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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
Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian
Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist bronze sculpture on a mahogany base by Laguna Beach based artist Ralph Tazian

Category

1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Swan Bronze Brutalist Statue, a Pair
Swan Bronze Brutalist Statue, a Pair

Swan Bronze Brutalist Statue, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A unique and highly decorative pair of Brutalist style swan statues in bronze both in a takeoff position. The wings are finely. Carved displaying amazing d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1970s Mdina Glass by Michael Harris Tall Vase, Signed Brutalist
1970s Mdina Glass by Michael Harris Tall Vase, Signed Brutalist

1970s Mdina Glass by Michael Harris Tall Vase, Signed Brutalist

By Mdina, Michael Harris

Located in Torquay, GB

1970s Mdina glass tall vase. Design by Michael Harris for Mdina glass, circa 1970s. Fire orange color with greenish appliqué stripes around the stem. Substantially sized at over 30cm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Maltese Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Hand Crafted Brutalist Art Pottery Owl c 1970/1980’s
Hand Crafted Brutalist Art Pottery Owl c 1970/1980’s

Hand Crafted Brutalist Art Pottery Owl c 1970/1980’s

Located in New York, NY

Intriguing studio made ceramic pottery owl in the Brutalist style. The tonal polychrome mat finish glaze perfectly complements the textural surface. Suitable for use as a flower vase...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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...

Category

20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Elefante Oak Sideboard 01, NONO Charm, Sleek Utility
Elefante Oak Sideboard 01, NONO Charm, Sleek Utility

Elefante Oak Sideboard 01, NONO Charm, Sleek Utility

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante Oak Sideboard 01, NONO Charm, Sleek Utility ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch N...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Trapeze Clock D013 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Trapeze Clock D013 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

Trapeze Clock D013 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Trapeze Clock Tray was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass.Makes a beautiful Wedding or Company Gift. Handmade, mounted and...

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Whimsical Metal Tree Sculpture in the Brutalist School
Whimsical Metal Tree Sculpture in the Brutalist School

Whimsical Metal Tree Sculpture in the Brutalist School

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

Interesting wire and brass sculpture on a slate base. Done in the Brutalist style, and of the period.

Category

1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Handmade Sculptures by American Artist PKW
Pair of Handmade Sculptures by American Artist PKW

Pair of Handmade Sculptures by American Artist PKW

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Pair of handmade sculptures by American artist PKW. Rusted steel mounted into a solid fallen wood base. Signed on bases. As a pair they are a great mismatched pair with excellent sca...

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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Welded Iron Sculpture
Brutalist Welded Iron Sculpture

Brutalist Welded Iron Sculpture

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A striking Brutalist welded iron sculpture depicting an abstract geometric composition upon a tubular stem, above a rectangular base, in the manner of H...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Art Pottery Studio Fat Lava Horn Spout Vase, Belgium 1960's
Brutalist Art Pottery Studio Fat Lava Horn Spout Vase, Belgium 1960's

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

Materials

Ceramic

Black Solid Wood Sculpture by Escalona, Still Stand 102
Black Solid Wood Sculpture by Escalona, Still Stand 102

Black Solid Wood Sculpture by Escalona, Still Stand 102

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The Dark Elegance of Abstract Black Solid Wood Captured by Escalona, Still Stand No102 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Eac...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

By Jason Seley

Located in West Chester, PA

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

Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture, USA 1960's
Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture, USA 1960's

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

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Candle Holders in Stone, 1980s
Set of 3 Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Candle Holders in Stone, 1980s

Set of 3 Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Candle Holders in Stone, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Candle Holders in Stone, 1980s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Stone Color: Beige Styles: ...

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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Modern Totem in Dark Elegance, Carved Burned Oak, Presented in Still Stand No95
Modern Totem in Dark Elegance, Carved Burned Oak, Presented in Still Stand No95

Modern Totem in Dark Elegance, Carved Burned Oak, Presented in Still Stand No95

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Modern Totem in Dark Elegance, Carved Burned Oak, Presented in Still Stand No95 _ Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist Vintage Steel Fish Sculpture 1960's in the Manner of Fantoni
Brutalist Vintage Steel Fish Sculpture 1960's in the Manner of Fantoni

Brutalist Vintage Steel Fish Sculpture 1960's in the Manner of Fantoni

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Brutalist steel sculpture of fishes fashioned from old pliers and a sheet metal snip. In the manner of Marcello Fantoni. The steel has been drizzled with solder to give...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Metal And Brass Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Wall Hanging Fish
Pair Of Metal And Brass Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Wall Hanging Fish

Pair Of Metal And Brass Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Wall Hanging Fish

By Ron Schmidt

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This is a pair of brutalist wall-hanging fish created by Ron Schmidt. The set includes two fish: a larger grey fish and a smaller orange fish. Both pieces are made of metal and brass...

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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Sermon Verdigris LE Candlelabra, by Aristotelis Barakos, Patinated
Sermon Verdigris LE Candlelabra, by Aristotelis Barakos, Patinated

Sermon Verdigris LE Candlelabra, by Aristotelis Barakos, Patinated

By Studio Aristotelis Barakos

Located in Athens, GR

Sermon Verdigris is a limited-edition brass candleholder by Studio Aristotelis Barakos. It is a meticulously finished object that exudes an antique allure, its surface transitioning from deep black to timeless verdigris green, echoing ancient sculptures discovered in the bottom of the sea. Sermon Verdigris is the latest edition of the Sermon candleholder — already available in brushed brass and black patinated brass. Inspired by the austere lines of Brutalist architecture, Sermon's three symmetrical tubes manifest a solemn, ritualistic aura. The term 'verdigris' finds its origins in historical art, known since ancient times as a pigment that has been used by famous painters like Giotto and Raphael. Technically speaking, verdigris is a patina that develops naturally on copper and bronze surfaces when they are exposed to the elements. It has a characteristic green colour and functions as a protective layer that develops gradually over the years. Each Sermon Verdigris candleholder is unique thanks to its handmade patina. To achieve this, Studio Aristotelis Barakos worked closely with artisans in a long process of experimentation and testing. It was essential, out of the countless possibilities, to find the type of patina that would suit the object and accentuate its character. The patina chosen for Sermon Verdigris gives the impression that the candleholder is an ancient artefact, forgotten perhaps for centuries inside the hull of a sunken ship. The candleholder's robust form matches the rough verdigris patina, which includes patches of rust and other imperfections that only add to the object's brutalist aesthetics. Sermon Verdigris is handmade in Greece...

Category

2010s Greek Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Sculpture by Dimitri Hadzi
Brutalist Sculpture by Dimitri Hadzi

Brutalist Sculpture by Dimitri Hadzi

By Dimitri Hadzi

Located in New York, NY

Bronze, brass and wood cabinet scale Brutalist sculpture by noted sculptor Dimitri Hadzi. Intriguing abstract mixed metal example signed on the base, as shown.           

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Rare & Early James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand" Steel & Blackened Bronze Brutalist
Rare & Early James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand" Steel & Blackened Bronze Brutalist

Rare & Early James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand" Steel & Blackened Bronze Brutalist

By James Bearden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and studio-made by American designer and craftsman James Bearden, this pedestal style box offers a unique blend of extraordinary hand-made quality and striking brutalist vis...

Category

2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Octagonal Card Tray E006 Silver and Gold Desk Tray Handmade in Spain
Octagonal Card Tray E006 Silver and Gold Desk Tray Handmade in Spain

Octagonal Card Tray E006 Silver and Gold Desk Tray Handmade in Spain

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Card Tray was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful ...

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

By Joel Escalona, Burned Oak Abstract Beauty, Still Stand No79
By Joel Escalona, Burned Oak Abstract Beauty, Still Stand No79

By Joel Escalona, Burned Oak Abstract Beauty, Still Stand No79

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

By Joel Escalona, Burned Oak Abstract Beauty, Still Stand No79 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Eac...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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...

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table
Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table

Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

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

Materials

Hardwood

SALE Rare Huge Monumental David Palumbo Forged Iron Mid Century Modern Menorah
SALE Rare Huge Monumental David Palumbo Forged Iron Mid Century Modern Menorah

SALE Rare Huge Monumental David Palumbo Forged Iron Mid Century Modern Menorah

By David Palombo

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

CYBER WEEK SALE Very Rare, Vintage David Palumbo designed, enormous, wrought iron, 9-arm brutalist, industrial Mid Century Modern Hanukkah Menorah. One of 2 Rare David Palumbo Menorahs...

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Sculptural and Brutalist Candlesticks Made in Brass and Copper, 1970s
Pair of Sculptural and Brutalist Candlesticks Made in Brass and Copper, 1970s

Pair of Sculptural and Brutalist Candlesticks Made in Brass and Copper, 1970s

By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Roma, IT

A pair of sculptural candlesticks probably made in Italy between the 60s and 70s. The irregular texture created like a bas-relief by small and irregular signs engraved in the surfac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Aluminum

Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71
Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71

Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71

Located in Rome, IT

This sculpture is made of pottery and represents a human head torn by an ax stroke, which makes the wound bleed. The blood flows into the right side of the face and reaches the eye.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern
Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern

Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern

Located in London, GB

Khadim Diop, the Senegalese artist renowned for his bronze sculptures that adorn many private collections worldwide, has crafted two captivating and expressive pieces that showcase his mastery of the medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa! The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure playing the Djembe drum...

Category

2010s Senegalese Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"
James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"

James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"

By James Bearden

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...

Category

2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Silas Seandel 'Ribbon' Brass Wall Mounted Abstract Sculpture, c 1970, Signed
Silas Seandel 'Ribbon' Brass Wall Mounted Abstract Sculpture, c 1970, Signed

Silas Seandel 'Ribbon' Brass Wall Mounted Abstract Sculpture, c 1970, Signed

By Silas Seandel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fascinating Silas Seandel 'Ribbon' wall-mounted sculpture is constructed from brass and formed into an organically abstract art piece in a large 63" wide size. Unlike other 'R...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Brutalist Chain Link Snake Sculpture
Vintage Boho Brutalist Chain Link Snake Sculpture

Vintage Boho Brutalist Chain Link Snake Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inject a dose of raw, industrial edge into your decor with this striking vintage Brutalist snake sculpture. Hand-crafted from salvaged heavy-gauge chain links expertly welded into a ...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Elefante by NONO Console 11, Stout Oak Base, Refined Top
Elefante by NONO Console 11, Stout Oak Base, Refined Top

Elefante by NONO Console 11, Stout Oak Base, Refined Top

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante by NONO Console 11, Stout Oak Base, Refined Top ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touc...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

A Dark, Elegant Design Materializes in Burned Oak, Still Stand No91, by NONO
A Dark, Elegant Design Materializes in Burned Oak, Still Stand No91, by NONO

A Dark, Elegant Design Materializes in Burned Oak, Still Stand No91, by NONO

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A Dark, Elegant Design Materializes in Burned Oak, Still Stand No91, by NONO —— 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

Materials

Hardwood

NONO Elefante Sideboard 17, Oak Durability, Graceful Overhang
NONO Elefante Sideboard 17, Oak Durability, Graceful Overhang

NONO Elefante Sideboard 17, Oak Durability, Graceful Overhang

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO Elefante Sideboard 17, Oak Durability, Graceful Overhang ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Table Elefante by NONO 02, Oak Pure, Distinctive Style
Table Elefante by NONO 02, Oak Pure, Distinctive Style

Table Elefante by NONO 02, Oak Pure, Distinctive Style

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Table Elefante by NONO 02, Oak Pure, Distinctive Style ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

NONO Elefante Sideboard 12, Intricate Oak Form, Sleek Surface
NONO Elefante Sideboard 12, Intricate Oak Form, Sleek Surface

NONO Elefante Sideboard 12, Intricate Oak Form, Sleek Surface

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO Elefante Sideboard 12, Intricate Oak Form, Sleek Surface ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Fruit Bowl A019 Solid cast brass (gold coloured) and aluminium (silver coloured)
Fruit Bowl A019 Solid cast brass (gold coloured) and aluminium (silver coloured)

Fruit Bowl A019 Solid cast brass (gold coloured) and aluminium (silver coloured)

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Coaster was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful We...

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Bronze Horse Sculpture on Base
Brutalist Bronze Horse Sculpture on Base

Brutalist Bronze Horse Sculpture on Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Powerful Brutalist bronze sculpture depicting an abstracted horse, characterized by bold massing, angular reduction, and expressive surface modeling, circa 1970s. The elongated equin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Artisan Elefante Sideboard 14, NONO Crafted, Subtle Oak Finish
Artisan Elefante Sideboard 14, NONO Crafted, Subtle Oak Finish

Artisan Elefante Sideboard 14, NONO Crafted, Subtle Oak Finish

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Artisan Elefante Sideboard 14, NONO Crafted, Subtle Oak Finish ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernis...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith

By Paul Evans, David Smith

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Abstract Brutalist Wire Horse Sculpture Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
Abstract Brutalist Wire Horse Sculpture Marcello Fantoni for Raymor

Abstract Brutalist Wire Horse Sculpture Marcello Fantoni for Raymor

By Marco Fantoni, Raymor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century, abstract, Brutalist, horse sculpture by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor is a mixed metal wire sculpture mounted on a walnut base with copper label signed Fantoni Italy for R...

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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Meticulously formed and welded brutalist style skater sculpture
Meticulously formed and welded brutalist style skater sculpture

Meticulously formed and welded brutalist style skater sculpture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Nicely formed and constructed sculpture in a cubist brutalist style . The exceptional welding becomes part of the form and lends to the idea of a muscular torso . Stylized idea of a...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Oval Bowl Decorative Center Countertop Piece Silver and Gold Coloured Cast Metal
Oval Bowl Decorative Center Countertop Piece Silver and Gold Coloured Cast Metal

Oval Bowl Decorative Center Countertop Piece Silver and Gold Coloured Cast Metal

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Oval 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...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Monumental Brass Candleholder in Brutalist Style
Monumental Brass Candleholder in Brutalist Style

Monumental Brass Candleholder in Brutalist Style

Located in Stockholm, SE

A monumental candleholder in cast brass, created in the spirit of brutalism. Its form unfolds like a branching structure, at once reminiscent of a tree and of modernist architecture....

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1970s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

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

Bronze sculpture Labyrinth by Fanna Roncoroni, 1970
Bronze sculpture Labyrinth by Fanna Roncoroni, 1970

Bronze sculpture Labyrinth by Fanna Roncoroni, 1970

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

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Bronze

Vase by David Marshall
Vase by David Marshall

Vase by David Marshall

By David Marshall

Located in London, GB

A large Brutalist brass and aluminium vase with twin handles by David Marshall Spain, 1970s

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Minimalist Elefante Console 13, NONO Signature Oak, Balanced Structure
Minimalist Elefante Console 13, NONO Signature Oak, Balanced Structure

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

Materials

Hardwood

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