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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 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

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Leather, Pine

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

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Naugahyde, Oak

Rainer Daumiller pine carver dining chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of 4
Rainer Daumiller pine carver dining chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of 4

Rainer Daumiller pine carver dining chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of 4

By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Rainer Daumiller is a furniture designer who was born in Germany and migrated to Denmark in 1959. The sculptural wooden furniture represents Daumiller's love for natural materials an...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Pine

Spanish Brutalist Wooden Marbella Bar Stools by Confonorm, 1970s, Set of 3
Spanish Brutalist Wooden Marbella Bar Stools by Confonorm, 1970s, Set of 3

Spanish Brutalist Wooden Marbella Bar Stools by Confonorm, 1970s, Set of 3

By Confonorm

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A vintage set of Marbella bar stools in stained solid wood and black metal, made by Confonorm and produced in Spain during the 1970s. The stools feature sculptural saddle-style seats...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Solid Oak Spain
Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Solid Oak Spain

Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Solid Oak Spain

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage authentic Spanish Brutalist tripod chair, made of solid oak, circa mid-20th century, Spain. The legs are attached with a mortise and tenon joint; the chair is crafted from t...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Oak

8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950

8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in PARIS, FR

A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt, France 1950. The thick wood structures are giving the chairs a strong and solid feel, ...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Straw, Bentwood

Armchair with Character Bold Silhouette Muted by Joel Escalona No12
Armchair with Character Bold Silhouette Muted by Joel Escalona No12

Armchair with Character Bold Silhouette Muted by Joel Escalona No12

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Armchair with Character Bold Silhouette Muted by Joel Escalona No11 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair

By Joel Escalona

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 Chairs Collection by NONO. This...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating

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Hardwood

Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, 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

Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960
Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960

Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960

By Mobichalet

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

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Pine

Organic Brutalist Chair in Maple
Organic Brutalist Chair in Maple

Organic Brutalist Chair in Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Brutalist chair, maple, Europe 1960s Beautiful and naturalistic chair made in Europe in the 1960s. The backrest of this piece consists of a large piece of maple wood. Another slab ...

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1960s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Maple

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

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

Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Organic, Rustic, Carved, Black, Charred
Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Organic, Rustic, Carved, Black, Charred

Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Organic, Rustic, Carved, Black, Charred

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Set of 8 Brutalist Mid-Century Chairs in Wood and Wicker, Belgium ca. 1970
Set of 8 Brutalist Mid-Century Chairs in Wood and Wicker, Belgium ca. 1970

Set of 8 Brutalist Mid-Century Chairs in Wood and Wicker, Belgium ca. 1970

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1970 / 8 Chairs / wood and wicker / Mid-century / Brutalist A bold ensemble of sculptural dining chairs, this Belgian set of eight from circa 1970. The chairs exemplify th...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wicker, Wood

Brutalist Tripod Stool in Solid Wood, French Folk Art, 1950s Style
Brutalist Tripod Stool in Solid Wood, French Folk Art, 1950s Style

Brutalist Tripod Stool in Solid Wood, French Folk Art, 1950s Style

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Probably a piece of French folk art, this solid wood tripod stool was likely crafted as a traditional shepherd’s seat. The thick, hand-carved seat rests on three tapered legs, combin...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

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

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

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Vintage 1960s High Back Lounge Chair in Solid Oak, Style of Henning Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s High Back Lounge Chair in Solid Oak, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s High Back Lounge Chair in Solid Oak, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This high-back Danish lounge chair was crafted in Denmark during the 1960s and carries clear references to the sculptural Brutalist and Baroque-inspired designs associated with Henni...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Solid Wood Brutalist Tripod Stool, circa 1960
Mid-Century Solid Wood Brutalist Tripod Stool, circa 1960

Mid-Century Solid Wood Brutalist Tripod Stool, circa 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Charlotte Perriand - Les Arc 1600 Style Measures : 34x34cm - SH:44cm - Ø30cm This vintage 1960s Brutalist tripod stool is crafted from solid wood, featuring natural grain patterns a...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Handsome Woven Leather Strap Brutalist Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Woven Leather Strap Brutalist Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Woven Leather Strap Brutalist Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome woven leather strap brutalist sofa from the mid-century. We just love the thick leather straps woven together to form the entire back and side...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s, 24 Available
Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s, 24 Available

Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s, 24 Available

Located in Almelo, NL

Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s – 24 Available, Priced per Chair An outstanding collection of 24 Brutalist saddle chairs, handcrafted in France du...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Beech

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

Set of Four Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Late 1960s
Set of Four Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Late 1960s

Set of Four Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Late 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Set of four Brutalist oak dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the late 1960s. The chairs are structurally in excellent condition with no damage, and the original upholstery...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak and Wool Bouclé, Italy
Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak and Wool Bouclé, Italy

Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak and Wool Bouclé, Italy

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This contemporary bench embodies the raw elegance of Brutalist-inspired design. Handcrafted in Italy from solid oak, its sculptural presence is defined by bold, cylindrical legs and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Sculpted Massive Bench N3 by Denis Milovanov, Solid Oak, Grey
Sculpted Massive Bench N3 by Denis Milovanov, Solid Oak, Grey

Sculpted Massive Bench N3 by Denis Milovanov, Solid Oak, Grey

By Sóha, Denis Milovanov

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary Massive Bench 3 by Denis Milovanov, Solid Oak Dimensions: H. 45 x 300 x 40 cm / SH. 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative obj...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Mobichalet Brutalist Table with Chair and Stool in Oak
Mobichalet Brutalist Table with Chair and Stool in Oak

Mobichalet Brutalist Table with Chair and Stool in Oak

By Mobichalet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mobichalet, set of table, chair, and stool, oak, beech, Belgium, 1950s This rustic set will come forward nicely in a relaxing atmosphere, like a patio or a studio space. The brutali...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Beech, Oak

French Brutalist Oakwood Bench, Hand-Crafted, Metal Legs, 21st Century
French Brutalist Oakwood Bench, Hand-Crafted, Metal Legs, 21st Century

French Brutalist Oakwood Bench, Hand-Crafted, Metal Legs, 21st Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An industrial minimalist bench crafted from a single solid plank of waxed French oak, paired with hand-forged contemporary wide metal legs. The natural grain, warm tone, and substant...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Sofa
Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Sofa

Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Sofa

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Style 3 seat sofa. Light cream wool upholstery with traditional Scandinavian stripes at center of cushions in green, brown and black. Carve...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Wool, Oak

Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Lounge Chair
Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Lounge Chair

Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Lounge Chair

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Style Lounge Chair. Light cream wool upholstery with traditional Scandinavian stripes at center of cushions in green, brown and black. Carv...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Wool, Oak

3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France
3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France

3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair. As you can see in the last two photos, we have many different interesting wooden chairs and other home furniture.

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Cowhide, Wood

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

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

$33,604Sale Price|20% Off

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

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of oak armchairs, executed in the unmistakable style of Henning Kjærnulf, commands attention with their bold brutalist aesthetic and distinctive throne-like silhouette. Inspir...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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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

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Oak

Set of 3 Vintage Brutalist Marbella Stools by Sergio Rodrigues
Set of 3 Vintage Brutalist Marbella Stools by Sergio Rodrigues

Set of 3 Vintage Brutalist Marbella Stools by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues, Confonorm

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

A sculptural pair of Marbella stools attributed to the renowned brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues, reflecting the bold materiality and organic modernism associated with his work. T...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

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 Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

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

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Leather, Canvas, Beech

Set of Four Sculptural Solid Elm Dining Chairs with Carved Split Back, 1960s
Set of Four Sculptural Solid Elm Dining Chairs with Carved Split Back, 1960s

Set of Four Sculptural Solid Elm Dining Chairs with Carved Split Back, 1960s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

European workshop, set of four sculptural dining chairs, solid elm, 1960s. The back of each chair is its reason for existing. Two tall solid elm uprights rise from the rear legs, co...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Elm

Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s
Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s

Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and exceptionally characterful pair of Spanish mid-century lounge chairs in original saddle leather and solid wood — stamped "Made in Spain" beneath the frame — representing o...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

set of 6 Brutalist Solid Oak stools 1970s Holland
set of 6 Brutalist Solid Oak stools 1970s Holland

set of 6 Brutalist Solid Oak stools 1970s Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of 6 Solid Oak bar stools . Very nice warm Brown color . Heavy and sturdy , Ready for the next 50 years . 1970s Holland

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Wooden Lounge Chair, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Logniture
Wooden Lounge Chair, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Logniture

Wooden Lounge Chair, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Logniture

By 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

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Wood

Contemporary Counter Stool 'THARO' by Eichkorn, Burnt Wood, Customizable
Contemporary Counter Stool 'THARO' by Eichkorn, Burnt Wood, Customizable

Contemporary Counter Stool 'THARO' by Eichkorn, Burnt Wood, Customizable

By Eichkorn

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

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Stone, Marble

Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.
Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.

Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French oak side chair, circa 1940, executed in a Brutalist idiom emphasizing geometric form, raw materiality, and architectural strength. The design is defined by its sculptural pr...

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
Set of 4 Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Style, 1960s

Set of 4 Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Four vintage Danish dining chairs, crafted in the 1960s-1970s in the style of designer Henning Kjærnulf. These chairs exemplify the bold Brutalist and Baroque-inspired aesthetic for ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Welded Black Marine Chain and Wood Bar Stools - France 1970's
Set of 4 Brutalist Welded Black Marine Chain and Wood Bar Stools - France 1970's

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

Brutalist Country Style Solid Wooden Chairs Hand Crafted 19th Century Auvergne
Brutalist Country Style Solid Wooden Chairs Hand Crafted 19th Century Auvergne

Brutalist Country Style Solid Wooden Chairs Hand Crafted 19th Century Auvergne

Located in Antwerp, BE

Really nice sculptural and authentic set of 2 side chairs in solid oak reflects the brutalist country style of the France Auvergne area each chair with unique character and a warm pa...

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1880s French Antique Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Stool, Carved, Mulberry Wood, Log Furniture, Rustic, Handmade, Logniture
Stool, Carved, Mulberry Wood, Log Furniture, Rustic, Handmade, Logniture

Stool, Carved, Mulberry Wood, Log Furniture, Rustic, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved stool. Carved from a single piece of mulberry wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural, eco-friendly and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Dutch Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood
Dutch Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood

Dutch Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of four dining chairs, black lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1970s A robust set of dining chairs crafted entirely from wooden planks reminiscent of the design by Gerrit Rietvel...

Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Solid Oak Brutalist Armchair, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Vintage Danish Solid Oak Brutalist Armchair, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Vintage Danish Solid Oak Brutalist Armchair, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This oak armchair, executed in the unmistakable style of Henning Kjærnulf, commands attention with its bold brutalist aesthetic and distinctive throne-like silhouette. Inspired by th...

Category

1960s Danish Vintage 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

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Brutalist Patched Vintage Leather Lounge Chair, Brazil 1960's
Mid Century Brutalist Patched Vintage Leather Lounge Chair, Brazil 1960's

Mid Century Brutalist Patched Vintage Leather Lounge Chair, Brazil 1960's

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-Century brutalist armchair in stitched vintage leather, designed in Brazil in the 1960's. The patchwork leather cushion on top with decorative stitching is reminiscent of an old ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Brutalist Oak and Leather Dining Chairs, France 1960s
Set of Six Brutalist Oak and Leather Dining Chairs, France 1960s

Set of Six Brutalist Oak and Leather Dining Chairs, France 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Brutalism, originating in the mid-20th century, is an architectural and design movement that emerged in the post-war era, particularly in Europe and the United States. It is characte...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Robust Armchair Made of Recycled Wood in the Style of Andrianna Shamaris US
Robust Armchair Made of Recycled Wood in the Style of Andrianna Shamaris US

Robust Armchair Made of Recycled Wood in the Style of Andrianna Shamaris US

Located in Oirlo, LI

This is a beautiful wooden chair made by hand from presumably teak wood. It is recycled wood in the style of Andrianna Shamaris US. Beautifully handmade chair with organic shap...

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1990s American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Fabric, Ash

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