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Brutalist Wall Decorations

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.

Find authentic vintage brutalist chairs, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Brutalist
Silas Seandel Large Organic Wall Sculpture, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional artisan wall sculpture in bronze and copper with hand-painted red enamel by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on back "Silas Seandel"). This is a fine example of Sil...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel

1970s Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Abstract torch cut metal with geometric design makes for a stunning piece that can be hung in either direction.
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20th Century North American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Longobard Brutalist Patinated Bronze Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental very heavy Brutalist wall lights made by Longobard in the style of Poliarte, Italy, 1965. The color of the glasses enclosed by the bronze bass and rods makes a wonderful l...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Bronze

1960's Brutalist Starburst Wall Sculpture
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this stunning original Brutalist Midcentury Modern designer wall art piece for sale. It's an original piece of brutalist wall art, and dates back to the 1960's. It's rare, an...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Brutalist Wall Hanger
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice round sheet metal wall hanger. lots off movement and color in this work. 1970s handmade.  
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Sheet Metal

Vintage Joseph Duv Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage mid-century modern still life oil painting on canvas by Vintage mid-century modern still life oil painting on canvas by Joseph Duv. He was born in Algeria in 1918 and at the ...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Mid-Century Original Brutalist Wall Art by Jean Olds
Located in Raleigh, NC
Original sculptural wall art by artist Jean Olds. Brutalist in style and construction against a burlap background. Mixed media, combining various wooden elements and nails. The compo...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Monumental Ceramic Wall Sculpture on Iron Plate, Signed Pablo
Located in Dallas, TX
This is one of those pieces of art that you know you are looking at something really special. It is an extremely well executed work of art. The ceramic pieces are clustered and adher...
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20th Century Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Iron

Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and large pair of sculptural iron and textured Murano glass wall lights/sconces, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Iron

Bronze Cityscape Wall Sculpture by Finesse Originals, 1970's
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Impressive 5ft x wide three-dimensional Brutalist wall hanging sculpture by Finesse Originals. The cityscape is comprised of fiberglass made to give the effect of a gold / bronze scu...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Fiberglass

Signed and Numbered Framed Brutalist Print by Moshe Tamir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and numbered framed brutalist print by Moshe Tamir. Numbered 9/12 and signed "M. Tamir" lower right. Beautifully framed. Moshe Tamir (Hebr...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Silver Leaf

Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture in Leaves Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Brutalist brass wall sculpture in leaves form, signed by EBANO.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass

Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
Giovanni 'John' Bucci (Italian-American, 1935-2019) A welded metal sculpture composed of various found metal pieces, 1960s. 26 ¼ inches wide by 8 ¾ inches tall by 2 ¾ inches deep
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1960s Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Big Size Surreal Brutalist Sun Sculpture in Brass and Bronze by Emaus
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this surreal brutalist sun sculpture in brass and bronze by Emaus Benedictine Monks, circa 1970. Emaus the name of the workshop of the Benedicti...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass

Brutalist Yves Klein Blue Wood Wall Art installation: Round 1 YKB
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
ROUND YKB Cobalt Blue (Yves Klein Blue) wall sculpture collage of reclaimed wood. This artwork belongs to our new series of wall art installations FORM & COLOR. This collage plays ...
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2010s Dutch Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Rare X-Large Railroad Train Station Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rare X-Large Railroad Train Station Metal Wall Sculpture Signed by Curtis Jere
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal, Brass

Black & Gold Modern Brutalist Abstract in Vintage 60s Frame by Machado Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautiful brutalist inspired gold leaf, acrylics and oils painting on board by designer/artist George Machado. Titled “Faith & Hope”. This painting has a great linen and han...
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2010s American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Wood

Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture in Seagull Forms
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Brutalist brass wall sculpture in seagull forms.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Iron

Ceramic Square Art Tiles with Multi Color Bright Glazes 1960s
Located in London, GB
Art tiles, set of four, each unique in glaze in dramatic colors and explosive patterns. The translucent glazes are applied thick so that they create a crackling effect. These glazes ...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Large Brutalist Wall Sculpture, 2000s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Architectural brutalist wall mounted 2 piece panel/sculpture made from cement and paint on a wooden panel. Very much fitting in the brutalist style which is so popular at the mome...
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Early 2000s Belgian Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Wood

Ron Schmidt Large Brutalist Sculpture, 1960's
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist wall sculpture by Ron Schmidt circa 1960's. Made of cut nail, assembled and detailed with brass welding. Pinwheel pattern. Ver...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass, Iron

Large Ceramic Art Tiles with Multi Color Bright Glazes 1960s
Located in London, GB
Art tiles, set of four, each unique in glaze in dramatic colors and explosive patterns. The translucent glazes are applied thick so that they create a crackling effect. These glazes ...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Large 1980's Marc Creates Brutalist Torch Cut Metal Nail Tree Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Marc Weinstein for Marc Creates, this massive 1970's sculpture depicts a brutalist interpretation of a tree using large metal nails welded together. Highlighted with gol...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere. metal & resin inserts.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Modernist / Brutalist Wall hanging Sculpture by Curtis Jere. Mixed metals with multi-color resin inserts.. Amazing design , form.. signed c.jere 67,
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Peter Pepper Abstract Brutalist Wall Sculpture Titled "People"
Located in Fulton, CA
Abstract torch cut Brutilist wall sculpture by Peter Pepper Products. Titled "People". Cut steel with brazed brass finish. Circa. 1970. Designed in the manner of Curtis Jere.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass, Steel

Brutalist Mid-Century Wall Art by Tom Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique mixture of oxidized and patinated brass/metal makes a substantial addition to any interior decor. Wonderful sculptural quality with rough edge design and weighty construc...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal, Brass

Monumental Solid Oak Bookcase - Brut Bibliothèque by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut ​collection takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. Designed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Oak, Walnut

Aluminum Relief "Genesis" David Levine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mounted cast aluminum relief titled "Genesis" by David Levine. it is quite nice and is labelled on the back. The overall frame size is 21.25 x 28.75 ...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Expressive Brutalist Abstract Wall Relief in Ceramic, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Expressive abstract relief sculpted in rough clay and glazed with copper oxides in matt grey-green. It is a dynamic wall decoration, signed H77.  
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Modernist Sculptural Copper Wall Plate Signed Bolba H
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brutalist/modernist sculptural copper wall plate signed Bolba H.
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Copper

Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist patinated brass wall sculpture in the style of Jean Claude Dresse.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass

Large Curtis Jere Attributed Brass & Steel Brutalist Floral Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been designed by Curtis Jere of the United States, dating to approximately 1970 and done in his signa...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass, Cut Steel

Mid-century Brutalist Free-Form Aluminum & Steel Geometric Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brutalist free-form aluminum & steel art wall sculpture featuring brushed and polished piece cutting into corners, vents, and round shapes brought together by a centralized "T" cente...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Aluminum, Steel

Steven Sloman Painting Acrylic/Masonite Poindexter Gallery
Located in Sharon, CT
Unusual approach to the calligraphic graffiti reaction to minimalist doctrine prevalent in NYC at the time (1975)
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Masonite

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Shelving - Brut Bibliothèque by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut ​collection takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. Designed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Oak, Walnut

Richard Faralla Constructionist Assembled Wood Wall Sculpture
Located in Fulton, CA
A wood wall sculpture by documented California artist Richard Faralla. Exhibited and works held San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Acquired from a personal friend and student of Far...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Wood

Wooden Zodiac Capricorn Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Plywood

1970s Brutalist Metal Wall Art Abstract Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Wall Art Abstract Sculpture Metal in the style of Stephen Chun Hong Kong. Unmarked. 34.25 W x 34.25H x 1D Original Unrestored vintage preowned ...
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Wooden Zodiac Scorpio Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Wood

Brutalist Nail Wall Art Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sunburst Starburst Metal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage metal Brutalist nail sunburst, starburst wall art. In the style of Silas Seandel, Curtis Jere. Great mid century modern piece.
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20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Wooden Zodiac Sagittarius Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Plywood

Organic sculptural Wall Tapestry from 1980 signed
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Very interesting wall tapestry by the Polish artist Maziarska. Hand-woven in natural fiber, sisal, linen, rope etc… Unique piece, signed. In a perfect state. The traditional rectan...
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1980s Polish Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Natural Fiber

Large Mid-Century Brutalist Welded Nail Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a dramatic statement with this Large Brutalist Welded Nail Sculpture, a striking example of mid-century industrial art. Crafted from countless forged and welded nails, this piec...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Mid-Century Curtis Jere Brass Trees Sculpture, Signed
Located in Asheville, NC
Brass rods make up three trees with teardrop-shaped leaves that shimmer with reflected light. Each ‘tree’ has a wall hook to keep the sculpture very sturdy and straight. Circa 197...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass

1960s Vallauris Pair of Lava Stone Plaques attributed to Georges Picard
By Georges Picard
Located in London, GB
Pair of decorative floral and bird plaques from the 1960s in enamelled lava stone attributed to Georges and Dominique Picards from Vallauris.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Lava

Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Danish Art, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
Giovanni 'John' Bucci (Italian-American, 1935-2019) A welded metal sculpture composed of various found metal pieces, 1960s. 30 inches wide by 11 ½ inches tall by 3 ¼ inches deep
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Danish Abstract, Brutalist Oil Painting by Frans Vester Pedersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hole lot is going on in this vintage Danish abstract painting. Both oil and acrylic paint were used to create texture, dept and drama. A mentionable feature is the double framing c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

1970's Mix Media Brutalist Abstract Wall Relief by Hari Van Hoeffen Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Hari Van Hoeffen, an American architect, engineer, and artist, was based in St. Louis during the mid-20th century. His work often included mixed media sculptures with abstract archit...
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20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Resin, Walnut

Collection of 5o 19th Century Carved Wood Molds for Castings, Sizes Vary
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of 50 19th century carved wood molds for castings. Would make a great residential or commercial art installation. Sizes vary, great color and patina. Please note there ar...
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19th Century Antique Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Wood

Wooden Zodiac Sagittarius Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Plywood

Giovanni 'John’ Bucci Metal Art Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
Giovanni 'John' Bucci (Italian-American, 1935-2019) A welded metal sculpture composed of various found metal pieces, 1960s. 20 inches wide by 30 ½ inches tall by 1 ½ inches deep
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal

Abstract work Fred van de Walle Oil on Canvas 1965 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Abstract work .Painted by the Dutch artist Fred van de Walle in 1965. Unique Original work . Signed and dated . small crack .see photos. Fred van de Walle born 1940 is a ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Paint

Attributed to Sadanand K. Bakre, Indian Artist, Venetian Cityscape, 1950s
By Sadanand K. Bakre 1
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Abstract oil painting on canvas of a Venetian cityscape. Unframed. No signature. It is attributed to Sadanand k. Bakre. In muted colors consistent with his early work in Europe. ...
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1950s British Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Phenomenal Pair of Brutalist Mixed-Metal Plaques in the Manner of Paul Vanders
By Paul Vanders
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A phenomenal pair of Brutalist mixed-metal relief plaques or wall-mounted sculptures with great texture and patina in the manner of Paul Vanders, circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal, Brass, Copper

American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous wall sculpture of cast bronze and other mixed metals in the Brutalist style made by Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980s). The wall sculpture is called "Cyclone" and shows an imaginary city of futuristic skyscrapers with few people. Many impressive details. Schoeman was a South African sculptor...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Metal, Bronze

Abstract Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Beautiful blend of subtle color and texture in a masculine brutalist form with presence. Signed. Likely 1970s. This particular example is two panels professionally joined for a great...
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1970s North American Vintage Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Brass, Bronze

Brutalist Bookshelf in Solid Black Oak - Galea Bibliothèque by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a showroom model of the Galea Bibliothèque in solid European oak, stained in black. The price includes a custom wooden crate for international shipping. The Galea Bibliothè...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Wall Decorations

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Oak, Walnut

Brutalist wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist wall decorations made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Peter Glassford, Curtis Jeré, Emaus, and Henrik Horst. 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 wall decorations 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 $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,715.

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