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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
Fracted Resin Table Lamp style to Pierre Giraudon
Fracted Resin Table Lamp style to Pierre Giraudon

Fracted Resin Table Lamp style to Pierre Giraudon

By Pierre Gilardeau

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

very rare shape and color, with original shade and patina brass from 1960, never touched, the basement is 30x30x12 cm, perfect condiion

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Laurel Lamp with Fantoni Style Applique Stainless & Brass
Laurel Lamp with Fantoni Style Applique Stainless & Brass

Laurel Lamp with Fantoni Style Applique Stainless & Brass

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Hanover, MA

Brushed stainless steel columnar table lamp with gilt bronze brutalist appliques, in the manner of Marcello Fantoni and Maurizio Tempestini. Produced by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co. Height as shown 36 inches Height from table to top of column...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

‘Soleiade’ wall lights by Pierre Donna in hand-patinated steel
‘Soleiade’ wall lights by Pierre Donna in hand-patinated steel

‘Soleiade’ wall lights by Pierre Donna in hand-patinated steel

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Brutalist wall lights, ‘Soleiade’ model by French artist Pierre Donna. Wall lights and wall plaque in patinated and rusted steel in the shape of a star, designed and handmade in the ...

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2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

1960s Brutalist Table Lamp Attributed to Jean Simon Labret & Jacques Avoinet
1960s Brutalist Table Lamp Attributed to Jean Simon Labret & Jacques Avoinet

1960s Brutalist Table Lamp Attributed to Jean Simon Labret & Jacques Avoinet

By J. S. Labret, Jacques Avoinet

Located in London, GB

A 1960s brutalist-style lantern-shaped table lamp with a copper body and handle adorned with four hand-cut colored glass panels. Attributed to Jean-Simon Labret and Jacques Avoinet, ...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Brutalist Wrought Iron Sculptural Table Lamp in Style of Paul Evans, Ca. 1970s
Brutalist Wrought Iron Sculptural Table Lamp in Style of Paul Evans, Ca. 1970s

Brutalist Wrought Iron Sculptural Table Lamp in Style of Paul Evans, Ca. 1970s

Located in New York, NY

American Brutalism In the Style of Paul Evans Sculptural Table Lamp Wrought Iron Circa 1970s DIMENSONS Height: 26 in (66.04 cm) Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm) CONDITION Good vintage c...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

James de Wulf Triton Pendant Lighting
James de Wulf Triton Pendant Lighting

James de Wulf Triton Pendant Lighting

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

Foundry cast, solid brass pendant light. Comes with 10' of steel chain, 60 Watt Edison style bulb, and canopy. UL listed. Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles. Additional chain a...

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2010s American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neo-pop light sculpture or Floor Lamp Egg, French artist Michel Froment c.1990's
Neo-pop light sculpture or Floor Lamp Egg, French artist Michel Froment c.1990's

Neo-pop light sculpture or Floor Lamp Egg, French artist Michel Froment c.1990's

Located in leucate, FR

Huge floor lamp or light sculpture by the French artist Michel Froment ( 1951 ) Reproducing a fried egg on both sides. The material used is metal and polyurethane. The artist's wo...

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1990s Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1 of the 3  Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 3  Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 3 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 3 ceramic table lamps, from Bernard Rooke, UK, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bas...

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1970s English Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Yellow Glass Body Sconce
Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Yellow Glass Body Sconce

Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Yellow Glass Body Sconce

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing one light. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the Usa and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron body with yellow Mura...

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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Starburst Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal with Jagged Details, 1950
Starburst Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal with Jagged Details, 1950

Starburst Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal with Jagged Details, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare handcrafted gilt iron sunburst / starburst shaped flush mount light fixture. Spain, 1940s-1950s. This Brutalist mirror has two layers of rays in different sizes with jagged poin...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Brutalist Ceramic Wall Sconce, Netherlands, 1960s
Brutalist Ceramic Wall Sconce, Netherlands, 1960s

Brutalist Ceramic Wall Sconce, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in Rīga, LV

Mid-century Brutalist ceramic wall sconce made in the Netherlands. The sculptural form features deeply carved, organic curves with two recessed bulb holders that create dramatic ligh...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Judi Kunst, Brown and Blue, 1970s
Danish Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Judi Kunst, Brown and Blue, 1970s

Danish Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Judi Kunst, Brown and Blue, 1970s

By Bodil Marie Nielsen, Judi Kunst

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish Modern brutalist ceramic table lamp by Judi Kunst. Made ca. 1970s. Judi Kunst was run by Judith and Iver Christensen and located at Kelstrup Strand close to Haderslev in Jutl...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Vintage Lightolier Brutalist Block Light Box
Vintage Lightolier Brutalist Block Light Box

Vintage Lightolier Brutalist Block Light Box

By Lightolier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This rare vintage Lightolier light box is a stunning example of 1970s Brutalist design. Featuring the authentic "Lightolier X" maker’s mark, this architectural fixture is defined by ...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

Hammered Glass Metal Sconce, Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
Hammered Glass Metal Sconce, Poliarte, Italy, 1970s

Hammered Glass Metal Sconce, Poliarte, Italy, 1970s

By Poliarte

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern space age wall lamps lights lightning sconces hammered glass metal attributed to the manufacture Poliarte in Verona in a Brutalist style, the concurrent of Longoba...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1 of the 2 Gray Ceramic Lamps, Custom Neutral Lampshades by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Gray Ceramic Lamps, Custom Neutral Lampshades by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Gray Ceramic Lamps, Custom Neutral Lampshades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic and wooden table/ floor lamp by Bitossi. Custom made neutral silk lampshade by René Houben. The gray ceramics and the wooden base fit perfectly with the custom mad...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Blue Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben
XXL Blue Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben

XXL Blue Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful XL ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The blue ceramics with beautiful details fit perfectly with the custom made beige melange lamps...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s (24 Available, Priced Per Light) Embodying the essence of Mid-Century Modern design, these sculptural wall sco...

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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Tom Aslström & Hans Ehrlich Brutalist Mid Century Swedish Chandelier Murano
Tom Aslström & Hans Ehrlich Brutalist Mid Century Swedish Chandelier Murano

Tom Aslström & Hans Ehrlich Brutalist Mid Century Swedish Chandelier Murano

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Swedish designers wrought iron brutalist chandelier. Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Orig...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Lamps Gilt Metal by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, France, 1990s
Pair of Lamps Gilt Metal by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, France, 1990s

Pair of Lamps Gilt Metal by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, France, 1990s

By Pierre Casenove, Fondica

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare pair of table or bedside lamps in gilt gilding metal, bronze style by Pierre Casenove for Fondica. Famous artist who have worked for the manufacture like Mathias, Stéphane Galer...

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1990s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 6 ceramic table lamps, most lamps are made by Bitossi, other ones are in the style of Bitossi. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shap...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

G. Pelletier Brown Gold Copper Ceramic Lamp, Silk Custom Lampshade by Houben
G. Pelletier Brown Gold Copper Ceramic Lamp, Silk Custom Lampshade by Houben

G. Pelletier Brown Gold Copper Ceramic Lamp, Silk Custom Lampshade by Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the shimmering gold/coppered colored details complement ...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hand Painted Sculptural Table Lamps for Soholm, Denmark 1960s
Pair of Hand Painted Sculptural Table Lamps for Soholm, Denmark 1960s

Pair of Hand Painted Sculptural Table Lamps for Soholm, Denmark 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of beautiful ceramic table lamps from Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom lampshade. The vibrant ceramic base has a beautiful shape with hand painted waves. The light...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bronzed Brutalist Sconce in the Manner of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s
Bronzed Brutalist Sconce in the Manner of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s

Bronzed Brutalist Sconce in the Manner of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unique Brutalist sconce designed anonymously in Denmark during the 1960s. Heavy stock architecturally shaped and bronzed steel panels torch cut to get the right details in design and...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Whimsical and Unique Brutalist Fish Lantern Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron 1960s
Whimsical and Unique Brutalist Fish Lantern Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron 1960s

Whimsical and Unique Brutalist Fish Lantern Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron 1960s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Whimsical and Unique Brutalist Fish Lantern Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron, Europe, 1960s. And now for something completely different... This unique and highly exceptional fish floor lamp...

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian mid century brutalist table lamp, melted copper, Sweden, 1960s
Scandinavian mid century brutalist table lamp, melted copper, Sweden, 1960s

Scandinavian mid century brutalist table lamp, melted copper, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Forserum, SE

A sculptural, handcrafted Scandinavian brutalist table lamp, constructed from partially melted copper. The lamp holder is mounted on a copper pipe marked Svenska Metallverken, a comp...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Copper

Brutalist brass and steel Anchise floor lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide
Brutalist brass and steel Anchise floor lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide

Brutalist brass and steel Anchise floor lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide

By Toni Cordero, Artemide

Located in London, GB

The collectible Anchise floor lamp by Toni Cordero, designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1990. Featuring a stone-like, cast-bronze base and conical stem with both brass and it's...

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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Bernard Rooke Brutalist Dragon Fly and Leaf Floor Lamp Organic Style 1960-1970
Bernard Rooke Brutalist Dragon Fly and Leaf Floor Lamp Organic Style 1960-1970

Bernard Rooke Brutalist Dragon Fly and Leaf Floor Lamp Organic Style 1960-1970

By Bernard Rooke

Located in London, GB

An organic and Brutalist style Floor Lamp with Dragon Fly and Leaf design. No chips or cracks. Easily rewired for all regions. Bernard Rooke (born 1938) is a British artist and studio potter. Rooke has exhibited his "Brutalist" ceramics and painting both in the UK and abroad with work in many collections both public and private including the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Nuffield Foundation, Röhsska Museum in Sweden and the Trondheim Kunstmuseum in Norway. Bernard Rooke attended Ipswich School of Art studying painting and lithography before going on to study at Goldsmiths College of Art. It was while studying here that he decided to take up pottery. Although unfamiliar with this craft and tradition, he found that working with clay provided new opportunities for freedom of interpretation and creativity. In 1960 Rooke set up his first pottery in Forest Hill in South London along with Alan Wallwork. It was a very small room with enough space for a small electric kiln. He was initially using mainly hand building, coiling, blocking and slabbing techniques. While researching ideas, he was supporting himself by part-time lecturing at London University, Goldsmiths College and St Mary's College. In addition, Rooke's membership of 'The Craftsman Potters' Association' enabled him to show his work in a shop in Carnaby Street in London. In 1967, both the need for a larger working space and becoming disillusioned with living in London spurred Rooke into moving out of the city and to an old mill building in Swilland in Suffolk. Rooke wanted to widen the range of work so as to become more commercial. With the birth of his son, Aaron, and much needed work to be done on the mill, it was important to be able to make a living. In 1968, the Grand Metropolitan Hotel commissioned Rooke to make 120 standard lamps, 120 table lamps as well as a 24 foot long ceramic mural and another 9 foot high, which incorporated interior lighting. The money from the commission helped to pay for much needed restoration work on the mill. By the 1970s, a gallery space was opened in the windmill and run by Susan Rooke, Bernard's wife, selling work to locals and tourists as well as to American airmen based nearby. The vision for Mill Gallery was beginning to develop and alongside this a reputation was building bringing in a good source of income. Sons Aaron and Felix were becoming more involved with the running of the pottery, giving Bernard more time to develop new ideas and designs and more time to continue with his painting. In 2004, the Rooke family decided not to sell to the public through the gallery anymore and close the pottery to concentrate more on painting and printmaking. In 2017 Bernard's lighting was featured in the Exhibition: “Glass, Light, Paint & Clay” at the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition featured four artists: Bernard Rooke, John Maltby...

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1960s English Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Pottery

OMERO Small Wall Sconce
OMERO Small Wall Sconce

OMERO Small 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 8 Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Wall Lights
1 of the 8 Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Wall Lights

1 of the 8 Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Wall Lights

By Massive Lighting

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 8 brass flowers wall lights in the style of designer Willy Daro manufactured by 'Massive Lighting', circa 1970s, Belgian. This decorative and beautiful large sculptural ligh...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Striking Pair of Patinated Twisted Bronze and Lucite Tall Sculpted Lamps
Striking Pair of Patinated Twisted Bronze and Lucite Tall Sculpted Lamps

Striking Pair of Patinated Twisted Bronze and Lucite Tall Sculpted Lamps

Located in San Diego, CA

Great and unique pair of solid patinated bronze twisted bases sitting on solid Lucite base, the lamps are rewired, new sockets and new white linen lampshades with Lucite finials, th...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

By Longobard

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern pair of, set of 2 wall lamps lights sconces hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gold patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist style, the ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron & Milk Glass, Nail Design
Pair of Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron & Milk Glass, Nail Design

Pair of Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron & Milk Glass, Nail Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

French 1940s-1950s sunburst light fixtures, milk glass, gilt iron Rare find Beautiful pieces placed alone but also interesting mixed with other light fixtures in this manner to creat...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Brutalist Inspired Wall Sconce Pyppe Taupe, Polished Brass by UTU Lamps
Brutalist Inspired Wall Sconce Pyppe Taupe, Polished Brass by UTU Lamps

Brutalist Inspired Wall Sconce Pyppe Taupe, Polished Brass by UTU Lamps

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Pairing smooth and rough surfaces that contrast with one another, Art Deco inspired Pyppe lamp collection gives way to a new approach in shape and balance. Emphasizing the tension be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Metal, Brass

XXL Green Baroque Pattern Ceramic Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben
XXL Green Baroque Pattern Ceramic Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben

XXL Green Baroque Pattern Ceramic Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The beautiful ceramics with a green baroque pattern fit perfectly with the custom made lampshade, ...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

4 Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Cylinder Pendant Table Lamp Fixtures att. Tom Geene
4 Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Cylinder Pendant Table Lamp Fixtures att. Tom Geene

4 Brutalist Torch Cut Copper Cylinder Pendant Table Lamp Fixtures att. Tom Geene

By Tom Greene

Located in New York, NY

4 Brutalist cylindrical torch cut copper light fixtures, attributed to Tom Greene, circa 1970's. These fixtures are cleverly designed to function either as hanging pendant lights,...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Iron

Brutalist wood turned and cast iron large table lamp, 1960s
Brutalist wood turned and cast iron large table lamp, 1960s

Brutalist wood turned and cast iron large table lamp, 1960s

Located in Zaandam, NL

An intriguing example of brutalism at its finest. This unusual lamp came to us through a dealer in France so we've left the attribution there. There is some debate if the wooden base...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted brutalist table lamp, Germany 1960s
Handcrafted brutalist table lamp, Germany 1960s

Handcrafted brutalist table lamp, Germany 1960s

By RAAK

Located in ECHT, NL

Colorful handcrafted table lamp. Made from pieces of colored glass cast in resin. The pieces of glass disperse the light in a unique way. Colorful and unique piece that will light u...

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Glass, Epoxy Resin

Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp
Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp

Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This table lamp exemplifies Marcello Fantoni’s masterful command of sculptural Brutalist design. Constructed from torch-cut metal, the piece features an intricate openwork structure ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Estúdio Orth

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time and can be used in indoor and outdoor ambiances. It is therefore quit...

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2010s Brazilian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp w Architectural Glass C1960
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp w Architectural Glass C1960

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp w Architectural Glass C1960

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare & unusual brutalist table lamp with thick mainly round stained glass pieces in conjunction with triangles of colored glass and lead creating a large ball of mixed colors of stai...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Lead

Bunker Villa by Kalou Dubus, Ceramic Lamp, Sculptural Design
Bunker Villa by Kalou Dubus, Ceramic Lamp, Sculptural Design

Bunker Villa by Kalou Dubus, Ceramic Lamp, Sculptural Design

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

This sculptural lamp by French artist Kalou Dubus is the smallest piece in the Bunkers series. More than any other work in the group, Bunker Villa directly evokes modern architecture...

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2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp
Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp

Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp

By Daum

Located in PARIS, FR

Wonderful Daum table lamp in an aubergine coloured crystal. This piece comes with a sur-mesure lampshade that complements its unique form. Signed 'Daum'. Accompanied by a certifi...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Crystal

1 of the 4 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 4 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 4 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 4  ceramic table lamps, from Bernard Rooke, UK, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The ba...

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1970s English Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Hourglass Form Verdigris Stewart James for Hansen Table Lamp
Elegant Hourglass Form Verdigris Stewart James for Hansen Table Lamp

Elegant Hourglass Form Verdigris Stewart James for Hansen Table Lamp

By Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist verdigris finish on bronze hourglass form table lamp base. Designed by Stewart James for Hansen Lighting Company, circa 1950s. Fine, untouched, original, ready to use condi...

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1950s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Pair of Brutalist Patinated Sconces, France 1970's
Cast Bronze Pair of Brutalist Patinated Sconces, France 1970's

Cast Bronze Pair of Brutalist Patinated Sconces, France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Studio Bronze sconces with 2 sockets each. They have a very textured finish with an amazing patina. *Lampshade isn’t included but available on request

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Hammered Glass Chandelier by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Brutalist Hammered Glass Chandelier by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

Brutalist Hammered Glass Chandelier by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

By Longobard

Located in Catania, CT

This stunning chandelier, crafted by Longobard in Italy during the 1970s, embodies the distinctive Brutalist style. Made from thick, hammered Murano glass and featuring a gilt and br...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Brutalist iron chain and fiberglass floor lamp, Netherlands 1960s
Brutalist iron chain and fiberglass floor lamp, Netherlands 1960s

Brutalist iron chain and fiberglass floor lamp, Netherlands 1960s

By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles

Located in ECHT, NL

Large handcrafted Brutalist floor lamp. The base is made from an antique wrought iron chain. The shade is made from fiberglass coated in ground quartz. It has a lunar appearance espe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp
Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp

Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp

By Bijan, Curtis Jeré, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a tubular (3/8D) Brass column, "original Brass sculpture" with four handcrafted torch ...

Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1 of the 5 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
1 of the 5 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970

1 of the 5 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970

Located in Rijssen, NL

Stunning set of five round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in ...

Category

1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Set of beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk  and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometri...

Category

1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Brutalist Floor Lamp by Salvino Marsura, Wrought Iron Design
1970s Brutalist Floor Lamp by Salvino Marsura, Wrought Iron Design

1970s Brutalist Floor Lamp by Salvino Marsura, Wrought Iron Design

By Salvino Marsura

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful Brutalist lamp designed by Salvino Marsura in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The floor lamp is made entirely of burnished wrought iron, simply charming. The base...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.