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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
Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s
Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s

Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s - Price is for set of 3 - Solid beech - Steel footrests - Designed by Sergio Rodrigues - Produced by Con...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB
Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB

Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

These iconic Inca model lounge chairs with matching ottoman were designed in the 1970s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell AB. A celebrated example of Scandinavian modern desi...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A captivating primitive stump chair, hand-carved in solid wood by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This beautiful Wabi-Sabi piece carries a warm patina, making it a uniq...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Brutalist pine rocking lounge chair with leather seat by Wasa 1984
Brutalist pine rocking lounge chair with leather seat by Wasa 1984

Brutalist pine rocking lounge chair with leather seat by Wasa 1984

Located in Zaandam, NL

Pine rocking chair originally designed in the 1970s according to some but this one is Cleary marked 1984 by Wasa ( Germany ). The chair is ingrate condition with only some minimal we...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03

By Joel Escalona

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

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Light Oak Chairs style of Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Light Oak Chairs style of Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Light Oak Chairs style of Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Solid Birch, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Modern, 1950s
Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Solid Birch, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Modern, 1950s

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

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO

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

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Hardwood

Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6.
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6.

Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6.

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufac...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak Light and Linseed Oil
Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak Light and Linseed Oil

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak Light and Linseed Oil

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Bench made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 90 x 185 x 60 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic sty...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chairs in Darkened Solid Pine
Studio D Italy Brutalist Chairs in Darkened Solid Pine

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chairs in Darkened Solid Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio D Italy, side chairs, lacquered pine, 1970s This eye-catching brutalist chair captures the essence of raw design. Crafted by Studio D in Italy during the 1970s, it exemplifie...

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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Live Edge Walnut Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Organic, Log Furniture, Logniture
Live Edge Walnut Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Organic, Log Furniture, Logniture

Live Edge Walnut Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Organic, Log Furniture, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Embrace the essence of wabi-sabi with our walnut bench, meticulously crafted from a walnut wood. This bench is a celebration of natural beauty, showcasing the unique imperfections th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design
Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design

Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design

By Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This architectural bench features a monolithic composition with a rectilinear platform and offset leg structure. The frame is constructed from engineered hardwood panels finished in ...

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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

5 Verner Panton XDesign Bar Stools, Wire Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours
5 Verner Panton XDesign Bar Stools, Wire Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours

5 Verner Panton XDesign Bar Stools, Wire Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours

By Verner Panton

Located in London, GB

5 Verner Panton X-Design Bar Stools, Wire Cylindrical Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours. Model 250S. Literature: “Vitra Museum: Verner Panton The Collected works”, model ill....

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal, Wire

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971

By Paul Evans

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

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Bronze

Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine

Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, pine, faux leather, fabric, Europe, 1970s This distinctive chair reflects the stylistic traits of Brutalism. The wooden framework in pine is pure and clear in its exec...

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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Leather

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-8' 'Solid Oak'
Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-8' 'Solid Oak'

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-8' 'Solid Oak'

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

End table CT-8 by Denis Milovanov x Soha Concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 40 x 45 x 45 cm SÓHA desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench or Low Table in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench or Low Table in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench or Low Table in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil

By Denis Milovanov, Sóha

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

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

Naturalistic Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, maple, Europe, 1970s These maple chairs from the 1970s have an unmistakably raw and whimsical feel, as if they have wandered straight from the pages of a...

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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Maple

Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs

Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Description: Presenting a remarkable set of six chairs designed by the renowned Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Elm

Witco Dining Chairs by William Westenhaven
Witco Dining Chairs by William Westenhaven

Witco Dining Chairs by William Westenhaven

By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six wonderfully crafted dining chairs by William Westenhaven for Witco. Featuring high back frames of dark sculpted wood with bright yellow velvet seats. Two arm chairs, four ...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark
Vintage 1960s Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark

Vintage 1960s Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A complete set of four Danish Brutalist dining chairs from the 1960s, directly channeling the distinctive "Baroque Modern" vernacular of master designer Henning Kjærnulf. This suite ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs, Set of 4
Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs, Set of 4

Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs, Set of 4

By Charles Limbert

Located in Lutz, FL

Antique Brutalist Oak American Arts and Crafts Hall or Accent chair in the style of Charles Limbert, old upholstery shop label present underneath in from Leischner in Oyster Bay NY,...

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1890s American Antique Brutalist Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Set of Six Vintage Brutalist Pinewood Chairs, 1970s
Set of Six Vintage Brutalist Pinewood Chairs, 1970s

Set of Six Vintage Brutalist Pinewood Chairs, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Hellouw, NL

This set of six was likely crafted in the 1970s or early 1980s, a period that saw a renewed appreciation for primitivist forms in postmodern interiors. Their architectural silhouette...

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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Brutalist High Back Chair in Wrought Iron and Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
Brutalist High Back Chair in Wrought Iron and Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s

Brutalist High Back Chair in Wrought Iron and Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Meer, VAN

Unique Brutalist High Back Accent Chair in Wrought Iron and Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s A unique 1960s brutalist high back side or accent chair in hand wrought iron and patinated...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Seating

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Wrought Iron

Set of five 1970's German brutalist oak dining chairs
Set of five 1970's German brutalist oak dining chairs

Set of five 1970's German brutalist oak dining chairs

By De Puydt

Located in Liberty, NY

Great set of five 1970's German oak brutalist dining chairs. Interesting design with their round shaped backs along with the widening rear legs that create a very modern profile. ...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Handsome Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Goop Sofa Tufted Chesterfield Mid-Century Mod
Handsome Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Goop Sofa Tufted Chesterfield Mid-Century Mod

Handsome Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Goop Sofa Tufted Chesterfield Mid-Century Mod

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Adrian Pearsall all original Brutalist Goop designed sofa. Black vinyl leather tufted Chesterfield upholstery in amazing vintage condition. The sculpted sides have a brutali...

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1970s Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Faux Leather, Resin

Conceptual Brutalist Walnut Bench with Hand-Carved Texture by Sergio Vulpe
Conceptual Brutalist Walnut Bench with Hand-Carved Texture by Sergio Vulpe

Conceptual Brutalist Walnut Bench with Hand-Carved Texture by Sergio Vulpe

Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District

This conceptual walnut bench explores the tension between raw texture and refined form. Hand-carved surfaces create a rhythmic, almost geological pattern, contrasting with the smooth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France
Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France

Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s with a light wood with a raw finish. Great minimalist design. Functional stool. Perfect for books or objects as well. Seat diameter 13".  

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Hall Chair in Manner of Charles Limbert
Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Hall Chair in Manner of Charles Limbert

Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Hall Chair in Manner of Charles Limbert

By Charles Limbert

Located in Lutz, FL

Antique Brutalist Oak American Arts and Crafts Hall or Accent chair in the style of Charles Limbert, Reischmann label present underneath in addition to very old upholstery shop label...

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Early 1900s American Antique Brutalist Seating

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Naugahyde, Oak

Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022
Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022

Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022

Located in Odense, DK

This multifunctional stool is created by using recycled pine furniture. Use it as a decorative side table, a stool or a nightstand. The material is Scandinavian pine and the expressi...

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2010s Danish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Beech

Set of six 1970's Brutalist Holger Danske Danish pine dining chairs
Set of six 1970's Brutalist Holger Danske Danish pine dining chairs

Set of six 1970's Brutalist Holger Danske Danish pine dining chairs

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Liberty, NY

Fantastic and rare set of 1970's brutalist solid pine dining chairs made in Denmark by Holger Danske. Within the style and mode of fabrication as Rainer Daumiller or Niels Koefoed bu...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Pine

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

By Jonas Bohlin

Located in Uccle, BE

Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

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Concrete, Cut Steel

Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs Set of Eight, Belgium, 1970s Design
Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs Set of Eight, Belgium, 1970s Design

Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs Set of Eight, Belgium, 1970s Design

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 8 Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1970s Beautiful and substantial set of twelve Brutalist dining chairs handcrafted in solid oak, Belgium, 1970s. These chairs fea...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

1970’s Vintage French Brutalist Oak and Red Velvet Sofa
1970’s Vintage French Brutalist Oak and Red Velvet Sofa

1970’s Vintage French Brutalist Oak and Red Velvet Sofa

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Brutalist Oak 3 Seat Sofa c.1970’s, likely French, maker unknown. Solid oak frames with cutout detail on arms and mortise and tenon at upper sides of backrest. Upholstered in...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

De Puydt Dining Chairs. Belgium circa 1970
De Puydt Dining Chairs. Belgium circa 1970

De Puydt Dining Chairs. Belgium circa 1970

By De Puydt

Located in Culver City, CA

Belgium, 1970 Brutalist dining chairs constructed in Oak. 3 with arms, 3 without. 16 - 21.5”w x 21”d x 44.5”h x 18” seat Ref. MOD1167 ( set of 6 )

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1970s Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak with Iron Accents
Sculptural Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak with Iron Accents

Sculptural Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak with Iron Accents

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, oak, iron, Europe, 1970s These chairs exemplify a harmonious synthesis, seamlessly blending the robustness inherent in Brutalist style with the understated si...

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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Iron

Spanish Brutalist Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Spain, 1970s
Spanish Brutalist Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Spain, 1970s

Spanish Brutalist Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Spain, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A set of eight Spanish brutalist dining chairs from the 1970s, finished in a dark stain. The chairs are sculptural and graphic: strong cubic frames, solid oak construction, and expre...

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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6

Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

A striking set of six Danish dining chairs from the 1960s, crafted in solid oak and attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The chairs are defined by their bold Brutalist expression, combini...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair Set Pair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leat...

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2010s Indian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Brass

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

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the design ethos of the 70s and perfectly suited to complement the styles of renowned ...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Vintage oak  brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Vintage oak  brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Vintage oak brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very sturdy solid oak dining chairs. Very sturdy ever lasting frames with an interlocking center piece. Rustic design. 1960s - Belgium Good overall condition. Dimensions: Heigh...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Siegfried Pütz, armchair from the artist’s private collection, around 1940
Siegfried Pütz, armchair from the artist’s private collection, around 1940

Siegfried Pütz, armchair from the artist’s private collection, around 1940

By Siegfried Pütz

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

The armchair was created between 1930 and 1945, when artist and designer Siegfried Pütz was banned from working during the Nazi regime. In 2001, a year before her death, Rose-Maria Pütz gave the armchair, along with a table and the drawing Kosmischer Rhythmus (Cosmic Rhythm, 1958, black chalk), to the artist Margaretha Küwen. The handover took place in connection with the book Siegfried Pütz – Sein Schaffen (Siegfried Pütz – His Work), signed by Rose-Maria Pütz, which she presented to Margaretha Küwen with a personal dedication. Margaretha Küwen and her husband Michael Kohr were closely connected to the Pütz family through their work at the Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg (Ottersberg Free Art Study Centre). Rose-Maria Pütz had already written the foreword to Küwen’s book Heilendes Malen (Healing Painting) in 1998. In January 2026, the armchair was acquired by Katharina Schütte, Margaretha Küwen’s daughter. The drawing Cosmic Rhythm remains in her possession. The armchair is made of ash wood, a material often used in the context of anthroposophical furniture...

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1940s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Ash

Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s

Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative imagination, art and technology with...

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1950s Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Chrome

Brutalist dining chairs by Wasa Möbel (set of 4), 1970s
Brutalist dining chairs by Wasa Möbel (set of 4), 1970s

Brutalist dining chairs by Wasa Möbel (set of 4), 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

This set of four dining chairs was made in the 1970s by the German brand Wasa Möbel. They are designed in the Brutalist style – bold and sturdy. The chairs ...

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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Mid-Century Pierre Chapo Style Mini Table, Dark Stained Oak, Tapered Legs
Mid-Century Pierre Chapo Style Mini Table, Dark Stained Oak, Tapered Legs

Mid-Century Pierre Chapo Style Mini Table, Dark Stained Oak, Tapered Legs

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mini table executed in Pierre Chapo's distinctive French brutalist vocabulary, featuring dark stained solid oak construction with angular tapered legs. The thick rectangular top sits...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Dining Sofa, Sculptural Design, Custom, European Oak, Pure Wool, Scalae by Mokko
Dining Sofa, Sculptural Design, Custom, European Oak, Pure Wool, Scalae by Mokko

Dining Sofa, Sculptural Design, Custom, European Oak, Pure Wool, Scalae by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Blending architectural influence with refined craftsmanship, Scalae embodies movement and transition. Combining three ascending planes of the monumental base with comfortable rounded...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The first chair design by James de Wulf. Weighing 750 pounds, the Block Chair is a grounded landscape fixture. High loft cushions are molded into the seat, removable for laundering. ...

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2010s American Brutalist Seating

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Concrete

Brutalist Rustic Small Bench, 1960s
Brutalist Rustic Small Bench, 1960s

Brutalist Rustic Small Bench, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Brutalist Rustic small bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid oak frames which can be dismantled for safe transport. This wonderful Brutalist Rustic ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa, C. 1960.
A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa, C. 1960.

A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this French heavy oak sofa frame, circa 1960, embodies the bold, sculptural character of the Brutalist aesthetic. Constructe...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather, Upholstery

Set of 6 vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Set of 6 vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Set of 6 vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Nicely designed brutalist dining chairs with oak frames and fabric seats. Beautiful, timeless design which is very sturdy as well. Good original condition. 1960s - Germany The se...

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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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