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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.

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Style: Brutalist
Free Form Organic Designer Coffee Table In Aged Plaster Finish
Free Form Organic Designer Coffee Table In Aged Plaster Finish

Free Form Organic Designer Coffee Table In Aged Plaster Finish

By Albino Miranda

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary addition to your living space, this piece radiates the beauty of nature and serves a practical purpose. The coffee table features a captivating organic shape that draw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pr. Brutalist Table Lamps with Original Silver Finish Shades after James Mont
Pr. Brutalist Table Lamps with Original Silver Finish Shades after James Mont

Pr. Brutalist Table Lamps with Original Silver Finish Shades after James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Incredible pair of Brutalist, mid century, Hollywood Regency, table lamps, with original silver and blue decorated shades. The lamps depict a stylized city scene with columns, towers...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Solid Wood Bathroom Sink, Basin, Contemporary Design, Walnut, Carved, Logniture
Solid Wood Bathroom Sink, Basin, Contemporary Design, Walnut, Carved, Logniture

Solid Wood Bathroom Sink, Basin, Contemporary Design, Walnut, Carved, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique handmade wooden sink carved by artist from single piece of walnut wood with basic carving tools, easy maintaining. Great for any interior, whether it be modern or rustic, it w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Paul Evans Studio Collection of Three Freeform Bowls, 1965
Paul Evans Studio Collection of Three Freeform Bowls, 1965

Paul Evans Studio Collection of Three Freeform Bowls, 1965

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Studio Collection of Three Freeform Bowls, 1965 Unique and rare set of cast and patinated bronze, bronze composite, and aluminum examples. Two examples: 3½ h × 11 dia in (...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Pewter

Vintage Vinewood Branch Bar, 1950s
Vintage Vinewood Branch Bar, 1950s

Vintage Vinewood Branch Bar, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Up for sale is this rather unique bar counter made from vinewood branches with beautiful matching stools. This sculptural bar counter can ideally be used as a wine tasting bar and...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s
Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s

Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

Handcrafted solid oak Credenza with wrought iron details Spain 1940s This is a beautiful, handcrafted solid oak credenza or sideboard with wrought iron details from Spain in the 1...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s
Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s

Rare Pair of Candelabras in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris - 1960s

By Marius Giuge

Located in MOUGINS, FR

This pair of 37 cm high three-light candelabras features scrolls at the top and base of the shaft, constructed directly as a base in a "water foam" design. The white color of these models is dotted with black alveoli that contrast with the clear enamel. The technique used to achieve this effect was to add chemical compounds to the enamel. Depending on the chosen dosage, this created variations in the size and depth of the craters. This decoration, invented by Marius Giuge, inspired the "Fat Lava" ceramics, very popular in Germany in the late 1960s and 1970s. An iconic example of Marius Giuge's production in the 1960s and 1970s, the pair is signed 3 times under each piece: MARIUS GIUGE – VALLAURIS...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Black Oak 'Custom Size'
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Black Oak 'Custom Size'

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Black Oak 'Custom Size'

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Dresser / cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: wavy, medium SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic style...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rustic, Sculptural Coffee Table, Side Table, Burnt Wood, Oak, Black, Logniture
Rustic, Sculptural Coffee Table, Side Table, Burnt Wood, Oak, Black, Logniture

Rustic, Sculptural Coffee Table, Side Table, Burnt Wood, Oak, Black, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Ilana Goor Brutalist Chairs
Pair of Ilana Goor Brutalist Chairs

Pair of Ilana Goor Brutalist Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

These striking chairs are high-quality Brutalist-style dining chairs attributed to the renowned Israeli designer Ilana Goor (b. 1936). A multidisciplinary artist, sculptor, and desig...

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Late 20th Century Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Handmade Brass and Iron Brutalist Side Table
Handmade Brass and Iron Brutalist Side Table

Handmade Brass and Iron Brutalist Side Table

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Rare Handmade Brutalist Side Table. made in brass and solid iron plates on the table cover. Beautiful table made a piece of art

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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Carved Walnut & Cobalt Blue Glass Side Table, USA 1960's
Carved Walnut & Cobalt Blue Glass Side Table, USA 1960's

Carved Walnut & Cobalt Blue Glass Side Table, USA 1960's

Located in New York, NY

A solid carved walnut end table, the rough-hewn planks frame a stylized fist, its top is a thick cobalt blue glass

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Large Dining Table, Solid American Walnut, Sculptural, Fenestra by Mokko
Large Dining Table, Solid American Walnut, Sculptural, Fenestra by Mokko

Large Dining Table, Solid American Walnut, Sculptural, Fenestra by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra table is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city devel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by , 2022. Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom lampshade. The green and brown ceramics and yellow colored details complem...

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Design and Rusty Patina
Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Design and Rusty Patina

Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Design and Rusty Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture in Rusty Iron, Spain, 1950s. This Brutalist hand-hammered iron sunburst flush mount has leafed design with alternating leaves with different ...

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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Dark Wood Base
Mid-20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Dark Wood Base

Mid-20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Dark Wood Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze sculpture features a vertical composition made up of sharp, angular geometric shapes with a heavily textured surface, mimicking the appearance of jagged natural rock or an abs...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

James de Wulf Industrial Console Table, Concrete and Brushed Stainless Steel
James de Wulf Industrial Console Table, Concrete and Brushed Stainless Steel

James de Wulf Industrial Console Table, Concrete and Brushed Stainless Steel

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

Contemporary console table with brushed stainless steel and two shelves. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Concrete available in Natural Tone, Light Grey, Dark Grey, White and ...

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2010s American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Henri Fernandez Signed Agate and Brass Wall Lights
Henri Fernandez Signed Agate and Brass Wall Lights

Henri Fernandez Signed Agate and Brass Wall Lights

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Hastings, GB

An incredible pair of extremely rare wall lights, hand crafted and signed by the artist and sculptor Henri Fernandez. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and re-imagining them...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

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Agate, Brass

Wooden Brutalist Table, Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Natural, Organic, Handmade, Logniture
Wooden Brutalist Table, Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Natural, Organic, Handmade, Logniture

Wooden Brutalist Table, Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Natural, Organic, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique table with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design wil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Svend Aage for Holm Sorensen Brutalist Acid Treated Brass Pendant Lamps
Pair of Svend Aage for Holm Sorensen Brutalist Acid Treated Brass Pendant Lamps

Pair of Svend Aage for Holm Sorensen Brutalist Acid Treated Brass Pendant Lamps

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of Svend Aage for Holm Sorensen Brutalist acid treated brass pendant lamps. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. Original and well kept. Each Brutalist pendant ceiling ligh...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Owl Sculpture in Raw Metal with Glass Eyes in the Style of Curtis Jere
Brutalist Owl Sculpture in Raw Metal with Glass Eyes in the Style of Curtis Jere

Brutalist Owl Sculpture in Raw Metal with Glass Eyes in the Style of Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool brutalist owl sculpture in raw metal with glass eyes in the style of Curtis Jere, circa 1960s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 7"W x 3.5"D...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Free-form" coffee table in solid elm, France 1970
"Free-form" coffee table in solid elm, France 1970

"Free-form" coffee table in solid elm, France 1970

Located in LYON, FR

More than just a table, this is a slice of nature frozen in time. A stunning example of the 1970s French "Organic Modern" movement, this piece rejects straight lines in favor of natu...

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Brutalist cast metal Crucifix
Mid Century Brutalist cast metal Crucifix

Mid Century Brutalist cast metal Crucifix

Located in Bern, BE

Mid Century solid metal Brutalist crucifix. Appears to be either brass or brass effect. Name on rear: Frick Angela (assumed to be creator or owner o...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Solid Walnut Round Table - Aperta by Mokko
Solid Walnut Round Table - Aperta by Mokko

Solid Walnut Round Table - Aperta by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by light breaking through narrow voids in architectural structures, Aperta features a precise slit, creating a sense of lightness to its solid form. The Aperta Round Table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table
James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table

James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

A play on balance, this table is constructed entirely of two concrete pieces. The tabletop is singly supported by the leg, while the two merge with gravity to lock into place. Their balance is a sight to behold. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Color shown in natural tone A perfect complement to the James de Wulf concrete...

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2010s American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Brutalist Dutch ceramic Rob den Tonkelaar vase, 1960s
Brutalist Dutch ceramic Rob den Tonkelaar vase, 1960s

Brutalist Dutch ceramic Rob den Tonkelaar vase, 1960s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Fascinating, unique and ultra rare vase by ceramist Rob den Tonkelaar, student of Jaap Ravelli, famous dutch potter. One of a kind expressive object object in very good condition wi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Clay

French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Terrific handcrafted gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. France, 1950s. This stunning ceiling light fixure has a foliate su...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

18 Large Modernist Textured Ice Glass Flush Mounts or Wall Lights with Brass
18 Large Modernist Textured Ice Glass Flush Mounts or Wall Lights with Brass

18 Large Modernist Textured Ice Glass Flush Mounts or Wall Lights with Brass

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 18 gorgeous large ice glass flush mounts or wall lights on a brass frame manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. The lights are beautifully decorated thanks to the structured gl...

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. African Copper and Brass Chess Table + Bronze Game Pieces
Early 20th C. African Copper and Brass Chess Table + Bronze Game Pieces

Early 20th C. African Copper and Brass Chess Table + Bronze Game Pieces

Located in North Miami, FL

This Early 20th Century African low chess table/ game table is made of brass, copper and painted metal with a wonderful wood base. Great details by ha...

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Early 20th Century African Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps by Visual Comfort from the Anneu Collection
Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps by Visual Comfort from the Anneu Collection

Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps by Visual Comfort from the Anneu Collection

By Visual Comfort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your home decor with this stunning Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps designed and manufactured by Visual Comfort and part of the "Anneu" Collection. The pieces are made in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Iron

French midcentury brutalist wood turned hand crafted table lamp, 1950s
French midcentury brutalist wood turned hand crafted table lamp, 1950s

French midcentury brutalist wood turned hand crafted table lamp, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

A gorgeous French modernist hand crafted table lamp with new lampshade, ca 1950s. These lamps are often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt . The wood is in a lovely condition as c...

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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hand Beaten Copper Cooking Cauldron on Stand, Log Basket
Hand Beaten Copper Cooking Cauldron on Stand, Log Basket

Hand Beaten Copper Cooking Cauldron on Stand, Log Basket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand beaten copper cooking cauldron on stand, log basket This is a lovely early Cooking Pot, it is made in hand beaten copper, slightly flaring out at...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

Elefante Console Table 25, Design by Joel Escalona, Artistic Wood
Elefante Console Table 25, Design by Joel Escalona, Artistic Wood

Elefante Console Table 25, Design by Joel Escalona, Artistic Wood

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante Console Table 25, Design by Joel Escalona, Artistic Wood ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modern...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large 1970's Brutalist Gilded Metal and Bronzed Lamp.
Large 1970's Brutalist Gilded Metal and Bronzed Lamp.

Large 1970's Brutalist Gilded Metal and Bronzed Lamp.

Located in New York, NY

1970's Large Metal Brutalist lamp with a torched and pierced design. The column form lamp has a wonderful irregular brutalist design in tones of Gold and Bronze. The lamp has been N...

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1970s Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Brutalist Hall Side Tables
Pair of Italian Brutalist Hall Side Tables

Pair of Italian Brutalist Hall Side Tables

Located in London, London

Pair of tables Brutalist style Italy 20th Century This charming pair of side tables exude a classic and timeless appeal, making them a versatile addition to various interior settin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Shaped Back Rails, France, 1960s
Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Shaped Back Rails, France, 1960s

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Shaped Back Rails, France, 1960s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French workshop, set of dining chairs, solid oak and tapestry, France, 1960s. Two horizontal back rails are cut with a repeating wave and pierced at the centre, so the back reads as ...

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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Brutalist Pyramid Oak Bookcase, Dutch, 1970s
Brutalist Pyramid Oak Bookcase, Dutch, 1970s

Brutalist Pyramid Oak Bookcase, Dutch, 1970s

Located in ROUEN, FR

Architectural Dutch oak pyramid bookcase from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive A-frame silhouette with six graduated shelves, its bold geometric form and solid oak construction ex...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

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

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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Oirlo, LI

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

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1990s American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Teak

STOOL 003 - White
STOOL 003 - White

STOOL 003 - White

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Hand-cast stool that can be used for seating, as a side table or as a sculptural object. The surface area is approx. 11 sq. It's suitable for indoor and outdoor use. At the inters...

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2010s American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Concrete

1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz
1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz

1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz

By Curtis Jeré, Marc Weinstein

Located in St. Louis, MO

This exceptional 1960s Brutalist still life sculpture is a masterful testament to mid-century studio craft, presenting a powerful interplay of industrial raw metalwork and organic botanical form. As beautifully captured in photos, this piece is meticulously hand-forged, showcasing an array of highly stylized flowers, spiky starburst flora, and textured wheat-like stalks rising elegantly from a faceted, geometric iron vase. Each blossom is intricately constructed with individual layered metal petals, jagged cut edges, and torch-cut brazed brass accents at the centers that catch the light, adding a brilliant flash of warmth to the dark, moodier iron patina. For critical collector provenance, this important mid-century work is signed "Bob Schmitz" in a striking gold script on the reverse side of the vase. Vase is 6.75"h x 6.25" x 6.25" Embodying the rebellious, texture-heavy spirit of the Brutalist art movement, this hand-forged sculpture celebrates raw construction with its exposed welds, torch-hewn edges, and multi-toned oxidation. Cleverly engineered for both stability and customizable display, the heavy metal flower rods are held securely in place by a dense sand filling on the inside of the vase, allowing the dramatic bouquet to maintain its striking arrangement. The faceted exterior features beautifully visible seams and a mottled, fire-kissed surface patina that transitions seamlessly from dark charcoal tones to deep copper hues, accented by the artist's gold signature. A commanding and deeply textural decorative statement, this mid-century studio sculpture by Bob Schmitz makes an incredible centerpiece for a Brutalist or mid-century modern interior. Born in Illinois, Bob Schmitz was a skilled Midwestern craftsman who learned the intricacies of welding and traditional metalworking directly from his grandfather, a professional blacksmith. He eventually took over his family's historic forge, successfully transitioning the traditional shop into specialized, custom fabrication and independent studio design. Operating in the true spirit of the mid-century American Studio Craft movement, Schmitz hand-forged, torch-cut, and built his pieces individually by hand rather than relying on mass factory production. This meticulous, bench-work approach explains the highly customized, one-of-a-kind engineering seen in his work, such as using a dense sand filling inside the vase to balance and secure the heavy metal flower rods. Active during the 1960s and 1970s boom in torch-cut metal art, Schmitz utilized heavy, industrial materials like iron, brass, and copper to create dramatic, highly textured interpretations of nature. Because he was a dedicated regional craftsman who prioritized individual studio artistry over large-scale commercial gallery contracts, surviving examples of his large-scale sculptural work remain exceptionally rare to find on the open market today. Bob Schmitz, Mid-Century Studio Craft, Brutalist Flower Sculpture...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

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Steel

20th Century, Square in Pine with Chunky Legs by Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern
20th Century, Square in Pine with Chunky Legs by Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern

20th Century, Square in Pine with Chunky Legs by Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk, Arnold Madsen, Otto Færge 1, Philip Arctander

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing coffee table in solid pine with four solid and chunky legs. Such a brutalistic and rare find in a good size and height. Designed by a Rainer Daumiller and made at Hirtshal...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Rustic Brutalist Tripod Stools in Elm
Pair of Rustic Brutalist Tripod Stools in Elm

Pair of Rustic Brutalist Tripod Stools in Elm

Located in London, London

Pair of stools Elm Rustic brutalist style Three legs Mid to late 20th Century France

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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture

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Elm

Elefante Console Table 21, Design by Joel Escalona, Organic Elegance
Elefante Console Table 21, Design by Joel Escalona, Organic Elegance

Elefante Console Table 21, Design by Joel Escalona, Organic Elegance

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante Console Table 21, Design by Joel Escalona, Organic Elegance————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Mode...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture

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Hardwood

A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960
A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960

A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960

By Chet La More 2

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant, bronze sculpture by a noted artist Chet LaMore, ca' 1960, entitled "Column". On original base. "Chet La More was an American painter, sculptor,...

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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of "Rombo" Brutalist Murano Sconces
Pair of "Rombo" Brutalist Murano Sconces

Pair of "Rombo" Brutalist Murano Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian brutalist wall light with geometric Murano glass shade secured on gold finish structure / made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: height 14 inches, width 12 inches, depth...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...

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20th Century American Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s Striking handmade ceramic pendant light from France, crafted in the 1960s–1970s. This bold Brutalist design features a richly te...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Comfortable Reading Chair Muted by Joel Escalona No67
Comfortable Reading Chair Muted by Joel Escalona No67

Comfortable Reading Chair Muted by Joel Escalona No67

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Comfortable Reading Chair Muted by Joel Escalona No67 — 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

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 6 Ceramic Pendant lights, Vintage and Contemporary Curated
Set of 6 Ceramic Pendant lights, Vintage and Contemporary Curated

Set of 6 Ceramic Pendant lights, Vintage and Contemporary Curated

Located in Rijssen, NL

Stunning set of six vintage and contemporary combined ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful glaze, made with rich colors. Some lights are made in the 1970s, some pendants are new a...

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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Wood, Sculptural Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture
Solid Wood, Sculptural Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture

Solid Wood, Sculptural Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Domus is a coffee table made from a single block of wood.‎ The purpose of this coffee table is to be placed next to a warm hearth, a place where the whole family gathers and tells st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Abstract Metal Brutalist Door Panel, Raw, Geometric, and Carved
Mid-Century Abstract Metal Brutalist Door Panel, Raw, Geometric, and Carved

Mid-Century Abstract Metal Brutalist Door Panel, Raw, Geometric, and Carved

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large-scale vertical panel composed of stacked, interlocking rectangular and square forms with open geometric cutouts throughout. The surface carries dense hand-carved or cast reli...

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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamps by Emiel Laskaris, Belgium, 1960
Set of 2 Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamps by Emiel Laskaris, Belgium, 1960

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...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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.