Large Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron floor candelabra candle holder, knot
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large mid century and brutalist style wrought iron floor candelabra.
1950s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Wrought Iron
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
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.
Large Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron floor candelabra candle holder, knot
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large mid century and brutalist style wrought iron floor candelabra.
Wrought Iron
Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with ...
Hardwood
1970s Brutalist Metal Wall Plaque in Silver Copper and Brass by Stephen Chun
By Stephen Chun
Located in San Diego, CA
A very interesting wall hanging, brutal style patinated brass foil wrapped around plywood with brass and copper patinated shapes, circa 1970s all original condition by American artis...
Brass, Copper
Rustic Antique Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made from dark wood, this low-profile coffee table has a simple, sturdy design. The central ring and angled legs give it a slightly industrial, brutalist look. Signs of wear add char...
Wood
Brutalist Metal Rooster Sculpture by Michel Anasse, France, c. 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant and highly decorative metal rooster sculpture by Michel Anasse (1930–2020), one of the key figures of French modernist metalwork. This exceptional piece showcases Anasse’...
Metal
$5,198Sale Price|23% Off
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...
Teak
Solid Oak Brutalist Coffee Table, The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brutalist furniture emerged in the post-war decades as a direct response to both architectural developments and shifting social ideals. Rooted in the principles of Brutalist architec...
Oak
Dutch Organic Form Ceramic Wall Sconce, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century Brutalist stoneware wall sconce made in the Netherlands. The sculptural form features deeply carved, organic curves with two recessed bulb holders that create dramatic li...
Ceramic
$2,126Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Wrought Iron, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Pocket Watch Mirror, Wrought Iron, Silver Patinated ____________________________________________________________________________ Hand forged iron round with pocket watch desi...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$10,161Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare pair of office armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh administrative buildings, circa 1955-1960. With their solid teak frames, angular compass-style legs, ...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Unique Side Table, Late 20th-Century, Spain
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Unique spanish side table by anonymous designer. Beautiful details on the table top and legs. From c. late 20th Century. Wear consistnet with age and use.
Wood
Antique French Fencing Mask in Leather & Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Raw authentic fencing mask that tics all the right boxes. It has such a masculine and brutal appearance. Thick patinated leather and dark metal face-cover sets the tone for this high...
Steel
Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
By Longobard
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern wall lamp light sconce amber and clear hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gold copper patina, by the manufacture Longobard in Verona in a Brutalist style, th...
Wrought Iron
$9,500Sale Price|32% Off
Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Pia Manu brutalist coffee table, circa 1965-1970s, with brutalist cast resin artwork top over a brushed steel frame and base. This stunning piece of functional art is s...
Steel
Pair of mid century black oak and steel Laurel lamps
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of steel and black oak Laurel lamps. The measurement of 40" height is to top of harps, they measure 27.5" to top of sockets. Nice vintage condition, the harps show some o...
Steel
Luciano Frigerio Italian Modern Brass Bed, Italy 1960
By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare and historically significant "Thailandia" bed designed by Ciansky, Shelba, and Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, Italy, in the late 1960s. An extraordinary example of Ital...
Brass
Elegant small brutalist light design by Tom Green for Feldman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy small brutalist light, design by Tom Green, it was all hands crafted,
Brass
$3,730Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Hand Forged Iron ____________________________________________________________________________ One of a kind wrought iron gold leaf gilded sunburst m...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal
Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood base heavily carved in natural patterns with a dark patina. Base size only 14x6x6. As shown 18x24.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Bronze Amadeus Series Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Bronze Amadeus Series Candleholder by Kurt Jesch for Fratelli Tonini, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additio...
Metal
Candelabra Piramide III G016 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
Located in Benahavis, AN
The Candelabra Piramide III was created by David Marshall, from sand cast brass & aluminium. We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our found...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
By 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...
Carrara Marble, Brass
In the Manner of Pierre Chapo, Six Elm Dining Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
In the Manner of Pierre Chapo, Six Elm Dining Chairs, France, 1970s. This set of six dining chairs is built from solid elm with a honey-toned finish and woven rush seats. The frames...
Rush, Wood
Decorative Solide Bronze Rock Shaped Vide Poche by Monique Gerber - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic solid bronze trinket tray by Monique Gerber. France, 1970s. Shaped like a rock. Large model no. 517 in the catalogue of the publisher L'Art du Bronze. Patina on all surfaces....
Bronze
Curtis Jere or C jere 2 Piece Wall Sculpture Of Mixed Metals Signed cjere 2006
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Monrovia, CA
Curtis Jere or C jere 2 Piece Wall Sculpture Of Mixed Metals Signed cjere 2006. This Curtis Jere 2 Piece Wall Sculpture, Mixed Metals Of Copper, Brass And Steel Are Ready To Hang. Ei...
Brass, Copper, Steel
Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega Table lamp Italy, 1975
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Chicago, IL
Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega Table Lamp, Model LT 372, Italy, 1975 Table lamp with blown and cut glass elements, copper hardware, and plated steel components. Dimensions: 23 in high ...
Copper
Brutalist Tripod Stool in Solid Wood, French Folk Art, 1950s Style
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...
Wood
Pair Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair Set Pair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leat...
Brass
Brutalist Male Bust by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Philip LaVerne (American, 1907-1987) and Kelvin LaVerne (American, 1937-2025) Male Figure Patinated Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture, signed to reverse. 22.5" H x 14" W x 7" D. Prove...
Bronze
Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
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...
Oak
$3,409Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamps by Emiel Laskaris, Belgium, 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Set of 2 matching lamp bases in ceramic. The lamp bases are made by Emiel Laskaris, a Greek ceramist who had his own ceramics studio in Belgium in Sint-Niklaas. The lamp bases have...
Ceramic
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Cathedral Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive brutalist cathedral coffee table by Silas Seandel, circa 1970s. The table features a thick (.75 in.) round plate glass top (shows inc...
Brass, Bronze
$16,848 / item
James de Wulf Stepped Concrete Fire Pit Table
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's Stepped Concrete Fire Table is the third design in a series of three different styles. Influenced by the geometry of Scarpa, the Stepped Fire Table sits in graduated ...
Concrete
Brutalist Murano Glass Chandelier by Longobard Italy, 1970
By Longobard
Located in Palermo, PA
This striking Murano glass chandelier features a bold and expressive composition of multicolored glass elements, set against a contrasting brutalist iron structure. The interplay bet...
Iron
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...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Concrete Circular Dining Table Atlante Ultra High Perfomance Cement Mortar
Located in Rome, Lazio
Atlante is a round dining table with essential lines and a strong inspiration. Completely fashioned in UHPC concrete mortar by a team of expert artisans, this table perfeclty emodie...
Concrete
Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Danish Art, 1970s
By Henrik Horst
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.
Metal
Organic Wabi Sabi Table, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This French brutalist table is a stunning piece, crafted in solid wood circa 1970. Its organic form and striking simplicity make it a captivating centerpiece, whether used as a conso...
Wood
Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, large and round, France, 1950. Unique, handmade solid oak-tree table from planks of wood. Pe...
Oak
Brutalist Sculptural Stool, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved stool. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design will...
Wood, Oak
$21,248 / item
Contemporary Brutalist Geometric Commode in Solid Oak
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: H. 77 x 170 x 60 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authent...
Oak
$543 / set
Set of 2 brutalist stools from the 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 2 Italian-made 1960s brutalist stools. Pine wood and in excellent vintage condition, very healthy texture. Interesting and distinctive is the leg that characterizes these st...
Wood
1967 Signed Paul Evans Exceedingly Rare Side Tables or Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of welded and patinated metal end tables by Paul Evans, 1967. These sculptural tables were created as separate pieces and as so are unusual, they feature Evans’ signa...
Steel
Rustic Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved side table/stool. Carved from a single piece of burnt wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade desi...
Wood
Spanish Oak Sideboard - Carved Grid Panels - Wrought Iron Hardware, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Spanish Basque workshop, four-door sideboard, solid oak, Spain, 1950s. The two central doors carry an interlocking rectangular grid motif carved in bold relief, a pattern of nested frames that creates depth and rhythm across the front face, while the two outer doors are panelled in plain horizontal planks to give the composition a satisfying contrast of decorated and plain surfaces. Two drawers fitted above the central doors provide additional storage. The wood is pale natural oak, left with minimal finish so the open grain remains prominent and the surface retains a raw, honest character throughout. All hardware is hand-forged black iron: strap hinges with scroll ends, ring pulls mounted on decorative backplates, and diagonal bar latches on the door fronts. This combination of carved oak relief with ornamental ironwork is characteristic of Basque furniture...
Oak
Dutch Brutalist Stone + Metal Inlay Coffee Table in Manner of Paul Kingma, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Brutalist stone and metal inlay coffee table from the Netherlands, crafted in the 1970s in the manner of Paul Kingma. The rectangular top is formed from tessellated slabs of natura...
Stone, Metal
Sculptural Vintage Travertine Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Atkris Studio presents a coffee table that balances architectural clarity with organic movement. Its form feels carved rather than constructed, allowing material and silhouette to le...
Travertine
Large Scale Brutalist Collage Wall Sculpture
Located in La Mesa, CA
This striking wooden wall sculpture is a one-of-a-kind statement piece that embodies the bold aesthetics of brutalist design. Meticulously constructed from reclaimed wood, the comp...
Wood
Mid-Century Brutalist German Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist German Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informa...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Scandianvian Heavy Bubble Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandianvian Heavy Bubble Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Glass Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century...
Glass
Brutalist Style Oak Handcarved Italian Large Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak Sideboard handcarved with four doors and central interior shelve. Italy Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special rest...
Oak
French Brutalist Oak Cabinet, C. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking French Brutalist oak cabinet dating to circa 1960, featuring a clean architectural form and robust construction. The case is fitted with three paneled doors composed of vert...
Iron
Vintage Brutalist Sculptural Metal Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Brutalist Metal Candle Holder with 2 Arms. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Brutalist Period: 1970s Color: Black Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimens...
Metal
$5,600Sale Price|22% Off
Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans, created as part of his celebrated Sculptured Metal Collection for Directional, exemplifies the raw artistry and architectural p...
Bronze, Steel
Large Abstract Gilded Metal Sculpture by Philippe Cheverny, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract sculpture by French artist Philippe Cheverny, rendered in gilded metal. Its Brutalist form emerges from molten metal, poured and shaped into a freeform silhouette. Rests ...
Metal
Large Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown Oak - Brut Slim by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Slim table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. Designed by ...
Oak, Walnut
$945Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Wall Sculpture/Light, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare brutalist wall sculpture/light from the 1960s. Made of lacquered multi-layer torch-cut sheet metal this has a wonderful abstract organic structure...
Sheet Metal
Set four Belgian Constructivist dining/side chairs De Coene Frères Teniers No904
Located in New York City, NY
An original set of four Belgian Art Deco quarter sawn cerused oak dining chairs featuring a rectangular splayed shield back rest and shaped tapered legs ending in narrowing wood sabo...
Oak
$164Sale Price|30% Off
Swiss Brutalist wrought iron Candle Holder
Located in Bern, CH
Swiss Brutalist wrought iron candle holder dating from the 1960's. Made by W. Müller Metalfabrik, Ersigen, Switzerland. With placement for two candle holders. Original makers label ...
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Brutalist Iron & Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation ...
Iron