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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
CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ 70's French 'exploded bronze' lamp
CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ 70's French 'exploded bronze' lamp

CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ 70's French 'exploded bronze' lamp

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in Sherborne, GB

CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ Sculptural golden gilt-plated exploded bronze lamp with rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands are set into t...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Brass, Bronze

1 of the 2 Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps with Custom Lampshades, Noomi Backhausen
1 of the 2 Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps with Custom Lampshades, Noomi Backhausen

1 of the 2 Soholm Ceramic Table Lamps with Custom Lampshades, Noomi Backhausen

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, model Erika. Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom made lampshade with beautiful pattern. The green and brown ceramics a...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by , 2022. Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom lampshade. The green and brown ceramics and yellow colored details complem...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Leaves Lamp
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Leaves Lamp

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Leaves Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your home with the bold, experimental spirit of mid-century Italian studio pottery. This striking ceramic table lamp features a statuesque, bulbous form rendered in a vibrant ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Rijssen, NL

Stunning set of three round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark. Each pendant has holes in the ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamps by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, model Erika. Denmark 1960s. Combined with a pleated lampshade. The green and brown ceramics and the beige pleated lamps...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Beautiful Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Located in Echt, NL

Beautiful 1950s table lamp in very good original condition. A stunning example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, this table lamp features 10 arched slabs of thick Murano Glass c...

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20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting Torch Cut Brass Pendant
Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting Torch Cut Brass Pendant

Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting Torch Cut Brass Pendant

By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Designed by Thomas A. Greene for T. A. Greene Company and retailed by Feldman Lighting of Los Angeles. Pendant itself is 24 inches high by 10 inches diameter. With existing chain the drop is 30 inches. If requested we can change the color of the candle sleeves to metallic gold instead of the original matte black. Thomas A. Greene was a pioneering and artistic African American designer and businessman. He started his career making dental prosthetics and jewelry and then moved onto larger sculptural pieces. He produced lighting for Feldman and Monteverdi & Young. Tom Greene's lighting and metal sculpture designs are found in many countries, as well as in the U.S. Here is just a small cross-section of his clients: Gruen Lighting, MGM Studios, 20th Century Fox Studios, EuroDisneyland-France, Monte Carlo Hotel-Las Vegas, Hyatt Regency, Trump Towers Casino, Luxor Hotel and Casino, Bellagio Hotel, Disney Tokyo, The Grove, Westin Hotel in Maui and in Kauai, Beverly Hills City Hall, Conrad Hilton...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Brutalist Studio Lamp, UK 1950's
Large Brutalist Studio Lamp, UK 1950's

Large Brutalist Studio Lamp, UK 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Rough earthenware decorated with a geometric line pattern. Base size only 18x9

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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s
Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s

Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s A unique handcrafted ceramic pendant light with a raw, artisanal aesthetic. Made from stoneware in a natural b...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Superb! Brutalist Electric Wall Sconce Pair After Tom Greene Torch Cut MCM 1960s
Superb! Brutalist Electric Wall Sconce Pair After Tom Greene Torch Cut MCM 1960s

Superb! Brutalist Electric Wall Sconce Pair After Tom Greene Torch Cut MCM 1960s

By Tom Greene

Located in Peoria, AZ

SUPERB! PAIR! TORCH CUT BRUTALIST METAL WALL SCONCES AFTER TOME GREENE A gorgeous pair of brutalist, torch cut electric sconces after Tom Greene. Very rare, these were made in th...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamp light sconces model Pagode in amber and clear hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gold copper patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Chain Link Floor Lamp, 1960s France
French Chain Link Floor Lamp, 1960s France

French Chain Link Floor Lamp, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist iron chain link floor lamp, made in 1960s France. Just under 6 feet tall. Extremely heavy and substantial lamp with a thick chain link. Unique trident style base with rustic iron boat...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Blown Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Made in Italy
Blown Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Made in Italy

Blown Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Made in Italy

By Salviati, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Probably the best blown glass and metal pendant light we have had the pleasure of offering, this fixture features a baby blue upper section, with a mosaic like lower section, which h...

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Early 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Gunnar Kanevad, Hand-Carved Sculptural Pine Wall Light, Sweden, 1981
Gunnar Kanevad, Hand-Carved Sculptural Pine Wall Light, Sweden, 1981

Gunnar Kanevad, Hand-Carved Sculptural Pine Wall Light, Sweden, 1981

By Gunnar Kanevad 1

Located in Hammarö, SE

Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019) was a Swedish wood sculptor known for his distinctive hand-carved works in solid pine. Based in Linköping, Kanevad developed a unique visual language defin...

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20th Century Swedish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Pine

Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron
Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron

Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps made in Iron. For a better cheaper and fast transportation not include lamp shades.

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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sculptural Artisanal Terracotta Lamp
Vintage Sculptural Artisanal Terracotta Lamp

Vintage Sculptural Artisanal Terracotta Lamp

Located in Surbiton, GB

An unattributed studio pottery lamp with a sculptural handmade terracotta base featuring textured impressions highlighted with a white underglaze. The base is accompanied by a remova...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Multicolor Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Lampshades by R. Houben
Set of 2 Multicolor Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

Set of 2 Multicolor Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made multicolor silk lampshades by René Houben. Ready to use. This set requires one E27 light bulb per lamp. Also LED compatible. Pleas...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier
Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier

Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Unique welded Steel Brutalist Chandelier with Gold Starburst Design Underside This exceptional chandelier features a solid 28" stem and a distinctive gold starburst design...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

pair of brutalist ceramic sconces
pair of brutalist ceramic sconces

pair of brutalist ceramic sconces

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of 20th-century French Brutalist wall sconces by Pellizon. Entirely ceramic half-spheres, crafted in a rough manner with a very mineral finish and color similar to stone. Beauti...

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20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Ceramic Table Lamp by Mette Stiil with Custom Lampshade, Denmark 1960
XXL Ceramic Table Lamp by Mette Stiil with Custom Lampshade, Denmark 1960

XXL Ceramic Table Lamp by Mette Stiil with Custom Lampshade, Denmark 1960

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by Mette Stiil, combined with a custom lampshade. This table or floor lamp by Stiil Keramik Denmark is a stunning example of Danish Modern design. Handc...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Single Brutalist Dark Metal Wall Sconce, Russia 1960's
Single Brutalist Dark Metal Wall Sconce, Russia 1960's

Single Brutalist Dark Metal Wall Sconce, Russia 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Rewiring required. Dark patina. Original manufacturer's tag. Frost glass diffusers likely to have been fit later.

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Mid-20th Century Russian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

‘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

Pair Longobard Blue and Clear Hammered Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Sconces
Pair Longobard Blue and Clear Hammered Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Sconces

Pair Longobard Blue and Clear Hammered Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Sconces

By Longobard

Located in New York, NY

Known for his unique design vision and a distinctive style combining artistic expression with functionality, Longobard was in a class by himself. Greatly influenced by the culture o...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bernard Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp, England 1970's
Bernard Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp, England 1970's

Bernard Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp, England 1970's

By Bernard Rooke Studio

Located in New York, NY

"Wheel" table lamp by Bernard Rooke in heavy ceramic in the brutalist style. The lamp is wired for the US, comes with no shade (one can be provided on request) size is of base only.

Category

Late 20th Century British 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

1970s Harry Balmer Brutalist Table Lamps with Bronze Finish
1970s Harry Balmer Brutalist Table Lamps with Bronze Finish

1970s Harry Balmer Brutalist Table Lamps with Bronze Finish

By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Mid Century Brutalist bronze finished stylized bone lamps on a black enamaled cube base. :amps have been rewired for use in the USA with new sockets and cords by ...

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20th Century American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of 1970s Brutalist Wall Sconces
Pair of 1970s Brutalist Wall Sconces

Pair of 1970s Brutalist Wall Sconces

$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of 1970s Brutalist Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 1960s steel brutalist sconces with amber glass globes. Very sculptural with a large scale.

Category

20th Century Spanish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Aluminium Table Lamps by Willy Luyckx
Brutalist Aluminium Table Lamps by Willy Luyckx

Brutalist Aluminium Table Lamps by Willy Luyckx

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brutalist Aluminium Table Lamps by Willy Luyckx for Alucliar, Belgium, 1970s – Several Variants Available 5 brutalist aluminium table lamps designed by Belgian artist Willy Luyckx f...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Sunburst Wall Light by Felipe Delfinger, 1965
Brutalist Sunburst Wall Light by Felipe Delfinger, 1965

Brutalist Sunburst Wall Light by Felipe Delfinger, 1965

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Montreal, QC

This is a rare example of the work of Felipe Delfinger for Feder combining brilliantly the natural craftmanship of the Cuernavacan glass blowers with the taste for the bright, sangui...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

Brutalist cylindrical table lamp by Fantoni
Brutalist cylindrical table lamp by Fantoni

Brutalist cylindrical table lamp by Fantoni

By Fantoni

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Single brutalist style table lamps with pierced metal detail by Fantoni.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke
Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke

Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke circa 1970. Here we have a fine pair of table top lamps by the well known potter Bernard Rooke (b1938).  Purchased from ...

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Late 20th Century English Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Shade One by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp
Shade One by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp

Shade One by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

SHADE ONE is a handbuilt chamotte stoneware lamp — designed to sit on a table or rest directly on the floor. Its base is a dense, geometric sculpture that seems hewn from stone rathe...

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2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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 wall lamps lights sconces hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gold copper patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist style, the con...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Torch Cut Table Lamp with Rustic Wood Base
Brutalist Torch Cut Table Lamp with Rustic Wood Base

Brutalist Torch Cut Table Lamp with Rustic Wood Base

By Paul Evans

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A commanding Mid-Century Brutalist table lamp, this sculptural masterpiece fuses raw materiality with poetic form. Standing 30.75 inches (78 cm) to the socket and 43.25 inches (110 c...

Category

1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Steel Fish Wall Light 1950's
Brutalist Steel Fish Wall Light 1950's

Brutalist Steel Fish Wall Light 1950's

Located in Hastings, GB

An incredibly rare brutalist illuminated sculpture in steel, hand crafted using nails and steel, modelled as a large tropical fish and dating to the 1950’s. The beautiful dark ste...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

large vine foot lamp
large vine foot lamp

large vine foot lamp

$425Sale Price|44% Off

large vine foot lamp

By Societé anonyme francaise

Located in TARBES, FR

Light up your interior with Authenticity: Floor Lamp Made from Natural Vine Give your space a unique, natural glow with our exceptional floor lamp crafted from real vine branches. E...

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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Green Ceramic Cone Table Lamps by Soholm, Denmark 1960
Pair of Blue Green Ceramic Cone Table Lamps by Soholm, Denmark 1960

Pair of Blue Green Ceramic Cone Table Lamps by Soholm, Denmark 1960

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom made lampshade by R. Houben. The beautiful blue and green ceramics make a stunning combination with the...

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

This sculptural lamp by French artist Kalou Dubus belongs to the Bunkers series, a body of work inspired by brutalist architecture and its powerful, protective presence. Handcrafted...

Category

2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lamp from Denmark with a striking lighting effect. A simple ceramic lamp that stands out primarily for its atmospheric light. The lamp body has a si...

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20th Century Danish Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Custom Iron "Huron" Kitchen Island or Billiard Light Fixture with 9 Lights
Large Custom Iron "Huron" Kitchen Island or Billiard Light Fixture with 9 Lights

Large Custom Iron "Huron" Kitchen Island or Billiard Light Fixture with 9 Lights

By Far-Fetched, LLC.

Located in Houston, TX

Our exclusive, custom design, the Huron hand-wrought, nine-light chandelier comes with custom chain and canopy. A clean and timeless design. The diameter of each of the three lights...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Pendant Pyppe 70 in Brass Lilac Natural Stone Travertine by UTU Lamps
Brutalist Pendant Pyppe 70 in Brass Lilac Natural Stone Travertine by UTU Lamps

Brutalist Pendant Pyppe 70 in Brass Lilac Natural Stone Travertine 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 between mass and shape, it provides soft points of interaction that connect sinuous and delicate forms with poised proportions. A collection that is raw and expressive yet sophisticated, where each lamp complements each other but can ultimately exist on its own. Tubular shapes finished in a smooth homogeneous Powder-coating finish and a delicate Polished Brass structure and a carefully sculpted Travertine stone give shape to this elegant Pendant. Frosted Glass Globes diffuse...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Metal, Brass

Pyramid Ceramic Lamp by Kalou Dubus, Sculptural Design
Pyramid Ceramic Lamp by Kalou Dubus, Sculptural Design

Pyramid Ceramic Lamp by Kalou Dubus, 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 raw geometry and powerful presence of brutalist architecture. Handcra...

Category

2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Ellery Green Brutalist Pottery Lamp, UK 1950's
Peter Ellery Green Brutalist Pottery Lamp, UK 1950's

Peter Ellery Green Brutalist Pottery Lamp, UK 1950's

By Peter Ellery

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful brutalist table lamp in green ceramic by Peter Ellery, the decor is a deep relief abstract motif that looks like a face. Base size only 13x6x3.

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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bold and Handsome Oversized Brutalist Laurel Lamps
Pair of Bold and Handsome Oversized Brutalist Laurel Lamps

Pair of Bold and Handsome Oversized Brutalist Laurel Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Dallas, TX

As found, this pair of handsome brutalist lamps designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company are guaranteed to make a bold, handsome, dramatic statement in any room.

Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Contemporary Pair of Ceramic Sconces. Italie
Contemporary Pair of Ceramic Sconces. Italie

Contemporary Pair of Ceramic Sconces. Italie

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of white ceramic terracotta wall lights lamps lightning sconces. Italian design artisanal handmade contemporary work.

Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Large Brutalist Pendant Attributed to Longobard Italy
Large Brutalist Pendant Attributed to Longobard Italy

Large Brutalist Pendant Attributed to Longobard Italy

By Longobard

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Rare Brutalist style ceiling lamp attributed to Italian manufacturer Longobard in iron and colored glass. In good working condition. There are some small older cracks on a few pieces...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

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.