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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
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted F 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...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tarquini Mårtensson, Michael Tarp Jensen, armchair, black lacquered plywood, metal, wool, Denmark, 1974 This dining chair was designed by Danish architects Tarquini Mårtensson and M...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair
Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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

Logniture, Walnut Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for gen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Logniture, Walnut Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design
Logniture, Walnut Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design

Logniture, Walnut Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design

Sculptural Brutalist Lounge Chair in Blond Oak, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Brutalist Lounge Chair in Blond Oak, France, 1960s — 12 Available These sculptural lounge chairs, crafted in France during the 1960s, are striking examples of Brutalist d...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Brutalist Lounge Chair in Blond Oak, France, 1960s
Sculptural Brutalist Lounge Chair in Blond Oak, France, 1960s

Sculptural Brutalist Lounge Chair in Blond Oak, France, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular chair. The height and seat height are standard. The overall is patinated and shows various shades of brown/brownish colors on the leather. Elegant and brutalist describe that chair properly. Very strong eye catcher chair. Perfect in a room or as a powder room chair. fit any narrow hallway. Design by Ate Van Appeldoorn in the Netherlands...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Oak in the style of of Viggo Boesen, 19
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This compact Danish modern lounge chair in dark-stained oak, echoing Viggo Boesen's iconic 1960s style. This chair combines form and function with its modest size, high back, and low...
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1950s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Oak in the style of of Viggo Boesen, 19
Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Oak in the style of of Viggo Boesen, 19

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Oak in the style of of Viggo Boesen, 19

1960’s Brutalist Dutch Oak Chair, 6 Chairs Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Brutalist Dutch Oak tall back dining chair. Six chairs available.
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

1960’s Brutalist Dutch Oak Chair, 6 Chairs Available
1960’s Brutalist Dutch Oak Chair, 6 Chairs Available

1960’s Brutalist Dutch Oak Chair, 6 Chairs Available

Global Views Wrought Iron and Leather Mesh Bench
By Global Views
Located in East Freetown, MA
Hand wrought powder coated iron and genuine leather strap bench. With geometric accent.
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Global Views Wrought Iron and Leather Mesh Bench
Global Views Wrought Iron and Leather Mesh Bench

Global Views Wrought Iron and Leather Mesh Bench

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seating, Set of Six, Circa 1870s
Located in Hilversum, NL
This set of six Brutalist oak dining chairs, featuring rush seating, dates back to the 1870s and showcases remarkable craftsmanship and design. Their tall, striking profile makes the...
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Brutalist Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seating, Set of Six, Circa 1870s
Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seating, Set of Six, Circa 1870s

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seating, Set of Six, Circa 1870s

Brutalist Solid Oak Wood Fenestra Bench
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Wood Fenestra Bench
Brutalist Solid Oak Wood Fenestra Bench

Brutalist Solid Oak Wood Fenestra Bench

A Pair of BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS, in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1960
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful pair of 2 chairs with high backs, Modernist, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, hand-cut tapered wooden structures, straw seats, high backs, in the spirit of Charles Dudouyt, to...
Category

1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

A Pair of BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS, in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1960
A Pair of BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS, in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1960

A Pair of BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS, in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1960

Architectural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Architectural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
Architectural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy

Architectural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brutalist oak dining chairs with ugrey fabric upholstery. These very sturdy structures have some beautiful natural wood veining which, combined with the white bouclé fabric looks ve...
Category

1960s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

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

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut collection takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. The Brut Slim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-4' 'Solid Oak'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-4 by Denis Milovanov x Soha concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 52 x 39 x 39 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and prod...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-4' 'Solid Oak'
Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-4' 'Solid Oak'

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-4' 'Solid Oak'

Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17
Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17

Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq
Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq

Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench - By Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench - By Mokko
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench - By Mokko

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench - By Mokko

Logniture, Oak Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table or a stool. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durabil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Logniture, Oak Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design
Logniture, Oak Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design

Logniture, Oak Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Birch

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

Brutalist Design Oak & Skai High Back Low Stool, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Style Design Oak & Skai Faux Leather High Back Low Stool. Made in France, 1960's period. Solid oak constructed with a carved clover in the back and skai, faux leath...
Category

1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Brutalist Design Oak & Skai High Back Low Stool, France 1960's
Brutalist Design Oak & Skai High Back Low Stool, France 1960's

Brutalist Design Oak & Skai High Back Low Stool, France 1960's

Low stool with backrest or child seat, Belgium 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Beech wood side chair with backrest with a heart. The stool has 3 sturdy legs and is in good condition. Height 54 cm. Seat height 28 cm. Length 30 cm and depth 26 cm.
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Beech

Low stool with backrest or child seat, Belgium 1970s
Low stool with backrest or child seat, Belgium 1970s

Low stool with backrest or child seat, Belgium 1970s

Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NON...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09
Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09

Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09

Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of striking brutalist tropical hardwood lounge chairs with ottomans. The chairs have been reupholstered in tan brown leather. Maker unknown but very much in the style of B...
Category

1960s Brazilian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2
Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2

Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-9' 'Solid Oak'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-9 by Denis Milovanov x Soha Concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 34 x 40 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and prod...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-9' 'Solid Oak'
Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-9' 'Solid Oak'

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-9' 'Solid Oak'

Sofa - Oak, Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy - Acer by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with comfortable rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sofa - Oak, Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy - Acer by Mokko
Sofa - Oak, Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy - Acer by Mokko

Sofa - Oak, Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy - Acer by Mokko

Iron and Bronze Brutalist Tribal Style Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
Very unique tribal style bronze bench with two sides depicting a warrior. It is heavy and solid with a perfectly finished soft pink boucle fabric. Pretty from ALL sides.
Category

1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Iron and Bronze Brutalist Tribal Style Bench
Iron and Bronze Brutalist Tribal Style Bench

Iron and Bronze Brutalist Tribal Style Bench

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-6' 'Solid Oak'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-6 by Denis Milovanov x Soha Concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 50 x 40 x 40 cm Warm furniture's made by Russia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-6' 'Solid Oak'
Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-6' 'Solid Oak'

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-6' 'Solid Oak'

Brutalist Footstool in Wood, Free Shape, Brown Color, Low Size, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This stool is a footstool, with a four-star base. It is free-form with a Brutalist style. Its color is brown, it was made in France around 1950.
Category

1950s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Footstool in Wood, Free Shape, Brown Color, Low Size, France, 1950
Brutalist Footstool in Wood, Free Shape, Brown Color, Low Size, France, 1950

Brutalist Footstool in Wood, Free Shape, Brown Color, Low Size, France, 1950

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Camin Chairs - in style of Charley Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
good original vintage condition massive oak wood and leather
Category

1930s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather, Wood

Camin Chairs - in style of Charley Dudouyt
Camin Chairs - in style of Charley Dudouyt

Camin Chairs - in style of Charley Dudouyt

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture

Mid 20th Century Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern inte...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid 20th Century Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Mid 20th Century Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Mid 20th Century Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture

Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2
By La Gentilhommiere, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hemp Rope and Oak Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s About Charles Dudouyt French, 1885-1946 A favorite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Charles Dudouy...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2
Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2

Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2

Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Cadence bench is inspired by the simplicity and power of the rhythmic stepped brickwork visible in the architecture of Amsterdam's 'South Plan' area; the city development plan de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko
Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko

Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N7 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative object...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N7 in Solid Oak Wood
Sculpted Bench or Side Table N7 in Solid Oak Wood

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N7 in Solid Oak Wood

Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of garden armchairs model "Loop chair" by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl from the 60's edited by Eternit. Fiber cement ribbon forming a low...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Cement

Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212
Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212

Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212

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.
Category

1990s German Brutalist Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Extraordinary Sculptural Handmade Reinforcing Steel Cantilever Armchair, 1990s

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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Iron

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

Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Armchair

Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Bench and Sidetable Made Early 20th Century of Pine Wood
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rustic Wabi Sabi bench made of solid washed and patinated pine wood. It's made in the early 20th century by a Scandinavia carpenter. Measures: height 57-58 cm Length 120 cm Width 46 cm The bench is in good condition with fantastic signs of wear and daily use over many years. The style goes well with Scandinavian ceramics...
Category

Early 1900s Danish Antique Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Bench and Sidetable Made Early 20th Century of Pine Wood
Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Bench and Sidetable Made Early 20th Century of Pine Wood

Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Bench and Sidetable Made Early 20th Century of Pine Wood

Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
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

Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy

Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy

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 Seating

Materials

Cut Steel

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

Hand Tailored Armchair In Darkened Oak & Blue Velvet.

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown

Solid Burnt Wood, Brutalist Sculptural Stool/Side Table, Unique, Original 1/1
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Burnt Wood, Brutalist Sculptural Stool/Side Table, Unique, Original 1/1
Solid Burnt Wood, Brutalist Sculptural Stool/Side Table, Unique, Original 1/1

Solid Burnt Wood, Brutalist Sculptural Stool/Side Table, Unique, Original 1/1

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap
By Svante Skogh, Jorge Zalszupin, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Den Haag, NL
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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Logniture, Log Furniture, Rustic Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Oak Wood
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved stool. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design will...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Logniture, Log Furniture, Rustic Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Oak Wood
Logniture, Log Furniture, Rustic Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Oak Wood

Logniture, Log Furniture, Rustic Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Oak Wood

Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s Matching Lounge Chair Available in Separate Listing This exceptional vintage ottoman, designed by Dutch artist and...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s
Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s

Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s

Wabi Sabi Tripod Stool / Side Table in Solid Wood, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A unique tripod brutalist stool / side table in wood. Made in the 1950s by a Scandinavian carpenter. This wabi sabi stool will fit in many types of home decors. Modern, Scandinav...
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Wabi Sabi Tripod Stool / Side Table in Solid Wood, Scandinavia, 1950s
Wabi Sabi Tripod Stool / Side Table in Solid Wood, Scandinavia, 1950s

Wabi Sabi Tripod Stool / Side Table in Solid Wood, Scandinavia, 1950s

Mid Century Brutalist Danish Pine and Leather Loveseat
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Danish Brutalist Stained Pine and Brown Leather Sling Loveseat. Reminiscent of Brazilian Mid Century and Brutalist designs such as those by Percival Lafer. This unique...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Pine

Mid Century Brutalist Danish Pine and Leather Loveseat
Mid Century Brutalist Danish Pine and Leather Loveseat

Mid Century Brutalist Danish Pine and Leather Loveseat

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N13 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (and linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Custom size SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N13 in Solid Oakwood
Sculpted Bench or Side Table N13 in Solid Oakwood

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N13 in Solid Oakwood

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown
Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown

Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Th...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19

Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19

Brutalist Style French 1970s Pair of Elm Wood Armchairs New Bouclé Fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing pair of Brutalist style armchairs were made in France circa 1970s. They have a unique double “X” design on the sides but look great from all angles, even the backs. Pu...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Elm

Brutalist Style French 1970s Pair of Elm Wood Armchairs New Bouclé Fabric
Brutalist Style French 1970s Pair of Elm Wood Armchairs New Bouclé Fabric

Brutalist Style French 1970s Pair of Elm Wood Armchairs New Bouclé Fabric

Brutalist seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Sóha, NONO, De Puydt, and Lucas Muñoz Muñoz. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $98 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $2,810.

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