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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
Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken Kg, 1970s Set of 2
Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken Kg, 1970s Set of 2

Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken Kg, 1970s Set of 2

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in KUTNO, PL

A rare set of wall lamps from the “PAN 3 WA” series, designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s, is a unique combination of applied art and sculptural elegance. Each lamp consists of three...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal

Late 20th Century Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall Lamps by Cierre Lampadari, Milan
Late 20th Century Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall Lamps by Cierre Lampadari, Milan

Late 20th Century Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall Lamps by Cierre Lampadari, Milan

Located in New York, NY

This pair of wall lamps by Italian manufacturer Cierre Lampadari from Milan dates back to the 1960s/70s. The semicircular bodies are crafted from bronze with a textured surface remin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

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Onyx, Bronze

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

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

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

Wrought Iron Chandelier, France
Wrought Iron Chandelier, France

Wrought Iron Chandelier, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

French wrought iron chandelier has six candelabra arms. This chandeliers would work beautiful over a pool table, kitchen island, dining table, bar, or entrance hall. Diameter 33.4...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist Palm Tree Sculpture Lamp
Mid-Century Brutalist Palm Tree Sculpture Lamp

Mid-Century Brutalist Palm Tree Sculpture Lamp

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking mid-century palm tree sculpture with brutalist style leaves having lights at the tops on faux palm tree trunks in a square brass planter clad in bro...

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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Temde Leuchten 1970's Floorlamp
Temde Leuchten 1970's Floorlamp

Temde Leuchten 1970's Floorlamp

By Temde Leuchten

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

Totem floorlamp by Temde Leuchten Switzerland, 1970's. Pine layered frame on a steel lacquered foot with 3 glass light globes with air bubbles, 'Pulegoso' technique. Very fine cond...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Steel

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

Ice glass "Herrenberg" wall lamp by Kalmar, Austria 1970s
Ice glass "Herrenberg" wall lamp by Kalmar, Austria 1970s

Ice glass "Herrenberg" wall lamp by Kalmar, Austria 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in ECHT, NL

Dispersion glass wall lamp. Made by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. This is model "Herrenberg" mentioned in the 1972 catalogue. It has three E14 plugs. Suitable for both European and US...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brutalist Lighting

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Metal

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

French Chain Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist iron chain link floor lamp, made in 1960s France. Just over 5 feet tall. Extremely heavy and substantial lamp. Tripod base with rustic iron boat ch...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

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

Large Spanish Brutalist Sconce in Forged Iron from 1960's
Large Spanish Brutalist Sconce in Forged Iron from 1960's

Large Spanish Brutalist Sconce in Forged Iron from 1960's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Spanish brutalist sconce with three globes from 1960's. Black lacquered forged iron structure with three opal glass globes.

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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brutalist with Sculpted Metallic Finish Pendant Light
Vintage Brutalist with Sculpted Metallic Finish Pendant Light

Vintage Brutalist with Sculpted Metallic Finish Pendant Light

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a striking brutalist pendant light, circa the 1980s. This piece features an intensely sculptural surface that mimics the look of hand-troweled metal or ...

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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal

Steam-Punk Rocket Desk Lamp
Steam-Punk Rocket Desk Lamp

Steam-Punk Rocket Desk Lamp

$995Sale Price|50% Off

Steam-Punk Rocket Desk Lamp

By Edison

Located in Berkeley, CA

"Frankensteined" steampunk rocket light fixture. Created from a collection of found, vintage parts. Lab glass funnel, motorcycle gear, custom cut brass, old lamp body, etc but all wiring is brand new, UL stamped parts and ready to plug in anywhere. two 60 watt candlelabra sockets. Bulbs will be included in the purchase. Buck Rogers...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Lighting

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Brass, Steel

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

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Wrought Iron

Brutalist Table Lamp with Iron Base, Antique French Design, 1950s
Brutalist Table Lamp with Iron Base, Antique French Design, 1950s

Brutalist Table Lamp with Iron Base, Antique French Design, 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brutalist anchor table lamp - Circa 1950s Brutalist - Antique - Table lamp Measures : 32x32cm H:56cm Material: Iron base Origin: France Period: Circa ...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Iron

Fontana Arte Floor Lamp, Glass Lighting , Sculptural
Fontana Arte Floor Lamp, Glass Lighting , Sculptural

Fontana Arte Floor Lamp, Glass Lighting , Sculptural

By Fontana Arte, Matteo Nunziati

Located in Milano, IT

Fontana Arte - Modern and Sculptural Italian floor lamp - Rare and Collectible design The present lamp, penned in the 2000s by Italian designer Matteo Nunziati, is inspired by the ...

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Early 2000s Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage brutalist wall lamp, 1970s
Vintage brutalist wall lamp, 1970s

Vintage brutalist wall lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage brutalist design metal wall lamp. The lamp was made with metal strips woven into each other. Tested and ready to use 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 20cm Width: 40cm ...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal

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.

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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist chandelier, made in oxidized brass, stamped: Holm Sorensen in the canopy. Denmark, 1960s 1 E27 light medium base socket. Diameter:18.8 inch. Height...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Lighting

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Brass, Copper

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

Vintage MCM Torch Cut Chandelier After Tom Greene
Vintage MCM Torch Cut Chandelier After Tom Greene

Vintage MCM Torch Cut Chandelier After Tom Greene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage chandelier embodies the dramatic textural aesthetic of the Brutalist movement popular in the 1960s, drawing clear inspiration from works by artists like Tom ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brutalistic Vintage Pottery Wall Lamp from Brakelmann & Becker, 1970s
Brutalistic Vintage Pottery Wall Lamp from Brakelmann & Becker, 1970s

Brutalistic Vintage Pottery Wall Lamp from Brakelmann & Becker, 1970s

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Brutalisic Wall Lamp from Brakelmann & Becker in Germany. 40 x 40 cm slate Plate with an brutalistic Pottery. The Wall lamp(s) will look perfect with an bulb with an mirrored head.

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Slate

Cylindrical lamp - 1960s
Cylindrical lamp - 1960s

Cylindrical lamp - 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

FRENCH WORK - Circa 1960 Cylindrical table lamp with a circular base in dark-stained oak, composed of textured translucent resin elements reminiscent of ice blocks arranged in a col...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Resin, Oak

Colorful Mid Century Mexican Pendant Chandelier by Felipe Delfinger "Feders"
Colorful Mid Century Mexican Pendant Chandelier by Felipe Delfinger "Feders"

Colorful Mid Century Mexican Pendant Chandelier by Felipe Delfinger "Feders"

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Mexico, DF

Beautiful pendant chandelier with a wrought iron structure painted black with 24 hand-made glass pieces in assorted colors, for one bulb, hangs by a chain. Extremely bright, decorati...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp with Embedded Glass Jewels
1960s Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp with Embedded Glass Jewels

1960s Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp with Embedded Glass Jewels

Located in Antwerp, BE

1960s Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp with Embedded Glass Jewels Unusual and atmospheric pendant lamp from the 1960s, manufactured by Peill + Putzler in Germany. The cylindrical shade...

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Lighting

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Copper

Vintage Gold Spanish Brutalist Nail Sunburst Light
Vintage Gold Spanish Brutalist Nail Sunburst Light

Vintage Gold Spanish Brutalist Nail Sunburst Light

Located in Hastings, GB

Stunning Gold 1950's Vintage Spanish Sunburst Light, brutalist design, hand hammered gilt iron with nail decoration Frosted convex glass Width 20 cm, Height 20 cm, Depth 8 cm

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1950s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Iron

Georges Pelletier Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade
Georges Pelletier Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade

Georges Pelletier Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly wit...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Ceramic

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

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 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

Large Free-Form Teak Sculptural Table Lamp, France 1970s
Large Free-Form Teak Sculptural Table Lamp, France 1970s

Large Free-Form Teak Sculptural Table Lamp, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, FR

Impressive large-scale sculptural table lamp carved from solid teak in an organic free-form design. Created in the 1970s in France, its flowing silhouette and beautifully figured gra...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Teak

Three Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Ceiling or Wall Lights
Three Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Ceiling or Wall Lights

Three Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Ceiling or Wall Lights

By Massive Lighting

Located in Rijssen, NL

Nice set of brass flowers ceiling or wall lights in the style of designer Willy Daro manufactured, circa 1970s, Europe, Belgian. This decorative and beautiful large sculptural light ...

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Longobard

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Extra large Pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps light lighting sconces multicolor and clear hammered glass and wrought iron, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist s...

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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...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Wall Six Light Lamp Sconce Metal Brass Copper
Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Wall Six Light Lamp Sconce Metal Brass Copper

Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Wall Six Light Lamp Sconce Metal Brass Copper

By Tom Greene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Brutalist torch cut wall light sconce by Tom Greene for Feldman. This has a plug but can also be hard wired. Holds six candelabra size light bulbs.

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Classic Wrought Iron Chain Motif Table Lamp, France 1960's
Classic Wrought Iron Chain Motif Table Lamp, France 1960's

Classic Wrought Iron Chain Motif Table Lamp, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

A wrought iron table lamp made of welded chain links on a half-round base. Shade not included. Also available, floor lamp version of same.

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Longobard Blue & Amethyst Hammered Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Sconces
Pair of Longobard Blue & Amethyst Hammered Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Sconces

Pair of Longobard Blue & Amethyst Hammered Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Sconces

By Longobard

Located in New York, NY

Known for it's unique design vision and distinctive style combining artistic expression with functionality, Longobard is in a class by itself. Greatly influenced by the culture of Germanic inhabitants who populated the Verona region around 600-700 A.D., their creations are something out of the middle ages with their heavy wrought iron frames, hammered glass and occassional mythological motifs. Yet it's this historical craftsmanship and its use of raw materials that makes these modern and exemplary of the emerging Brutalist movement of the early 70's. This pair of Blue and Amethyst...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Tom Greene Style Sconces
Pair of Tom Greene Style Sconces

Pair of Tom Greene Style Sconces

By Tom Greene

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of Brutalist sconces in the style of Tom Greene. Great coloration to the brass which compliments the intricate design. Scale is great as well Electrical parts all new.   

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lampe brutaliste en fer forgé dans le goût des Ateliers de Marolles
Lampe brutaliste en fer forgé dans le goût des Ateliers de Marolles

Lampe brutaliste en fer forgé dans le goût des Ateliers de Marolles

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Meyrin, Switzerland

Lampe feux en fer forgé dans le goût des Ateliers de Marolles et de Jean Touret, France 1955. Design brutaliste et détails élégants pour cette lampe à deux feux. Les culots pour les ampoules ont été modernisés. Bon état, patine vintage...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Ceramic

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.

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2010s Italian Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

The Wall by Kalou Dubus, Milk White, Chamotte Stoneware, Ceramic Sconses
The Wall by Kalou Dubus, Milk White, Chamotte Stoneware, Ceramic Sconses

The Wall by Kalou Dubus, Milk White, Chamotte Stoneware, Ceramic Sconses

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

This wall sconce is hand-built in my Paris studio from raw, unglazed stoneware, fired to reveal a matte, milk-white surface with the quiet texture of bare clay. Its architecture is d...

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2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Brutalist Gold French Flower Bouquet Wall Light
Brutalist Gold French Flower Bouquet Wall Light

Brutalist Gold French Flower Bouquet Wall Light

Located in Hastings, GB

A superb piece of French Brutalist sculpture in the form of a spray of flowers, the large flower heads, surrounded with leaf and stem decoration. Dating to the 1970’s the piece ta...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Large Brown Gold and Black Brutalist Lamps with Pleated Shades
Pair of Large Brown Gold and Black Brutalist Lamps with Pleated Shades

Pair of Large Brown Gold and Black Brutalist Lamps with Pleated Shades

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of outstanding vintage over-sized Brutalist lamps. If you’re looking to make a statement, look no more. These exceptional lamps are larger than life with their pleated, draped s...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist murano glass floor lamp, 1970s
Brutalist murano glass floor lamp, 1970s

Brutalist murano glass floor lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Fantastic Brutalist floor lamp made out of a sculpted flower shaped steel base with blue and clear glass murano glass shades. Fantastic brutalist design which is very decorative an...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

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...

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2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Pine

Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, 1970s. Made in Italy.
Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, 1970s. Made in Italy.

Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, 1970s. Made in Italy.

By Cerri Nestore

Located in Stockholm, SE

The Cerri Nestore Table Lamp in Travertine, crafted in the 1970s in Italy, exudes bold elegance. Each piece features meticulous groove detailing cut into the travertine. The design b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Brass

‘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 ...

Category

2010s French Brutalist Lighting

Materials

Steel

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