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
- Brutalism emerged during the mid-20th century
- Term coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham
- Originated in the United Kingdom
- Brutalist architecture gained popularity in the United States beginning in the early 1960s
- Inaugural brutalist projects include Unité d'habitation and the city of Chandigarh, India, both of which owe to influential architect Charles-Édouard “Le Corbusier” Jeanneret
- Le Corbusier’s cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, designed hundreds of chairs, tables, cabinets and lamps for Chandigarh
- Informed by the Bauhaus, constructivism, modernism and the International Style; part of mid-century modernism
- Contrasted starkly with Beaux Arts style
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
Vintage Brutalist Abstract Metal Nail Wall Art Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist Abstract Metal Nail Wall Art Sculpture
In the Style of William Bowie, circa 1970's
Artist Unknown
" in very good vintage condit...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set Wood and Cast Aluminum Coffee Table Set by Sergio Vulpe
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
This set is an original design by Sergio Vulpe, who was born on the periphery of the former Soviet Union and draws inspiration from the remnants of that era — its raw textures, auste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Furniture
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Aluminum
Tenfold 5T 18inch Chandelier, Polished Nickel Pendant Light, Customizable
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking polished and perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and ar...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Brutalist Vase in Patinated Brass, 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Vase in Patinated Brass, 1960s.
This is a wonderful vintage vase in patinated brass with a slender and elegant shape and rough brutalist details. It shows different textur...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Forney, TX
A large and heavy patinated bronze Brutalism style windbell sculpture by Paolo Soleri (Italy, later America; 1919-2014).
Beautiful, substantial Mid-century Post Modernist Brutali...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Concrete Side Table "D" Abecedario Collection Aubergine Color by Forma&Cemento
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table D is part of the Abecedario Collection; it marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Furniture
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Concrete
James Bearden Jewely Box "Dwelling" Series
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a one-of-a-kind, trinket box from the "Dwelling" series, of torch-cut, welded, textured and enameled steel. Created by American artist, James Bearden, this unique item is a t...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
FLUXsculpture > organic stainless-steel sculpture
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
FLUX
rare beauty in everyday objects
Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a new form and material language “Flux”
Flexible steel tubes are shaped by hand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Solid Wood Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. On it's own or as a set, a contemporary classic.
One American Black ...
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2010s Canadian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Brutalist Design Elm & Leather Dining Chairs by Maison Regain, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Design Elm & Leather Dining Chairs by Maison Regain. Made in France, 1960's / 70's period. Beautiful designed chairs. Solid elm wood constructed chairs with thick l...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture
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Leather, Elm
Brutalist Art Bronze Door Handles Push Pull for Glass Door
Located in London, GB
The most unique brutalist art-door handles for a glass door. The handles are abstract but the more you look at them they become dynamic figures that swing around the door like acroba...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Timeless Design with Subtle Hand Forged Forms, Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Lisse, NL
This artistic and strong wrought iron fire set will help manage the fire in your fireplace.
If you are passionate about artistic and handcrafted antiques, then this fireplace set fr...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Workbench from Burgundy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations specially adapted fo...
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19th Century French Antique Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Iron
Black Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Aage Würtz, Denmark 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped pottery vase with satin black glaze and brutalist decor that doubles as holes for cut flower arrangement. Designed by danish ceramist Aage Würtz in the early 1970s...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
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Stoneware
1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two 1970s brass and ceramic decorative birds. In the style of Sergio Bustamante. Burnished brass with blue/white painted ceramic. No artists signature or brand stamp.
Owl: 5....
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1970s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Brutalist 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Sconce by Marc Weinstein, USA 1960’s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This brutalist sconce was designed and produced by Marc Weinstein in the USA during the 1960s. Crafted from iron, this striking sconce features hourglass-shaped metal pieces that hav...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes composed of solid wooden parts.
Designed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brutalist Candelabra, Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1970s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted brutalist candelabra, sculpture with five bronze holders made in France, one piece unique five-arm candelabra a work of craftsmanship by an unknown artist. It's an except...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Spanish Revival Sunburst Iron and Glass Light Fixture, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome wrought iron sunburst flush mount / wall sconce with scrolled details and pressed glass shade, Spain, 1950s.
This hand forged light fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Minimalist Dutch Studio Pottery Vase from Mobach, 1960s
By Mobach
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Dutch Studio Pottery Vase from Mobach, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer ...
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20th Century Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Multi-Colored Hammered Crystal and Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A large, Brutalist-style Italian chandelier made with beautiful, thick, hammered crystals of various sizes and colors, alongside a wrought iron structure. This elegant chandelier cre...
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Norma Flanagan Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted Brutalist patinated bronze Owl with Vessel form by multi-disciplinary artist Norma Flanagan. The influences on the bronze are many and the piece is at once reminiscent of Picasso, Diego Giacometti and Ancient Roman Bronzes. Thick walled bronze...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes composed of solid wooden parts.
Designed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Rainer Daumiller, Desk / Dining Chair in Solid Pine, Danish Modern Design, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful single dining / desk chair in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill in 1970s, Denmark. This chair remains in a good vintage condition with a lovely deep patina. Traces of wear.
A fine mid century brutalist chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Pine
Round Coffee Table in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged iron low table, France, 1960s.
This french coffee table has a gorgeous constuction with scrolled legs and scroll detailings on the top and below the glass.
It has a bea...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
James de Wulf Concrete Round Side Table, Standard Colors
Located in Paia, HI
This simple, elegant side table is constructed of one solid piece of concrete. Its low center of gravity offers grounding and stability. This table lends a high level of sophistication to any setting.
Available in Natural Tone (as shown), Light Grey, Dark Grey
Premium colors available
Suitable for Outdoor use
James de Wulf has been widely recognized for his original and innovative work with concrete design and rapidly became known for his ability to fuse advanced concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Large Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Large Eyelash Sunburst Mirror, Wrought Gilt Iron, Spain, 1950s
The frame is entirely made by hand with alternating hand-hammered curved and straight rays in eyelash shape...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Brutalist Heavy Wrought Iron Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Heavy Wrought Iron Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Color: Black
Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century Mod...
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20th Century Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Eight Brutalist Fiberglass Stacking Chairs, Günther Domenig, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of eight very rare brutalist stacking chairs by Austrian Architect Prof. Gunther Domenig. There were only about 300 chairs produced in total.
The...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Textile, Plastic, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Additional information:
Color: Black
Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern
Item Type...
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20th Century Brutalist Furniture
Large brutalist leaf sculpture after Curtis Jere, 20th century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in View Park, CA
FALLEN LEAVES: a metal autumn branch sculpture after Curtis Jere, 20th century. Pick up in LA or we ship worldwide.
34” W x 54” H x 7.5” D
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20th Century Unknown Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Style Coffee Table Ft Portoro Brecciato Marble Top
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
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Spain, 19th Century
By BIOSCA
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"La perfection est dans l’imperfection même." — Victor Hugo
A striking example of Spanish craftsmanship, this monumental sideboard—measuring an impressive 98.5 inches (250 cm) in le...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
Curtis Jere 1970s Brutalist Metal Mill Farmhouse Water Wheel Wall Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Mid-century Curtis Jere brutalist style wall art sculpture. Made of copper, brass and steel featuring a primitive country or farmhouse l...
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1970s Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Curtis Jere Brass and Turquoise Starburst
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful and Unique metal sunburst by Curtis Jere.
This stunning piece is truly a showstopper.
Brass and Turquoise make a beautiful contrast.
37 x 37 x 6.5Deep
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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Faux Verdigris Finish Glass Top Coffee Table c. 1970/1980's
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Brutalist coffee table in rich faux Verdigris paint finish, made in the USA c 1970-1980's. The table features a metal base in original dark green and black finish, with a gl...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre.
This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
1960S Italian Chess set in Patinated Bronze.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking Italian bronze chess set was modeled after Etruscan bronze sculptures produced in the Umbro-Sabellian area around the 5th century BC. The figures are fully armored and read...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Danish Brutalisme Oak Dining Chairs, style of Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, inspired by Henning Kjærnulf’s Brutalist / Baroque Bold style. Each chair is solid with no damage to the wood, and the fabric is well-preserved a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid century brutalist ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful sculptural ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke ( B. 1938 ). This gorgeous stoneware lamp has been refitted and rewired to current standards and is fitted for a general E27 ...
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1970s British Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Karel Mintjens Brutalist Oak Sideboard with Aluminum Pulls and Box Joint Detail
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karel Mintjens Brutalist Oak sideboard with linear cast aluminum pulls, 4 storage cabinets and box joint detail. Handsome construction with legs that seemingly wrap around the piece....
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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French Modern, Rectangular Desk / Dining Table in Solid Pine, Handcrafted, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Large rectangular modern country style working desk / dining table in solid pine. Handcrafted by a French cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. This table has a strong impression, nice ch...
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Unique Vintage Holey Ceramic Studio Art Vase, 1997
Located in View Park, CA
A tall brutalist ceramic vase, 1990s. Style of Sally Bowen Prange. Trypophobes beware: upper half of vase is holes galore. Muted teal and denim ...
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1990s Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s. Set of 6.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s. Set of 6.
Set of six Danish Modern dining chairs designed by wellknown Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufactu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table
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
James de Wulf Concrete Split Locking Dining Table, 72"
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf Classic split locking dining table features a split radius in the tabletop. The table consists of two pieces: table top and base, which...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Tree Shaped Candle Holder in Hand Forged Steel 1970s
This well sized hand forged candle holder is wonderfully shaped like a tree, it origins from Europe, 1970s. It is original...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brutalist Style Four Door Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elevate your home with the exquisite Mondrian Credenza. Crafted from luxurious Mango Wood, its contemporary design and spacious. Provides both functionality and elegance. Enhance you...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Brutalist bar stools set of 5 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand made mid century tripod bar stools with backrests and animal hide seats.
Good original condition.
1960s - Spain
Dimensions:
Height: 85cm
Seat height: 75cm
Width: 5...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Blue Green Vase by. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brutalist Blue Green Square Vase by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany.
Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker (1921–2010) was a German ceramici...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist Glass and Resin Coffee Table signed PE70
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Brutalist coffee table designed by Paul Evans for Directional, signed PE 70 ( model 132 ). The table features a zig zag form base constructed of tinted sculpted resin ov...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Glass, Epoxy Resin
1970s Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Armchair Leather Patchwork
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sensational brutalist armchair attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft and Associates.
in the style of Paul Evans
No label present. Resting side panels are consistent with Craft Asso...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Leather, Resin, Wood
James de Wulf Custom Shuffleboard Table
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf Shuffleboard table is a lively addition to any game room. The 160" table is constructed of concrete reinforced with carbon fiber. ...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Mid-Century Brutalist Mirror in Syroco w/ Bronze & Copper Mosaic Border Finish
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern mirror was realized in the United States circa 1970. It features a rectangular plain mirror center surrounded by an injection moulde...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Mirror
French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, in the style of Pierre Chapo, 1950s, Handmade
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique oak handmade massive slays of tree. The top is patinated and shows various shades of brown/brownish colors and honey tones. Elegant and brutalist describe that table properly. The height is 31.5 cm and is 86 cm x 66 cm. Very strong table. Lovely coffee table.
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Pierre Chapo est né dans le 19e arrondissement de Paris, mais en 1937 la famille s'installe à Vierzon, dans le Cher, le jeune homme s'essaie à la peinture. Puis rencontre en 1947 un charpentier de marine; dans son atelier il découvre le travail du bois, et décide de s'inscrire à l'École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, section architecture avec Henri Larrieu et Louis Aublet. Les études sont entrecoupées de voyages vers les pays scandinaves, du service militaire en Allemagne, ainsi que d'un périple d'un an en Amérique centrale et un stage dans un cabinet d'architectes en Arizona.
De retour en France, Pierre Chapo poursuit le travail du bois essentiellement le chêne, le frêne et l'orme massif qu'il articule avec le double intérêt qu'il porte au design contemporain et au savoir-faire de l'artisanat traditionnel. Après quelques années, il ouvre une galerie boulevard de l'Hôpital, où il expose ses réalisations ainsi que celles d'autres créateurs comme Isamu Noguchi avec lequel il partage une approche sculpturale et organique, il reçoit ses premières commandes parmi lesquelles un lit simple demandé par Samuel Beckett. En 1960, lors de l'exposition Arts et techniques de l'artisanat, son travail est reconnu par la ville de Paris dont il reçoit la Médaille d'or.
Puis c'est le développement de l'atelier de fabrication de meubles, à Clamart et la participation à plusieurs projets avec des fabricants et des aménagements avec différents architectes-maitres d’œuvre dont le travail de certains comme Charlotte Perriand pour la station des Arcs l’influencera6 et dont il éditera plus tard une table basse. En 1967, il expose au Salon des artistes décorateurs et remporte la Médaille de bronze de la Société d'encouragement à l'art et à l'industrie9. Cette même année, il s'installe à Gordes et y crée sa société et son usine qui vend et fabrique les meubles audacieux et robustes, en bois massif qu'il dessine, tout en conservant l'atelier de Clamart et la boutique de Paris, étendant son réseau avec des dépositaires à Bruxelles et dans plusieurs villes de France...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Black Burnt Wood, Brutalist Bench, Outdoor & Indoor, Natural and Eco Friendly
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from oak wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
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