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Brutalist Armchairs

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
Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A fine example of a mid 20th-century Swedish Stump Chair, "Kubstol", crafted in pine with a sculptural silhouette and clean lines. The chair’s understated character is enhanced by th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

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Pine

Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Imposant armchair with leather covering. A brutalist design. An impressive and cozy solitaire. The material combination of dark stained wood and brown leather is striking. The cheek...

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20th Century Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23
Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Thi...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Mid 20th Century, Pair of Spanish Brutalist Armchairs, Wood & Leather, 1960s
Mid 20th Century, Pair of Spanish Brutalist Armchairs, Wood & Leather, 1960s

Mid 20th Century, Pair of Spanish Brutalist Armchairs, Wood & Leather, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of Brutalist armchairs / huntingchairs crafted in Spain during the 1960s, combining architectural form with raw, organic materials. These chairs exemplify early Brut...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Armchairs

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Leather, Pine

Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance
Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance

Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NON...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural set of eight Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by architect Henning Kjærnulf and produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark during the 1960s. Kjærnulf combi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap

Muted by NONO No26 Footstool Elegant Companion Piece
Muted by NONO No26 Footstool Elegant Companion Piece

Muted by NONO No26 Footstool Elegant Companion Piece

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No26 Footstool Elegant Companion Piece — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

Brutalist Sculptural Armchair, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Organic, Logniture
Brutalist Sculptural Armchair, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Organic, Logniture

Brutalist Sculptural Armchair, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Step into the realm of bold, uncompromising design with the Logniture Brutalist Sculptural Armchair—a true masterpiece in solid burnt oak wood. This one-of-a-kind armchair is not jus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Solid Birch, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Modern, 1950s
Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Solid Birch, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Modern, 1950s

Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Solid Birch, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Modern, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

Charming primitive stump chair made in solid birch. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern interior. This modern arm...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03——— Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A captivating primitive stump chair, hand-carved in solid wood by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This beautiful Wabi-Sabi piece carries a warm patina, making it a uniq...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair by NONO Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with minimalist designs that highlight the rich text...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

By Jonas Bohlin

Located in Uccle, BE

Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Concrete, Cut Steel

Brutalist Style Armchairs, Contemporary, Coffee Colour, Fiber Concrete.
Brutalist Style Armchairs, Contemporary, Coffee Colour, Fiber Concrete.

Brutalist Style Armchairs, Contemporary, Coffee Colour, Fiber Concrete.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Brutalist style armchairs, contemporary - coffee colour - fiber concrete, mid 20th century design. Pair of Brutus armchairs, sculptural designs for modern interiors. Made f...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Carved Oak Tripod MONK Chair, Sweden 1930's
Brutalist Carved Oak Tripod MONK Chair, Sweden 1930's

Brutalist Carved Oak Tripod MONK Chair, Sweden 1930's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist in Style Chunky Carved MONK Chair. Made in Sweden, 1930's - early 20th Century. Tripod chair in solid oak with thick turned armrests and legs and beautifully carved...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

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Oak

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair A by Nono
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair A by Nono

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair A by Nono

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Minimalist Brutalist lounge chair, burn oak wood muted easy chair by NONO. Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with minimalist designs that highlight the rich tex...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort
Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort

Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chai...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic
Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic

Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Brutalist pine wood armchairs with synthetic fur cushions
Pair of Brutalist pine wood armchairs with synthetic fur cushions

Pair of Brutalist pine wood armchairs with synthetic fur cushions

By Jean Gillon

Located in Lastra a Signa, FI

Rare Brutalist style solid pine wood and rope armchairs Attributed to Jean Gillon 1970s With faux fur pillow

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Early 20th Century Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur, String, Wood, Pine

Vintage Mid-century Modern Danish Monza Armchairs from Niels Eilersen, 1970s
Vintage Mid-century Modern Danish Monza Armchairs from Niels Eilersen, 1970s

Vintage Mid-century Modern Danish Monza Armchairs from Niels Eilersen, 1970s

By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This large armchairs were designed by Jens Juul Eilersen and manufactured during 1970s by Niels Eilersen, a very well regarded Danish furniture maker. It is Monza model with down wra...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Armhair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Charred, Black, Organic, Logniture
Sculptural Armhair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Charred, Black, Organic, Logniture

Sculptural Armhair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Charred, Black, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Chainsaw carved armchair. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Two Brutalist Rustic Armchairs, 1970s
Two Brutalist Rustic Armchairs, 1970s

Two Brutalist Rustic Armchairs, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare pair of Brutalist Rustic armchairs. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Solid oak frames with nicely architectural shaped seats and backrests. This wonderful pair...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s
Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome pair of 1960s chairs in the American Brutalist style. Each chair features heavy woven leatherette straps, mounted to a geometric form stained wood frame, supporting origin...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Stump Chair in Solid Birch by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Stump Chair in Solid Birch by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Stump Chair in Solid Birch by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

Charming primitive stump chair made in solid birch. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern interior. This modern armchair w...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Birch

"Cadre" Chair
"Cadre" Chair

"Cadre" Chair

$4,575 / item

"Cadre" Chair

By Stephane Ducatteau

Located in London, London

Brutalist chair in steel with a smooth waxed finish. Stephane Ducatteau's pieces are sculptural and yet ergonomic and functional. He uses a range of metal treatments to achieve a glossy soft finish. Please note that this particular Cadre chair...

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2010s French Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted E Easy Chair by NONO
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted E Easy Chair by NONO

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted E Easy Chair by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair by NONO Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with minimalist designs that highlight the rich text...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Ch...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating

Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chair...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted C Easy Chair by NONO
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted C Easy Chair by NONO

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted C Easy Chair by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Minimalist Brutalist lounge chair, burn oak wood muted easy chair by NONO Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with minimalist designs that highlight the rich text...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist Armchair in Cut Steel and Leather, Oak Accents, Belgium, New
Brutalist Armchair in Cut Steel and Leather, Oak Accents, Belgium, New

Brutalist Armchair in Cut Steel and Leather, Oak Accents, Belgium, New

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Handcrafted using authentic materials: from non-coated industrial steel to vegetable tanned leather. From reclaimed solid oak to uncoated steel that highlights its natural patina, th...

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2010s Belgian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism

Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge C...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13
Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13

Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elegant Bar Stool High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

set of Danish Brutalist Armchair in style of Kjærnulf
set of Danish Brutalist Armchair in style of Kjærnulf

set of Danish Brutalist Armchair in style of Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Oak armchairs in the style of Henning Kjaernulf, showcasing a bold brutalist design with a unique throne-like silhouette. Inspired by the renowned Danish designer, these chairs is in...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s
Belgian Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s

Belgian Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s

Located in London, London

Dutch Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s A sculptural oak armchair of Dutch origin, dating to the 1960s. The design is strikingly arch...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury
Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chai...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

Vintage Danish Solid Oak Brutalist Armchair, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Vintage Danish Solid Oak Brutalist Armchair, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Vintage Danish Solid Oak Brutalist Armchair, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This oak armchair, executed in the unmistakable style of Henning Kjærnulf, commands attention with its bold brutalist aesthetic and distinctive throne-like silhouette. Inspired by th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

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Oak

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of oak armchairs, executed in the unmistakable style of Henning Kjærnulf, commands attention with their bold brutalist aesthetic and distinctive throne-like silhouette. Inspir...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

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Oak

Hand Tailored Armchair In Darkened Oak & Blue Velvet.
Hand Tailored Armchair In Darkened Oak & Blue Velvet.

Hand Tailored Armchair In Darkened Oak & Blue Velvet.

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Luxury armchair offered in chocolate oak frame. Upholstered in premium ocean blue velvet. Polished stainless steel caps. Available in other wood and v...

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2010s Belgian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Large olive tree root chair set, 1960s
Large olive tree root chair set, 1960s

Large olive tree root chair set, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Stunning large solid olive tree root armchairs set with table. Beautifully organically shpaed set of chairs which will last forever. Great piece(s) for in a shop, hallway, or a liv...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Olive

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap. In good vintage condition with minimal wear of use. Can be upholstered (with loose pillows) or keep them as is with only a she...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Esther Armchair in Walnut, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
Esther Armchair in Walnut, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques

Esther Armchair in Walnut, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques

By Petersen Antiques

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This walnut armchair, designed by Petersen Antiques, features a brutalist design with visible through-tenons following the contours of the seat and back. Shown here in walnut, the ch...

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2010s American Brutalist Armchairs

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Walnut, Linen

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury
Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This s...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

Solid Wood Chair Minimalist Design Muted by Joel Escalona No15
Solid Wood Chair Minimalist Design Muted by Joel Escalona No15

Solid Wood Chair Minimalist Design Muted by Joel Escalona No15

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solid Wood Stool Minimalist Design Muted by Joel Escalona No15 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by N...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Baltic Pine Brutalist Scandinavian Armchairs
Baltic Pine Brutalist Scandinavian Armchairs

Baltic Pine Brutalist Scandinavian Armchairs

By Yngve Ekström

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of brutalist style armchairs in Baltic pine with expressed joining details, in the manner of Yngve Ekstrom, Denmark circa 1970's.

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Pine, Linen

Muted by NONO No02 Minimalist Lounge Chair Solid Wood Comfort
Muted by NONO No02 Minimalist Lounge Chair Solid Wood Comfort

Muted by NONO No02 Minimalist Lounge Chair Solid Wood Comfort

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No02 Minimalist Lounge Chair Solid Wood Comfort ——— Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NO...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Primitive Swedish Modern Stump Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Hand Carved Primitive Swedish Modern Stump Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Hand Carved Primitive Swedish Modern Stump Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

An adorable stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A beautiful wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This cute beauty will fit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

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Pine

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Culver City, CA

One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating eventually over 800 designs with Directional-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically is a throne chair that also swivels. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. This piece is signed and dated "PE 69" making it an early example of his goopy cast bronze series and line of furniture for Directional. It's extremely important to note: Directional Furniture showrooms in New York City and Chicago were private to-the-trade only showrooms, so only interior designers and their clients were able to custom order these pieces through the showroom. There was never any "inventory" of furniture. Each and every piece was a custom, hand crafted work of art, created to order. No two of any piece were ever alike. Evans eventually went on to employ a team of nearly 90 people, working two shifts-- helping to hand-craft his designs. This could easily explain why not every piece is hand signed, therefore making an early, had-signed pieces like this even more desirable for a collector. This piece has a wonderful patina, with vibrant colors and while still brutalist in nature, it's a bit more subdued and could effortlessly be blended into any contemporary environment. We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Sculpted Armchair, Flowers Pattern, Solid Oak Wood, Light
Contemporary Sculpted Armchair, Flowers Pattern, Solid Oak Wood, Light

Contemporary Sculpted Armchair, Flowers Pattern, Solid Oak Wood, Light

By Denis Milovanov, Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary Sculpted Chair with 2 legs in Solid Oak Wood, Light Pattern: Flowers Dimensions : H. 97 x L.69 x D.58 / SH. 45 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood
Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood

Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NO...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Extraordinary Sculptural Handmade Reinforcing Steel Cantilever Armchair, 1990s
Extraordinary Sculptural Handmade Reinforcing Steel Cantilever Armchair, 1990s

Extraordinary Sculptural Handmade Reinforcing Steel Cantilever Armchair, 1990s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Precisely crafted and has, we find, very coherent proportions. We have the chair covered with soft sheepskin. The chair looks brutal and cozy at the same time.

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1990s German Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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