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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
1950’s French Brutalist Leather Strapping Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
These fantastic chairs are statement pieces. They are small in stature but comfortable and pack a punch in a room. I even had a very tall man sit in them for an honest opinion on ...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

Brutalist Pair of Stools in Wood and Natural Fiber, Handmade in Belgium, c.1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning hand-carved turned wood and natural fiber pair of stools, made in Belgium circa the 1960s. Rare unseen beautiful pieces. Sturdy and heavy. Very comfortable too. In bea...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Claro Walnut OPUS Saddle Dining Chair, in Stock
Located in Calgary, CA
The Opus - a luxurious, contemporary chair huge on comfort. A modern design that showcases both a hand-turned, solid-wood frame and bespoke upholstery. As pictured, there are 12 chairs available in a highly figured and burled California Claro...
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2010s Canadian Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Six Brutalist Dining Chairs in Oak and Blue Upholstery, Germany 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This set of six dining chairs has a rather simple appearance at first glance, but they also show a strong combination of wood techniques and proportions. No design extravagances with...
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Adrian Pearsall loveseat is a stunning fusion of mid-century modernism and sculptural bravado. Constructed in the 1970s for Craft Associates, its standout feature is a dramatic ...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Vintage Kenneth Cobonpue Woven Rattan Sofa
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century sofa composed from woven rattan on a bamboo frame. Accompanied by cushion upholstered in an off white cotton fabric. Dimen...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Brutalist Seating

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Rattan

Sculptural Charred Wood Stool, Geometric Base, Solid Hardwood, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This bold charred wood stool blends elemental strength with modern geometric refinement. Hand-carved from solid reclaimed hardwood, it features a weighty, monolithic top resting on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Patinaed Iron and Leather Lounge Chair Attributed to Ilana Goor, Israel, c. 1960
Located in Deland, FL
This early design attributed to Ilana Goor showcases a beautifully aged frame constructed from wrought iron, featuring the original leather sling design of the back and seat. Both th...
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1960s Israeli Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Iron

Cleaving Bronze Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cleaving Bronze Bench was a series that began with an exploration into the geologic structures of minerals and rocks. Using the language of science to create art. Each bench is metic...
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2010s American Brutalist Seating

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Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stai...

Cleaving Bronze Bench
Cleaving Bronze Bench
$18,000 / item
Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet 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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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

Mid Century Brutalist Danish Pine and Leather Loveseat
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

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Leather, Canvas, Pine

Rick Owens Double Prong Concrete Bench
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Rick Owens Concrete Bench, 2016 This striking concrete bench by Rick Owens, created in 2016, embodies the designer’s signature fusion of brutalism and minimalism. Crafted from raw co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Seating

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Concrete

Contemporary Sculpted Bench with Backrest N1 by Soha Concept, Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Sculpted Big Bench with Backrest by Soha, Solid Oak (+ linseed oil) Dimensions: H. 85 x 300 x 45 cm / SH. 45 cm Unique piece made to order ------ SÓHA design studio ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Baltic Pine Brutalist Scandinavian Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of brutalist style armchairs in Baltic pine with expressed joining details, in the manner of Yngve Ekstrom, Denmark circa 1970's.
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine, Linen

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950 Looking to add a touch of unique sophistication to your interior? Look no further than the Br...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Moon Chair by Dale Stephens
Located in London, GB
Moon chair/stool in ash wood by contemporary British designer Dale Stephens of TMPL Studio. A sculptural piece with a thick circular seat set on two solid, ...
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2010s British Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 5 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century brutalist dining chairs with their original comfy fabric cushions. Very sturdy chairs with a nice design. Good original condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height:...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chai...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

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Hardwood

Mid Century Brutalist Scandinavian Leather Sling Sofa, in Style of Jean Gillon
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, Oak

Danish Large 1970s Brutalist Club Chair in Suede with Noble Patina and Wear
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful oversized lounge chair in brutalist style. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for N. Eilersen and made in the 1970's. Eilersen is one of the storied Danish manufacturers that h...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Suede, Beech

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare pair of office armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh administrative buildings, circa 1955-1960. With their solid teak frames, angular compass-style legs, ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Swedish folk small black fireplace stool 18th century Folk Art Peasant unique
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish small black stool made of massive pine and birch circa the mid 1700. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Brutalist Seating

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Pine, Birch

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted B 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

Brutalist Acer Sofa of European Oak with Dark Brown Wool Upholstery
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 four 1960's Edvin Helseth Trybo series pine dining chairs - Norway
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic and rare set of four brutalist pine chairs designed by Norwegian designer Edvin Helseth - these are model 313 chairs for his Tyrbo series, made by Stange Bruk in Norway in...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine

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 Solid Wood Bench, 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, featuring minimalist constructions that showcase bare m...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Contemporary Counter Stool 'THARO' by Eichkorn, Burnt Wood, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
THARO Counter Stool by German contemporary design studio Eichkorn. Material: Burnt Ash Wood Standard size: H.65 x 35 cm - Customizations are possible Crafted from burnt ash wood - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Brutalist Seating

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage French Black Wooden Bench Raised on Metal Feet Brutalist Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional piece representing Brutalist period - a black bench made of single piece of wood raised on a hand made metal structure with raw finish...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chair, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chair, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century modern dining room chairs in Nordic oak. Very likely designed ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

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

Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor & Indoor, Handmade, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Bench crafted from charred walnut wood, showcases the beauty of natural materials combined with artisanal craftsmanship. The rich, dark hues of the wood highlight its unique grain pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Eight Maison Regain Elm & Leather Slings Chairs, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 dining chairs by Regain with the less-seen ivory leather slings. All original finish and leather.
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Elm

Vintage Modern Galvanized Metal Sculptural Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A very unique, galvanized metal chair with a sculptural appeal. This will become a conversation piece. As the unexpected charm and character dr...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

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Metal

Brutalist Sculptural Armchair, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Organic, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Step into the realm of bold, uncompromising design with the Logniture Brutalist Sculptural Armchair—a true masterpiece in solid burnt oak wood. This one-of-a-kind armchair is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Oak

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Ch...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

James Bearden "Ant Bench"
Located in New York, NY
"Ant Bench," a one-of-a-kind tour-de-force by American artist James Bearden. The blackened steel hand-welded and textured substructure and grille were created around a long and slend...
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2010s American Brutalist Seating

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Steel

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique and decorative side table. It is build in combination of high quality burnt oak & steel, and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Bench, Reclaimed Wood Beam, Rustic, Organic Form, Indoor & Outdoor, By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This primitive bench is a one of a kind piece, constructed from a substantial section of antique reclaimed timber. Its design is honestly simple, featuring a heavy, time-worn beam re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Oak

Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Swedish folk small wooden stool 18th/19th century Folk Art Peasant unique
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish small wooden stool made of massive pine circa the early/mid 1800. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. It’s a small one but a true eye cat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Handcrafted Design Heavy Oak & Rush Dining Chairs, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handcrafted Brutalist in Style Design Heavy Oak & Rush Dining Chair set of 6. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Heavy solid oak frame...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Rush, Oak

A Set of Four Brutalist Dining Chairs in the style of Torck
By Torck
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculptural set of four Brutalist dining chairs in the style of Belgian maker Torck. Crafted in solid wood with carved crescent backrests and angular legs, the design reflects the r...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Hardwood

Set of 4 chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 4 chairs dating from the 1950s in the style of Charles Dudouyt (France). The production of this set is Italian. Lime wood and straw frame. The seats except for one are all i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Straw, Wood

Hand-Crafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish Birthing Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handcrafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish / Birthing Chair. Measures: 20" in width, 16" in depth and 29" H . Seat height is 14.5"
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20th Century American Brutalist Seating

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Fruitwood

Rustic Wood Stool, Reclaimed Wood, Oak, Black, Charred, Handmade, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural charred wood stool captures the essence of primitive elegance, fusing raw texture with a bold, minimalist form. Hand-carved from solid reclaimed hardwood, the stool f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, Denmark, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four dining chairs designed by Danish architects Knud Friis and Elmar Moltke Nielsen for Getama, Denmark, 1970's. Pine wood with with plywood seat and metal.
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Metal

Brutalist hand carved oak Spanish tripod chair , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 52cm Width , 37cm Height seat, 77,5cm height total , 36cm Depth Condition: Good Material: Oak
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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Set of 6 Mountain Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 6 fir chairs, France 1950. The backrest is decorated with an upside-down heart (according to historians, this symbol was used by Protestants during the French religious wars)....
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Set of 4 Brutalist Welded Black Marine Chain and Wood Bar Stools - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Set of four brutalist bar stools made of welded marine chain and solid varnished wood. Oxydation on metal as shown on pictures. Price includes possible repainting of the metal struc...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Steel

Solid Wood Senufo Bench, Ivory Coast Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Senufo benches are traditional, handcrafted pieces, integral to the Senufo people's cultural heritage. This bench was crafted in the Ivory Coast in the first half of the 20th century...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Iconic Geometric Steltman Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1963
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking, blocky wooden chair is known as the Steltman Chair, a famous piece of modern design originally created by the Dutch architect and designer G...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

6 Brutalist Mountain Chairs, in Pine circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 Brutalist mountain chairs, in pine circa 1950 patina to redo. the price is for one 6 are available
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, inspired by Henning Kjærnulf’s Brutalist / Baroque Bold style. Each chair is solid with no damage to the wood, and the fabric is well-preserved a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-5' 'Solid Oak'
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-5 by Denis Milovanov x Soha Concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 50 x 39 x 39 cm SÓHA desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Brutalist Tripod Stools, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist tripod stools from 1960s France, each one hand-carved with raw, sculptural presence. Each piece is hand-carved from solid wood, bearing unique tool marks and irregularities...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

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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