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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 Ceramic Candelabra, France, late 20th century
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
A rather unusual ceramic candelabra/candlestick with 3 arms. Resemble a trunk in a green and black glaze, organic form, designer unknown no ma...
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20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery

Contemporary Wooden Totem Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France
Located in London, GB
Totem "Faille" by Bertrand Créac'h Material: Stained sipo wood Dimensions: H 200 x 25 x 25 cm Year: 2015 Bertrand Créac’h met on his journey the artists Éti...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Bronze and Natural Amathyst, Quartz, and Citrine Crystal Bowl
Located in Southbury, CT
This 1970s-era Brutalist bronze bowl is both spectacular and unique. Measuring approximately 11" by 7", the bowl has a bronze wire basket with plenty of room for a mound of lemons, a...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Vertical Brutalist Green and Metal Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in Pasadena, CA
This composition of the artist Franck Cota is a pure creation of Brutalist design, whose balance is achieved through its verticality. The sculpture is made of metal elements, some of...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set of Six Sculptural Vases by Curt M Addin, Sweden 1980’s
Located in Valby, 84
Collection of six very sculptural brutalist vases by Swedish artist Curt Magnus Addin in Sweden in the 1980’s in a unglazed red clay with top edge with a beautiful glaze and two sqau...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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
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1960s Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Caste Bronze Bull's Head Sculpture signed Valdema Balutis
Located in New York, NY
This intrigueing and playful Brutalist Bull's Head Sculpture signed Vlademar Valutis originates from Sweden, created in 1974. Featuring a stylized and texturally intriguing bull's he...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Tall Pedestal Vase
Located in Portland, OR
Unique hand-built vessels with a sculptural point of view. Taylor Ruby Bell is a former art dealer of Post War and Contemporary prints and multiples. After...
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2010s North American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Abstract Figurative Sculpture by Manuel Carbonell (1918-2011)
Located in New York, NY
Painted plaster sculpture in the brutalist style by the Cuban sculptor, Manuel Carbonell (1918-2011), depicting seated, embraced figures of a grotesque and abstract male kissing a lo...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Wooden Zodiac Sagittarius Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Marble Etruscan Horse Profile Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly stylish horse bookends. These bookends are tall and commanding. The etruscan profile is striking and a signature of mid century style. The lines are stylish ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pierre Forssell Rosett Candle Holder
Located in London, England
The Pierre Forsell Rosett Candle Holder is a striking and elegant piece created by the renowned Swedish designer Pierre Forsell. This candle holder showcases a modern and minimalist ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Panther Sculpture Patrick Villas , Royal Boch , Limited Edition
Located in Antwerp, BE
Panther sculpture by Patrick Villas for Royal Boch Belgium. A stunning ceramic Panther sculpture - Jaguar Sculpture in brutalist style - modern style. It's the bronzed colored - gold glazed ceramic version which is a limited edition with number 108/300 and which is also signed by the artist Villas. It has a produced effect of craquelure. This animal sculpture of a panther head is titled Big Cats II. This large animal statue, animal figurine, panter statue is one of the three models of the series ' The Big Cats ' made by the faïence factory Royal Boch Belgium. Panther sculpture - Panther statue - Ceramic Art - Ceramic animal statue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wooden Zodiac Gemini Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood

Two Brutalist Fish Sculpture in Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of two Fratelli Mannelli brutalist fish sculptures made of travertine, vintage 1970s. The figurines of the Italian modern design were sign...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Curt Magnus Addin floor vase Sweden 1986
Located in Valby, 84
Rare big and uncommon Curt Magnus Addin floor vase made in Sweden in 1986 in a typical Scandinavian brutalist style. The vase is made in the chamotte clay which was very typical for...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Brutalist Iron and Bronze Table Sculpture
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Brutalist abstraction Iron and Bronze Table Sculpture. C. 1960’s
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Brutalist Catchall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our hand-cast gypsum cement Brutalist Catchall made in our Brooklyn studio, was inspired by the architecture of London’s Royal National Theatre. Whe...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Brutalist Steel Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist steel sculpture on wood base. This incredible sculpture is not signed. We looked all over and cannot find a signature. Wood base is 8.25" wide, 4" deep and 10" high. S...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Wooden Zodiac Taurus Bull Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood

Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Bamoun Bronze sculpture. The art of bronze in african art at the service of the King. The king, a bearded figure, a symbol of wisdom, sits in his carrier chair,...
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Metal Candlestick Holder Brutalist Era, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large candlestick holder for four candles. Made of treated copper with a nice patina. Typically made in Germany in the 1960s, as a statement piece on a cupboard or credenza.
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Vase in Patinated Brass, 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Brutalist Vase in Patinated Brass, 1960s. This is a wonderful vintage vase in patinated brass with a slender and elegant shape and rough brutalist details. It shows different text...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A brutalist relief, ”Chalice and Fruits" stoneware by Gunvor Olin, Arabia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brutalist still life relief, ”Chalice and Fruits," signed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, was crafted during the 1960s in stoneware. The wall panel boasts an impressive size of 19 x 53.5...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Altar Vase
Located in Portland, OR
Unique hand-built vessels with a sculptural point of view. Taylor Ruby Bell is a former art dealer of Post War and Contemporary prints and multiples. After...
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2010s North American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Large Bronze Brutalist Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Large Bronze Brutalist Sculpture From the late 1970s, this brutalist sculpture is made of dark and gold bronze. Its fractured design...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A whimsical, figurative bronze sculpture by a noted artist Chet LaMore. "Chet La More was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. He was ...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Four Brutalist Ceramic Vases by Nereo Boaretto, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Four unique ceramic vases with rough surfaces in dark dramatic colours by Nereo Boaretto (1914-1977). Signed Nereo Boaretto on the bottom and partially dated.
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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist sculpture by artist Donna in steel
Located in Lyon, FR
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

Materials

Steel, Iron

Brutalist Sculpted Floor Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Unique sculpted floor vase from solid oak. 27" tall, 7" diameter base. Has 1" hole that a 6" long glass vial slips into for fresh plants that need water. Gl...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-20th Century Pair of Brutalist Iron Bookends by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of iron bookends crafted in brutalist style by the artist David Palombo. Uniquely designed, each end is constructed from a fence-like structure that is attached to a flat plat...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Owl Sculpture Attributed to French Sculptor Claude Barbat
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A brass, crystal, and geode Brutalist style sculpture of an owl on a wood base. Most likely done by Artist Claude Barbat. Highly detailed and intricate. The body is formed from hand ...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. U...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s
By Carol Setterlund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 1980s abstract mixed-media wood sculpture titled “Martyr’s Shield” by notable Northern California artist Carol Setterlund. Hand-carved from a single piece of solid redwood w...
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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Modernist Abstract Brutalist Sculpture by William F. Sellers
By William F. Sellers
Located in Buffalo, NY
American mid-20th century modernist Brutalist abstract bust sculpture in cast and hand worked granulated and polished metal aluminum by award winning and well exhibited artist painte...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Brutalist Abstract Bowl Cast Alumium Reference A061
Located in Benahavis, AN
The abstract bowl was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain. It is certified authentic by the Artist David Marshall. He is insipired by nature and the landscaps making useful art with cast brass and alumium materials. We also make bespoke designs for clients, like signage for condominums, private homes, Hotels & Restaurants, awards for Charity...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Brutalist Copper Vase in Copper, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A sculptural cylindrical vase in hand embossed patinated copper. It displays all the right elements of Scandinavian Brutalism. The floral relief pattern resembles some of Axel Salto'...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Mesh Fruit Bowl A050 Solid Brass Sand Cast
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Brass Fruit Bowl was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled mater...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Sculpted Teak Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Original sculpted teak vase with four small holes for flower arranging. Piece can also be flipped upside down to be an art object/pedestal. Measures 14" tall, 5" deep, 12" wide. Piec...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Teak

Brutalist Torch Cut Iron Garden Sculpture Ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Impressive torch cut iron sculpture of abstract geometric form executed in the Brutalist style. The sculpture is in original rust surface, and...
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1970s North American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Puzzle Table Clock D021 Solid Brass and Aluminum Handmade in Spain
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Table Clock 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 fr...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Black Round Vessel with Organic Side Detail
Located in Portland, OR
Unique hand-built vessels with a sculptural point of view. Taylor Ruby Bell is a former art dealer of Post War and Contemporary prints and multiples. After over 10 years of looking...
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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Brutalist Unique Vintage Holey Ceramic Studio Art Vase, 1997
Located in View Park, CA
A tall brutalist ceramic vase, 1990s. Style of Sally Bowen Prange. Trypophobes beware: upper half of vase is holes galore. Muted teal and denim ...
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1990s Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

37" Tall Abstract Brutalist Bronze Mid Century Sculpture by Sanford Decker 1967
Located in Troy, MI
Tall Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Incredible brutalist sculpture by Sanford (Sandy) Decker 1967 Abstract nude female in bronze mounted to marble base...
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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Zinc agave plant sculpture on pedestal stand by Domani modern Sutherland
By Domani Designs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Produced by Domani Design/ Belgium ZInc agave plant in urn atop rectangular pedestal approx 23 x 23 inches diameter x 76 inches high
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2010s Belgian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

Vintage Bronze Abstract Brutalist Bull Fighter Sculpture by Prince Monyo, 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Prince Monyo Bronze Abstract Brutalist Sculpture 1970s Rare Bull Fighter sculpture by Prince Monyo Mihailescu-Nasturel (b. Bucharest, 1...
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20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Assemblage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist abstract assemblage sculpture in welded metal, mounted on a wooden base. The piece dates from the circa 1970s, is unmarked and in great vintage condition...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Travertine Marble Italian Box Catchall by Fratelli Manelli, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful square-shaped box in Travertine Marble is a wonderful example of Italian decorative objects production during the 1970s. Made by Fratelli Manelli, the color and the texture of the marble, together with the pure and geometrical design, make it a wonderful example of midcentury elegance. This item is perfect for a desk in an office room or for being the focal center of a living room or a hallway entry...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Travertine

Brutalist Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Brown Fat Lava Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting square - block shaped vase with Sgrafitto inspired incised ribbings with fat brown lava glaze. Its an unique piece by an unidentified Scandinavian Ceramist. It is hand si...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Iron & Gesso Sculpture by Guarneri
Located in Chicago, IL
Iron & Gesso Sculpture by Guarneri. Fantastic brutalist style. Great condition. Stand 6.25" x 29.5"
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Modernist Brutalist Abstract Bronze Slab Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a large brutalist abstract bronze slab sculpture. Sculpture is unmarked, and the artist is unknown. A very heavy and substantial work, ...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Iron and Gesso Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century iron and gesso brutalist sculpture by Gaurneri. Great condition. Sculpture rotates to suite your aesthetic.
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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Brutalist Glass Vase by Warmensteinach Block Glass Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful crystal vase made in Germany circa 1980s by Warmensteinach, great condition no chips or cracks.
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20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Textured Brutalist Metal Vase, Casper Art Casting, Germany
Located in Gravesend, GB
Brutalist Metal Cast Vase Casper Art Casting Germany circa 1970s Excellent Condition - No Damages.
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Stephen Markham Contemporary English Lead Hermes/ Mercury Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Stephen Markham Contemporary English Lead Hermes/ Mercury Statue. A charming and rare 19th Century statue of the Greek god Mercury made from l...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Lead

Large Solid Cast Aluminum Medusa Bowl A077 Cuenco Medusa Grande Handmade
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Large Medusa Bowl was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and worksh...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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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