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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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Decorative Diagonal Picture Frame N019 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain
Decorative Diagonal Picture Frame N019 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain

Decorative Diagonal Picture Frame N019 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative diagonal picture frame 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...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hanging cast bronze candelabra by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s
Hanging cast bronze candelabra by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s

Hanging cast bronze candelabra by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s

By Harjes Metallkunst 1, Michael Harjes

Located in ECHT, NL

Cast bronze candelabra. It has 4 arms that are set on a central rod. The arms can rotate around the rod. At the bottom it is capped with a cast bronze cap and at the top it has a cas...

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

NONO Elefante Buffet 15, Solid Oak, Understated Design Detail
NONO Elefante Buffet 15, Solid Oak, Understated Design Detail

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

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist bronze harjes Menorah candle holder , 1960s
Brutalist bronze harjes Menorah candle holder , 1960s

Brutalist bronze harjes Menorah candle holder , 1960s

Located in Delft, NL

Brutalist bronze harjes Menorah candle holder , 1960s

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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Very Large "Kantharos" Vase in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris, 1960s
A Very Large "Kantharos" Vase in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris, 1960s

A Very Large "Kantharos" Vase in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris, 1960s

By Marius Giuge

Located in MOUGINS, FR

A very large "kantharos" vase featuring scroll hands, constructed in a "water foam" design, by Marius Giuge. The piece is extremely decorative and the enamel has kept all of its sh...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mid Century Brutalist Iron And Slag Abstract Sculpture
Mid Century Brutalist Iron And Slag Abstract Sculpture

Mid Century Brutalist Iron And Slag Abstract Sculpture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Elemental welded Iron and Slag Metal Sculpture in Brutalist Style. Signed along the base. A series of four Iron Rings with Rust patina with gray slag metal in between. Mounted on an base. Sculpted by Multidisciplinary Artist Norma Flanagan who during her lifetime worked in Stone, Metal, Ceramics, Painting and Drawing. L. 25", Depth 10 1/2", H. 16 1/2", Diam. largest ring 13...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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

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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Joel Escalona Defines Sleek, Dark Burned Oak in Abstract Design, Still Stand 96
Joel Escalona Defines Sleek, Dark Burned Oak in Abstract Design, Still Stand 96

Joel Escalona Defines Sleek, Dark Burned Oak in Abstract Design, Still Stand 96

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Joel Escalona Defines Sleek, Dark Burned Oak in Abstract Design, Still Stand No96 _ Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one i...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Scored Vases - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Scored Vases - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Scored Vases - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional pair of vintage studio pottery vases captures the raw, expressive spirit of the Brutalist and Mid-Century Modern movements through their striking textural contrast. ...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Turned Wood Urn
Vintage Turned Wood Urn

Vintage Turned Wood Urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage hand-turned wood urn is a striking example of sculptural Modernist decor, perfect for adding warmth and architectural interest to a curated interior. Hand-crafted from s...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candlesticks - A Pair
Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candlesticks - A Pair

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candlesticks - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of raw architectural drama to your interior with this striking pair of vintage Brutalist candelabras. Crafted from heavy cast bronze with a warm gilded finish, these th...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture
Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture

Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Mermaid Sculpture

Located in Raymondville, TX

This alluring brutalist abstract mermaid floor sculpture has been hand skillfully crafted out of hundreds of individually welded steel pieces of various shapes. Its intriguing 360 de...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Michael Harjes Brutalist Candlestick in Bronze 1970s Germany
Michael Harjes Brutalist Candlestick in Bronze 1970s Germany

Michael Harjes Brutalist Candlestick in Bronze 1970s Germany

By Michael Harjes

Located in Balen, BE

This Brutalist candlesticks was designed and made in solid bronze by Michael Harjes in the 1970s. The design is wonderfully crafted, one can sense that the cast for the piece was for...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Richard Faure 'Chestnut' Gold Wine Bottle Cradle
Richard Faure 'Chestnut' Gold Wine Bottle Cradle

Richard Faure 'Chestnut' Gold Wine Bottle Cradle

By Richard Faure

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional signed sculptured wine bottle cradle by the renowned French Artist and Sculptor Richard Faure. Hand crafted in brass, and intricately detailed in the form of a ches...

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1980s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor
Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor

Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the nature of the production process, each piece may vary in grain, texture, shape or even size. The dimensions provided refer to the table only. The dimensions and shape of the sculpture may vary. — About the Concept. Unseen Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

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

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

"Femur" Contemporary Decorative Golden Object in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
"Femur" Contemporary Decorative Golden Object in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth

"Femur" Contemporary Decorative Golden Object in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth

By Estúdio Orth

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

Contemporary decorative object, in cast brass. Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This golden decorative object was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delicate piece at a time...

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2010s South American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970
Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

By Marco Celotti

Located in Hudson, NY

A one of a kind chess set by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970, the set is quit marvelous. Each figure is filled with detail. Even the individual pawns, each...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Slim Elefante Console 08, NONO Craft, Chic Brutalist Style
Slim Elefante Console 08, NONO Craft, Chic Brutalist Style

Slim Elefante Console 08, NONO Craft, Chic Brutalist Style

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Slim Elefante Console 08, NONO Craft, Chic Brutalist Style ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist To...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist Bronze and Glass Sculpture
Brutalist Bronze and Glass Sculpture

Brutalist Bronze and Glass Sculpture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist bronze and textured stained glass sculpture by SF Bay Area artist Ralph Halloway.

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brutalist Grandfather Clock, Wood and Resin, Belgium, 1970s
Vintage Brutalist Grandfather Clock, Wood and Resin, Belgium, 1970s

Vintage Brutalist Grandfather Clock, Wood and Resin, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brutalist - Standing Clock Measures : 35x40cm H:190cm Materials : Wood - resin - metal Place of Origin: Belgium Period: 1970-1979 Vintage Brutalist-style carved grandfather clock, m...

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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s
Large brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Large brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 52cm Width: 195cm Ref.: 2508120405

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Turtle Shell
Vintage Boho Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Turtle Shell

Vintage Boho Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental artisanal sculpture is a masterclass in organic Postmodern design, utilizing the sophisticated scagliola technique to recreate the intricate beauty of a giant sea tur...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Paint

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...

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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

Odile Noll : Wood hand carved big bowl, circa 1970
Odile Noll : Wood hand carved big bowl, circa 1970

Odile Noll : Wood hand carved big bowl, circa 1970

By Odile Noll

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Odile Noll (1921-2014, France) : Large hand carved wood bowl Signed "O. Noll" on the back by engraving Odile Noll has been teached with her father Alexandre Noll, and collaborated ...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Monumental Textured Studio Pottery Amphora Vase with Sculptural Ring Handles
Monumental Textured Studio Pottery Amphora Vase with Sculptural Ring Handles

Monumental Textured Studio Pottery Amphora Vase with Sculptural Ring Handles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking, monumental studio pottery amphora vase is a sculptural statement piece that bridges ancient form and modern craftsmanship. Its commanding presence is enhanced by a rob...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Jacques Lerebourg Welded Steel Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Jacques Lerebourg Welded Steel Brutalist Wall Sculpture

Jacques Lerebourg Welded Steel Brutalist Wall Sculpture

Located in Norwood, NJ

Welded and cut steel abstract Brutalist wall hanging sculpture by French sculptor Jacques Lerebourg. Jacques Lerebourg is a 20th-century French artist known for his abstract and natu...

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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Torch Cut Wrought Iron Hammer Head Shark
Vintage Boho Torch Cut Wrought Iron Hammer Head Shark

Vintage Boho Torch Cut Wrought Iron Hammer Head Shark

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage sculpture is a masterclass in Brutalist metalwork, expertly torch-cut from heavy wrought iron to capture the raw, powerful silhouette of a hammerhead shark. ...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Solid Wood Planter, 1970s
Brutalist Solid Wood Planter, 1970s

Brutalist Solid Wood Planter, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Brutalist solid wood planter, 1970s.

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi
Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Brutalist Tall Ship Style of Curtis Jere
Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Brutalist Tall Ship Style of Curtis Jere

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Brutalist Tall Ship Style of Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Large tall schooner ship with six masts torch cut in brass in the style of Curtis Jere. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. This item can be parcel posted.

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Savannah, GA

Giovanni 'John' Bucci (Italian-American, 1935-2019) A welded metal sculpture composed of various found metal pieces, 1960s. 17 inches wide by 18 ¼ inches tall by 8 inches deep

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base
Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base

Vintage Large Scale Brutalist Cattail Sculpture on a Burled Wood Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Charleston, SC

A beautiful brutalist mixed metal sculpture on a Burled wood base. It featured 7 cattails in different heights as well as leaves of different heights and shapes. After C. Jere.

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Collection of Welded Iron Chain Candeholders 1970s, The Netherlands
Brutalist Collection of Welded Iron Chain Candeholders 1970s, The Netherlands

Brutalist Collection of Welded Iron Chain Candeholders 1970s, The Netherlands

By Franz West

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A collection of 6 impressive sized brutalist 1970s candleholders Iron chains and wrought iron has been welded and forged by hand to make these brutalist forms The origin is fr...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

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

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Wood Totem Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Patinated Iron Tree Form Sculpture
Patinated Iron Tree Form Sculpture

Patinated Iron Tree Form Sculpture

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

This tree can of course be used as a decorative piece. Also used as a clothing/hat rack, etc.

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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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...

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2010s Greek Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Lucite Freeform Sculpture

By Hivo Van Teal, Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Brutalist Metal Sculpture by Silas Seandel
Brutalist Metal Sculpture by Silas Seandel

Brutalist Metal Sculpture by Silas Seandel

By Silas Seandel

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist mixed metal sculpture by Silas Seandel. This piece depicts a stylized Lilly, it is constructed of torch cut metal, it is signed "Silas" on its back. The sculpture is design...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large vintage mid century brutalist hand forged brass candlesticks
Large vintage mid century brutalist hand forged brass candlesticks

Large vintage mid century brutalist hand forged brass candlesticks

Located in Bristol, GB

A fabulous pair of large vintage candlesticks, hand crafted in solid brass, circa 1960. The candlesticks have a brutalist yet refined mid century feel to them, the slender stem with...

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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bengt Berggren Brutalist Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase w. Female Faces, 1990s
Bengt Berggren Brutalist Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase w. Female Faces, 1990s

Bengt Berggren Brutalist Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase w. Female Faces, 1990s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Bengt Berggren Brutalist Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase w. Female Faces, 1990s Handcrafted pewter vase by Swedish artist Bengt Berggren, created in the 1990s. The sculptural form f...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

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

Brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

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

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wrought iron candle holder in the "Atelier De Marolles" style - France 20th
Wrought iron candle holder in the "Atelier De Marolles" style - France 20th

Wrought iron candle holder in the "Atelier De Marolles" style - France 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Wrought iron candle holder in the "Atelier De Marolles" style - France 20th Jean Touret Style - Henri Vion Style - Decorative objects Measures : 59x53cm H:90cm

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20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Abstract Sculpture Brutalist Style Figurine on Lucite Base
Abstract Sculpture Brutalist Style Figurine on Lucite Base

Abstract Sculpture Brutalist Style Figurine on Lucite Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a very intriguing Abstract Sculpture, in the Brutalist Style, of a Figurine on Lucite Base. Made to my knowledge with a very heavy Stone and heavy enameled in a black color....

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair of Brutalist Nickel Candle Holders by Thomas Roy Markusen
Pair of Brutalist Nickel Candle Holders by Thomas Roy Markusen

Pair of Brutalist Nickel Candle Holders by Thomas Roy Markusen

By Thomas Roy Markusen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of sculpted pounded nickel plated Candle holder/ vases by Thomas Roy Markusen Brutalist. Large-15" high 6" diameter Small-10" high 6" diameter

Category

1980s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Minimalist Column Planter, APOLLO III by SIRAK
Minimalist Column Planter, APOLLO III by SIRAK

Minimalist Column Planter, APOLLO III by SIRAK

By SIRAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

APOLLO III by Sirak Minimalist Column Planter With its minimalist column design, APOLLO takes inspiration from the finely finished stonework seen in Greek temples constructed in his...

Category

2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base
1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base Willem DeGroot Style Wood Base has some wear

Category

1960s Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Brutalist Wall Sculpture, 1970s
Large Brutalist Wall Sculpture, 1970s

Large Brutalist Wall Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Architectural Brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 87cm/34.25" Lenght: 190cm/74.80".  

Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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