand-forged candlestick

Mid-Century brutalist hand-forged candlestick

Located in Herentals, BE

Hand-forged, twisted and hammered candlestick. The candlestick has 4 different, forged and hammered legs that are attached under a twisted center piece. Above this, the scalloped dri...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Elongated 'Urchin' Wall Sculpture
Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Elongated 'Urchin' Wall Sculpture

Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Elongated 'Urchin' Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This uncommon Jere sculpture is comprised of chromed steel 'spores' that together form an urchin or pom-pom figure at the top. A combination of brass and chromed steel rods with stee...

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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Brass, Chrome, Metal, Steel

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 Silas Seandel, Curtis Jeré

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Wooden Zodiac Scorpio Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Wooden Zodiac Scorpio Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Wooden Zodiac Scorpio 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...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wood

Candelabra Piramide III G016 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Candelabra Piramide III G016 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

Candelabra Piramide III G016 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The Candelabra Piramide III was created by David Marshall, from sand cast brass & aluminium. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our found...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Studio Pottery Brutalist Drip Glaze Vase, Signed, circa 1970s
Vintage Studio Pottery Brutalist Drip Glaze Vase, Signed, circa 1970s

Vintage Studio Pottery Brutalist Drip Glaze Vase, Signed, circa 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking vintage studio pottery vase featuring a faceted geometric form with an organically sloped rim and expressive hand-applied drip glaze decoration. Executed in earthy terraco...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Stoneware

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

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

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

1970 Salvino Marsura style Brutalist Sculpture Irone Bowl
1970 Salvino Marsura style Brutalist Sculpture Irone Bowl

1970 Salvino Marsura style Brutalist Sculpture Irone Bowl

By Salvino Marsura

Located in Brescia, IT

Sculpture Iron Bowl Salvino Marsura attr. Italy, 1970 Striking hand-forged metal bowl in the Brutalist style, dating from the mid-20th century. This sculptural piece is composed of...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Danish Artist Peder E. Madsen Brutalist Primeval Sword-Fish Skeleton in Bronze
Danish Artist Peder E. Madsen Brutalist Primeval Sword-Fish Skeleton in Bronze

Danish Artist Peder E. Madsen Brutalist Primeval Sword-Fish Skeleton in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The Danish artist and Sculptor Peder Evald Madsen was born in 1951 and died last year in his home. These pieces came from his own collection and were sold at auction in 2024. A parti...

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1980s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Iron

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Copper Wading Bird Sculpture
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Copper Wading Bird Sculpture

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Copper Wading Bird Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré, Michel Anasse

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exceptional French mid-century modern sculpture depicting a stylized wading bird, handcrafted in hammered and welded copper. This rare and expressive piece showcases a beautifully...

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1960s Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Copper

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Extendable Floor Candleholder, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Extendable Floor Candleholder, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Extendable Floor Candleholder, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Extendable Floor Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Color: Black Styles: Brutalist, Mid-...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Brutalist David Marshall's style vases by Alfonso Márquez, Spain, 1970s
Brutalist David Marshall's style vases by Alfonso Márquez, Spain, 1970s

Brutalist David Marshall's style vases by Alfonso Márquez, Spain, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Pair of big vases in the brutalist style by the Spanish designer Alfonso Márquez, 1970s. Both pieces are entirely made of metal, combining polished aluminum and brass. The labels are...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany, 1960s
Brutalist Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany, 1960s

Brutalist Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information:...

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20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholders, 1960s
Set of 2 Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholders, 1960s

Set of 2 Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholders, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholders, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Ce...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalo...

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20th Century Danish Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Brutalist Ethnic Sweet Bowl Handmade in Spain Aluminium Brass
Brutalist Ethnic Sweet Bowl Handmade in Spain Aluminium Brass

Brutalist Ethnic Sweet Bowl Handmade in Spain Aluminium Brass

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Sweet Bowl was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. Certified authentic by the Artist David Marshall with his signature. The Artist is inspired by nature and land scape...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder from Gallo, 1970s
Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder from Gallo, 1970s

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder from Gallo, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder from Gallo, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Bronze...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass, Steel

Brutalist Wood bowl in the spirit of Alexandre Noll - 1960s
Brutalist Wood bowl in the spirit of Alexandre Noll - 1960s

Brutalist Wood bowl in the spirit of Alexandre Noll - 1960s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brutalist Wood bowl in the spirit of Alexandre Noll Wabi Sabi decoration - Brutalist - Decoration Measures : 24cmx22.5cm H:7.5cm Material : Wood Wear consistent with age and use.

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wood

Brutalist Blue and White Reactive Art Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Brutalist Blue and White Reactive Art Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Brutalist Blue and White Reactive Art Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in Valencia, VC

Brutalist Blue and White Reactive Art Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s Striking European art glass vase produced during the 1970s, acquired in Belgium. The piece features a substantial bot...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder in Wrought Iron, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder in Wrought Iron, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder in Wrought Iron, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder in Wrought Iron, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wrought Iron Color: Gray Styles: Brutal...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Mid Century Giraffe Statue
Brutalist Mid Century Giraffe Statue

Brutalist Mid Century Giraffe Statue

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Redding, CT

Brutalist Mid Century Giraffe Statue. Whimsical piece . Fun for that animal lover . Place outdoors in a garden or indoors .

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of French Brustalist Candle Holder, 1950
Pair of French Brustalist Candle Holder, 1950

Pair of French Brustalist Candle Holder, 1950

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A unique set of two brutalist candle holders from the fifties. each one is made and welded from a fork. Great design and great patina.

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1950s European Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1950s
Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1950s

Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1950s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing mid-century modern metal Brutalist sculpture "Bird" by Salvino Marsura, made in Italy in the 1950s. Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Treviso in 1938. His career ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron candelabra candle holder
Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron candelabra candle holder

Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron candelabra candle holder

Located in BELFORT, FR

Mid century and brutalist style wrought iron candelabra.

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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