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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.

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Swivel Willis Bar Chair Leather Stainless Steel Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Swivel Willis Bar Chair Leather Stainless Steel Made in Portugal by Porus Studio

Swivel Willis Bar Chair Leather Stainless Steel Made in Portugal by Porus Studio

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Located in Chicago’s heart, the Willis Tower was completed in 1974. It was the tallest building in the world for nearly 25 years and set the standard for the tallest skyscrapers worldwide. Inspired by this famous skyscraper, Porus Studio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Chairs

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Leather, Cotton

A Brutalist Folk Art Alpine set of Four Chairs, France, 1930s
A Brutalist Folk Art Alpine set of Four Chairs, France, 1930s

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...

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1930s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950
6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950

6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Stoneware Wave Chair by Olivia Cognet
Contemporary Stoneware Wave Chair by Olivia Cognet

Contemporary Stoneware Wave Chair by Olivia Cognet

Located in London, GB

Organic Wave Chair by Olivia Cognet. Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 42 cm Materials: Stoneware and sand Hand-made in Vallauris, South of France. This one-of-th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Chairs

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Wooden Brutalist Chairs 1970
Vintage Wooden Brutalist Chairs 1970

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.

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1990s Unknown Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture

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. Its design features an abstract, high backres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Bar Chair, Solid Wood, Handmade, Rustic, Brushed Wood, By Logniture
Sculptural Bar Chair, Solid Wood, Handmade, Rustic, Brushed Wood, By Logniture

Sculptural Bar Chair, Solid Wood, Handmade, Rustic, Brushed Wood, By Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a bar chair. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for gene...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Dark Brown Trigon Chair
Brutalist Dark Brown Trigon Chair

Brutalist Dark Brown Trigon Chair

By Mokko Amsterdam

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

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Oak, Walnut

Set of Six Vintage Oak Brutalist Chairs from the 1970s
Set of Six Vintage Oak Brutalist Chairs from the 1970s

Set of Six Vintage Oak Brutalist Chairs from the 1970s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Set of 6 Oak Brutalist Chairs - 1970s Set of 6 chairs Measures : 40cmx36cm H:95cm HS:46cm Materail : Oak Set of 6 brustalist chairs, very nice for a warm and cozy feel with a design...

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20th Century Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Charred Black Wood, Handmade, Logniture
Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Charred Black Wood, Handmade, Logniture

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs Made of Ash and Straw, French Work, Circa 1950
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs Made of Ash and Straw, French Work, Circa 1950

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs Made of Ash and Straw, French Work, Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 6 unusual Brutalist chairs is made of ash wood and straw. This is French work, circa 1950.

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Sculptural postmodernism steel chair Germany 1980's
Sculptural postmodernism steel chair Germany 1980's

Sculptural postmodernism steel chair Germany 1980's

Located in Diest, BE

A striking sculptural chair crafted from folded steel plate, combining brutalist aesthetics with architectural form. Its angular zig-zag silhouette and raw oxidized patina give the p...

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1980s German Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 French Oak Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, 1960s
Set of 8 French Oak Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, 1960s

Set of 8 French Oak Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elegant set of eight French dining chairs from the 1960s, crafted from solid oak with handwoven natural rush seats, combining robust construction with the warmth and simplicity chara...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Brutalist Tripode Low Chairs. French work. Circa 1950
Pair of Brutalist Tripode Low Chairs. French work. Circa 1950

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

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1920s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Brutalist Artisan Accent Chair Mid Century Tall Back Statement Pine Iron Rustic
Brutalist Artisan Accent Chair Mid Century Tall Back Statement Pine Iron Rustic

Brutalist Artisan Accent Chair Mid Century Tall Back Statement Pine Iron Rustic

Located in London, GB

A strikingly impressive Mid Century Brutalist artisan accent chair in lovely vintage condition. Hand crafted in England in the 1970s, this remarkable piece will add richly aged rusti...

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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Dining Chair, Austria (3 available)
Mid-Century Dining Chair, Austria (3 available)

Mid-Century Dining Chair, Austria (3 available)

Located in Hilversum, NL

Available individually, these mid-century brutalist dining chairs from Austria are perfect for adding a touch of character to various interior styles. Their distinctive design makes ...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Set of 8 21st Century Leather Inglewood  Wood Bar Chair by Porus Studio
Set of 8 21st Century Leather Inglewood  Wood Bar Chair by Porus Studio

Set of 8 21st Century Leather Inglewood Wood Bar Chair by Porus Studio

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Taking your luxurious home decor to the next league, Inglewood bar chair evokes the glorious venue where many events, from sports to music, are celebrated in Inglewood, California. W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Style Concrete Tulip Chair, for Cristina
Willy Guhl Style Concrete Tulip Chair, for Cristina

Willy Guhl Style Concrete Tulip Chair, for Cristina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique 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 one chair ...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s

Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This “kubbstol” or “kubbestol” is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. The kubbestol was quite common in some districts of Norway from about 1750 to 1960, where it was usually made from logs with significant girth and three to four feet in length. The tree trunk was hollowed out so that the base (from the seat down) would be cylindrical while the back of the chair continues upward from the seat in a curved shield that makes the chair both snug and comfortable. Most, but not all, kubbestols were decorated with carving, painting, or some combination of the two. This chair has beautiful folk patterns hand carved into it, with visible, raw craftsmanship. Carved and painted decorations would differ from district to district and styles changed over time. While the log is seemingly roughly shaped, this chair is surprisingly comfortable, as functionality has been historically important for Scandinavian furniture makers. The kubbestol was often placed next to the open-hearth fireplace or next to the bed, and it was reserved for the head of the household. Large, impressive farmhouses might have had several richly carved and painted kubbestols as a display of wealth and status. These days the log chair has become a symbol of Scandinavian roots for many families with ties to Norway, Sweden, or Denmark. The kubbestol is a reminder of our rural heritage and a time when most things in and around the home were made by hand from materials found in nature. Essentially a chair hewn from a tree trunk, this chair is as closely associated with Norway as Peer Gynt...

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19th Century Norwegian Antique Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Sculpted Chair N2 in Solid Oak Wood
Sculpted Chair N2 in Solid Oak Wood

Sculpted Chair N2 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 objects...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

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...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

A Set of 2 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960
A Set of 2 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960

A Set of 2 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960

By Georges Robert

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Modern Rustic Chairs, Attributed to Georges Robert — France, circa 1950 An elegant pair of French chairs dating from the 1950s, attributed to Georges Robert, reflecting an a...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm, Straw

Sculpted Chair N1 in Solid Oak Wood
Sculpted Chair N1 in Solid Oak Wood

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Bar Chair  Germany  1950s
Brutalist Oak Bar Chair  Germany  1950s

Brutalist Oak Bar Chair Germany 1950s

Located in Rīga, LV

Vintage rustic counter stool made of solid oak.

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1950s German Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Monoxyle Chair, Handcrafted Solid Wood, France, Circa 1970
Brutalist Monoxyle Chair, Handcrafted Solid Wood, France, Circa 1970

Brutalist Monoxyle Chair, Handcrafted Solid Wood, France, Circa 1970

Located in Antwerp, BE

This handcrafted brutalist chair, dating back to circa 1970, showcases the raw beauty of solid wood with its bold design. A true statement piece, it reflects the unique artisanal cra...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

European Studio Art Chair in Carved Wood In the Manner of Jean Touret
European Studio Art Chair in Carved Wood In the Manner of Jean Touret

European Studio Art Chair in Carved Wood In the Manner of Jean Touret

Located in North Miami, FL

This carved wood Studio Chair is in the Manner of Jean Touret, Poland 1970s. Architecturally exquisite and perfect for high design spaces.

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1970s Bulgarian Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lowback Leaf Chair
Lowback Leaf Chair

Lowback Leaf Chair

$3,500 / item

Lowback Leaf Chair

By Gregory Nangle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hand Bronze Cast Winter Hazel Leaves made in the Artists Foundry. Cast Bronze legs are sand cast and welded. Reflecting the forms found in nature, the Lowback Leaf Chair has asymmetr...

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2010s American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of three solid pine alpine chairs, France, 1950s
Set of three solid pine alpine chairs, France, 1950s

Set of three solid pine alpine chairs, France, 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this set of three solid pine alpine chairs, France, 1950s. This type of artisanal furniture, produced outside any edition or series, in mountain workshops, is o...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Pine

Contemporary "Arz" Chair in Solid Atlas Cedar by Mādda: Minimalist Moroccan
Contemporary "Arz" Chair in Solid Atlas Cedar by Mādda: Minimalist Moroccan

Contemporary "Arz" Chair in Solid Atlas Cedar by Mādda: Minimalist Moroccan

Located in Marrakech, MA

A contemporary seating piece by Marrakech-based design studio Mādda. Titled "Arz"—the Arabic word for Cedar—this chair is a study in reductive modernism, rooted in North African craf...

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2010s Moroccan Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Collectible Dark Brown Oak Brutalist Chair - Trigon by Mokko
Collectible Dark Brown Oak Brutalist Chair - Trigon by Mokko

Collectible Dark Brown Oak Brutalist Chair - Trigon by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural brutalist chair in solid oak in wabi-sabi style
Sculptural brutalist chair in solid oak in wabi-sabi style

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Chairs

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Oak

Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania
Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania

Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania

Located in Rome, IT

Koncz Vilmos (1932 – 2006). He started painting at the age of 30, using the following techniques: charcoal, pastel, oil. He has had solo exhibitions eight times in Budapest, and his works have been featured in seventeen group exhibitions worldwide. He was an experimental creator. Its more than 420 works include glass mosaics, terracotta, copper embossing and furniture carving. After his death, most of his oeuvre was “lost”. A decade and a half passed from painting to the first carvings. Middle Eastern and African culture had a major impact on his further artistic work. Traveled and created in Baghdad, Kuwait, Beirut and Tanzania. He became acquainted with the ancient folk art of the Makonde tribe, with carvings of ebony and ivory, which changed his creative career. When he made an authentic bracelet out of ivory, decorated with African motifs, the members of the tribe welcomed him among themselves. He became the tribe’s "Mister Vili." An exhibition of his painted paintings was held at the Kilimanjaro Hotel. He learned the machining of copper from the Arabs and the making of glass mosaics, and the tricks of jewelry making from the Hindus. He had forty large sculptures erected in various settlements of Hungary, mostly multi-field, made with a circular carving technique. Everything from ornaments on the table to the three-meter-high monument was found in his oeuvre. The Tiszakürt Arboretum also houses two wooden sculptures made of circular carvings: Tasso and the Tanzanian family tree. Donated works of his hometown: the 1956 headboard, the “Jászok” and “Kunok” (Old Hungarian Tribes), the “Flute”, the “Kolompolás” (Ringing the Bell) and the “Winged Altar”. In the 1980s, he also made carvings for the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. His Ars Poetic was: “I do what I love, which drives from within, because I want to leave marks behind that I once existed and perhaps not uselessly” (2002). The term "Brutalist" originated from Le Corbusier’s Cité...

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1960s Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Poul Kjærholm, 4 Beton Elementer chairs. F.Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik. Denmark
Poul Kjærholm, 4 Beton Elementer chairs. F.Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik. Denmark

Poul Kjærholm, 4 Beton Elementer chairs. F.Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik. Denmark

By Willy Guhl, Gerrit Rietveld, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Munster, NRW

An exceptional suite of four reinforced concrete chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by Fritz Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik. Developed in 1954, the model formed part of Kjærh...

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1950s Danish Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Ensemble de 6 chaises brutalistes 1960's
Ensemble de 6 chaises brutalistes 1960's

Ensemble de 6 chaises brutalistes 1960's

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Ensemble de 6 chaises brutalistes 1960's Suite de six chaises brutalistes des années 1960, au dessin volontairement architectural. Le piètement, construit en sections carrées et blo...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

"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 Chairs

Materials

Steel

Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s

Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this chair is the embodiment of Brutalism. In furniture and décor, the Brutalist movement was somber, giving importance to eeri...

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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Oak

Collectable Brutalist Chair - Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Trigon by Mokko
Collectable Brutalist Chair - Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Trigon by Mokko

Collectable Brutalist Chair - Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Trigon by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Over Fiberglass Chairs - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Over Fiberglass Chairs - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Over Fiberglass Chairs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold statement with this stunning pair of monumental cast concrete over fiberglass chairs, blending sculptural artistry with modernist appeal. Their geometric, block-like silh...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Trigon Chair - Solid Dark Brown European Oak
Brutalist Trigon Chair - Solid Dark Brown European Oak

Brutalist Trigon Chair - Solid Dark Brown European Oak

By Mokko Amsterdam

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Concrete Chair with Faux Wood Design, France, Circa 1970
Brutalist Concrete Chair with Faux Wood Design, France, Circa 1970

Brutalist Concrete Chair with Faux Wood Design, France, Circa 1970

Located in Antwerp, BE

Concrete chair from 1970s France, designed with a remarkable twist. This chair offers a unique faux wood design that closely resembles the natural beauty of a tree trunk. With its intricate details and expert craftsmanship, this piece is a testament to meticulous artistry. Crafted to withstand the elements, the chair is perfect for outdoor use, allowing you to effortlessly merge the comfort of your home with the tranquility of your outdoor oasis. Expertly molded and finished to replicate the intricate patterns found in tree trunks, it boasts an exquisite visual appeal. The combination of the faux wood trunk design and the yellow seating...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Concrete

Set of Four French Sculptural Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of Four French Sculptural Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of Four French Sculptural Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of Four French Sculptural Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s Exceptional set of four sculptural dining chairs, handcrafted in France during the 1950s. These highly characterful ...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 4 Brutalist Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois France Massive Wood
Set of 4 Brutalist Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois France Massive Wood

Set of 4 Brutalist Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois France Massive Wood

By Silvio Coppola

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...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Six Brutalist Chairs
Set of Six Brutalist Chairs

Set of Six Brutalist Chairs

$2,931Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Six Brutalist Chairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Unusual brutalist chairs in oak.

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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Wrought Iron Vanity Chair
Wrought Iron Vanity Chair

Wrought Iron Vanity Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique wrought iron vanity stool in the style of Les Atelier Courbet. Heavy and sturdy with iron slats supporting leather seat cushion. Good condition.

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1980s Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs, 1970s
Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs, 1970s

Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs, 1970s

Located in Echt, NL

Very impressive Sculptural chairs in very good condition. These chairs were made in the 1970s in Spain. They are made of solid oak wood and constructed with visible joints. The cu...

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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

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Wood, Oak

1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca
1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca

1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca

By Dominique Zimbacca

Located in Paris, FR

Model designed for the Auriol House, France. Frame in fir wood Assembly by threaded rod, secured by nuts Piece from the artist's former collection. En 1965, Dominique Zimbacca expose les meubles issus de sa collaboration avec Françoise Sée à la galerie M.A.I situé au 12 rue Bonaparte, aujourd’hui remplacée par la Galerie Yves Gastou...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Fir, Pine

Set of Four Sculptural Pine Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century
Set of Four Sculptural Pine Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

Set of Four Sculptural Pine Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Derived from the French "brut", meaning raw, Brutalism describes the architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, featuring minimalist constructions that showcase bare m...

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Chairs

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Pine

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair
James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

By James de Wulf

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. ...

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2010s American Brutalist Chairs

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Concrete

Chaises Brutalistes en Orme, 1970s, Set de 2
Chaises Brutalistes en Orme, 1970s, Set de 2

Chaises Brutalistes en Orme, 1970s, Set de 2

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

Chaises Brutalistes en Orme, 1970s, Set de 2 paire de chaises en orme massif travail français des années 70

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Elm

Postmodern Brutalist Wooden Children Chair, 1990s
Postmodern Brutalist Wooden Children Chair, 1990s

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...

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20th Century Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Naturalistic Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Maple
Naturalistic Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Maple

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...

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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Maple

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Dark Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Dark Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Dark Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A robust set of four Dutch dining chairs in dark stained solid oak, made in the 1970s. With their chunky frames, wide horizontal back slats and heavy wooden seats, these chairs have ...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Sculptural Alpine Pine Dining Chairs with Keyhole Backs, 1970s
Set of 4 Sculptural Alpine Pine Dining Chairs with Keyhole Backs, 1970s

Set of 4 Sculptural Alpine Pine Dining Chairs with Keyhole Backs, 1970s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A striking set of four sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, made in Europe in the 1970s, with distinctive keyhole cut-outs in the backs and bold, architectural silhouettes. The warm honey patina and expressive grain give them a strong presence, balancing rustic craftsmanship with an almost Brutalist expression. Design The backrests are the stars of these chairs: each one has a stylised keyhole cut-out under a softly contoured top rail. The motif gives the set a strong identity that recalls Alpine and Tyrolean furniture traditions, while the thick, simplified forms push it towards a more modern, sculptural look. The construction is robust and honest, with solid seats, sturdy angled legs and traditional joinery. The pine has developed a rich honey tone over the years, with small variations in colour and surface that add to its authenticity. Condition Good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use and minor variations in colour and surface. Structurally sound. Please see the photos for details. Dimensions per chair: height 81 cm, width 51 cm, depth 46 cm, seat height 45 cm. Sold as a set of four. In the interior These chairs make a real statement around a minimal dining table, where their sculptural backs can fully stand out. They pair beautifully with a travertine or limewashed wood table, linen textiles in soft neutral colours, and ceramic vessels and other organic forms. In a more modern interior they act as a warm counterpoint, and they are a natural fit for wabi-sabi, Japandi, chalet and contemporary rustic spaces that embrace natural materials and imperfection. Style references The set belongs to the tradition of carved Alpine chairs such as the Brettstuhl, reinterpreted through the heavy, simplified forms of 1970s European design. Fans of the sculptural pine furniture of that decade, of the solid wood designs of Pierre Chapo and Rainer Daumiller, or of Scandinavian pine furniture will appreciate their mix of folk tradition and modern form. Keywords: sculptural pine chairs, Brutalist dining chairs, keyhole back chairs, Alpine chairs, Tyrolean chairs...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Chairs

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Pine

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