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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
Bunker Ceramic Lamp by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware, Sculptural Design
Bunker Ceramic Lamp by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware, Sculptural Design

Bunker Ceramic Lamp by Kalou Dubus, Black Stoneware, Sculptural Design

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

This sculptural lamp by French artist Kalou Dubus is part of the Bunkers series, a body of work inspired by the powerful geometry and raw presence of brutalist architecture. Handcra...

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2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s Striking handmade ceramic pendant light from France, crafted in the 1960s–1970s. This bold Brutalist design features a richly te...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier, Hand-Crafted, 1930-1950
French Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier, Hand-Crafted, 1930-1950

French Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier, Hand-Crafted, 1930-1950

Located in Antwerp, BE

French red wrought iron chandelier with crown has six candelabra arms with gilt on each arm. This wonderful chandelier is suspended by original chain. This chandelier would work beau...

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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Terrific handcrafted gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. France, 1950s. This stunning ceiling light fixure has a foliate su...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke , England, 1960s
Brutalist Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke , England, 1960s

Brutalist Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke , England, 1960s

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Glasgow, GB

An uncommon and quietly expressive example of Bernard Rooke’s studio pottery, this handcrafted ceramic table lamp dates to the 1960s and reflects a more organic, almost lyrical direc...

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Mid-20th Century English Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshades by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made neutral silk lampshades by René Houben. The lilac glazed ceramics with wooden base fit perfectly with the neutral custom made lamps...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns
Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns

Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of heavy cast brass Brutalist style porch or hall lanterns. Hammered finish with amber granite back glass inserts. 10" x 4.5" x 4.5"

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20th Century Unknown Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

1960 Brutalist Art Design Iron Sculpture Wall Lamp Applique
1960 Brutalist Art Design Iron Sculpture Wall Lamp Applique

1960 Brutalist Art Design Iron Sculpture Wall Lamp Applique

Located in Brescia, IT

Brutalist wall lamp 1960s Wrought iron Three lights Excellent condition. Perfect working order

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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Oval Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Brutalist Oval Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Brutalist Oval Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sunburst oval light fixture in wrought gilt iron with triangle accents, 1950s. Sculptural gold leaf gilt hand hammered iron oval shaped sunburst flu...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Brown Beige Pendants, Denmark 1960s
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Brown Beige Pendants, Denmark 1960s

1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Brown Beige Pendants, Denmark 1960s

By Axella Stentøj

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 3 round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark. All pendants have holes in the ceramic, c...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Brutalist Table Lamps in Wrought Iron, 1950s
Pair of French Brutalist Table Lamps in Wrought Iron, 1950s

Pair of French Brutalist Table Lamps in Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Iron Brutalist Table Lamps, France, 1950s. Hand forged Iron table lamps with cross details on the top and squared bases. Sculptural design, solid structure and beautiful cons...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Longhorn Beetle Lamp
Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Longhorn Beetle Lamp

Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Longhorn Beetle Lamp

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Hastings, GB

Extremely rare sculpture in brass and agate, by Henri Fernandez for atelier Duval Brasseur, modelled as a Longhorn Beetle and dating to the 1970’s. The beautiful blue agate wings ar...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Agate, Brass

1 of the 3 XL Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 3 XL Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 3 XL Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the three ceramic floor table lamps, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bases with blue...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of mid century black oak and steel Laurel lamps
Pair of mid century black oak and steel Laurel lamps

Pair of mid century black oak and steel Laurel lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Liberty, NY

Great pair of steel and black oak Laurel lamps. The measurement of 40" height is to top of harps, they measure 27.5" to top of sockets. Nice vintage condition, the harps show some o...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

1 of the 2 Brown Leafs Ceramic Table Lamps by Soholm, Custom Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Brown Leafs Ceramic Table Lamps by Soholm, Custom Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Brown Leafs Ceramic Table Lamps by Soholm, Custom Shades by R. Houben

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 beautiful ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom made silk lampshade by R. Houben. The beautiful brown ceramics with a pattern of leafs make...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

"Giaco" Contemporary Golden Sconce in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
"Giaco" Contemporary Golden Sconce in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth

"Giaco" Contemporary Golden Sconce in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth

By Estúdio Orth

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

The "Giaco" sconce is meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make identical items. The brass casting is p...

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2010s Brazilian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s

By AVMazzega, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed by 9 cubic diffusers of translucent Murano glass combined with white glass using th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Squared Amber Glass Table Lamp, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben
Squared Amber Glass Table Lamp, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben

Squared Amber Glass Table Lamp, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful table lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The squared amber glass and wooden base fit perfectly with the custom made beige lampshade and matching trimming...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s
Danish Modern Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s

Danish Modern Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s

By Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish mid-century ceramic table lamp by Danish ceramist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen (1929-2011). Made ca 1960´s. The lamp base has a slightly body shaped form with shoulders and waist. ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

David Palumbo Brutalist Sculptural Iron Lamp
David Palumbo Brutalist Sculptural Iron Lamp

David Palumbo Brutalist Sculptural Iron Lamp

By David Palombo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Brutalist style iron table lamp by David Palumbo, American, circa 1960s. The lamp shade is not included.

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Stained Glass Lamps in Quadrangular Prism Form, Midcentury Modern
Pair of Stained Glass Lamps in Quadrangular Prism Form, Midcentury Modern

Pair of Stained Glass Lamps in Quadrangular Prism Form, Midcentury Modern

Located in Bochum, NRW

Pair of Stained Glass Lamps in Regular Quadrangular Prism Form, Midcentury Modern Style A vibrant pair of stained glass accent lamps, each crafted in the form of a regular quadrangul...

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1970s Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Monumental Laurel Lamp Co. Brutalist Two Tier Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp
Monumental Laurel Lamp Co. Brutalist Two Tier Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp

Monumental Laurel Lamp Co. Brutalist Two Tier Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid Century Laurel Lamp Company Flora Inspired Stacked Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp. Featuring a tubular Brass column supporting, handcrafted, two tier, stacked, botanical ins...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Large Brutalist Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Pair of Large Brutalist Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden

Pair of Large Brutalist Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden

Located in Rijssen, NL

A large pair of Brutalist wall sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, 1960s, each with a E27 bulb. A absolute strong and sculptural design! The hand wrought iron surround h...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

1 of the 10 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
1 of the 10 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970

1 of the 10 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970

Located in Rijssen, NL

Several round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green, blue and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in Denmark...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Green Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben
Green Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben

Green Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made beige and green lampshade by René Houben. The green and beige ceramics with beautiful details fit perfectly with the custom made beig...

Category

1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps by Noomi Backhausen, Denmark 1960
Pair of Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps by Noomi Backhausen, Denmark 1960

Pair of Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps by Noomi Backhausen, Denmark 1960

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful pair of ceramic table lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom made Silk lampshade by R. Houben. With off white inner shade. The green an...

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist pendant lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Brutalist pendant lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

Brutalist pendant lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

By Longobard

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Brutalist pendant lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s. Wrought iron and welded structure, in a worn gold finish, and multicolored crystals hammered in the shape of a honeycomb. Clearly B...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Large Pair of Hammered Glass Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces by Longobard, Italy 1970s
Large Pair of Hammered Glass Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces by Longobard, Italy 1970s

Large Pair of Hammered Glass Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces by Longobard, Italy 1970s

By Longobard

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Large Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lamps lights lightning sconces hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gilt gold patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist chandelier stainless steel original, france 1970s
Brutalist chandelier stainless steel original, france 1970s

Brutalist chandelier stainless steel original, france 1970s

Located in La xara, VC

Unique model of brutalist chandelier in stainless steel, French work from the 70s. it is careful work and a true brutalist model. special order from a French artist for a residence ...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design
1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design

1970s Brutalist Modernist Wrought Iron Chandelier with Geometric Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Brutalist Modernist chandelier handcrafted in wrought iron, dating from the 1970s. This sculptural fixture features bold geometric panels and sweeping curves that embody t...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s

Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Balen, BE

Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s This striking Brutalist copper pendant lamp, designed by Peill & Putzler/Philips in Germany during the 1960s. This l...

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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Copper

Large French Organic Table Lamp, 1970s
Large French Organic Table Lamp, 1970s

Large French Organic Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Very large French organic table lamp from the 1970s. The base is made of a single piece of olive tree root with a large shade covered in strands of earthen-tone wool. Very nice origi...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wool, Wood

Tenfold 5T 18inch Chandelier, Polished Nickel Pendant Light, Customizable
Tenfold 5T 18inch Chandelier, Polished Nickel Pendant Light, Customizable

Tenfold 5T 18inch Chandelier, Polished Nickel Pendant Light, Customizable

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking polished and perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and ar...

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2010s American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Unique James Bearden 'Illuminated Dwelling' Floor Lamp Brutalist Welded Steel
Unique James Bearden 'Illuminated Dwelling' Floor Lamp Brutalist Welded Steel

Unique James Bearden 'Illuminated Dwelling' Floor Lamp Brutalist Welded Steel

By James Bearden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and studio-made by American designer and craftsman James Bearden, this awesome floor lamp looks like it entered this world from a different dimension. Devoid of any curves w...

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2010s American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Large Brutalist Torch-Cut Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s
Large Brutalist Torch-Cut Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s

Large Brutalist Torch-Cut Chandelier by Tom Greene, 1960s

By Tom Greene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive, monumental brutalist chandelier designed by Tom Greene for Feldman Co., circa 1960s. Made from seven tiers of hand-torched patinated brass, this is a striking statemen...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Silver Leafed Murano Glass Brutalist Chandelier
Silver Leafed Murano Glass Brutalist Chandelier

Silver Leafed Murano Glass Brutalist Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier from Italy in the brutalist style. This piece is made of hand-blown glass elements with silver leaf on one side and a textured appearance on the other. We love the unique ...

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2010s Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mario J Pires Serip Bouquet Table Lamp
Mario J Pires Serip Bouquet Table Lamp

Mario J Pires Serip Bouquet Table Lamp

By Mário J. Pires

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Sculptural Bouquet table lamp. Each lamp made by Serip is unique. High-quality craftsmanship: solid gold-plated bronze; all glass elements are custom-made in Murano specifically ju...

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1980s Portuguese Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze

OMERO Oval Wall Sconce
OMERO Oval Wall Sconce

OMERO Oval Wall Sconce

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An architecturally-inspired duet of dramatic veined alabaster with a textured cast bronze – a trio of simply striking silhouettes. Models in the collection are individually hand-cra...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1970
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1970

1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1970

Located in Rijssen, NL

Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green, blue and brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1960s in Denmark. Size is based...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount with Leaves Detail in Gilt Metal
Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount with Leaves Detail in Gilt Metal

Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount with Leaves Detail in Gilt Metal

Located in Barcelona, ES

Crown Chandelier Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture, Gilt Metal, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass ____________________________________________________________ Stunning Gilt iron and bronze sunbur...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron, Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps with Silk Shade Backhausen, Denmark 1960s
Pair of Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps with Silk Shade Backhausen, Denmark 1960s

Pair of Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps with Silk Shade Backhausen, Denmark 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful pair of ceramic table lamps by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, model Erika. Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom made lampshade by R. Houben. The green and brown ceramics an...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Murano Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Murano Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Murano Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

By Longobard

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern wall lamp light sconce hammered glass and wrought iron, murano glass cup, gilding gold copper patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist style, ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Hand-Crafted Iron and stained Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp, c. 1960's
Brutalist Hand-Crafted Iron and stained Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp, c. 1960's

Brutalist Hand-Crafted Iron and stained Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp, c. 1960's

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Brutalist hand-crafted Iron and stained glass hanging pendant lamp c. 1960's, hand forged cast iron, stained glass piece's, heavy, quality construction, thick chain, hand for...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

A BRUTALIST Wrought Iron & Wood MARINE TABLE LAMP, France 1960
A BRUTALIST Wrought Iron & Wood MARINE TABLE LAMP, France 1960

A BRUTALIST Wrought Iron & Wood MARINE TABLE LAMP, France 1960

By Atelier Marolles

Located in PARIS, FR

A strong and powerful wrought iron table lamp, including a patinated massive wooden pulley, made by a French craftsman from the 60s. The lamp is based on a wrought iron tripod holdin...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Metal & Stained Glass Midcentury Pendant by Artist Felipe Delfinger
Brutalist Metal & Stained Glass Midcentury Pendant by Artist Felipe Delfinger

Brutalist Metal & Stained Glass Midcentury Pendant by Artist Felipe Delfinger

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Lisse, NL

Organic design, metal and glass light fixture from the mid-century era. This great workmanship pendant from mid-20th century is another one of our recent great finds. With 20th ce...

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Mid-20th Century South American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Willem van Oyen Brutalist wall light for RAAK the Netherlands, 1960's.
Willem van Oyen Brutalist wall light for RAAK the Netherlands, 1960's.

Willem van Oyen Brutalist wall light for RAAK the Netherlands, 1960's.

By RAAK

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

The 'Chartres' lamp is a design from the 1960's by Stained glass artist Willem van Oyen (1921-2004). It is made of different shards of glass in multiple colours. This rare and uni...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

Brutalist Longobard Hanging Lantern Hammered Glass, Italy 1960s
Brutalist Longobard Hanging Lantern Hammered Glass, Italy 1960s

Brutalist Longobard Hanging Lantern Hammered Glass, Italy 1960s

By Longobard

Located in Hannover, DE

This brutalist pendant lamp made of hammered glass is something truly special. The glass was lovingly crafted by hand, and its beauty is reminiscent of a raw gemstone — it's a true w...

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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Metal

Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Murano Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Murano Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Murano Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

By Longobard

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern wall lamp light sconce hammered glass and wrought iron, murano glass cup, gilding gold copper patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist style, ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass
"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass

"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass

By Estúdio Orth

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This outdoor wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make identical items. The brass casting is produced by formation of a mold from a mixture of sand and the liquid alloy of copper and zinc. The projects are based on a contemporary appropriation of traditional methods from Brazilian artisans and reinterpreted through the integration of new forms and noble materials. An aesthetic infused with “beauty of imperfection" is obtained by the expressive potential of each material, generating works that recall nature and rationality. Estúdio Orth...

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2010s Brazilian Brutalist Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Silk Shade, 1960
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Silk Shade, 1960

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Silk Shade, 1960

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Pottery, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom silk lampshade made by Rene Houben. The warm colors of the ceramic with th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Ceramic

Set of Leaf-Shaped Brass Wall Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
Set of Leaf-Shaped Brass Wall Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark

Set of Leaf-Shaped Brass Wall Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen

Located in Værløse, DK

Set of Leaf-Shaped Brass Sconces designed by the Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. Eyecatching Brutalist Wall Art for beautiful place. * Set (2) of flame-cut brass sconces with...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Sunburst Brutalist Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Nail Design
Sunburst Brutalist Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Nail Design

Sunburst Brutalist Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Nail Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Gilt Iron Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture France, 1940s. Wrought sunburst flush mount with spikes design in gilt iron. This stunning sunburst ceiling light sh...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Pendant Lamps, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Pendant Lamps, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lights from Denmark with a striking lighting effect. Simple ceramic lights that primarily attract attention with their atmospheric light. The lamp b...

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20th Century Danish Brutalist Lighting

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Ceramic

Brutalist lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Longobard, Holm Sørensen, Laurel Lamp Company, and Marcello Fantoni. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $67 and tops out at $78,000 while the average work can sell for $2,500.