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
AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed by 9 cubic diffusers of translucent Murano glass combined with white glass using th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Brutalist chain link coffee table or side table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Industrial chain link coffee table or side table with a clear glass round table top.
Cool contrasting 'heavy' looking item for your interior
1970s - Belgium
Very good condition
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Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brutalist organic mushroom table lamp, Dutch 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous brutalist table lamp from The Netherlands with mushroom shade 1960s. The lamp has been completely rewired and refitted with brass fitting. the lamp is fitted for a general E...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This exceptional table is made by Lothar Klute in 1993. It is an original and signed art work in perfect condition.
- original Lothar Klute t...
Category
1980s German Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Material: Metal
Color: Black
Styles: Brutalist
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or ...
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20th Century Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
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Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge C...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 2, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand made mid century tripod bar stools with backrests.
Good original condition.
1960s - Spain
Dimensions:
Height: 90cm
Seat height: 80cm
Width: 60cm
Depth: 40cm
Ref.: ...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s
A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist daybed...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist cast aluminum door in antique bronze finish in the style of Billy Joe Mccarrol and David Gillespie or Paul Evans. This is just the panel that can be cut / modified to be at...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$8,700 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Large Sculptural Dining Table - Aperta by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Aperta is inspired by the mystery and attraction of light and space breaking through narrow voids in architectural structures. The objects feature a precise slit, creating a sense of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Paddle Lamp by Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paddle lamp is a small, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for bedside or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY.
The lamp feat...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Round Brutalist Solid Oak Tripod Coffee Table 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ECHT, NL
A beautiful handmade French Brutalist round coffee table, featuring a tripod base that embodies the raw and sculptural qualities of Brutalist design. Crafted by an artisan, the table...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cut Steel
1960s Italian Hand Wrought-Iron Brutalist Salvino Marsura Umbrella Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
One of a kind Brutalist sculptural umbrella stand designed and handmade in wrought iron by the Italian artist Salvino Marsura, as signed on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lothar Klute, sign. Coffee Table for Atelier Lothar Klute, 1994
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
A special bronze alloy made it possible for the artist Lothar Klute to forge the bronze. The glass was produced using a specific melting process and specially adapted for the table. ...
Category
1990s German Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
brass sideboard handmade in Italy available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Un mobile in ottone, ispirato alla luna, incanta con la sua superficie cesellata, ricca di crateri e curve che evocano il paesaggio lunare. Polished brass reflects light, creating a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,205 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Logniture, Live Edge Walnut & Oak Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Log Furniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique live edge bench made from walnut plank and oak legs. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural, eco-friendly and easy to maintain. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Concrete Side Table "G" Abecedario Collection Green Color by Forma&Cemento
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table G is part of the Abecedario Collection; it marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and ...
Category
2010s Italian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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
Materials
Hardwood
Joel Escalona Elefante Side Table 14, Hefty and Artistic, Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona Elefante Side Table 14, Hefty and Artistic
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The base product is made of solid walnut wood. Other wood options are also available, which may affect ...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$6,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
c1960 Lee Rosen for Design Technics Ovoid Brutalist Pottery Ceramic Lamp
By Lee Rosen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1960 Lee Rosen for Design-Technics Brutalist Pottery Lamp featuring its original, oval string shade. This lamp appears in the Design-Technics catalog as Style: CL 385 (Ovoid) Tech...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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. ...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
$24,000 / item
Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No12 Sturdy Wooden Chair Modernist Flair
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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
Materials
Hardwood
Up to 8 Very Rare Brutalist Austrian Stacking Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Very rare brutalist stacking chairs by Austrian Architect Prof. Gunther Domenig. There were only about 300 chairs produced in total.
Priced and sold i...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Plastic, Textile
Sunburst Mirror in Wrought Iron, Brutalist Period, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought Iron Sunburst Mirror with Scroll Details and Brutalist Design, Spain, 1950-1960.
Eye-catching hand forged iron mirror with scroll decorations, fleur-de-lis accents and round ...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
5 Verner Panton XDesign Bar Stools, Wire Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours
Located in London, GB
5 Verner Panton X-Design Bar Stools, Wire Cylindrical Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours. Model 250S.
Literature: “Vitra Museum: Verner Panton The Collected works”, model ill. on ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
$515 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Textile, Plastic, Fiberglass
Black brutalist credenza, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ebonized black brutalist credenza with 5 doors which offer plenty of storage space
Beautiful timeless design
Very good condition
1970s - Belgium
Dimensions:
Height: 104cm
Width: ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Massive Counter Stool in Solid Oak Wood by Denis Milovanov
By Denis Milovanov, Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Massive Counter Stool in Solid Oak Wood by Denis Milovanov
Dimensions : H. 100 x W. 35 x D.40 / SH. 70 cm
Customizable
SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furnit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
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Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge ...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No06 Dining Chair Elegant Simplicity Solid Wood
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Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NO...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
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Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chair...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Three Pierre Chapo Inspired Brutalist Oak Nesting Tables
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Pierre Chapo style oak nesting tables. The large table measures 23.75 x 12 x 15.75, medium is 17 x 12 x 13.75, small is 11.75 x 10.25 x 11.75. Lightly refinished, with some ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table
By Raf Verjans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist aluminum mosaic coffee table by Belgian artist furniture maker Raf Verjans
Similar to designs by Paul Evans and Billy McCarroll and D...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Brutalist Two Tier Iron and Glass Console Table after Evans c1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Brutalist school console table in the style of Paul Evans, made in the USA c. 1970's. The table is constructed of solid iron bars, which are hand sculpted to create a dim...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice brutalist coffee table is made of solid oak. This is a French work by famous designer Charles Dudouyt. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
2 Samples Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
The samples measure 10" x 4.5".
It includes two samples.
No two samples are alike, each is a random collage.
The samples are made from recycled wood cuttings from furniture facto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table with Stainless Steel Net
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table with Stainless Steel Fibonacci patterned net. Net is secured by bolts to the tabletop.
Table is regulation Ping Pong sized ...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Elefante Console Table 21, Design by Joel Escalona, Organic Elegance
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculptural Side Table, Burnt Black Oak Wood, Carved, Unique, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This piece is shaped like an hourglass, with a gentle taper that gives it balance and elegance. Its smooth, curved surface is finished in deep black, highlighting the cracks and ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Joel Escalona's Elefante Table 24, NONO Solid Wood, Unique Form
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Elefante Table 24, NONO Solid Wood, Unique Form
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Cra...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair.
As you can see in the last two photos, we have many different interesting wooden chairs and other home furniture.
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Veles Wooden Lounge Chair Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an lounge chair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Grey Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
These SOFT GREY collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a soft finish, and protected with lacquer and wax. The works convey an energized tranquility, a chaotic Brutalism from accidental beginnings.
PRICED BY THE SQUARE FOOT, these hardwood panels function both as decorative art and acoustic baffles in large spaces. No two panels are alike, each is a random collage and they can be hung in any order. The arrangement of tiles is entirely up to the client, becoming part of this process, selecting and arranging the tiles however they wish.
The collage tiles are sold in modular sizes and are priced by square feet. They can be ordered in 1x1, 1x2, and 2x2 foot sizes, the pricing is based on 1, 2, and 4 units respectively. The collages are made from recycled wood cuttings from furniture factories and mounted on 1/2" MDF board, trimmed square, and given a furniture finish with matte lacquer and wax.
Please see attached specification sheet for further details.
Finish: Soft Grey
MINIMUM ORDER: 8 SQ/ FT
Bio:
Peter Glassford was born in Texas where he graduated with a degree in Sculpture from the University of Texas at Austin. He currently lives in Guadalajara, Mexico with his wife Isabel Moncada, a lighting designer. Together, they founded Glassford Moncada...
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2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sculpted Sideboard in Solid Oak, Light, Checkered Texture
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Sculpted Sideboard in Solid Oak, Light Oak, Checkered Texture
Dimensions:
H. 60 x W. 200. x D. 55 cm
Unique piece made to order.
Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pierre Chapo Inspired Brutalist Dark Oak Side Table, Plant Stand or Stool
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist dark oak side table inspired by Pierre Chapo with beautiful warm brown color and carved detail on the legs. Lightly refinished with some visible wear and scratching. Perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
1990s Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Peoria, AZ
AFTER PAUL EVANS
MID CENTURY MODERN
MONUMENTAL BRUTALIST FINE ART
DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE!
MAGNIFICENT TOWER STRUCTURE!
IRON, BRASS, BRONZE & WOOD BASE
CIRCA 1956
Similar to Diego Giacometi
Approximate Dimensions: Large 34" Tower/ 13" Wide & Deep
This is the Holy Grail for Mid Century abstract...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$9,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Banik, Solid Wood Bathroom Sink/Basin, Original Contemporary Design, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage black brutalist bar cabinet, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful black wooden brutalist bar cabinet.
The cabinet consists of two which unveals a storage space with multiple shelves which can be removed to be arranged as desired.
Usuall...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1980s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Bronze Verdigris Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous modern bronze verdigris menorah from Israel, circa 1980s. The menorah measures 8"W x 3"D x 10.5"H and is quite heavy and solid. #3787
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Bronze
James Bearden Medusa Side Table Display
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
James Bearden "Medusa" Display/Side Table – A Sculptural Masterpiece
A striking fusion of art and function, this Medusa display table by acclaimed artist James Bearden commands atte...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Ashtray
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable Italian genuine alabaster hand-carved ashtray with irregular shapes and beautiful colors from light beige to gray. Italy, circa the 1950s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table With Slate Top, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Looking for a coffee table that’s more than just furniture-- well this is a functional work of art. This Paul Evans original is a stunning example of mid-century artistry with a flair for the unconventional. Handcrafted from a mesmerizing patchwork of patinated copper, enameled steel, and pewter sheeting, this table brings together materials and textures in ways that no two tables are alike. And then there’s the slate top—thick, heavy, and sitting flush in its groove like it was meant to be there from the beginning of time.
While there are other examples of this coffee table floating around the collector's universe, let me tell you: they’re not all created equal. Many show signs of over-polishing or even sanding, stripping away that rich, sought-after patina that true collectors drool over. But this example? It’s the gold standard. The patina has aged to perfection, offering a rich variety of tones, textures, and colors that dance across the surface. Every corner reveals a new surprise. Yes, the slate top has a few rough edges, but let’s be real—that only adds to its character. And the best part? The slate fits so perfectly into its base so snug you'd be hard pressed to squeeze a sheet of paper between them.
Now, let’s talk about the man behind the magic—Paul Evans. Born in 1931 and passing away in 1987, Evans was a driving force in the American Craft Movement. He pushed the boundaries of furniture design, turning traditional techniques on their head and creating pieces that were part sculpture, part functional art. His use of metal, especially in his iconic Cityscape and Sculpted Bronze series, made him a trailblazer of mid-century modernism and brutalist design.
Evans started his career working with metal in a tiny shop in New Hope, Pennsylvania with his pal Phillip Lloyd Powell—just down the road from fellow American Craft legends like George Nakashima. But Evans didn’t stop with wood and craft traditions. Instead, he worked with metal in ways no one else was doing, blending industrial and handmade aesthetics. Every piece was unique, handmade, and bursting with Evans' signature rough-hewn, heavily textured style.
His work, especially these patchwork metal tables...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel, Pewter
Brutalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Brutalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Sóha, Paul Evans, Joel Escalona, and David Marshall. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $2,520.
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