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Brutalist Furniture

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
Pair Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Cylindrical Drum Side End Tables
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Pair of Large Side End or Accent Tables , Cylinder in shape . The highly decorated resin surfaces are similar to Paul Evans Brutalist Sculp...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Brutalist Figurative Rabbi Menorah in Bronze by Ruth Bloch / Block
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brutalist figurative "rabbi" menorah in bronze with gold overlay finish by Ruth Bloch / Block (i've seen it spelled both ways and the piece is signed the latter), circa 1980...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Push Pull Door Handles Pair with Geometric Relief
Located in London, GB
Brutalist pair of bronze push and pull door handles with strong relief of geometric pattern with repetitions of circles are made in the 1960-70's. They are art works for your door, m...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Dynamic Relief
Located in London, GB
Brutalist pair of bronze door handles and letterbox with strong dynamic relief explodes in all directions. These rare pieces are made in the 1960-70's of cast bronze are in perfect c...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, 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 Furniture

Materials

Elm

Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Natural Oak Buffet
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This stunning mid-century modern buffet in natural oak epitomizes timeless elegance and functional design, making it a sophisticated addition to any luxury interior. Cr...
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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Noughts & Crosses Game M001 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Located in Benahavis, AN
The Noughts & Crosses Game was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our foun...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist French Farmhouse Natural Oak Buffet
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: Discover the rustic charm and timeless elegance of this antique French farmhouse buffet, meticulously crafted from natural oak. Found in an old farm in France, this pie...
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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Brutalist wooden stool
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This authentic wooden stool is old and completely made of wood. It’s probably made in France and can be dated in the 1950s. It is well made and has a nice patina. It is in very good ...
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1950s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Period 1970's Brutalist sculpture depicting a stylized female figure executed in cast brass, mounted on a stepped walnut plinth base. Well crafted work, in excellent original condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Round Cocktail or Coffee Table in Black Stone Look Resin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail or coffee table, resin, Northern-Europe, 1970s. This deep black robust coffee or cocktail table is from the 1970s. The thick round top is supported by a similar but smaller...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Resin

Brutalist Pair of Bronze Square Push Pull Door Handles with Flower Relief
Located in London, GB
Ppair of push and pull bronze door handles with organic expressionist flower relief for double doors or a single door on both sides. They are works of art for your doors. These door ...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Solid Walnut Fenestra Console
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and void. The Fenestra console is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city deve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, sideboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s. This exceptional Spanish sideboard, masterfully crafted by Biosca, is a true work of art. The door panels feature a striking relief su...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Architectural Pair of Bronze Square Push Pull Door Handles with Wave Relief
Located in London, GB
Rectangular pair of bronze door handles with strong relief of veritcal organic waves relief are for double doors or a single door on both sides. They are works of art for your doors...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Pair of Bronze Square Push Pull Door Handles with Organic Relief
Located in London, GB
Rectangular pair of push and pull bronze door handles with organic expressionist relief for double doors or a single door on both sides. They are works of art for your doors. These d...
Category

1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Senoufo stool
Located in PARIS, FR
Senoufo stool, African artisanal work. In perfect condition. LP2648
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21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Iron

21st Century French Brutalist Style Oakwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Industrial minimalist bench made of a single piece of solid waxed French Oakwood in combination with hand forged contemporary wide metal legs. Wear consistent with age and use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Black Stone Look Resin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail or coffee table, resin, Northern-Europe, 1970s. This deep black robust coffee or cocktail table is from the 1970s. The thick round top is supported by a similar but smaller...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Resin

Large bench in pine, brutalist design, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Amazing piece Large bench from the fifties in France Beautiful patina of the wood Wood: pine
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Pine

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece is from 2023 and was for...
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Early 20th Century German Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Brutalist Cast Bronze Table Top Sculpture signed EJD c 1960/70's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional solid cast bronze Brutalist School table top sculpture signed EJD, circa 1970's. The sculpture features a textured surface on an abstract vertical structure. Reminiscent...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist High Back Chairs
Located in Surbiton, GB
Two very good folkcraft high back chairs, made from ebonised oak and using peg joints. Priced per chair. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 155 Width: 43 - 46 Depth: 49 Condition: ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Gilt and Green Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst or starburst shaped ceiling light fixture or pendant, Spain, 1960s. The starburst / sunburst shaped frame surrounds a central exposed bulb. T...
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:4
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:4 features a rhythmic architectural interplay of cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted by our carpenters from solid oak o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of Six (6) Danish Modern Henning Kjærnulf Oak Dining Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 6 Danish modern Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs are made of solid oak and have been reupholstered in brown leather, one leather seat features cowhide branding located at the fa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Round Bronze Push Pull Relief Door Handles with Oval Grip
Located in London, GB
Pair of sculptural round push and pull door handles with an articulated oval hole make a good grip. They are very decorative and give doors an outstanding character and are produced ...
Category

1970s European Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Round Drink Mat C030 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Located in Benahavis, AN
The round coaster was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Sculptural Dark Brown Acer Capsule Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer Capsule Table is a balancing act between its heavy solid volumes and light pointing legs featuring semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted in the Netherlands. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Huge Gilt Wrought Iron Sunburst Starburst Mirror, Style of Poillerat (49 in)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge Sunburst mirror in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat, Gilt Wrought Iron. France, 1940s. Rare find due to its size ( 49 in diameter) This oversized wall mirror has an eye-catching sunburst design with alternating rays in two sizes surrounding a central rectangular smoked golden glass. Entirely made by hand in iron in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Terrific aged patina and original gold leaf gilding. This monumental sunburst mirror will add a luxury but strong accent wherever you place it. To be used as wall mirror or console mirror Place it alone or as a part of a large sunburst mirror wall composition. Overall Measures: 125 cm diameter x 9 cm H // 49,21 in diameter x 3,54 in H Glass measures: 36,5 cm H x 25,5 cm W // 14,37 in H x 10,03 in W We are specialists in mirrors and sunburst mirorrs: A curated selection is avaliable at our 1stDibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller and all from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection listed. French XL Sunburst Mirror // Gilbert Poillerat Sunburst Mirror...
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20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Brutalist Cast and Wrought Iron Table Lamp - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist cast and wrought iron table lamp in the style of Franz West. Made of welded and assembled solid iron pieces. European socket and wiring. This lamp will ship from France an...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Senoufo stool
Located in PARIS, FR
Senoufo stool, African artisanal work. In perfect condition. LP2651
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Senoufo stool
Located in PARIS, FR
Senoufo stool, African artisanal work. In perfect condition. LP2650
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Side Tables with Brass trim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Brutalist style tessellated stone side / end tables with brass trim in the style of Maitland Smith. Large is 20.5” x 16” x 16 Small is 15” x 16” x 16”
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1980s Philippine Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Stone

Diminutive Brutalist Pendant Chandelier by Nanny Still - Mc Kinney for Raak
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive Brutalist pendant chandelier, by Nanny Still - McKinney for Raak, made in Finland circa 1960's. The cylindrical fixture features a copper exterior with an amber glass int...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Brutalist Pendant Light by Nanny Still - McKinney for Raak Finland c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist hanging pendant by noted artist Nanny Still - McKinney made in Finland for Raak. The cylindrical copper clad body features a series of dot like protrusions, and stylized s...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Brutalist Hanging Ball Pendant Chandelier by Nancy Still McKinney c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Brutalist hanging ball fixture by noted designer Nanny Still - McKinney, for Raak, circa 1960's. The chandelier features a cooper globe with an amber glass interior, hav...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Sculptural Acer Dining Sofa Wool Upholstery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the bes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Cone Form Pendant by Nanny Still - McKinney for Raak c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Exception cone form hanging pendant designed. by Nanny Still McKinney, for Raak - circa 1960's. The chandelier features a copper exterior skin with an amber glass interior, with deco...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Olive tree bowl, brutalist design
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Trinket bowl from France in the fifties Monoxyl piece, brutalist design Carved in one piece of olive tree Nice patina
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Brutalist Bronze Door Handle with Tree Bark Pattern
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive bronze door handle with tree bark design. European, second half 20th century. The handle is heavily textured, with lots of movement and depth in the design. T...
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20th Century European Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Solid Walnut Fenestra Console
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and void. The Fenestra console is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city deve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland, India. Originally designed as raised beds to withstand m...
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Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brown Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hewn by hand, this Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland, India. Originally designed as raised beds to withstand...
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Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Midtown Dining Table in Black Maykume & Blackened-White Oak IN STOCK ON SALE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A regal dining or display table in our proprietary Maykume, with a parquet-style oak top. In the style of Manhattan elements, the alternating grain Oak top references the overhead vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Struttura Mini Case Table in Black Maykume & Smoky Brass Drawer IN STOCK ON SALE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist and modern architecturally inspired side table or nightstand is available with a floor base or wall mountable without base. Each table is fabricated by hand and available t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

One Vintage Brutalist Candle Sconce of Wrought Iron, Italian, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage wrought iron candle sconces in the Brutalist style will certainly light up a room and create interesting shadows. Sculptured and patinated, each iron piece holds a single tap...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Dining Chair
Located in Budapest, HU
This dining chair unites style and coziness, spreading a classic elegance. Boasting graceful lines and a striking silhouette, we can discover the allure of traditional Italian artist...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Side Table with Glass Top
Located in Toronto, CA
A carved steel side table, straight out of Game of Thrones. This table is strong, unapologetic and the perfect antidote to norm-core. Sit it next to some cushy seating, and you're mi...
Category

1960s Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modernist Solid Oak Wooden Wall Cabinet - Galea Bibliothèque by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Galea Bibliothèque is influenced by modernist and brutalist architecture. The wooden volumes and voids catch light and create shadows, together forming a mysterious geometric rhy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French Brutalist Brass Scarab Coffee Table Base
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Brass Scarab Coffee Table Base. We offer this handsome French Brutalist style brass lighted coffee table base attributed to Henri Fernandez. This can also be used a...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Brutalist Bar Set, 5 pieces
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking set of 4 glasses and a decanter. A base of green glass boasts a detailed leather wrap, both handsome and decorative. Stamped "Made in Italy". Decanter - 4"W - 4"L - 11"H ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass

Sculptural Acer Dining Sofa Wool Upholstery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Dark Brown Trigon Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Modern Sculptural Artwork "Architectural Dream", Brutalist Decorative Panel
Located in Milano, IT
Wall-Mounted Decorative Panel - Architectural Artwork - Contemporary Concrete Sculpture Contemporary artwork made by different layers ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Cement

Brutalist Italian Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Dining chairs Brutalist style Walnut Made in Italy Seat height 44cm Price is per chair and can be ordered in any quantity. These contemporary Italian dining chairs are a striki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Beech

Brutalist pewter hand catchall by Patrick Meyer, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-carved collectible pewter «hand» trinket dish by Patrick Meyer, signed, 20th century. Wonderful as a catchall, jewelry or serving dish, or even decorative object. Pick up in c...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Brutalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Sóha, Paul Evans, Joel Escalona, and David Marshall. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $2,520.

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