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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
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entirely of wood. They are in excellent original condition. No defects, but it may show slight traces of use. The color of the wood is very warm and is suitable for many settings. It works perfectly in hospitality or corporate locations like hotels, restaurants, members' clubs, or coffee bars. When you choose for used modern design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Mid-century design furniture is often a high-quality product that lasts several lives for a reason. Some furniture has a rich history, and the story is still visible or tangible with some. The signs of wear give a glimpse into the previous owner's life. Price per chair, 100...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Beech

Architectural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
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

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Oak, Walnut

Brutalist wooden bench reupholstered in ponyhair, France 1970s. Two available.
Located in London, GB
A 1970s French chunky-wood bench (a part of a dining set consisting of a pair but sold inidvidually), with a blackened wood structure and a new upholstery in chocolate brown ‘ponyhai...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Cowhide, Wood

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 Seating

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Wood

Sculptural Solid Wood Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. On it's own or as a set, a contemporary classic. One American Black ...
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2010s Canadian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Swedish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Solid Pine, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 brutalist dining chairs in solid pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, made in the 1950s. Made in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth´s iconic chairs, model "Utö" for Nordiska Kompa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Veles Wooden Lounge Chair Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an lounge chair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools....
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist Sofa Large Loveseat Settee
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Sofa Couch . We have another matching sofa in a different size in our other items. The highly decorated resin surfaces are similar to Paul...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century solid wood brutalist dining chairs, set of 4 Good original condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 87cm Width: 42cm Depth: 42cm Seat height: 45cm Ref.: 241224...
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of 1960s chairs in the American Brutalist style. Each chair features heavy woven leatherette straps, mounted to a geometric form stained wood frame, supporting origin...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Faux Leather

Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century German Modern Brown Leather 4-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This long, four-seater sofa was manufactured in Germany during the 1970s in a brutalist style. The frame is made of solid wood. It is upholstered in high-quality, thick natural leath...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

Sculpted Armchair in Solid Oak Wood
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and produces f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Massive Bench in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
Located in Paris, IDF
Massive bench made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Measures: 300 x 70 x 35 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage brutalist bar stools set of 4 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand made mid century tripod bar stools with backrests and animal hide seats. Good original condition. 1960s - Spain Dimensions: Height: 95cm Seat height: 80cm Width: 4...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Square Coffee Table in Warm Wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Brutalist square coffee table in red oak wood Veneer, Podio by NONO The NONO design team presents a coffee table that exudes elegance an...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Plywood

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench
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 benc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

French brutalist birth chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Brutalist birthing chair from approx. The 1970s. In dark stained pine and with beautiful carvings and cut outs. The chair was originally used as...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Vintage Rustic Birthing Chair
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Primitive Birthing Chair Tripod Legs Side Chair, originally called and used as a birthing chair. Hand carved pine wood with three round spinni...
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1930s British Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 6 leather and iron chairs attributed to Israeli artist and sculptor Ilana Goor. Set consists of two arm chairs and four chairs without arms. These chairs are comprised of a wr...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pine Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Ranst, VAN
Charming set of comfy dining chairs made from solid pine. The natural design highlights the wood's grain and are very sturdy. These dining chairs ar...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very George Nakashima - esque, and is completely clad in Evans sculpted resin and bronze. The sofa has been upholstered in a fine, butter-creamy colored mohair and is not only easy on the eyes, but is incredibly comfortable. This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above for (George Fry). One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, the `owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating many designs with Directional in years long partnership-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically was not a Directional piece. This piece was created in Paul Evans Studio and ended up being sold directly through the studio. This Sculpted Bronze and Resin sofa is an incredibly rare example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. Paul Evans used to be labeled kind of a "bad boy" of design-- with an an affinity for sculpted brutalism and pieces that epitomize maximalism, his pieces were collected by rock stars, artists and creatives. Evans, now widely recognized as a pioneer in the American craft movement has solidified his place in design history and is highly collectable. This sofa would look excellent in any mid century modern, brutalist or even contemporary or boho chic environment. While brutalist in nature, this piece can be styled up or down to blend into almost any environment. We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Jean Royere coffee table...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Solid Wood Low Tripod Chair, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Derived from the French "brut", meaning raw, Brutalism describes the architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, post–World War II, when low-cost housing and government...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Up to 8 Very Rare Brutalist Austrian Stacking Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Very rare brutalist stacking chairs by Austrian Architect Prof. Gunther Domenig. There were only about 300 chairs produced in total. Priced and sold i...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fiberglass, Plastic, Textile

Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six solid wood dinning chairs made in France in the late 1960s. The striking appearance of these French chairs is characterized by the high backrest with its distin...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03——— Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Guillerme & Chambron T Chair in Oak, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare and comfortable Tripod Oak armchair with separated arms. Refinished and reupholstered in a Pierre Frey Bouclé with contrasting piping and buttons.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Brutalist Design Hand Crafted Solid Oak Bench, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury period Brutalist Design Hand Crafted solid oak heavy Bench. Made in Belgium, 1960's / 70's period. Solid oak constrcuted heavy bench with ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Sculpted Chair N2 in Solid Oak Wood
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 Seating

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Side Chair in Solid Oak 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Side Chair in Solid Oak, Europe, 1950s. A very unusual and sculptural smaller scale brutalist side chair in solid oak. Unique piece with a fantastic wabi sabi appearance, ...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Sculptural Acer Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
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

Set of 8 French Modernist Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Brass, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 French Modernist Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Brass, 1960s This exceptional set of eight French dining chairs from the 1960s captures the essence of mid-century moderni...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Oak Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vintage chair from Spain. A unique design that seems to have been inspired by the organic shape of fish bones. In contrast to mechanically refined...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Set of 6 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century brutalist dining chairs with newly upholstered comfy black bouclé fabric. Very sturdy chairs with a nice design. Good original condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: ...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Sculpted Chair N1 in Solid Oak Wood
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 Seating

Materials

Oak

Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Thi...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair by NONO Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with minimalist designs that highlight the rich text...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 4 'Marbella' bar stools by Confonorm in Spain in the 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four Spanish vintage bar stools. These 'Marbella' bar stools were produced by Confonorm in Spain in the 1960s. The bar stools are made of wood and have an iron ring to rest yo...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Large Oak Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Oak Armchairs in the manner of Gabriel with a ladder back construction. Reupholstered in faux shearling.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Faux Fur, Oak

Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elegant Bar Stool High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
Located in Culver City, CA
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating eventually over 800 designs with Directional-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically is a throne chair that also swivels. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. This piece is signed and dated "PE 69" making it an early example of his goopy cast bronze series and line of furniture for Directional. It's extremely important to note: Directional Furniture showrooms in New York City and Chicago were private to-the-trade only showrooms, so only interior designers and their clients were able to custom order these pieces through the showroom. There was never any "inventory" of furniture. Each and every piece was a custom, hand crafted work of art, created to order. No two of any piece were ever alike. Evans eventually went on to employ a team of nearly 90 people, working two shifts-- helping to hand-craft his designs. This could easily explain why not every piece is hand signed, therefore making an early, had-signed pieces like this even more desirable for a collector. This piece has a wonderful patina, with vibrant colors and while still brutalist in nature, it's a bit more subdued and could effortlessly be blended into any contemporary environment. We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding set of four Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back lounge chairs, club chairs, or dining chairs. By Adrian Pearsall USA, 1960s Textured bronze-gilded resin ...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Upholstery, Resin

Logniture, Reclaimed Oak Wood Brutalist Bench, Natural and Eco Friendly
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from old reclaimed oak. Such unique handmade design will highlight your interior and bring comfort to your home, which m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Swedish Tripod Stool in Pine & Cowhide, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative tripod stool in solid pine and cowhide. Hand carved by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in 1950s. This wabi sabi stool will fit in many types of home decors. Modern, Scandinav...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Pine

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-7' 'Solid Oak'
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-7 by Denis Milovanov x Soha concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 62 x 43 x 43 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Pop-Art Legs with Sneakers Stool, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual footstool with two legs covered with faded black denim, Taz cartoon socks and old LA Gear sneakers in white as feet. Wooden ovular top with a Route 66 fabric upholstery. Extr...
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1990s North American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Large Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench
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

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench
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 benc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
Located in Culver City, CA
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating eventually over 800 designs with Directional-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically is a throne chair that also swivels. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. This piece is signed and dated "PE 69" making it an early example of his goopy cast bronze series and line of furniture for Directional. It's extremely important to note: Directional Furniture showrooms in New York City and Chicago were private to-the-trade only showrooms, so only interior designers and their clients were able to custom order these pieces through the showroom. There was never any "inventory" of furniture. Each and every piece was a custom, hand crafted work of art, created to order. No two of any piece were ever alike. Evans eventually went on to employ a team of nearly 90 people, working two shifts-- helping to hand-craft his designs. This could easily explain why not every piece is hand signed, therefore making an early, had-signed pieces like this even more desirable for a collector. This piece has a wonderful patina, with vibrant colors and while still brutalist in nature, it's a bit more subdued and could effortlessly be blended into any contemporary environment. We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin...
Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Bronze

Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Solid Birch, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming primitive stump chair made in solid birch. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern interior. This modern arm...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench or Low Table in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or low table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Measures: 35 x 250 x 60 cm Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov from "Soha" studio. Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Modernist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist tripod stool, France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice brutalist stool from France, 1950s. Handmade, two types of wood. Tripod legs. Good condition, traces of time. Dimensions : H39cm, D25cm
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Sculpted Chair N3 in Solid Oak Wood
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) Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov from "Soha" studio. Sim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Mobichalet, founded by a teacher turned cabinetmaker named Joseph Deffense in Beauraing, Belgium, in 1950, had been active a decade, aiming at furnishing second homes with rustic furnitures, which left a sought after legacy of strikingly powerful and peculiar handcrafted brutalist pieces. The chairs forming this set are typical of the designer : the seat itself is a solid slab of pine wood, the headrest is thick, a simple rectangular cuboid, and, as expected in a brutalist design, the construction is very simple yet efficient and sturdy with no sharp angles. This extremely nice set features an homogeneous seat height and very good backrest angle through all the chairs, ensuring an unexpected and consistent comfort. Under the seat, as illustrated in the pictures, the brand logo is directly carved - or drilled - in the wood with large stencil...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Logniture, Live Edge Walnut & Oak Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Log Furniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique live edge bench made from walnut plank and oak legs. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural, eco-friendly and easy to maintain. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Carl Straub Danish Brutalist Sling Leather Lounge Chairs, C. 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This striking pair of lounge chairs, designed by the esteemed Carl Straub, exemplify the refined Danish design aesthetic of the 1970s. These chairs, with their distinctive combinatio...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Pine

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

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Concrete, Cut Steel

Hand Carved Rustic Stump Chair in Birch, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
An adorable stump chair made from a solid birch root with a lovely leather cushion. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. A beautiful wabi sabi piece for...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Birch

Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs by "Kunstmeubelen De Puydt", Belgium 1970s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for unique and stylish dining chairs to add character to your home? Look no further than Kunstmeubelen De Puydt's Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Set of 6 vintage brutalist bar stools, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century brutalist bar stools with backrests. Simple, strudy design. 1960s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 110cm Width: 36cm Depth: 40cm Seat height: 80cm Ref.: 2502140103 *Pri...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Set of 3 Allmilmö brutalist dining chairs oak, 1980
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A dining room set of three extremely attractive dining room chairs in dark stained oak. The wood only shows signs of wear on the foot and outer seat struts. The curved shape of the b...
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1980s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s This wonderful pair of stools, crafted by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen in the 1960s, features unique warm tones due to th...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Seating

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Elm

Authentic Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench or TV-stand in Solid Oak
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Contemporary Brutalist Oak Bench — The Perfect Addition to Your Interior Who said a bench can’t be a centerpiece? Introducing our premium oak bench, which effortlessly transforms in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Winter Hazel Leaf Bench
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

Vintage Mid-century Modern Danish Monza Armchairs from Niels Eilersen, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large armchairs were designed by Jens Juul Eilersen and manufactured during 1970s by Niels Eilersen, a very well regarded Danish furniture maker. It is Monza model with down wra...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

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Hardwood

Brutalist iron & hide leather bar stools by Ilana Goor, 1970s. Three available
Located in Hastings, GB
Brutalist iron & hide leather bar stools by Ilana Goor, 1970s. Handmade Rebar iron and steel frame, with beautifully patinated thick whipstitched hide leather seats & backs Three ava...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Steel, Iron

Belgian Brutalist Stool/NIghtstand in Solid Ayous Wood
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
These stools/nightstands maintain the Impressive Allure of our Belgian Made Brutalist Style Dining Table. The same charm, pure simplicity and clean edges, leaving room for appreciati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Set of 6 brutalist chairs from the 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Complete set of 6 brutalist chairs from the 1960s. The chairs are made of pine wood, and the whole set is in excellent structural and patina condition. A rustic but distinctive des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Style Massive Bench in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
Located in Paris, IDF
Massive bench made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Measures: 300 x 70 x 35 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

A PAIR OF BRUTALIST BAR STOOLS by AUDOUX-MINNET, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and sculptural pair of tripod high stools or bat stools, massive handmade elm structures, sensual lines, circular thick rope seating areas, Moder...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Elm, Rope

Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Dining Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Dining room Chairs, Italy, 1970s Introducing a remarkable set of four dining room chairs, expertly crafted from blond pine wood, designed by the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine

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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