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Brutalist Seating

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
De Sede ds 47 Designersofa Echtledersofa Echtledercouch desede in braun Vintage
De Sede ds 47 Designersofa Echtledersofa Echtledercouch desede in braun Vintage

De Sede ds 47 Designersofa Echtledersofa Echtledercouch desede in braun Vintage

By De Sede

Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE

De Sede DS 47 Dreisitzer Echtledersofa in der Farbe braun, vintage. Ebenso passender Zweisitzer vorhanden, falls Sie eine Garnitur wünschen. Maße B/H/T 181 cm / 72x89 cm / 106 cm Si...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s
Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s

Located in Houston, TX

This sculptural solid wood armchair makes a bold architectural statement with its tall, angular back and striking geometric silhouette. The pentagonal backrest and clean, linear plan...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Two vintage oak armchairs by Abraham 'Bram' Sprij, 1960's
Two vintage oak armchairs by Abraham 'Bram' Sprij, 1960's

Two vintage oak armchairs by Abraham 'Bram' Sprij, 1960's

By Bram Sprij

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

Pair of low-back 'Siegfried' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and freshly reupholstered with quality bouclé fabric by Abraham 'Bram' Sprij for 'Sprij Meubelen' Vlaardingen, The Netherlands...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Brutalist Wrought Iron & Oak Bar Stools, 1970s, Set of 2
Brutalist Wrought Iron & Oak Bar Stools, 1970s, Set of 2

Brutalist Wrought Iron & Oak Bar Stools, 1970s, Set of 2

Located in Izegem, VWV

These crudely yet elegant made oak seat bar stools on a black forged iron base were made by hand in the 1970s. The seat height is 75,5 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Danish Henning Kjaernulf oak chairs, 1960’s, Handmade all original
Pair Danish Henning Kjaernulf oak chairs, 1960’s, Handmade all original

Pair Danish Henning Kjaernulf oak chairs, 1960’s, Handmade all original

Lovely pair of 2 similar oak chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. They are from the 1960’s and made out of massive wood. They were cleaned and waxed and the seats are complet...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Wool, Oak

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 7
Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 7

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 7

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Solid wooden brutalist bar stools with a thick round seat and black steel footrests. Cool conical design, memphis style. 1960s - Germany Good original condition Dimensions: Heigh...

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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

4 Dutch Brutalist Oak Ladderback Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
4 Dutch Brutalist Oak Ladderback Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs

4 Dutch Brutalist Oak Ladderback Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

4 Robust and heavy dark oak chairs. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. The chair sits comfort...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 5 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s
Set of 5 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s

Set of 5 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century brutalist dining chairs with their original grey/beige fabric upholstery. Very sturdy chairs with a nice design. Good original condition. 1970s - Germany Dimensions: ...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Dark Brown
Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Dark Brown

Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Dark Brown

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4
Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful hand made brutalist bar stools. Good original condition. Sturdy and well manufactured stools in solid oak with steel ring foot rests. 1960s - Belgium Dimensions: Height...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sonja Wasseur Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, Wood & Leather, 1974
Sonja Wasseur Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, Wood & Leather, 1974

Sonja Wasseur Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, Wood & Leather, 1974

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Amazing pair of black leather lounge chairs with matching ottomans and beautiful backs, designed by Sonja Wasseur and produced in her own workshop, Holland 1974. This sale contains 2...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Set of four Oxford Windsor chairs
Set of four Oxford Windsor chairs

Set of four Oxford Windsor chairs

$1,834Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of four Oxford Windsor chairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

four bistro chair made by FM England circa 1850

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1850s English Antique Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking set of six dining chairs is a masterful celebration of 1970s Hollywood Regency glamour, specifically evoking the iconic "Cityscape" aesthetic of Paul Evans. Each chair ...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak
Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak

Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Add a bold statement to your living space with this stunning pair of Brutalist oak lounge chairs from the 1960s. These chairs exemplify the raw, powerful aesthetic of Brutalist desig...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq
Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq

Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq

By Arno Declercq

Located in Diest, BE

Great Contemporary "Zoumey" sofa by Belgian desiginer Arno Declercq. Shou sugi ban burned and waxed African Iroko wood and Belgian linen. Arno Declercq Belgian designer, born in 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vintage oak brutalist chairs, 1970s set of 4
Vintage oak brutalist chairs, 1970s set of 4

Vintage oak brutalist chairs, 1970s set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Well crafted brutalist dining chairs with appealing backrests and very sturdy bases. Very good condition 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 95cm Width: 38cm Depth: 43cm Seat heig...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Set of 2 Brutalist Carved Wood Dining Chairs with Leather Seat Netherlands 1970s
Set of 2 Brutalist Carved Wood Dining Chairs with Leather Seat Netherlands 1970s

Set of 2 Brutalist Carved Wood Dining Chairs with Leather Seat Netherlands 1970s

Located in Rīga, LV

Set of 2 dining chairs with scalloped backs and leather braid seats, heavy and stable. Additional information: Country of manufacture: The Netherlands Design period: 1970s Dimension...

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20th Century Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools
Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools

Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools

Located in London, GB

Pair of 1950s French primitive milking stools Superb and rare hand-carved elm chairs from the Cévennes region. These small brutalist stools are in excellent and solid condition with...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Elm

Patinaed Iron and Leather Lounge Chair Attributed to Ilana Goor, Israel, c. 1960
Patinaed Iron and Leather Lounge Chair Attributed to Ilana Goor, Israel, c. 1960

Patinaed Iron and Leather Lounge Chair Attributed to Ilana Goor, Israel, c. 1960

By Ilana Goor

Located in Deland, FL

This early design attributed to Ilana Goor showcases a beautifully aged frame constructed from wrought iron, featuring the original leather sling design of the back and seat. Both th...

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1960s Israeli Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs
Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs

Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs

By BIOSCA

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Pair of Vintage Spanish Leather and Wood Arm Chairs in the style of BIOSCA, 1970s Spain. These sturdy Brutalist lounge chairs are made with beautiful saddle leather connected with ir...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

In the Taste of Alexandre Noll Live Edge Blackened Side Tables/ Benches
In the Taste of Alexandre Noll Live Edge Blackened Side Tables/ Benches

In the Taste of Alexandre Noll Live Edge Blackened Side Tables/ Benches

Located in North Miami, FL

In the Taste of Alexandre Noll. This pair of live edge, brutal style tables or benches, stained in a dark black matte finish. Perfect as side tables or additional bench seating.

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Winter Hazel Leaf Bench by Gregory Nangle, Hand-Cast Bronze, USA
Winter Hazel Leaf Bench by Gregory Nangle, Hand-Cast Bronze, USA

Winter Hazel Leaf Bench by Gregory Nangle, Hand-Cast Bronze, USA

By Gregory Nangle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Leaf Bench is a continuation of the Artists series that bases the form in geometry and the content in nature. Embellished Minimalist style of New Brutalism. Hand Cast in the Artists ...

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2010s American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Monoxyle Chairs, France, 1980s
Brutalist Monoxyle Chairs, France, 1980s

Brutalist Monoxyle Chairs, France, 1980s

Located in Antwerp, BE

These brutalist monoxyle chairs are sculpted entirely from single blocks of solid wood, showcasing an organic and raw aesthetic that emphasizes the natural beauty of the material. Th...

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1980s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s
Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s

Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculptural Blond Oak Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1960s Presenting a striking set of four sculptural dining chairs crafted from beautiful blond oak, hailing from Belgium during the 1960s...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s
Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautifully handcrafted rustic bar stools, made from solid wood with a warm, natural finish. Each stool features a uniquely contoured seat that showcases the natural grain and textur...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brutalist Benches in Solid Oak, Belgium Second Half of the 20th Century
Pair of Brutalist Benches in Solid Oak, Belgium Second Half of the 20th Century

Pair of Brutalist Benches in Solid Oak, Belgium Second Half of the 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Belgian Brutalist furniture design in the 20th century mirrored the country's complex cultural and political tapestry. Nestled between the influences of neighbouring European design ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Brazilian Modern Brutalist Stools, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Brutalist Stools, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Brutalist Stools, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This pair of Brazilian Modern stools from the 1960s showcases a Brutalist yet chic aesthetic, featuring rich brown leather seats and robust Caviuna wood frames. Their construction ec...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Dutch brutalist Sonja Wasseur Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood & Leather, 1974
Dutch brutalist Sonja Wasseur Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood & Leather, 1974

Dutch brutalist Sonja Wasseur Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood & Leather, 1974

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Amazing black leather lounge chairs with matching ottomans and beautiful backs, designed by Sonja Wasseur and produced in her own workshop, Holland 1974. Sonja Wasseur started des...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Monoxyle Chair, France, 1970s
Brutalist Monoxyle Chair, France, 1970s

Brutalist Monoxyle Chair, France, 1970s

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of low brutalist chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt - 1960s
Pair of low brutalist chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt - 1960s

Pair of low brutalist chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt - 1960s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brutalist - Chalet - Wabi Sabi Decoration Measures : 40x30cm H:60cm SH:29cm These low, Brutalist chairs are in the style of the French designer Charles Dudouyt. Materials: They are ...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Muted by NONO No52 Outdoor Chair Durable Elegance
Muted by NONO No52 Outdoor Chair Durable Elegance

Muted by NONO No52 Outdoor Chair Durable Elegance

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No52 Outdoor Chair Durable Elegance — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This seri...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s
Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s

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...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A highly sculptural pair of early 20th‑century Swedish monk chairs, handcrafted in solid oak and distinguished by their bold, architectural presence. Dimensions: 58x50x88cm Each cha...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

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Oak

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 unique functional sculpture, carved from solid hardwood to ensure absolute structural permanence and a powerful, raw presence. Its design features a block-li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 5 Solid Plank Back Dining Chairs with Carved Texture, Europe Mid-20th C.
Set of 5 Solid Plank Back Dining Chairs with Carved Texture, Europe Mid-20th C.

Set of 5 Solid Plank Back Dining Chairs with Carved Texture, Europe Mid-20th C.

Located in Utrecht, NL

Few forms reveal the hand of the maker as directly as carved wooden furniture. Throughout the mid-twentieth century, a number of European designers and artisans rejected the increasi...

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Pair of French Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Pair of French Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French oak lounge chairs from the 1960s in the Brutalist style. Each chair features a solid, low-slung frame with a wide seat, gently curved backrest, and signature keyhole...

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20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Rustic Wabi Sabi Minimalist Brutalist Stool or Side Table in Oak
Rustic Wabi Sabi Minimalist Brutalist Stool or Side Table in Oak

Rustic Wabi Sabi Minimalist Brutalist Stool or Side Table in Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Charming Brutalist stool made of solid oak, featuring three legs and a rustic seat with a beautiful, decorative wood grain. It serves wonderfully as a side table and makes an atmosph...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Antic Style Bench in Solid Oak, Light, 'Custom Size'
Contemporary Antic Style Bench in Solid Oak, Light, 'Custom Size'

Contemporary Antic Style Bench in Solid Oak, Light, 'Custom Size'

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Bench Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, light [Suitable for outdoor use] SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Iconic and rare children's Breuer chairs/ set of 4
Iconic and rare children's Breuer chairs/ set of 4

Iconic and rare children's Breuer chairs/ set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Evanston, IL

Charming and iconic set of 4 Children's Breuer style chairs Very rare and in great condition

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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Chapo "S28" Elm Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s
Pierre Chapo "S28" Elm Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s

Pierre Chapo "S28" Elm Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of six chairs, model “S28,” designed by Pierre Chapo in 1972 and crafted in solid elm. Each chair is distinguished by a spade-shaped backrest with an integrated handgrip, a sub...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Elm

Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Armchair
Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Armchair

Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Armchair

By Ilana Goor

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful iron and leather armchair by the talented Israeli designer Ilana Goor. This chair features distressed leather with a wrought iron rebar stru...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Iron

1970s Modular seating group of three lounge chairs in oak and leather, Germany
1970s Modular seating group of three lounge chairs in oak and leather, Germany

1970s Modular seating group of three lounge chairs in oak and leather, Germany

Located in Berlin, DE

These modular lounge chairs feature solid oak frames with clean, rectilinear lines, paired with generously upholstered leather seat and back cushions. The naturally aged leather show...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

ARCHETYPE Lounge Chair: Hand-Crafted Epoxy Resin, Brutalist Design
ARCHETYPE Lounge Chair: Hand-Crafted Epoxy Resin, Brutalist Design

ARCHETYPE Lounge Chair: Hand-Crafted Epoxy Resin, Brutalist Design

Located in Paris, IDF

The ARCHETYPE Seat is a bold exploration of primitive geometry transformed into contemporary collectible design. Its stepped silhouette appears simultaneously playful and monumental,...

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2010s German Brutalist Seating

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Foam

Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa  1940s
Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa  1940s

Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this pair of chairs is the embodiment of Brutalism. In furniture and décor, the Brutalist movement was somber, giving importanc...

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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Set of Four Wooden Brutalist Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century
Set of Four Wooden Brutalist Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century

Set of Four Wooden Brutalist Dining Chairs, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Brutalism was favoured within mid-century European design for its bold departure from the ornate and intricate styles of the past. It embraced the intrinsic nature of materials, cele...

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20th Century European Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool
1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool

1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool

Located in London, GB

1960s French brutalist tripod stool. Superb primitive oak stool with bobbin legs and carved seat retaining original bark base. In very good solid condition with light and attractive...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

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 Seating

Materials

Oak

Continental Leather & Hide Curule Chair
Continental Leather & Hide Curule Chair

Continental Leather & Hide Curule Chair

Located in Warminster, GB

A steel-framed curule chair with hide seat and tan leather backrest. Continental, mid-late 20C. Stock ref. #3216 In good sturdy order with light cosmetic wear to the leather. H:...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Oak Bar Stools, French c. 1970s
Brutalist Oak Bar Stools, French c. 1970s

Brutalist Oak Bar Stools, French c. 1970s

Located in Warminster, GB

A pair of brutalist oak bar stools or stands. French, c. 1970s. Stock ref. #3220 In good sturdy order with light cosmetic wear. Height: 77.5 cm (30.5 ") Top diameters: 35 cm (1...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Brutalist Oak Side Chairs with Adjustable Tilting Backs, C 1960
Pair of French Brutalist Oak Side Chairs with Adjustable Tilting Backs, C 1960

Pair of French Brutalist Oak Side Chairs with Adjustable Tilting Backs, C 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Brutalist-style oak side chairs, circa 1960, featuring boldly constructed frames and fully tilting backs. The design emphasizes geometric massing and raw material expression, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Iron & Leather Brutalist Dining Chair, Attributed to Ilana Goor
Iron & Leather Brutalist Dining Chair, Attributed to Ilana Goor

Iron & Leather Brutalist Dining Chair, Attributed to Ilana Goor

By Ilana Goor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very reminiscent of Brutalist designed furniture expression. High quality Mid 20th century iron dining chair with distressed leather seats and backs attributed to Ilana Goor. The c...

Category

20th Century North American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Pyrenean Monoxyle Stool, France, 1950s
Brutalist Pyrenean Monoxyle Stool, France, 1950s

Brutalist Pyrenean Monoxyle Stool, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic and charming, this monoxyle wooden seat hails from the Pyrénées region, circa 1950. A fine example of traditional craftsmanship, it features a solid wood construction with a s...

Category

1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

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