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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
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In Stock - Bastogne Walnut Single Slab FIJN Dining Table
Located in Calgary, CA
A single slab of California exhibition-grade Bastogne walnut set atop oversized legs set in a brutalist stance. Handcrafted from one of our "unicorn"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table With Steel Base & Glass Tops
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Ra Coffee Table is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. The rebar is the steel used in the forming of concrete to give it strength. Rebar is heated with acetyle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Slim Bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and is made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Brut Slim dining table but is al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Mahogany Brutalist Side Table - BEX by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The BEX side tables are inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city development plan designed by H.P. Berlage in 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Brutalist 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

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Dining Table - Fenestra by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Amsterdam School style inspired Fenestra table is crafted out of solid hardwood and made to measure. The design is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement vis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Charcoal Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
These CHARCOAL collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Dining Table - Black
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The sculptural Brut Table is inspired by the architectural styles Brutalism and Amsterdam School and made out of solid hardwood. A matching bench is availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm Unique piece made to order. Founded by artist Denis Mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Antic Style Bench in Solid Oak, Dark, 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Bench Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark [Suitable for outdoor use] SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Handwoven Jambi Deck Chair, Powder-Coated Steel and Natural Rattan, Mexico City
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
The Jambi deck chair by León León design from Mexico City is a one-of-a-kind creation. It showcases a sturdy steel frame with a powder-coated finish a...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Private Sale for Malusa Sculpted Bench or Side Table N10 in Solid Oakwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bench or side table in solid oak (and linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Bench or Side Table N4 in Solid Oakwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bench or side table in solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) 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 Furniture

Materials

Oak

Golden "Figa" Single Door Handle in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary golden handle, in cast brass. Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This golden handle was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delicate piece at a time. It is therefo...
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2010s South American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculpted Chair N3 in Solid Oak Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov from "Soha" studio. Sim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stricta, Dining Table Made of Lava Stone and Glass by Ricardo Rodriguez Elias
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Ideal for 8 - 10 people Introducing our outstanding dining table, where the combination of materials creates a stunning masterpiece. This exceptional piece features a volcanic stone monolith...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Lava

Abstract Sculptural Brutalist Vase by Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Sculptural vase A fusion of sturdiness and elegance, archaism, and modernity. A distinctive feature of vases is how they all resemble sculptures. It is a functional piece of art add...
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2010s Lithuanian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Papercord

Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Oak - Brut by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Voluminous columns with a monumental aesthetic support the heavy table top. The table is designed by Aad B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Sculptural Solid Oak Wood Fenestra Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Fenestra bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Fenestra dining table but is also as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Oak - Brut by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Voluminous columns with a monumental aesthetic support the heavy table top. The table is designed by Aad B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Brut dining table but is also as a separ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Japanese aesthetics combined with brutalist volumes. The Hari Table is a solid wooden coffee table with asymmetric legs and generous proportions, inspired by traditional Japanese arc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Cadence Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Cadence Bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and is made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Cadence dining table but is also a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench in Warm Brown
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Fenestra bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Fenestra dining table but is also as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Brut Dining Table in solid Oak
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Voluminous columns with a monumental aesthetic support the heavy table top. The table is designed by Aad B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Japanese aesthetics combined with brutalist volumes. The Hari Table is a solid wooden coffee table with asymmetric legs and generous proportions, inspired by traditional Japanese arc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural BEX Side Table in Solid Light Oak
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The BEX side tables are inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city development plan designed by H.P. Berlage in 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Wood Fenestra Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Fenestra bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and made out of solid hardwood. The bench is designed to match the Fenestra dining table but is also as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Elegant Bar Stool High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Tenfold 5T 32inch, Brutalist Chandelier, Nickel, Geometric Pendant, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD 5 TIER in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural s...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Side table or seat in terracotta earthenware by Kseniya Kravtsova, 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Side table or seat in Terracotta earthenware by Kseniya Kravtsova, 2024. Kseniya Kravtsova was born in the Ukraine, and each of her creations is handmade in her studio in Provence a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Faience

Set of Six - Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chairs - Custom Stain Option
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex, functional joinery transcends current trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior. Chairs are crafted from solid Ash, made in Canada. This set of 6 is rea...
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2010s Canadian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ash

Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This se...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Japanese aesthetics combined with brutalist volumes. The Hari Table is a solid wooden coffee table with asymmetric legs and generous proportions, inspired by traditional Japanese arc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Monumental brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Dining Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Slim table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted in the Netherlands. The Brut Slim table is the slimmer version of the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Dining Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Slim table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted in the Netherlands. The Brut Slim table is the slimmer version of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No04 Solid Wood Chair Timeless Brutalist Aesthetic — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Thi...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No18 Accent Chair Contemporary Comfort — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Contemporary Modernist Solid Oak Wooden Dining Table - Fenestra by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Amsterdam School style inspired Fenestra table is crafted out of solid hardwood and made to measure. The design is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement vis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Muted by NONO No08 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No08 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NON...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
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 Furniture

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Hardwood

Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Th...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No02 Minimalist Lounge Chair Solid Wood Comfort
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No02 Minimalist Lounge Chair Solid Wood Comfort ——— Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NO...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No10 Solid Oak Chair Minimalist Luxury — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. This s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Th...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NO...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Modern Chair Solid Oak Sculptural Form Muted by Joel Escalona N01
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Modern Chair Solid Oak Sculptural Form Muted by Joel Escalona No01 ——— Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NON...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Luxury Office Chair Ergonomic Design Muted by Joel Escalona No05
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Luxury Office Chair Ergonomic Design Muted by Joel Escalona No05 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Armchair with Character Bold Silhouette Muted by Joel Escalona No11
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
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 Furniture

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Hardwood

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03——— Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Comfortable Reading Chair Plush Seating Muted by Joel Escalona No07
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Comfortable Reading Chair Plush Seating Muted by Joel Escalona No07 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collectio...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Solid Wood Chair Minimalist Design Muted by Joel Escalona No15
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Solid Wood Stool Minimalist Design Muted by Joel Escalona No15 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by N...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Office Desk Chair Ergonomic Solid Wood Muted by Joel Escalona No17 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

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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