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Brutalist Decorative Objects

BRUTALIST STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN 

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

BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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Tom Dixon Gold “Gem” Series Candelabra, Rough & Smooth Collection, 2013
Tom Dixon Gold “Gem” Series Candelabra, Rough & Smooth Collection, 2013

Tom Dixon Gold “Gem” Series Candelabra, Rough & Smooth Collection, 2013

By Tom Dixon

Located in London, GB

For sale is a gold Tom Dixon “Gem” series cast-aluminium three-candle candelabra, for the "Rough & Smooth" Collection, dating from 2013. Tom Dixon’s “GEM” series was part of Dix...

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2010s British Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved  in an Olive  Wood Block France 1950
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved  in an Olive  Wood Block France 1950

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture, Brutalist Relief Panel
1970s Vintage Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture, Brutalist Relief Panel

1970s Vintage Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture, Brutalist Relief Panel

Located in La Mesa, CA

Handcrafted in the 1970s and sourced from a Southern California estate, this sculptural wood wall panel showcases a bold geometric relief design, meticulously assembled from richly g...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Jack Van Deckter Brutalist Sculpture
Jack Van Deckter Brutalist Sculpture

Jack Van Deckter Brutalist Sculpture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A really wonderful torch cut, brutalist sculpture by Jack Van Deckter, ca' 1960's. Patinated wrought iron-heavy. Abstract but with a figurative feel. Jack Van Deckter (American, 1917...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist candle holder done in gilt bronze. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Massive Matte Black Brutalist Hammered Metal Noir Lily Pad Centerpiece Bowl 18"
Massive Matte Black Brutalist Hammered Metal Noir Lily Pad Centerpiece Bowl 18"

Massive Matte Black Brutalist Hammered Metal Noir Lily Pad Centerpiece Bowl 18"

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning modernist centerpiece bowl in matte black. Made of metal with a hammered surface and pleated details along the edge. Measures 18" diameter and is in excellent condition.

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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Brutalist Candelabra in Patinated Bronze, 1970s
Scandinavian Brutalist Candelabra in Patinated Bronze, 1970s

Scandinavian Brutalist Candelabra in Patinated Bronze, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A small scaled ( H: 14.5, W/D: 19 cm) candelabrum for 4 regular sized candles. It is fashioned from patinated bronze and showcases distinct Neo-gothic/brutalist vibes. It was possibl...

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20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

Small Decorative Brutalist Sculpture on Brass Stand
Small Decorative Brutalist Sculpture on Brass Stand

Small Decorative Brutalist Sculpture on Brass Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking mid-century brutalist sculpture on brass stand featuring bold, abstract geometry and raw, textured metalwork. This piece has a great patina and every side is its good side. ...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere

Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this large diameter wall sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1960.

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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Free-Form Glass Trinket - Solid Cast Glass Catchall - France 1970s
Brutalist Free-Form Glass Trinket - Solid Cast Glass Catchall - France 1970s

Brutalist Free-Form Glass Trinket - Solid Cast Glass Catchall - France 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brutalist Free-Form Glass Trinket - Solid Cast Glass Catchall - France 1970s Free-form large and heavy decorative catchall. Entirely made of solid glass and beautifully crafted ! ...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Brutalist Metal Candle Holder
Brutalist Metal Candle Holder

Brutalist Metal Candle Holder

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-o...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage German Brutalist Metal Candleholder from Harjes
Vintage German Brutalist Metal Candleholder from Harjes

Vintage German Brutalist Metal Candleholder from Harjes

Located in Hamburg, DE

This flat candleholder follows organic forms. Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles:...

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20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953
Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953 Sandblasted pewter Each: 20½ h × 3¼ dia in (52 × 8 cm) Provenance: The Artist Collection of Dorsey Reading Exhibited: Paul...

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1950s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Travertine Candleholder by Fratelli Mannelli
Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Travertine Candleholder by Fratelli Mannelli

Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Travertine Candleholder by Fratelli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Hamburg, DE

Schlichter candlesticks made of travertine, designed by Fratelli Mannelli from the 60s. A no-nonsense design that draws its elegance from the minimalist design and the particular mat...

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20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Horse Head
Vintage Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Horse Head

Vintage Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Horse Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unleash the spirit of raw artistry into your space with this captivating vintage Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Horse Head sculpture. A truly dynamic and expressive piece, this artwork m...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Torch-Cut Steel Sculpture "The Buffalo" on Marble Base by Tom Hardy
Brutalist Torch-Cut Steel Sculpture "The Buffalo" on Marble Base by Tom Hardy

Brutalist Torch-Cut Steel Sculpture "The Buffalo" on Marble Base by Tom Hardy

By Thomas Bush Hardy

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning brutalist torch-cut steel sculpture "The Buffalo" on black marble base by listed artist, Tom Hardy, circa 1950s. This striking buffalo sculpture is crafted from torch-cut st...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Cut Steel

Pair Hand Crafted Brutalist Iron Candelabra With 5 Candle Holders
Pair Hand Crafted Brutalist Iron Candelabra With 5 Candle Holders

Pair Hand Crafted Brutalist Iron Candelabra With 5 Candle Holders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully designed, and very large, Pair of Brutalist Wrought Iron Candelabras The unique and architectural pieces have platforms for 5 - 3" candles, with arms that are twisted...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Brutalist Pair of Candle Holders in Patinated Solid Brass 1970s
Mid Century Brutalist Pair of Candle Holders in Patinated Solid Brass 1970s

Mid Century Brutalist Pair of Candle Holders in Patinated Solid Brass 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Brutalist Pair of Candle Holders in Patinated Solid Brass 1970s. Wonderful pair of mid century brutalist candle holders in solid brass. Great freeform design - very mid ...

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brutalist sculpture "Monk With The Book" by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1970s
Vintage Brutalist sculpture "Monk With The Book" by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1970s

Vintage Brutalist sculpture "Monk With The Book" by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1970s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Mid-century modern metal Brutalist sculpture "Monk With The Book" by Salvino Marsura, made in Italy in the 1970s. Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Treviso in 1938. His c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase
Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase

Brutalist Metal Cylinder Vase

By Bmf Nagel

Located in New York, NY

Produced by BMF (Bayerische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in the 1970s. Great contrasting finishes and patina.

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup
Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup

Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup

By Chaumet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup Circa 1980. An exceptional object A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a sea...

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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

Midcentury Brutalist Brass Sculpture, circa 1960s

By Curtis Jeré, Paul Evans

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition, Brass

Bronze Mounted Brutalist Sculpture
Bronze Mounted Brutalist Sculpture

Bronze Mounted Brutalist Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture showcases an interlocking narrow bronze sculpture on a Douglas fir base. Dimensions 6.75" width x 3.25" depth x 13.25" height. Cond...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Wrought Iron Knotted Wall Candle Sconces
Brutalist Wrought Iron Knotted Wall Candle Sconces

Brutalist Wrought Iron Knotted Wall Candle Sconces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1970s, Sweden. A pair of wall candle sconces crafted in Sweden with a tapered edge design. Designer is unknown and pieces are unmarked. Priced & sold as a pair.

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1970s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Jopeko, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...

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20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

David Marshall Bronze and Wood Fruit Bowl Sculpture, Organic Brutalist, 1980s
David Marshall Bronze and Wood Fruit Bowl Sculpture, Organic Brutalist, 1980s

David Marshall Bronze and Wood Fruit Bowl Sculpture, Organic Brutalist, 1980s

By David Marshall

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This piece combines a deep, textured wooden bowl with an organic, sculpted bronze element, created by the renowned designer David Marshall in Spain during the 1980s. The design refle...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Danish Art, 1970s
Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Danish Art, 1970s

Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Danish Art, 1970s

By Henrik Horst

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

MCM Ceramic and Marble Owls Sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia
MCM Ceramic and Marble Owls Sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia

MCM Ceramic and Marble Owls Sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool MCM ceramic and marble owls sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6.5"W x 3.25"D...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Bronze

French Rustic Olive Wood Salt Box – Wall-Mounted – 1970s Artisan Craft
French Rustic Olive Wood Salt Box – Wall-Mounted – 1970s Artisan Craft

French Rustic Olive Wood Salt Box – Wall-Mounted – 1970s Artisan Craft

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Rustic Olive Wood Salt Box – Wall-Mounted – 1970s Artisan Craft Description: This is a beautiful rustic salt box, handcrafted in solid olive wood, made in France in the 1970s...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Olive

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Steel Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Steel Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Steel Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture of tortured and burnt welded steel.

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

1970 Brutalist Postmodern Glass Block Table Vase w/ Acid Etched Hibiscus
1970 Brutalist Postmodern Glass Block Table Vase w/ Acid Etched Hibiscus

1970 Brutalist Postmodern Glass Block Table Vase w/ Acid Etched Hibiscus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1970s Brutalist glass block table vase with an acid-etched hibiscus along the front. The vase features a 6" opening along the top for receiving a floral arrangement of choic...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bronze Sculpture "Labirinto" by Fanna Roncoroni, Italian, 1978 Edition
Bronze Sculpture "Labirinto" by Fanna Roncoroni, Italian, 1978 Edition

Bronze Sculpture "Labirinto" by Fanna Roncoroni, Italian, 1978 Edition

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This impressive bronze sculpture by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni is in excellent condition. The work, "Labirinto," depicts a broken bronze sphere, the open side of which forms ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Mid-Century Brutalist Heavy Wrought Iron Candleholder, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

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

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Emile Antoine Bourdelle “Arlequin” Bronze Sculpture Valsuani Foundry
Emile Antoine Bourdelle “Arlequin” Bronze Sculpture Valsuani Foundry

Emile Antoine Bourdelle “Arlequin” Bronze Sculpture Valsuani Foundry

By Émile Antoine Bourdelle

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Antoine Bourdelle (French, 1861-1929) Bronze Sculpture L' Arlequin. Conceived in 1905 and cast around 1954 A rare museum quality impressionist - Brutalist interpretation of a harlequin swordsman in bronze with black/brown patina. Bears the cast signature E. A. BOURDELLE top of the base, © by Bourdelle along one side. Foundry seal of A. VALSUANI CIRE PERDUE. On corner. Measures 16 x 16.5 x 5 inches. Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. Scratches and wear to patina throughout commensurate of material age and use. Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum. The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. In September 1893 Bourdelle joined the studio of Auguste Rodin. His collaboration with Rodin lasted fifteen years. In 1895, he received his first official commission, a war monument for the city of Montauban. His proposed plans, different from traditional monuments, created a scandal. Rodin intervened on his behalf, and the monument was finally erected in 1902. In 1900, Bourdelle demonstrated his independence from Rodin's style with a bust of Apollo. In the same year, Bourdelle, Rodin and the sculptor Desbois opened a free school of sculpture, the Institut Rodin-Debois-Bourdelle. One of the students was Henri Matisse, who later produced some remarkable sculpture, but the school did not last long. Bourdelle in his studio sketching Grace Christie In 1905, Bourdelle had his first personal exhibition, in the gallery of the foundry-owner Hébrand. With the support of Hébrand and the material assistance of his foundry, Bourdelle was able to make larger works and earn greater recognition. His father died in 1906, and Bourdelle changed his first name to simply Antoine, after his father. He married his second wife, Cléopatre Sevastos (1892-1972), who was of Greek origin. She and their daughter, Rhodia, became a frequent inspiration for his works.[6] In 1908, Bourdelle left the studio of Rodin and set out on his own. In 1909 he exhibited a new work, Hercules the Archer at the annual Salon of the Societé Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He began to teach at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where his students included Giacometti, Isaac Frenkel and Adaline Kent...

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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Isabelle Faure Signed Illuminated Gold Butterfly Sculpture Light Brass and Agate

By Isabelle Faure

Located in Hastings, GB

An incredibly rare sculpture by world renowned sculptor Isabelle Faure, in hand worked brass and agate. The enormous butterfly spans over 80cm in diameter and the stunning agate wing...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Brass

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the rugged beauty of organic design with this captivating vintage studio pottery vase. A striking example of the Brutalist aesthetic, this small vessel features a heavily te...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

XL Black Brutalist Style Candlestick Holder Of Wrought Iron, 1950s
XL Black Brutalist Style Candlestick Holder Of Wrought Iron, 1950s

XL Black Brutalist Style Candlestick Holder Of Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in München, BY

Large brutalist style candlestick holder of Wrought iron, Germany, 1950s. Dimensions: Height 30.7" / 78cm, Width 15.0" / 38cm, Depth 15.4" / 39cm, Edge Length Candle Bases 4.7" / 1...

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1950s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Danish Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Planters, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Curated set of 2 ceramic pieces. A pot shaped bowl/planter from Dot keramik in Denmark circa 1970 and an unknown square fat-lava vase or small planter from the the early 1970s. The s...

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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Brutalist Copper Vase in Copper, 1970s
Danish Brutalist Copper Vase in Copper, 1970s

Danish Brutalist Copper Vase in Copper, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A sculptural cylindrical vase in hand embossed patinated copper. It displays all the right elements of Scandinavian Brutalism. The floral relief pattern resembles some of Axel Salto'...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Copper

Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Pottery and Iron Wall Candleholder, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Pottery and Iron Wall Candleholder, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Pottery and Iron Wall Candleholder, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Pottery and Iron Wall Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gray Styles: ...

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20th Century Danish Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Teak Bowl by DMK Daniela Mola & Ingo Knuth, 1980s Brutalist Design
Teak Bowl by DMK Daniela Mola & Ingo Knuth, 1980s Brutalist Design

Teak Bowl by DMK Daniela Mola & Ingo Knuth, 1980s Brutalist Design

By Ingo Knuth

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A teak bowl made by the DMK - Daniela Mola & Ingo Knuth manufacture from the 1980s. The large bowl serves as a fruit bowl or for a centerpiece. Their workmanship under all handma...

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1980s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wood, Teak

Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, 1970s
Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, 1970s

Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or ...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends

Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends

$228Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of blue grayish colo...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Stone

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