Skip to main content

Brutalist Credenzas

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.

59
10
2
to
4
49
19
71
61
63
2,274
698
337
273
78
78
65
55
51
40
39
37
18
14
14
11
11
59
12
2
26
30
16
8
26
2
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
69
30
28
11
9
51
16
16
14
14
6
5
4
2
2
Style: Brutalist
Brutalist Solid Mahogany Sideboard, France, 1900
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an exquisite sideboard crafted from mahogany in France during the 1900s. This remarkable piece showcases the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the era. In its origi...
Category

Early 20th Century French Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting an exquisite oak sideboard, inspired by the iconic designs of Jacques Adnet. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases the timeless beauty of natur...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Mahogany Sideboard, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an exquisite sideboard crafted from natural oak, showcasing the beauty of its rich and warm tones. This remarkable piece exudes elegance and sophistication, reflecting th...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

De Coene Brutalist Stained Oak Cabinet with Circular Patterned Doors, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Coene stained oak cabinet, made in Belgium in the 1970s. Minimalist Mid-Century Modern piece that fits well in an eclectic Hollywood Regency chic interior. This model is extremely...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Italian Chestnut Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Brutalist-style three-door bar cabinet in chestnut wood. With geometric and harmonious lines, the piece of furniture is also embellished by the underlying brass band.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

De Coene Brutalist Sideboards Black Oak in 2 Parts
Located in Brussels, BE
De Coene black oak painted cabinet in 2 parts , made in Belgium in the 1970s. Brutalist sideboards . More famous are his similar designs with a diamond pattern or a wavy pattern. Inc...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Important Welded Steel Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza by Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Important welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors inset with two slate tops The interior red painted w...
Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Steel

"Deep Relief Credenza" by Paul Evans Signed and Dated, 1972
Located in Hamburg, PA
An incredible hand-crafted "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" by Paul Evans. Signed and Dated "Paul Evans 72". This amazing brutalist sideboard has a di...
Category

1970s American Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Slate, Steel

Belgian Brutalist Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard or credenza, oak, brass, plastic, felt, Belgium, 1970s. This cabinet features a clear rhythm and flow established by means of a well-thought-out lay out that is utterly ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Spanish Brutalist Sideboard With Geometric Patterns, 1940s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A Spanish 'Brutalist' Sideboard with profusely panelled front. The use of multiple geometric and deeply fielded panels creates a striking effect with a strong and decorative expressi...
Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1960s. Long and low Scandinavian modern sideboard in solid oak. Brutalist design attributed to ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Belgian Brutalist Sideboard in Dark Stained Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard or credenza, stained mahogany, Belgium, 1970s. This cabinet features a clear rhythm and flow established by means of a well-thought-out lay out that is utterly well-balanc...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Brutalist Style Brass Metal Finishes Sideboard
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Brutalist style wooden and brass sideboard: An eyecatcher with geometrical and harmonious lines, composed of a wooden structure with 4 graphic door panels, all adorned with brass met...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Metal

XXL Luciano Frigerio Sculpted Brass and Macassar Ebony Credenza, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
XXL Luciano Frigerio sculpted brass and macassar Ebony Credenza, Italy, 1970s This large Italian modern credenza features plenty of room for storage within its ten hefty drawers. ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic modern sideboard in solid oak and with brass fittings. Made at Stilmøbler Møbelfabrik in Denmark, ca 1960s. This vintage piece is in a great condition and will fit into ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Graphical Brutalist Credenza, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Brown brutalist credenza with 5 graphical doors. Beautiful timeless design and a real eye catcher for your living room. Beautiful organic handles ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Italian Sideboard with Graphical Doors in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1970s. This sideboard is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical designed doors adding a wonderful rhythmic and haptic surface...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

De Coene Small Brutalist Sideboards Black Oak
Located in Brussels, BE
De Coene black oak painted cabinet, made in Belgium in the 1970s. Brutalist small sideboards included bar. More famous are his similar designs with a ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Paul Evans Rare Large "Deep Relief Credenza" 1968 (Signed and Dated)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors and 3 cleft slate tops by Paul Evans,...
Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Slate, Steel

Paul Evans Iconic Artisan 4 Door Credenza 1968
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Slate, Enamel, Steel, Gold

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza features a minimal geometric design. The credenza consists of two large storage ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Graphical Brutalist Credenza, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Brown Brutalist credenza with 5 graphical doors. Beautiful timeless design and a real eye catcher for your living room. Very good condition, 1970s, Belgium Dimensions: ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Belgian Sideoard in Black Oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgian sideboard made of black oak. This high quality credenza has 4 door panels with two aluminium strips. The shelves can be adjust in height.
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Sideboard in Oak Italy, the 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi sideboard in oak Italy, the 1970s. A fantastic oak sideboard by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi featured a high leve...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutal Hand Sculpted Copper Shelf By Lou Ramirez
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 Piece Brutal Hand Sculpted Individual Copper Tiled And Hand Hammered Shelving Unit With Glass Shelves. This Beautiful 2 Piece Brutalist Hand Sculpted Copper Shelving Unit Has 3 Top Direct Lighting Units That Shine Down Onto The Glass Shelves To Show Case Your Gorgeous Collectible Artifacts...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Copper

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base. The credenza consists of two large storage ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Modern Architectural Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Architectural sideboard, big, bold and inspired by classic Brutalism Architecture. Constructed from reclaimed wood and highlighted in a two-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Gaston Poisson Signed 40s French Wood Sideboard, Enfilada, Credenza, Brutalista
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary enfilade of brutalist style and era, in carved wood with a diamond point front and marquetry top. Author Gastón Poisson imoryante and recognized French author of the y...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Bossche School Olive Green Credenza, Dom Hans van der Laan Style, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Credenza; Bossche School; olive green; 1980s; dining room; Living Room; Dom Hans van der Laan; Jan de Jong; The Netherlands; Dutch Design; Minimal Brutalist Style; Wood; Dutch Benedi...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Belgian Brutalist Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, lacquered oak, brass, Belgium, 1970s. This graphic sideboard features a clear rhythm and flow established by means of a well-thought-out lay out that is utterly well-bal...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Bleached Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Bleached oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from the 1940s, with two round paneled doors and 3 drawers with wooden handles that are incorporated within the design. Measures: H 99 x W ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Brown Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury brown oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Beautiful sideboard in pre-Brutalist Art Deco style decorated with typical geometric shapes of Dudouyt. The base gives this ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brutalist credenza or long dresser by Bert England for John Stuart. Bi fold doors open to reveal 8 total drawers and a shelf. Walnut mosaic panels which are framed. Marble top on 90 % front edge is walnut. Brass tubular base with walnut sabots. A true quality piece. Signed John Stuart. Has been refinished. All doors...
Category

1960s American Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

De Coene Brutalist Inspired Credenza, Art Deco, 1970s, Belgium, Oak and Stone
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco; Brutalist; Bar; Brutalism; De Coene; Credenza; Sideboard; Storage unit; Storage piece; Floating effect; Graphical; Belgian Design; Belgian furniture history; 1970's; Ebonized Oak; Black...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Stone

Vintage brutalist highboard, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking and large brutalist higboard with an ebonized graphical panel. Consists of four doors rand 7 drawers. Nicely shaped black wooden handles Good overall condition. 1970s - ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Diablo Sideboard in Red Passion Onyx by Railis Design
Located in Husavik, IS
Sideboard Diablo. The Exclusive Red Passion Onyx stone Luxury Sideboard, the perfect union of materials, a harmony of forms. A luxurious seductive piece, handcrafted by Railis Design...
Category

2010s Icelandic Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Onyx

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1900
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Sideboard, Mahogani, France, 1900. The sideboard is in excellent original condition, it features a nice patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary Diablo Console in Pesca Onyx by Railis Design
Located in Husavik, IS
Console Diablo. The Exclusive Pesca Onyx stone console, the perfect union of materials, a harmony of forms. A luxurious seductive piece, handcrafted by Railis Design...
Category

2010s Icelandic Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Onyx

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base. The credenza consists of two large storage ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Brutalist credenza in solid oak Dimensions: H. 50 x W. 160 x D. 45 cm Unique piece made to order. Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and prod...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Historicism Sideboard Credenza Hand Carved Oak Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Historicism sideboard in solid oak, made in the early 20th century by a Danish cabinetmaker. Chunky legs and a sculptural front with hand-carved figures of Odin and Thor from...
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Metal

1980s Vintage Brutalist Dresser Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love this. We refinished this piece to a very dark brown/almost black stain. All of the drawers open easily.  
Category

1980s Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Ebonized Oak Credenza, Black and Red, De Coene, 1970s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large, vintage sideboard in Brutalist style. This sideboard has black (ebonized) wood with red contrasting panels. Beautiful timeless design with 4 graphic doors and 3 central drawer...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

9FT Italian Oak Sideboard Credenza by La Studio
Located in Pasadena, TX
Italian Oak Sideboard Credenza by La Studio Impressive 100" Italian sideboard designed by L.A. Studio. Composed of two central sliding doors and two foldin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base. The credenza consists of three large storag...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

XL Black graphical brutalist credenza
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Gorgeous Brutalist credenza made in Belgium 1970. This is one is an good quality example with solid wood graphical doors and parts. This one is in very nice wood and has 4...
Category

1970s European Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Heavy Oak Credenza by Dutch Interior Designer Metz 1990's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Metz is the eldest interior decorator shop in The Netherlands and was founded in 1860 This very high quality credenza dates back to their 1980's...
Category

1990s Dutch Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brown Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury brown oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Beautiful sideboard in pre-Brutalist Art Deco style decorated with typical geometric shapes of Dudouyt. The base gives this ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Walnut Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Dark Brown with a Polished Finish, 1940s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful large sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Dark brown Walnut with a polished finish. Made in the 1940s. Four doors and two drawers with the typical geometrical shapes by Dudouyt...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Brown with a Polished Finish, 1940s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Brown sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in walnut with a polished finish, 1940s. The two outer doors with round panels and the middle door with geometrical shapes behind which are two dra...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Sculpted Credenza 'Hammered' in Solid Oakwood 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Credenza, cabinet made of solid oak (+ linseed oil), with sliding doors Made to order - Custom size Warm furniture made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov for 'Soha Concept'...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sideboard with Four Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive Mid-Century Modern (or Brutalist sideboard) is made from straight-grained light walnut veneers applied to alternating raised dentils. The four doors feature brass sci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Graphical Brutalist Credenza, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Brown brutalist credenza with 5 graphical doors. Beautiful timeless design and a real eye catcher for your living room. Very good condition 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base. The credenza consists of three large storag...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Bassett Modern Credenza Buffet Dresser in Medium Tone Finish with Brass Plate Ha
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern almost Brutalist Bassett credenza or buffet comprised of a medium tone finished wood (possibly oak, ash, or hickory); brass-plated die cast pulls; six drawers (three ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

1940s France Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco Credenza
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base mounted on three spheres. The credenza consi...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Reform Hammered Brass Credenza
Located in New York, NY
The Reform credenza is inspired by the Brutalist architecture of modernist temples and churches from Le Corbusier's Ronchamp to Miami's Temple Israel to the Cathedral of Brasìlia. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Large Brutalist Diamond Credenza in Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
High quality Brutalist sideboard in very good condition. The sideboard has 5 door panels that show a beautiful diamond shaped graphic pattern. Behind one door you can find two draw...
Category

20th Century Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist credenzas 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 credenzas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist credenzas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Belgium, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original credenzas, popular names associated with this style include Paul Evans, Charles Dudouyt, De Coene Frères, and Bassett Furniture. 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 credenzas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,978 and tops out at $165,000 while the average work can sell for $7,531.

Recently Viewed

View More