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Brutalist Decorative Objects

BRUTALIST STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN 

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

BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Brutalist
Unique Wall Art/Wall Object from the 1970s in Brutalist Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s as a wave in danish mid-century modern design. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood. unique wall art...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Bronze Geometric Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze Geometric Brutalist Wall Sconces, features up-and-down light sources, solid metal, made well. DIMS: 38" high 10.50" wide 5.50" deep
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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Up to Two Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholders by Michael Harjes, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful matching Brutalist five-arms candleholders, made of solid bronze from the 1960s. Designed and executed by Michael Harjes, Germany. In very good condition. There a...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Abstract Dark Art in Modern Sculpture, Burned Oak by Escalona, Still Stand No94
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract Dark Art in Modern Sculpture, Burned Oak 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 Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Rare Brutalist Mid Century Bronze Sculpture by Richard Myklebust
By Richard Myklebust
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Brutalist Mid Century Bronze Sculpture by Richard Myklebust. Works of Richard Myklebust seldom come to market. A beautiful bronze sculpture on a natural wood base. Dimensions 12...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Brutalist Steel Sculpture in Oil and Waxed Finish by Jan Van Deckter
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Brutalist Steel Sculpture in Oil and Waxed Finish is by the artist Jan Van Deckter and originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a towering composition in...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Brutalist sculpture by artist Donna in steel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sculpture in patinated steel by artist Donna in a Brutalist style. The entire sculpture is hand-crafted with steel parts welded together. Very graphic, modern work. Unique piece, sig...
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Early 2000s French Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel, Iron

Aluminium and Bass Brutalist Style Vide-Poche by Alfonso Marquez, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Aluminium and brass Brutalist style vide-poche by Alfonso Marquez (in the style of David Marshall). Weighty and wonderfully tactile, this bowl is decor...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Aluminum, Brass

Arenson Studio “Infinity” Brutalist Hammered Brass, Leather Box
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Hand-hammered copper box by Arenson Studios, West Palm Beach, FL, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Copper

Monumental Brutalist Copper, Brass & Burl-wood Sculpture of a Sunflower
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Brutalist sculpture of a sunflower is crafted from copper, brass, and burl wood, displaying a dynamic interplay of textures and materials. The copper and brass petals r...
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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

James Bearden "Dwelling Box"
Located in New York, NY
"Dwelling Box" in steel with an ash metallic gel coat. A 2015 work from his Cathedral series by Des Moines, Iowa artist James Bearden. Bearden's work was recently featured in a solo exhibition at the NY Design Center titled "James Bearden: Life in Steel;" in an article in the January Interior Design...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

James Bearden Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Multi-Level Dwelling," a sculpture of blackened, textured steel, by Des Moines artist James Anthony Bearden (1964). Part of his cathedral series. With a certificate of authenticity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

1970s Brutalist Ice Glass Vase by Ingrid Glashütte
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This milk glass vase is in a Brutalist design and was made in Germany around 1970. Its surface is reminiscent of ice or bark, giving this vase a highly textured and interesting surface. This vase, while having a rather tough-looking design, still remains soft and clean due to its white color and rounded edges. This creates a very interesting juxtaposition that will add a cool and contemporary vibe to your interior. This ice or bark glass...
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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Glass, Milk Glass

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

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Copper

Freestanding Brutalist Metal Sculpture after Jere
Located in New York, NY
Impressive freestanding Brutalist sculpture in the manner of Jere, Evans, unsigned. The piece has an organic form top (10 inch in diameter,) which stands on metal rods, which are att...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Sculptural Lamp
Located in Redding, CT
Brutalist sculptural lamp with gilt surface. Angelic in shape and elegant in movement this sculpture is united with illumination. Heavy gilded sculptur...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Large Brutalist Wood Bowl Large Vide Poche in a Brown Patina, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche has been made in France circa 1960. It is a Brutalist Style bowl, with a free form. In a Brown color.
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wood

Aurelio Teno (1927/2013) Owl-shaped sculpture, natural stone and Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Aurelio Teno (1927/2013) Owl-shaped sculpture, natural stone and Bronze. Superb sculpture from the 70s by Aurelio Teno, of brutalist inspiration, made from a block of natural quartz,...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Bronze

Set of Linear Brushed Metal Brutalist Objects, Germany, 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Interesting set of objects.
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

Minimalist Elefante Console 13, NONO Signature Oak, Balanced Structure
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Elefante Console 13, NONO Signature Oak, Balanced Structure ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a M...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Brutalist Flower Sculpture Manner of Jere
Located in Fulton, CA
Brutalist floral table sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere. Torched brass and metal mounted to a stone base. Measures 20 inches tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Stone, Metal, Brass

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #57: Solid Oak Table, Sculptural Presence
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #57: Solid Oak Table, Sculptural Presence Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonize...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Paco Valle Brutalist Metal Wire Sculpture Man And Woman Paul Evans Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Very Detailed Paco Valle Brutalist Metal Wirework Wire Work Sculpture Of A Man And Woman Lovers . Would go wonderful with both Paul Evans , Cutis C. Jere an...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

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Steel

James Bearden Gilded Steel Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Candelabra of blackened and 24-karat gold gilded steel, with the aspect of an extra-terrestrial or futuristic cityscape. By American artist James Bearden. Bearden's work was featured in a 2020 solo exhibition at the NY Design Center titled "James Bearden: Technical and Aesthetic Revelations," in an article in the January 2017 Interior Design Magazine...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Poul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Poul Soldner Raku-Fired Crazed Pedestal Piece Vessel 1983 marked underside 83-28-6283 Sodner attended the Los Angeles County Art Institute, and became Peter Voulkos's first student i...
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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brutalist Italian Steel Vase in the Style of Luciano Frigerio, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sculptural vase from the 70s in a brutalist style. The structure of the vase develops on two levels. The first level is a parallelepiped with a quadrangular section; It has a smoo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

Brutalist Art Pottery Studio Fat Lava Horn Spout Vase, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Brutalist in Design Art Pottery Studio Horn Spout model Fat Lava Vase. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Turquoise blue fat lava glaze over black mat glaze. No marki...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Enzo Mari, Travertine desk organizer, Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Travertine desk organizer Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. H 10 cm - 13 × 14.5 cm. Conditions: good condition consistent with age and use. Defects.
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Travertine

Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Blocks Black & White Tribal Print
Located in Porto, PT
The Madame Totem is a one-of-a-kind design piece featuring an expressive black and white tribal pattern crafted in exquisite wood marquetry. A juxtaposition of geometric elements unv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ash, Lacquer, Walnut, Maple, Birdseye Maple

John De La Rosa Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large Brutalist sculpture by John De La Rosa.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Solarized Cleaving Ruby Red Ghost Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solarized Cleaving Ghost Vase. Hand Blown Crystal Glass and Ruby transparent color, faded silvering at base. The artist blows these into Metal Sculptures th...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver

Scrap Metal Art of a Tank c1970
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Metal Art of a Tank c1970 Introducing a stunning piece of artisan craftsmanship that transcends mere decoration: a handmade scrap metal tank from the 1970s, skill-fully assembled fro...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Steel

1970s Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical metal owl sculpture, hand-sculpted, circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

RARE Brutalist Design Art Pottery Studio Painted Vase, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage RARE Brutalist Design Art Pottery Studio Painted Vase. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. No markings of the artist on this vase. Multicolored painted brutalist...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Clay

William Friedle Vintage Brutalist Metal Sculpture
Located in San Antonio, TX
Signed vintage mid-century brutalist metal art sculpture by William Friedle, circa 1960s. William worked with his brother, Bruce Friedle creating u...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade stoneware floor lamp in Brutalist style with abstract decoration made at the workshop "Sejer Keramik" in the 1960s. The lamp has been mounted with a handmade shade in white flax linen. Signed underneath "Sejer, Denmark". Sejer Keramik was a pottery workshop located on the island of Funen, Denmark known for a small production of handmade rustic stoneware objects in the 1960s and 1970s. The wonderful unique stoneware lamps in brutalist style that is typical for Sejer is becoming increasingly popular on the design market.
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and crafted by ha...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Cement, Limestone

Harry Bouras Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago art critic, Harry Bouras was the host of "Arts and Artists" for 25 years. Harry's pieces are in permanent collections in Chicago, New York and Tokyo. Resin coated iron sculpture. Two matching...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

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

Brutalist candlestick in wrought iron, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Chunky candlestick in wrought iron, made in France in the early 20th century. Sturdy, very beautiful and elegant. For big candles. Nice dimensions : H41,5cm, D16cm
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"
Located in New York, NY
"Pod Box on Stand," a sculptural work in patinated steel and fused bronze by Des Moines, Iowa artist James Bearden. The hinged and abstractly naturalistic...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Steel

Wooden Zodiac Crab Cancer Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief, 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 decoration it...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Plywood

Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
This work was made by bending a very long 3/4 inch solid bronze rod into a rectangular brick, it weighs a surprising 75 lbs for its size
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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

NONO Elefante Buffet 15, Solid Oak, Understated Design Detail
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Buffet 15, Solid Oak, Understated Design Detail ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Dark Elegance Carved in Black Solid Wood, NONO's Still Stand No86
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dark Elegance Carved in Black Solid Wood, NONO's Still Stand No86 —— 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 Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Brutalist Sculpture Abstracted Plant Forms on Terracotta Base
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist stylized plant form growing out of the terracotta earth base. Well done metal work reminiscent of Paul Evans, or Jere.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this brutalist wall sculpture made in steel and brass. Made in Mexico 1970 by Manuel Díaz.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Scandinavian Brutalist Stoneware Hedgehog Figurine by Tut Fog for B&G, 1970s
By Tut Fog
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Brutalist inspired stoneware hedgehog designed by female Danish Ceramist, Artist and Sculptor Tut Fog in the mid-1970s. This particular example (7010) dates from the 1970s and is the...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Abstract Elegance, Dark, Sleek Black Solid Wood by Escalona, Still Stand No98
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract Elegance, Dark, Sleek Black Solid Wood by Escalona, Still Stand No98 —— 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 Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

4 Bronze Brutalist Figurative Head Art Sculptures, Circa 1920
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Four striking brutalist bronze sculptures of heads, incredibly well executed by a talented and likely well trained hand but are unsigned by the artis...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze abstract Brutalist style sculpture on travertine marble base. Signed Emma De Sigaldi. Emma De Sigaldi (b.1910 - d.2010) was active/lived in Monaco and is known for sculpture. ...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Brutalist sculpture is all bronze. It's hand crafted by the artist. The artist is unknown. This artist has painstrickingly pieces this artistic effort together piece by piece. N...
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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1960s by Lorenzo Burchiellaro Metal Figure Table Clock
Located in Brescia, IT
Lorenzo Burchiellaro 1960s. Metal table clock Perfect working order.
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Brutalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include David Marshall, James Bearden, David Palombo, and Taylor Ruby Bell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $42 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $1,290.

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