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Brutalist Vases

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 Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s
By Glit
Located in Esbjerg, DK
HF Gilt is a renowned Icelandic ceramic pottery studio. The clay used in this piece is made from pumice stone collected from Icelandic volcanos. The ...
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1970s Icelandic Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Lava

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

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Ceramic

Ceramic Jug by Richard Uhlemeyer (1900 - 1954), c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
Richard Uhlemeyer was born in Göttingen, Germany, and attended the Hanover arts and crafts school in the 1920s. In the 1930s he founded his pottery studio the 'Kunsthandwerk Richard...
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1950s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase 2 by Richard Uhlemeyer (1900 - 1954), c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
Richard Uhlemeyer was born in Göttingen, Germany, and attended the Hanover arts and crafts school in the 1920s. In the 1930s he founded his pottery studio the 'Kunsthandwerk Richard...
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1950s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vessel by Richard Uhlemeyer (1900 - 1954), c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
Richard Uhlemeyer was born in Göttingen, Germany, and attended the Hanover arts and crafts school in the 1920s. In the 1930s he founded his pottery studio the 'Kunsthandwerk Richard...
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1950s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Brutalist Floor Vase by Elly & Wilhelm Kuch
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Brutalist Floor Vase by Elly & Wilhelm Kuch, 1960s
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Pottery

Vallauris Vintage Vase, Brown Turquoise Glazed Ceramic, Double Handled, France
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage French ceramic vase by Vallauris, handcrafted around the 1960s in the famed French village. This sculptural pottery piece, in the form of a vase, features smooth, sweeping...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Sculpture of a Woman, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed Stoneware Sculpture of a Nude Woman, titled "Le Modèle" or "Scrutant l'Horizon", created in the 1950s. The stoneware is coated with a glaze in shades of brown, green, and purp...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer these exceptional, stunning and sculptural trio of vases which are a contemporary work by German ceramic artist Katharina Eichler (b...
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Early 20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

imposant vase en grès brutalité vintage
Located in LYON, FR
Incroyable et imposant vase en grès scarifié décoré d'une flamme. Superbe état, travail d'artiste des années 1980/90 en excellent état.
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Sandstone

Natural Stucco-Marble by Amandine Antunez
Located in PAU, FR
Stucco-Marble vase by the french artist Amandine Antunez. The Stucco-marble is an old skill of 300 years old. Made With plaster, natural glue and natural pigment.
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2010s French Brutalist Vases

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Stucco

Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in white, brown and maroon drip glazes . It features 3 necks and can be viewed as The Scandinavian Equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made anonymo...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

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

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Metal

Dutch green pottery Mobach brutalist large vase, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful xxl Mobach vase with a height of 74 cm. Diameter 17 cm. Beautiful green handmade vase by the famous dutch pottery house Mobach. In perfect condition.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Pottery

Dark green brutalist ceramic vase, Italy 1980s
Located in Firenze, IT
Dark green brutalist ceramic vase Italy 1980s H 24.5 cm - 25 × 9 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Pottery

Dark green brutalist ceramic vase, Italy 1980s
Located in Firenze, IT
Dark green brutalist ceramic vase Italy 1980s H 21 cm - 16.5 × 9.5 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1980s Italian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Elisabeth Vandeweghe (1946) 'Vase' for Perignem
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous brutalist glazed ceramic vase by Elizabeth Vandeweghe for Perignem with inlaid enamelled pieces. Timeless and decorative piece. Dimensions: Height: 35cm Diameter: 25cm Re...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Stone

'Argos' Model Vase by César Baldaccini, Daum, France
Located in London, GB
This fabulous glass vase was made by Daum in Nancy, France in the 1970s. It looks very much like a piece of sculpture - no surprise given it's designer was César Baldaccini! Titled...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Glass

Brutalist Ceramic Vase - Marcello Fantoni
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Brutalist glazed ceramic vase by Marcello Fantoni depicting 4 Cubist African warrior figures on each facade. Signed on bottom, made in 1957 in Firenze, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Studio Pottery Crystalline Glaze Weed Pot Ceramic Vase
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage handmade studio pottery ceramic weed pot vase in muted crystalline glaze. Shades of blue, teal, green and gray with crystalline glaze throughout, and accented by slender weed...
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1990s American Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Terracotta Pottery Jugs With Twisted Handles- Set of 2
Located in Duxbury, MA
Pair of vintage unglazed terracotta jugs. Dimensions: Smaller: 7.75" H x 4.25" W Larger: 8.25" tall x 4.63" W
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Vases

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Pottery, Terracotta

Rare, Handcrafted Brutalist Bronze Vase by Marcello Fantoni, Signed, 1950s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite, one-of-a-kind bronze vase by Marcello Fantoni is a true work of art, steeped in the brutalist style that defined his legacy. Signed by the artist on its base, this va...
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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Bronze

Seguso bottle and stopper, Corroso over Green Amethyst incamiciato Murano Glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique tall bottle from Seguso, using a technique called Corroso, where the glass is textured with fluoridric acid and sawdust. A technique used by Carlo Scarpa and Seguso. The bottl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Geometric-Shaped Earthenware Vase, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Geometric Earthenware Vase, 1970s. Featuring a unique H-shaped silhouette with dual necks, supported by two hollow struts connected by a central horizontal bar. Attributed to Giovann...
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Vases

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Faience

Earthenware Vase with Organic Shape, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Earthenware Vase with Three Circular Openings, 1970s. Attributed to Giovanni Bertoncello in collaboration with sculptor Roberto Rigon. This piece features a unique, grainy-textured "...
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Vases

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Faience

Small Sphere Vase In Glazed Earthenware, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Spherical Vase On Base In Glazed Earthenware, 1960S. Decorated Around The Shoulder With A Blue Collar Of Glaze Outlined In Black, On A General Gray Background. Black Stamp: “La Czechoslovakia...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Vases

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Faience

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Crawdad Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
A captivating vintage boho vase featuring a hand-sculpted crawdad motif, this original studio pottery piece embodies rustic charm and artisanal craftsmanship. Earthy tones and organi...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Vases

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Pottery

Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Green Triple Ceramic Vase
Located in Lutz, FL
Large triple vase by Helmut Schäffenacker, harder to find larger size plaster cast model 502. Earthy glaze in green, grey, tan and. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, a few sma...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Ball Vase Weed Pot
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century earthy ball vase sculpture. Great texture and dimension in the matte tan glaze and slight lava texture with deep brown glazed rim to the small mouth opening on to...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Vase André Rozay, La Borne, France 1946
Located in PARIS, FR
Ce vase en céramique signé André Rozay est une pièce unique, incarnant parfaitement le style organique et texturé pour lequel l’artiste est reconnu. Présentant des motifs en relief r...
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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Murano Seguso Scavo Cobalt Blue Glass Vase, Hand-Blown, 1980s, Brutalist Finish
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This Murano Seguso Scavo cobalt blue glass vase, crafted in the 1980s, showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship that has made Murano glass world-famous. Hand-blown using the innovat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Blown Glass

Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Ceramic Vase circa 1970’s, model 502N
Located in Lutz, FL
Large triple vase by Helmut Schäffenacker, harder to find larger size plaster cast model 502. Lovely textured drip glaze in oxblood, grey, tan and black. Excellent condition, no chip...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Vintage Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Ball Vase
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century asymmetrical sea foam blue ball vase or weed pot. Great texture and dimension in the glaze with varying shades of sea foam and light...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vases

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Pottery, Clay, Ceramic

1970s Monumental Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Cylinder Vase
Located in Lutz, FL
1970’s Vintage Brutalist Tall Cylinder Vase. Carved, incised, and layered surface with pattern and details varying around the whole circumference. Glazed in shades of brown, taupe, p...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

1970s Brutalist Bronze and White Porcelain Sculptured Sicilian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Brutalist sculptured vase combines bronze and white porcelain in a striking, contrasting design typical of the Brutalist aesthetic. The base of the vase is made of smooth,...
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Late 20th Century Sicilian Brutalist Vases

Materials

Bronze

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

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Earthenware

Signed Sculptural Art Glass Vase in Iron Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, decorative and colorful signed Art Glass Vase in Red and Black glass housed in a custom Industrial style Iron stand. The Vase in Geometric design of the red circle within t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Vases

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Iron

Brutalist Mid Century Vase by Scherzer Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a perfect condition this stunning vase.
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

Small Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Jug
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small decorative German brutalist jug made of bronze. 1960´s. Dimensions Height: 13 cm / 5.11 inch. Diameter: 12 cm / 4.72 inch. Weight: 3,68 kg
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Bronze

Fluted Concrete Vases / Vessels, 'Set of 3'
Located in Camp Meeker, CA
A little Art Deco, a little Gothic, very Brutal. Cast concrete, tinted with dark gray pigment. Natural finish. These vessels are great empty, but even better with flowers or a succ...
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2010s American Brutalist Vases

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Concrete

Stoneware Vase by André Rozay from the Pottery Village of La Borne France 1960s
Located in London, GB
Stoneware vase from the 1960s by André Rozay made in the pottery village of La Borne in the Cher department in Central France. André Rozay, painter and ceramic sculptor, "potter and ...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

1970s Brutalist Textured Brown Fusion Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Brutalist Textured Brown Vase 7.75 h x 3.5 w x 2.75 d signed art Original vintage Refer to listed images
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1970s Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Pottery

Brutalist Metal Sculptural Vase by Jim Heneveld in the style of Paul Evans
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A welded steel box vase sculpture with flamed metal decoration to the body and applied designs to each side . Made in the manner of Paul Evans with highlighted edges to the design in...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vases

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Metal

Pair of brutalist organic black ceramic vases, 1950's, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
One of a kind pair of organic and brutalist ceramic vases, black, perfect condition. They are both signed, but wasn't able to identify the artist.
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

1960s German Walther Glas "Solifleur" Single Stem Round Vase in Crystal
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1960s "Solifleur" single stem vase by german manufacturing company "Walther Glas". It's a quite big version of one of Walther's most famous design...
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Brutalist Stainless Steel Vase by Olav Joff for Polaris/Figgjo, Norway 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A square/rectangular stainless steel vase designed by Olav Joff (born 1942) and manufactured by Figgjo/Polaris in Sandness Norway from the early 1970s. From the "Steel Art" series. ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Stainless Steel

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This large brutalist ceramic vase from the 1970s is beautiful with or without flowers. It is like an abstract sculpture. This vase is in very good condition. It is marked but we don’...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

1970 Brutalist Studio Pottery Floor Vase by Inge
Located in Garnerville, NY
Handmade slab built monumental Brutalist pottery vase. Meticulously decorated and glazed with organic and geometric patterns and shapes. Applied neck. Signed and dated, Inge, 70 a th...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece is from 2023 and was for...
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Early 20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

Danish Glazed Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Søren Visby, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in earthy over-flow glazes. A vase with 7 (8) holes for flower arrangement. The Danish equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made in studio by Søren ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

Very Large 1970s German AK Kaiser No 129 Matt-White Bisque Fossil Relief Vase
Located in London, GB
A very very large op art abstract bisque matt-white porcelain vase with an interesting fossil relief design. Manufactured by AK Kaiser in Germany during the 1970s. An absolutely stu...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Porcelain

Signed Vintage Brutalist Mid Century Modern Winged Ceramic Vessel
Located in San Francisco, US
This dramatic signed vintage Mid Century Modern vessel features triangular wings, iconic of the Brutalist style. The Brutalist wings flare out around the vintage vessel and taper up to a rounded point. Hand-thrown and coated in glossy glaze with hues of emerald, turquoise, and teal, this Mid Century Modern vessel feels distinctly sensual and serpentine. Glazed inside and out, this eye-catching vintage MCM vessel can hold water and will make any floral a focal point. A unique piece signed by the artist H.R., this vintage winged vase...
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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Vases

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Ceramic

1970s German Heinrich Ceramics Op Art Porcelain Matt-White Bisque Vase No 2014
Located in London, GB
A large op art "Tetris" bisque matt-white porcelain vase which was manufactured by Heinrich Ceramics in Germany during the 1970s. A stunning brutalist 3...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Porcelain

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

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Clay

1970s White Matt Bisque Tree-Bark "Silvana" Bareuther Bavarian Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
1970s large matt-white, bisque, tree-bark design, porcelain vase. Designed by Ernst Fenzi. Manufacturered by Bareuther & Co. AG, Waldsassen. This porcelain vase with an OP Art tree-...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Porcelain

Paul Evans Style Brutalist Iron & Brazed Brass Drip Square Vase, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Handcrafted Brutalist Brazed and Flowed Brass on Iron Vase, 1970's Featuring a rectangular form, hand poured brazed Brass atop Metal in mottled Black, Brown, Rust, Gold, and Deep Gre...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Brass, Iron

Olav Joff for Polaris/Figgjo Brutalist Steel Vase, Sandnes Norway
Located in Toledo, OH
This Brutalist steel vase was designed by Olav Joff (1940-). The vase was part of the steel art series in the 1970's. The series consisted of cast...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Steel

Paul Evans Style Brutalist Hand Wrought Copper Large Vase, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mid-century modern Brutalist hand wrought copper large vase In the manner of Paul Evans USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 7.75"W x 7.75"D x 1...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Vases

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Copper

Brutalist vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist vases 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 vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist vases 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include Taylor Ruby Bell, Bernard Rooke, Bernard Rooke Studio, and Cristian Mohaded. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $6,000 while the average work can sell for $546.

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