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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 Earthenware Vase in Yellow, and Orange by Hans Hedberg, Biot France
Brutalist Earthenware Vase in Yellow, and Orange by Hans Hedberg, Biot France

Brutalist Earthenware Vase in Yellow, and Orange by Hans Hedberg, Biot France

By Hans Hedberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Brutalist Vase in Yellow, and Orange by Hans Hedberg, Biot France. Asymmetric form in high-fired earthenware with mottled glaze in red, orange, and brown-black tones. Monogram signe...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking original studio pottery vase is a masterclass in Brutalist ceramic art, celebrating the raw materiality of hand-built clay. Constructed using a labor-intensive coil met...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Carved Stone Torso Sculpture by J-Muk
Carved Stone Torso Sculpture by J-Muk

Carved Stone Torso Sculpture by J-Muk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Carved Stone Torso Sculpture on wood base, inscribed "J-Muk" by the artist.

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Late 20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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...

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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Patinated Solid Bronze Abstract Wall Sculpture
Brutalist Patinated Solid Bronze Abstract Wall Sculpture

Brutalist Patinated Solid Bronze Abstract Wall Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique solid bronze wall sculpture according to the original owner was purchased in a gallery in Italy back in the 1960s it's signed but hard to read the name as shown in the pictu...

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20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture "INNERWOVEN STRUCTURE" by Duayne Hatchett
Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture "INNERWOVEN STRUCTURE" by Duayne Hatchett

Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture "INNERWOVEN STRUCTURE" by Duayne Hatchett

By Duanye Hatchett

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large modernist abstract sculpture "INNERWOVEN STRUCTURE" by Duayne Hatchett. Amazing graceful bent layers of metal, can be mounted, hung as a mobile or on a stationary surface, i.e....

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of 21st Century Abstract Bronze Floral Sculpture
Pair of 21st Century Abstract Bronze Floral Sculpture

Pair of 21st Century Abstract Bronze Floral Sculpture

Located in Augusta, GA

Pair of bronze abstract floral sculpture Hand made in the Brutalist-style by local Atlanta artist Made with a beautiful verdigris patina Made...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Solid Aluminum Brutalist Candelabras
Solid Aluminum Brutalist Candelabras

Solid Aluminum Brutalist Candelabras

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Brutalist candelabras, in the style of Paul Evans. Striated texture, black patinated impressions, six candle wells, beveled angle edges with archi...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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

Make a bold and timeless statement with this monumental handcrafted studio pottery amphora vase, a piece that beautifully bridges ancient ceramic traditions with modern artistic expr...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Large Basket Bowl A016 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain
Large Basket Bowl A016 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain

Large Basket Bowl A016 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Basket 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 f...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Fold by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Pair of Sculptural, One-of-a-kind
Fold by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Pair of Sculptural, One-of-a-kind

Fold by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Pair of Sculptural, One-of-a-kind

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

Fold is a pair of sculptural works by French artist Kalou Dubus, handcrafted in raw black grogged stoneware. Conceived as two independent yet closely related forms, the pieces evoke ...

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2010s French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Brutalist Handcrafted Wall Sculpture of a Rooster, Europe, circa 1960s–1970s
Brutalist Handcrafted Wall Sculpture of a Rooster, Europe, circa 1960s–1970s

Brutalist Handcrafted Wall Sculpture of a Rooster, Europe, circa 1960s–1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brutalist Handcrafted Wall Sculpture of a Rooster, Europe, circa 1960s–1970s A striking Brutalist wall sculpture depicting a rooster, handcrafted in forged and welded metal with an ...

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20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large burtalist wal sculpture, 1970s
Large burtalist wal sculpture, 1970s

Large burtalist wal sculpture, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 85cm Width: 185cm Ref.: 2508120401 *All images are always pa...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Wooden Bowl by Logniture, Carved Brutalist Design
Handcrafted Wooden Bowl by Logniture, Carved Brutalist Design

Handcrafted Wooden Bowl by Logniture, Carved Brutalist Design

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Elevate your home decor with our stunning carved wooden bowl, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship. This bowl features a gracefully curved shape, making it not only a practica...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Aluminum

Sun Clock D003 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Sun Clock D003 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

Sun Clock D003 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The Sun Clock was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and works...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist Small Metal Bowl A018 Solid Cast Aluminium & Brass
Brutalist Small Metal Bowl A018 Solid Cast Aluminium & Brass

Brutalist Small Metal Bowl A018 Solid Cast Aluminium & Brass

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The small Basket bowl was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. All our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in out foundry and workshop in Spain. It ...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lover by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Unique Light Sculptural
Lover by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Unique Light Sculptural

Lover by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Unique Light Sculptural

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

This unique sculptural lamp by French artist Kalou Dubus is titled Lovers. Handcrafted in black stoneware, the piece features a raw, textured surface that emphasizes the material’s n...

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2010s French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Lava Glaze Ceramic Small Vase
Vintage Lava Glaze Ceramic Small Vase

Vintage Lava Glaze Ceramic Small Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite miniature ceramic vase is a masterful expression of Mid-Century Modern West German pottery. Its petite amphora silhouette is dramatically elevated by a high-contrast "...

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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist wrought iron candelabra folk art 50's in style of atelier de marolles
Brutalist wrought iron candelabra folk art 50's in style of atelier de marolles

Brutalist wrought iron candelabra folk art 50's in style of atelier de marolles

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large French Brutalist candlestick from the 1950s, handcrafted in the style of the De Marolles workshops. Wrought-iron candleholder structure with seven candle bases and a quadripod ...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cubic by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Unique Light Sculptural
Cubic by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Unique Light Sculptural

Cubic by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware Ceramic, Unique Light Sculptural

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

This one-of-a-kind sculptural lamp by French artist Kalou Dubus is titled Cubic. Handcrafted in raw black grogged stoneware, the piece combines a dense, architectural presence with a...

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2010s French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Macabre Surreal Brutalist Steel Step Sculpture
Macabre Surreal Brutalist Steel Step Sculpture

Macabre Surreal Brutalist Steel Step Sculpture

Located in New Windsor, NY

Torch cut steel and mixed metals Surrealist sculpture of a headless seated figure. Haunting and thought provoking piece dating from the late 1960s-the early 1970s. Unsigned. The ...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Wire

Mid-20th Century Pair of Brutalist Candleholders/Sculptures by David Palombo
Mid-20th Century Pair of Brutalist Candleholders/Sculptures by David Palombo

Mid-20th Century Pair of Brutalist Candleholders/Sculptures by David Palombo

By David Palombo

Located in New York, NY

These two pieces by Israeli artist David Palombo are in his signature Brutalist style and use the two materials he is best known for iron and natural stone. Fully functional as candl...

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1960s Israeli Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Iron

Brutalist Period Mixed Metals and Wood Couple Sculpture JN
Brutalist Period Mixed Metals and Wood Couple Sculpture JN

Brutalist Period Mixed Metals and Wood Couple Sculpture JN

Located in New Windsor, NY

Amazing mixed metals and wood Brutalist Period couple sculpture. A wonderful mix of copper, brass, nails and wood that have been manipulated, cut, carved, heated, tacked, and welded ...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

Monumental Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase with Rare Movable Ceramic Handmade
Monumental Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase with Rare Movable Ceramic Handmade

Monumental Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase with Rare Movable Ceramic Handmade

Located in Vienna, AT

An extraordinarily rare and monumental 66 cm (26 inches) tall West German Fat Lava floor vase, showcasing a masterclass in mid-century experimental ceramics. This museum-quality stat...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Swiss Brutalist Metal Candle Holder
1960's Swiss Brutalist Metal Candle Holder

1960's Swiss Brutalist Metal Candle Holder

Located in Bern, CH

1960's Swiss made Sculptural brutalist candle holder crafted from blackened metal, featuring an architectural fortress-inspired design with raw textures and bold geometric forms. A ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Blow Glass Milk Jar by Odilon Avalos
Blow Glass Milk Jar by Odilon Avalos

Blow Glass Milk Jar by Odilon Avalos

By Odilon Avalos

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Descendant of a family of glass workers, Odilón Ávalos Razo, was born in Puebla in 1881. He came to Guadalajara attracted by the economic and Industrial development that characterize...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Wrought Iron Large Brutalist Candelabras, Circa 1970s, France
Pair of Wrought Iron Large Brutalist Candelabras, Circa 1970s, France

Pair of Wrought Iron Large Brutalist Candelabras, Circa 1970s, France

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Wrought Iron Large Brutalist Candelabras, Circa 1970s, France. Handcrafted brutalist floor candelabra, with hammered wrought iron sculptural structures. Excepti...

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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bod ceramic VASE with mint green textured glaze "Classic shaped Bod ceramic vase
Bod ceramic VASE with mint green textured glaze "Classic shaped Bod ceramic vase

Bod ceramic VASE with mint green textured glaze "Classic shaped Bod ceramic vase

Located in Alap, HU

Hungarian Studio Ceramic Vase by Éva Bod A classic-shaped ceramic vase by Hungarian ceramic artist Éva Bod, finished with a distinctive mint green textured glaze. The compact propor...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Original Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture on Coquina Block Plinth
Vintage Original Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture on Coquina Block Plinth

Vintage Original Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture on Coquina Block Plinth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This compelling original studio pottery sculpture is a masterwork of Organic Modernism, featuring a biomorphic, pod-like ceramic form that evokes the primeval beauty of natural artif...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Organic Sculptural Stoneware Vessel with Volcanic Texture, Handmade Ceramic
Organic Sculptural Stoneware Vessel with Volcanic Texture, Handmade Ceramic

Organic Sculptural Stoneware Vessel with Volcanic Texture, Handmade Ceramic

Located in Istanbul, TR

This piece is entirely handmade in my Istanbul studio using high-temperature stoneware. The surface is created through an experimental firing and glaze interaction that produces an o...

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2010s Turkish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Reclining Woman Sculpture in Chamotte Clay, France, 1970s
Reclining Woman Sculpture in Chamotte Clay, France, 1970s

Reclining Woman Sculpture in Chamotte Clay, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Modernist sculpture of a reclining woman in black chamotte clay, made in France in the 1970s. This figurative sculpture depicts a reclining woman in a contemplative and minimalist p...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

German Studio Pottery Jug Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1993
German Studio Pottery Jug Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1993

German Studio Pottery Jug Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1993

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Brutalist German Studio Pottery Jug Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1993, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional informat...

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20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture by Richard Walsh
Sculpture by Richard Walsh

Sculpture by Richard Walsh

Located in Chicago, IL

Richard Walsh freeform sculpture. Tubular metal bent and welded to torch-cut circular base, Brutalist in form and patina. Sturdy stabile sculpture, circa 1975.

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Octopus Clock D005 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Octopus Clock D005 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

Octopus Clock D005 handmade in cast brass & aluminium

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The Octopus Clock was created by David Marshall, from sand cast brass & aluminium. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Sterling Silver Bust of Winston Churchill (London, 1969)
Sterling Silver Bust of Winston Churchill (London, 1969)

Sterling Silver Bust of Winston Churchill (London, 1969)

Located in Islamabad, PK

Sterling Silver Bust of Winston Churchill (London, 1969) Material: Sterling Silver (.925) Dimensions: 3 inches (7.6 cm) height × 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) width Weight: 488 grams (unweight...

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20th Century British Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Signed Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Stoneware Vase, c. 1960s
Signed Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Stoneware Vase, c. 1960s

Signed Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Stoneware Vase, c. 1960s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking signed mid-century studio stoneware vase exemplifies the bold, expressive aesthetic of Brutalist ceramic design popular in the mid-20th century. Hand-thrown and artist-...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Anonymous late 20th Century European modern sculpture. Sphere of metal bolts.
Anonymous late 20th Century European modern sculpture. Sphere of metal bolts.

Anonymous late 20th Century European modern sculpture. Sphere of metal bolts.

Located in København K, 84

Anonymous European modern sculpture. This captivating sculpture, comprised of hundreds of intricately welded metal bolts, converges into a seamless and imposing sphere. This work of...

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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wooden Zodiac Capricorn Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Wooden Zodiac Capricorn Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Wooden Zodiac Capricorn Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Joel Escalona's Creation, Dark Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No84
Joel Escalona's Creation, Dark Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No84

Joel Escalona's Creation, Dark Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No84

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Joel Escalona's Creation, Dark Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No84 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testa...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

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 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

Brutalist Style Vintage Bowl in Brass Aluminium by David Marshall, Circa 1970s
Brutalist Style Vintage Bowl in Brass Aluminium by David Marshall, Circa 1970s

Brutalist Style Vintage Bowl in Brass Aluminium by David Marshall, Circa 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Brutalist Style Vintage Bowl in Brass Aluminium by David Marshall, Circa 1970s. Double brass handles by the Scottish artist David Marshall. The bottom has the trademark leather base...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1960s Bronze Sculpture by Thure Thörn – Seated Female Figure (3/7)
1960s Bronze Sculpture by Thure Thörn – Seated Female Figure (3/7)

1960s Bronze Sculpture by Thure Thörn – Seated Female Figure (3/7)

By Thure Thorn

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

An exceptional and highly decorative bronze sculpture by renowned Swedish artist Thure Thörn, dating from the 1960s. This powerful piece depicts a seated female figure, rendered wit...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ceramic sculpture in bronze glazing, Dutch, 1970s
Ceramic sculpture in bronze glazing, Dutch, 1970s

Ceramic sculpture in bronze glazing, Dutch, 1970s

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A striking example of 1970s ceramic artistry, this sculptural piece embodies the raw elegance of the Brutalist movement, paired with the sensual, organic lines reminiscent of mid-cen...

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20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brutalist wrought iron bird sculpture dating from the 1970s
Brutalist wrought iron bird sculpture dating from the 1970s

Brutalist wrought iron bird sculpture dating from the 1970s

By Michel Anasse

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Interesting french work in the manner of Michel Anasse, dating from the 1970s. Wrought and welded iron sculpture representing a rooster. Decorative sculpture also in the spirit of Si...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Iron

Small Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture
Small Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture

Small Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture

Located in Norwalk, CT

This small charming abstract bronze figure stands on its own with a curious look on its face. This piece would make a great desk accessory or a ...

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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Jack Brubaker Forged Bronze Sculpture or Candle Holder
Jack Brubaker Forged Bronze Sculpture or Candle Holder

Jack Brubaker Forged Bronze Sculpture or Candle Holder

By Jack Brubaker

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage serpentine forged bronze sculpture features petal shaped sconce compartment that allows it to be used as a candle holder, supported by freestyle shaped tendrils and stems. T...

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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Collection of 5o 19th Century Carved Wood Molds for Castings, Sizes Vary
Collection of 5o 19th Century Carved Wood Molds for Castings, Sizes Vary

Collection of 5o 19th Century Carved Wood Molds for Castings, Sizes Vary

Located in Buchanan, MI

Collection of 50 19th century carved wood molds for castings. Would make a great residential or commercial art installation. Sizes vary, great color and patina. Please note there ar...

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19th Century Antique Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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Plaster, Paint

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

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Brass

Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, Brutalist Design, USA, 1986
Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, Brutalist Design, USA, 1986

Scott Nelles Floral Bronze Candleholder, Brutalist Design, USA, 1986

Located in Charleston, SC

The Scott Nelles Floral Brass Candleholders were crafted in 1986, showcasing an elegant design Inspired by Nature. Each candleholder is individually marked and dated by the skilled c...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

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