French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
1960s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs
Oak
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
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.
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. Alone as an accent chair or as part of a set, suiting both casual and ...
Wood, Walnut
Brutalist Style Arm Chair after Diego Giacometti c. 1970's
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Chic Brutalist arm chair, in the style of Diego Giacometti. The chair includes striped red and white upholstered cushions, easily removed if you want to use without them or reuphols...
Metal
Sculptural Solid Wood Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. On it's own or as a set, a contemporary classic. One American Black ...
Wood, Walnut
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish Birthing Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handcrafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish / Birthing Chair. Measures: 20" in width, 16" in depth and 29" H . Seat height is 14.5"
Fruitwood
Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This striking chair is a one-of-a-kind functional sculpture, carved from a single piece of wood to ensure absolute structural integrity and a monolithic presence. Its design features...
Wood, Oak
Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
Oak, Walnut
3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair. As you can see in the last two photos, we have many different interesting wooden chairs and other home furniture.
Cowhide, Wood
Naturalistic Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, maple, Europe, 1970s These maple chairs from the 1970s have an unmistakably raw and whimsical feel, as if they have wandered straight from the pages of a...
Maple
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.
Concrete, Cut Steel
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: Presenting a remarkable set of six chairs designed by the renowned Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic...
Elm
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entirely of wood. They are in excellent original condition. No defects, but it may show slight traces of use. The color of the wood is very warm and is suitable for many settings. It works perfectly in hospitality or corporate locations like hotels, restaurants, members' clubs, or coffee bars. When you choose for used modern design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Mid-century design furniture is often a high-quality product that lasts several lives for a reason. Some furniture has a rich history, and the story is still visible or tangible with some. The signs of wear give a glimpse into the previous owner's life. Price per chair, 100...
Beech
$358 / item
4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the design ethos of the 70s and perfectly suited to complement the styles of renowned ...
Oak
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
Pine
Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Hand-carved from solid hardwood, this chair is a fully functional sculptural object with a strong, primitive presence. The form is immediately recognizable as a chair yet resists any...
Wood, Oak
$400Sale Price|20% Off
French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Brown, ca. 1970s. The Chair is made of dark stained pine and with beautiful carvings and cut outs. Originally the chair was used as a birthing chair...
Oak
Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This striking set of early 20th-century Brutalist chairs is attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen, known for his raw, sculptural approach to furniture. Crafted from solid har...
Elm
$1,244Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Brutalist Pine Chairs Portugal 1970s Hand-Carved Sculptural Modernist Desig
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Brutalist chairs from Portugal, dating to the 1970s, is crafted from solid pine with a bold, hand-carved aesthetic. The chairs are co...
Pine
Set of 3 - Sculptural 'Mammut' Counter Stool - Solid Black Ash - In Stock
Located in Calgary, AB
Mammut counter stool - crafted in solid Ash, made in Canada. Complex, functional joinery transcends current trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior. This set of...
Wood, Ash
$10,644 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair
Located in Paia, HI
The first chair design by James de Wulf. Weighing 750 pounds, the Block Chair is a grounded landscape fixture. High loft cushions are molded into the seat, removable for laundering. ...
Concrete
Sculptural Bar Chair, High Stool, Solid Wood, Carved, Black, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural chair is a singular expression of raw craftsmanship, carved by hand from a solid hardwood log and blackened using the ancient Japanese shou sugi ban technique. Its dr...
Wood
Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible hand-carved fireside chair with studded seating. This ornate piece displays Spanish artisan craftsmanship at its finest. Low and wide...
Metal
Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful set of six solid wood dinning chairs made in France in the late 1960s. The striking appearance of these French chairs is characterized by the high backrest with its distin...
Wood
Set of Four Brutalist Wrought Iron & Wood Barstools vintage Germany 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of Brutalist barstools. Set of four 'Brutalist' bar stools, in wood and wrought iron, Germany, 1970s. A curved seat with iron frame and handles. The curved form makes ...
Metal
Brutus Dining Chair Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldah- Sand by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by the Brutalism Architecture movement of the mid-20th century, fiber concrete has become the signature material of the 101 Copenhagen furniture...
Composition
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950 Looking to add a touch of unique sophistication to your interior? Look no further than the Br...
Wood
Solid Wood, Sculptural Side Table, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a side table, stool, night table or even pedestal. Each piece in our production is carved by artists wi...
Wood
Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s A striking pair of mid-20th century easy chairs, crafted in Spain during the 1950s. These Brutalist lounge chairs feat...
Leather, Beech
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt, France 1950. The thick wood structures are giving the chairs a strong and solid feel, ...
Straw, Bentwood
Set of 4 Brutalist Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois France Massive Wood
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of four brutalist chairs designed by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois, France, in the 1970's. They're in massive pine wood. They're in nice condition, wear consistent with age a...
Wood, Pine
$1,302 / item
Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960
By Mobichalet
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Mobichalet, founded by a teacher turned cabinetmaker named Joseph Deffense in Beauraing, Belgium, in 1950, had been active a decade, aiming at furnishing second homes with rustic furnitures, which left a sought after legacy of strikingly powerful and peculiar handcrafted brutalist pieces. The chairs forming this set are typical of the designer : the seat itself is a solid slab of pine wood, the headrest is thick, a simple rectangular cuboid, and, as expected in a brutalist design, the construction is very simple yet efficient and sturdy with no sharp angles. This extremely nice set features an homogeneous seat height and very good backrest angle through all the chairs, ensuring an unexpected and consistent comfort. Under the seat, as illustrated in the pictures, the brand logo is directly carved - or drilled - in the wood with large stencil...
Pine
Swedish Stump Chair 1850's
Located in Farsta, SE
Heavily patinated Swedish Stump Chair, made in ca 1850's. That has withstand the test of time. It’s repaired with iron studs and plates. Height: 69,5 cm Seat Height: 48 cm Width: 41...
Pine
$2,871 / set
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Oak
Pair of Brutalist Tripod Feline Chairs C50s/60s Spain
Located in Trensacq, FR
Rare pair of Spanish Brutalist Cat tripod chairs, C1950s. A quirky duo of handcrafted gouge-work, folding feline chairs with a great naive primitive lo...
Wood
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial set of concrete zig zag chairs. Exceptional presence. Stunning presence and design. Industrial steel rebar runs inside the concrete reinforcing the chair and table giving...
Concrete
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare pair of office armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh administrative buildings, circa 1955-1960. With their solid teak frames, angular compass-style legs, ...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 massive chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, impressive solid wood structures with thick legs, mulch seats, by Georges Robert, France 1950. CONDITION: In beautifu...
Leather, Elm
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1970s were, arguably, one of the most interesting eras in French design, with “a lot going on”. In part a reaction against the sleek modernism of mid-century design, 1970s design...
Wood
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern...
Pine
A Brutalist Folk Art Alpine set of Four Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful set of four solid oak chairs features hand-carved, folk-style ornamentation of decorative leaf varieties in a rustic alpine atmosphere. The tapered seat is supported b...
Wood, Oak
Postmodern Brutalist Wooden Children Chair, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist children's chair made of wood. The design convinces with its clear lines and its materiality. The individual wooden elements are added to this object with elaborate connec...
Wood
Willy Guhl Style Concrete Tulip Chairs, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of concrete aggregate chairs with a Tulip style base. Very unusual chairs with light patina and nice coloring. Good condition. Extremely heavy and well made. Priced as a pair of 2 chairs...
Concrete
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs, Solid Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very typical and exclusive Brutalist design chairs. Bought from the 1st owner who bought it in an exclusive home furnishings store in the Neth...
Oak
$8,554Sale Price / set|20% Off
Round Post Modern 1980s Brutalist Mcm Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Post Modern Brutalist set of 6 dining chairs. Extreme attention to detail on these masterfully made chairs and table--Sculptural elements thr...
Beech
Brutalist Sculptured Solid Wood High Back Chair, France 1950s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful mid-century solid wooden chairs made in France during the 1950s. The striking appearance of these French chairs is characterised by the high backrest with its robust foot ...
Wood
Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Charred Black Wood, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...
Wood
Sculptural brutalist chair in solid oak in wabi-sabi style
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wabi Sabi - Vintage - Decoration Measures : 46x53 H:90 SH:48cm Solid Wood and Resin inlay - Handcrafted from solid oak, ensuring durability and a robust appearance. - The wabi-sabi ...
Oak
Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Organic, Rustic, Carved, Black, Charred
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...
Wood
Sculptural Carved Chair From Walnut Wood, Log Furniture, Organic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as chair. Crafted from walnut wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural...
Wood, Walnut
$2,102Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Brutalist Tripode Low Chairs. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of brutalist tripod low chairs is made of embossed carved wood. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Wood
$3,522 / set
Set brutalist tree trunk chairs, 1970s France.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set brutalist tree trunk chairs, 1970s France. This striking set of six Brutalist dining chairs is handcrafted from solid wood, each featuring a distinctive seat made from a cut tree...
Wood
$2,536Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Oak Brutalist, Postmodern Dining chairs from the 1970s. Very sturdy and comfortable, high quality design, made in Switzerland. The solid oak wood grain is phenomenal. Origina...
Upholstery, Oak
Constructivist chair NETHERLANDS - 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Modernist pine chairs. This 1960s chair will add a unique touch to your interior. The chair was barely used, with the seat having been “protected” by cushion.
Wood
$471 / item
Vintage Wooden Brutalist Chairs 1970
Located in Mortsel, BE
We have a larger quantity of this piece so this makes it perfect if you are searching for multiple pieces. Very sturdy brutalist wooden chairs.
Wood
$5,376 / item
Sculpted Chair N1 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions : H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH. 45 cm) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objec...
Oak
Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Dining Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Dining room Chairs, Italy, 1970s Introducing a remarkable set of four dining room chairs, expertly crafted from blond pine wood, designed by the ...
Pine
Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist high-back chair, a statement piece made from solid tree trunk planks. This chair embodies the raw essence of nature, showcasing its rugged b...
Wood