Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
Artisinal Brutalist Coffee Table Signed by Garry Zayon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large, impressive, one-of-a-kind Garry Zayon coffee table features a combination of sculpted steel and exotic wood to create a Brutalist, Paul Evans-style design. Look underneat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Brutalist Iron Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian Brutalist coffee table combines rugged wrought iron with a sleek, circular smoked glass top, embodying a raw, industrial aesthetic. Its sculptural form and textural cont...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
Unseen Force #61: Joel Escalona's Solid Oak Table, Art-Inspired Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #61: Joel Escalona's Solid Oak Table, Art-Inspired Design
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the nature ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Unseen Force #55: Joel Escalona's Table, Sculpture-Inspired Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #55: Joel Escalona's Table, Sculpture-Inspired Solid Wood
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonize...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$7,596 Sale Price / item
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Unseen Force #52: Solid Oak Table, Joel Escalona's Functional Art
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #52: Solid Oak Table, Joel Escalona's Functional Art
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the nature of the production process, each piece may vary in grain, texture, shape or even size.
The dimensions provided refer to the table only. The dimensions and shape of the sculpture may vary.
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Unseen Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO
When Tables Talk Art...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$7,596 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Round Fundamenta 64 Unique Geometric Style, Solid Construction by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round Fundamenta 64 Unique Geometric Style, Solid Construction by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the natu...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Solid Wood Fundamenta 58 Unique Shapes, Elegant Finish by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Solid Wood Fundamenta 58 Unique Shapes, Elegant Finish by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted fin...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,985 Sale Price / item
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Portuguese Console Poppy in Beige Natural Travertino Stone by Mambo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Poppy table is an emblem of nature and organic growth, behind this design lies an essence of naivety effortlessly found within natural forms. Poppy tables are a finely tuned example ...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #39 Coffee Table Art, Solid Wood Decor
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #39 Coffee Table Art, Solid Wood Decor
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonize...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$9,776 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #37 Artisan Oak Coffee Table, Decor Art
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #37 Artisan Oak Coffee Table, Decor Art
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized f...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Unseen Force #36 Joel Escalona's Sculpture-Style Solid Wood Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #36 Joel Escalona's Sculpture-Style Solid Wood Table
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized fi...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$9,776 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Oak Elegance Unseen Force #35 Joel Escalona's Artistic Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oak Elegance Unseen Force #35 Joel Escalona's Artistic Coffee Table
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the nature of ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Solid Oak Artistry Unseen Force #29 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Unique Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Solid Oak Artistry Unseen Force #29 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Unique Design
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to th...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Sculptural Chic Unseen Force #16 Solid Wood Table by Joel Escalona, Art Decor
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Chic Unseen Force #16 Solid Wood Table by Joel Escalona, Art Decor
Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$9,094 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Gallery-Ready Unseen Force #13 Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Gallery-Ready Unseen Force #13 Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table
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Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the natu...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$9,094 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Unseen Force #11 Solid Wood Coffee Table by Joel Escalona, Decor Statement
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #11 Solid Wood Coffee Table by Joel Escalona, Decor Statement
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Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or carbonized finish. Due to the n...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
$9,094 Sale Price / item
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PARCELA Steel and horsehair table from Mexico
Located in Guadalajara, MX
Parcela series is inspired by the visual language of land subdivisions in Ejidos, the post Revolution agricultural system that still prevails in Mexico, while emulating the imaginary...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Iron and Glass Brutalist Coffee Table Style of Ilana Goor
By Ilana Goor
Located in New York, NY
Iron and glass Brutalist coffee table style of Ilana Goor. The base is iron with a white lacquered finish with four painted gold birds. The table top has a thick beveled edge glass.
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1970s Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Peter Ghyzcy Coffee Table with Wooden Legs Model T56/2
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful coffee table by the Hungarian designer Peter Ghyzcy. This version was produced in the 1970s in the Netherlands.
This T56/2 coffee table has c...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Wood
Vintage Boho Interlocking Molecule Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of Atomic Age design with this stunning sculptural accent table. The base is a dynamic, interlocking lattice of polished metal rods and spheres, creating a mesmer...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Portuguese Center Table Poppy with Jade Top and White Marble Base by Mambo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Poppy table is an emblem of nature and organic growth, behind this design lies an essence of naivety effortlessly found within natural forms. Poppy tables are a finely tuned example ...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Portuguese Console Poppy with Nude Top and White Marble Base by Mambo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Poppy table is an emblem of nature and organic growth, behind this design lies an essence of naivety effortlessly found within natural forms. Poppy tables are a finely tuned example ...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Percival Lafer Brutalist Parquet Hardwood Block Relief Brazilian Cocktail Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a pair. Please consider and compare the quality of this set to similar offerings. You won't find a more beautifully restored example anywhere.
These 1970's Mid-Century, Br...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood, Glass, Walnut
Portuguese Dining Table Poppy in Beige Natural Travertino Stone by Mambo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Poppy table is an emblem of nature and organic growth, behind this design lies an essence of naivety effortlessly found within natural forms. Poppy tables are a finely tuned example ...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Wrought Metal Black Stone Square Coffee Table, France, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Black Wabi Sabi stone tabletop with wrought metal base. Weighty item.
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Brutalist Coffee Table done in Solid Oak with Rosso Luana Marble Top, Italy 1980
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Brutalist coffee table. The base of the table is done in solid oak, while the top is made of rough, unpolished Rosso Luana marble...
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1980s Italian Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Unusual Brutalist Silas Seandel Attr. Brass Steel Glass Cylinder Coffee Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual brutalist Silas Seandel attributed brass and steel cylinder-shaped coffee table. We love the textured surface with the use of both brass and st...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist Copper Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular coffee table with inlaid copper "tile" squares along the table top with clear glaze. The glaze is intentionally missing in some areas to reveal the patinated copper. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
Brutalist Cement and Steel Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist coffee table features a steel inlaid mosaic pattern on a cement table top. The frame and legs of the table are a patinated steel. The four legs showcase a unique 'squiggle'...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Cement, Steel
Sculpted Steel Flower Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful sculpted flower cut steel brutalist coffee table with a clear round glass table top.
Striking Brutalist design
Good condition
1970s - Germany
Dimensions:
Heigh...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Brutalist Coffee Table in Aluminum and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, aluminum, glass, Belgium, 1980s
This Belgian brutalist coffee table with a butterfly motif is a striking piece that capti...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Custom contemporary organic modernism Brutalist style steel coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited/ made to order production. Each build is unique. With each build the steel rods flow and bend in new patterns. Photos are examples of previous iterations.
Hand crafted in Lo...
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2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Acid Etched Copper and Agate Coffee Table on a Black Base, Lova Creations, 1980s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Polished acid etched brass coffee table made by the Lova Creations, Belgium, 1980s.
The beautiful copper tabletop is inset with agate decorations and rests upon a black Brutalist style base.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Carlo Scarpa Style Coffee Table
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
The coffee table is anchored by two robust, sculptural blocks of travertine. Exhibiting raw textures and subtle tonal nuances, the travertine bloc...
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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Sculptural Coffee Table Set in Charred Wood and Raw Aluminum by Sergio Vulpe
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Brutalist Sculptural Coffee Table Set in Charred Wood and Raw Aluminum by Sergio Vulpe
This sculptural coffee table set by Moldovan artist Sergio Vulpe captures a primal dialogue between nature and metal, fire and form. Each tabletop is carved from solid wood and hand-charred to expose the raw soul of the grain — a deep, tactile texture that speaks of time, transformation, and controlled destruction.
The legs are cast in raw aluminum — heavy, unpolished, and elemental. Their rough surface contrasts the warm depth of the charred wood, creating a powerful tension between organic materiality and brutalist minimalism. No polish, no ornament — just form, function, and feeling.
Rooted in post-Soviet Eastern Europe, Vulpe's work reflects a sensitivity to scarcity, resilience, and the silent language of material. Every piece is handmade in his VulpeConcept studio, where traditional techniques blend with artistic experimentation. No two tables are ever alike.
This piece is ideal for brutalist, wabi-sabi, or organic modern interiors — where imperfections are honored, and form is felt as much as seen. A bold collector’s piece that resonates with emotion, weight, and presence.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Heinz Lilienthal Sculptural Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly beautiful Brutalist glass top coffee table based on a 7-ribs wooden base. Designed by the German artist Heinz Lilienthal in the 197...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
"Brutalist" coffee table or bench in carved elm France, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
A very pretty Brutalist-style bench or coffee table in carved elm.
Lenght: 165 cm (65 in /5.42 ft)
Width: 49 cm (19.2 in)
Width in the middle: 38 cm (15 in)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)
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1980s French Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Modernist oak side table by Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by duo of Czech architects Jan Vaněk and Ladislav Bartoníček for Krásná Jizba / Družstevní práce, Czechoslovakia 1947. Made of solid oak wood and oak veneer. In good origina...
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1940s Czech Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$549 Sale Price
41% Off
Round Artisan Wooden Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist round wooden coffee table with a three-legged base, made of solid wood with a charismatic patina. Its surface showcases an array of shades and provides plenty of room for s...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Portuguese Dining Poppy with Nude Top and White Marble Base by Mambo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Poppy table is an emblem of nature and organic growth, behind this design lies an essence of naivety effortlessly found within natural forms. Poppy tables are a finely tuned example ...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mona Side Table with Travertine Top, Ivory Lacquered Feet and Wood Structure
Located in Lisbon, PT
The strong shapes of these tables play between them in an alluring game of proportion and color which results in the creation of a perfect balance and tension of material and negativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mona Side Table with Travertine Top, Jade Lacquered Feet and Wood Structure
Located in Lisbon, PT
The strong shapes of these tables play between them in an alluring game of proportion and color which results in the creation of a perfect balance and tension of Material and negativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Welding Art Coffee Table in Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Izegem, VWV
This coffee table was hand made in stainless steel and has a glass table top. It stands on four swivel castors.
The surface has been treated to give it an unique look. In the center you can find a piece of abstract welding art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
XXL (104 Inch Long) Brutalist Artisan Coffee Table in Solid Oak, France 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large brutalist coffee table in very good original condition.
The top of this handmade table is created from a large solid slab of oak which measures approximately 104 in...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Brutalist Coffee Table by Willy Ceysens, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Brutalist coffee table in very good condition.
Designed by Willy Ceysens, Belgium, 1960s
The Brutalist base of this table is made from cast aluminum and has bronze finish.
The rou...
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 4 Rustic Industrial Metal Corners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Rustic Industrial Metal Corners
These unique corners can serve as a coffee table, Can be broken apart to serve as side tables or stools, Or can serve as a base for a glass ...
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1980s Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,500 / set
Sculptural Cast Aluminum Cocktail Table – Ansel table
By Ansel Adams
Located in New York City, NY
The Ansel Cocktail Table is a striking, sculptural piece that captures natures landscapes—its form inspired by the wind-carved cliffs, striated rock formations, and shadow-play seen ...
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2010s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$11,000 / item
Modern coffee table by Donna in steel and marble - DO1
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern handcrafted coffee table by artist Donna in a contemporary brutalist style. Welded metal structure and white marble top. Unique handmade piece. Excellent condition, modern cre...
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2010s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Cast Aluminum and Wood Coffee Table Set by Sergio Vulpe
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Charred Wood and Cast Aluminum Coffee Table by Sergio Vulpe — Brutalist Sculptural Design
This conceptual coffee table is an original collectible piece by Sergio Vulpe, created in his VulpeConcept studio as part of an experimental series exploring the tension between fire and metal, nature and structure.
The top is handcrafted from solid wood and charred using a refined version of the traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. The burning reveals the inner grain, giving each surface a deeply tactile, one-of-a-kind texture.
The legs are sculpted in raw cast aluminum using solid metal molds. Unpolished and untreated, they retain the brutalist character of the material — strong, unrefined, and architectural.
Born on the periphery of the former Soviet Union, Vulpe draws inspiration from its forgotten industrial aesthetics: rough surfaces, stark contrasts, and purposeful form. This table embodies a dialogue between past and present, hand and fire, steel and soul.
Each stage — from wood shaping to aluminum casting — is done entirely by hand. Not mass-produced, but forged as an art piece where identity, memory, and material collide.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel, Pewter
Gufram Porfido table - Piero Gilardi 1974
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare table en édition limitée de Piero Gilardi datant de 1974.
Il s'agit d'une pièce ancienne numérotée 169/500.
Les dimensions sont de 38 x 26 x 14 pouces.
Ressemblant à un anci...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
Sculpted Steel Low Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans (1931–1987) was a visionary American furniture designer, sculptor, and artist celebrated for his groundbreaking role in the American Craft Movement of the 1970s. Renowned ...
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1960s North American Vintage Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Price Upon Request
Brutalist coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Brutalist coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables, popular names associated with this style include Joel Escalona, Paul Evans, Mambo Unlimited Ideas, and Silas Seandel. 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 coffee and cocktail tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $330 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $4,501.
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