Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
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
Exceptional Large Pottery Wall Plate Contemporary Art in the style of Zbynek
By Zbyněk Sekal 1
Located in Hannover, DE
This decorative ceramic plate is something special and a very rare piece; its craftsmanship indicates a very skilled artist. This wall gem comes from an exclusive household. The desi...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Pottery
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-mounted Sculptures
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Metal
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Chrome and Lucite Wall Mount Sculpture attributed to Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Stunning folded chrome triangle forms with Lucite balls as decorative elements, wall hanging sculpture, attributed to Curtis Jere. The sculpture can be hung vertically or horizontall...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Chrome
Metal Wall Sculpture Cat Copper & Brass
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Fulton, CA
Brass and copper wall sculpture in the style of Jere. Jeweled eyes. Measures 13.25 inches tall. Very good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
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-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture by William Vose
By William Vose
Located in Oakland, CA
Abstract wall sculpture by William Vose with a blend of brass and bronze colored metal and enameled elements in an earthtoned yellow, brick red and brown...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Lava
Zoomorphic Brutalist Iron Wall Sculpture by Danish Artist Jäger, Denmark
By Jæger
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Impressive, brutal and large zoomorphic wall sculpture by anonymous/un described Danish artist. The Media is iron welded with imitations of birds and fish'. Highlighted enameled deta...
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1970s Danish Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel, Iron
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Belgium Brutalist Metal Welder Wall Art Sculpture Signed J.N.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and extremely decorative metal welder wall sculpture made in the 1960s in Belgium. The artist has delivered a great welding job what makes this brutal sculpture a great eye...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Metal
Norman Conn, 1961 Construction #2
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wonderful mixed media entitled, Construction #2 by Norman Conn (1932-2003), circa 1961. Signed verso with D'Arcy Gallery, NYC label. Very good condition. Perfectly weathered and mast...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Metal
Holography Wall Sculpture, Modern, Industrial Art - "Examined Life 6"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
EXAMINED LIFE 6 is part of a series of wall sculptures made of cast plaster combined with holography. This sculpture was cast in a hard hydrocal plaster which includes casts of machi...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Italian Gilt Concave Metal Brutalist Wall Medallion Sculptures, C. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Gilt Concave Metal Brutalist Wall Medallion Sculptures, C. 1970s
Italy, Circa 1970s
A captivating Pair of Italian Gilt Concave Metal Brutalist Wall Medallion Sculptur...
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20th Century Italian Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Brutalist Tall Ship Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large tall schooner ship with six masts torch cut in brass in the style of Curtis Jere. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. This item can be parcel posted.
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jeré Brutalist Wall Sculpture with Wine Motifs for Artisan House, USA, 20
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA, in 2000. It is made of brass, iron and copper and has wine motifs, like bottles and glasses.
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Early 2000s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron
Marc Creates "Solara" Metal Hand Burnished Gold/Silver Sun Sculpture
Located in Oceanside, US
Crafted by Marc Weinstein in 1974, this piece features intricate layers of brass and steel, arranged in a radiant, sunburst composition that evokes energy and movement.
Hand-forged ...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere or C jere 2 Piece Wall Sculpture Of Mixed Metals Signed cjere 2006
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Monrovia, CA
Curtis Jere or C jere 2 Piece Wall Sculpture Of Mixed Metals Signed cjere 2006.
This Curtis Jere 2 Piece Wall Sculpture, Mixed Metals Of Copper, Brass And Steel Are Ready To Hang.
Ei...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Polychrome Brutalist Wall Mount Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Interesting polychrome iron Brutalist wall mount sculpture. Of diamond form, welded metal abstract forms constitute a large diamond shaped sculpt...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Provocative Towel Hanger by Swedish Artist Erik Höglund (Hoglund)
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Te iron clothes hook was forged by Erik Höglund, (1932-1998), in his Studio during 1960s. The hanger was intended as a studio piece.
Erik Höglund's work has been exhibited around th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
XX Century Italian Brutalist Illuminating Wall Art By Angelo Brotto
Located in Westport, CT
Modern and sculptural large blown icy clear & amber colored glass panel attached to a rectangular shaped matte nickel on brass frame.
Originally the chrome back was electrified with...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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.
29 ½ inches wide by 15 inches tall by 2 ¼ inches deep
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Brutalist brass wall sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sun Spots by Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Large wall mount sun spots sculpture by Silas Seandel in excellent original condition. Impressive example of Brutalist metal work from recognized and noted ma...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Finesse Originals Zodiac Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist zodiac mirror by Finesse Originals, circa 1970. Cast resin with a custom silver finish.
Category
1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin
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.
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Odd Resin Wall Mount Bull
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Wall Mount Resin Bull. One of a kind, unique item. Expressionist Brutalist School Sculpture. One horn has been repaired.
Category
20th Century Unknown Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Cross & Chain Wall Hanging or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Mid-Century Modern handcrafted metal cross and chain was made by Talleres Monasticos of Cuerravaca Mexico in approximate...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wall Sculpture by Artist Ken Little Signed & Dated 2006
Located in San Diego, CA
Ken Little, Blue Moose, 2006; Mixed Media, leather, shoes, antlers, etc;. From the artist’s website: “These animals are residents of our cityscapes and our ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Foam
Curtis Jeré Brutalist Wall Sculpture with Beer Motifs for Artisan House, 2003
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA, in 2000. It is made of brass, iron and copper and has beer motifs, like bottles and glasses.
...
Category
Early 2000s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metal Wall Sculptures
Located in Norwalk, CT
Unique one of a kind modernist brutalist mixed metal wall sculptures. Each signed, possibly D.F.?.
Category
20th Century Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Norman Conn '1932-2003' 1961 Mixed-Media Construction #5
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wonderful mixed-media by Norman Conn (1932-2003), circa 1961. Signed verso and bearing a D'Arcy Gallery, NYC label. Very good condition. Perfectly weathered and masterfully assembled...
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1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Adlin Art Studio Smaller Oxidized Cast Aluminium & Mercury Wall Mirror, 1971
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Adlin Art Studio molded Cast Aluminium art glass Brutalist Wall Relief with oxidized mercury Mirror. Featuring handcrafted, textural sculpted cas...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Monumental Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture by Mark Weinstein "MARK CREATES"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Brutalist / Mid Century Modern / Metal Wall Sculpture by Mark Weinstein "MARK CREATES" c 1970s.. Stunning 3- dimensional sculpture,, can be hung vertically or horizontal...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Category
1960s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Holography Wall Sculpture, Modern, Industrial Art - "Examined Life 2"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
EXAMINED LIFE 2 is part of a series of wall sculptures made of cast plaster combined with holography. This sculpture was cast in a hard hydrocal plaster which includes casts of machi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Brutalist Wall Sculpture with Amethyst Inlay by Marc D’haenens, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art sculpture by Marc D’haenens, the 1970s.
The piece shows a variety of organic shapes in metal and copper, and a large piece of Amethyst as centerpiece.
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Metal, Copper
Large Abstract Wall Sculpture/Art Installation in Copper
Located in Atlanta, GA
This whimsical piece is an abstract wall sculpture of copper, by American artist James Welty of Charlottesville, Virginia, circa 1987. This vintage sculpture, with it's Brutalist inf...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Important Oversized Silas Seandel Iron Wall Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
Torch cut brass, this organic form sculpture has deep patination and 3-D proportions.
Category
1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 10 wall Brass Sculptures by Luciano Frigerio , Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Set of 10 Sculptures by Luciano Frigerio from the 1970s each representing a chiselled brass crucifix. A modular sculpture which can be hung on a wall. You can create your own pattern to adapt it to your space and taste.
You can see a reference to brutalist design in its minimal and streamlined shape and use of brass
Frigerio studied architecture at Milan Polytechnic, graduating in 1964. After working for several furniture manufacturers in Italy, he founded his own design studio in 1968. In the 1970s and 1980s, Frigerio worked with Poltrona Frau, creating iconic pieces such as the "Vanity Fair...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brutalist art piece "three peacocks", typically 1960's
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Beautiful brutalist wall piece depicting three proud peacocks. A often seen wall piece in sixties living rooms, but not many seem to exist anymore.
Category
1960s Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Handmade Brutalist Brass Metal Tiger by A. Phillips c. 1974
By Phillips
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a wild, vintage touch to your home decor with this stunning brutalist metal tiger. Torch cut brass has been artisanally welded to create a beautiful piece that is equal parts nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
LARGE Original Mid Century Modern BRUTALIST Framed ARTWORK, Ready to Hang
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large framed Mid Century Modern Brutalist Artwork. Torch-cut and welded metal on grasscloth textile. Unsigned. Incredible piece, heavy and well made. A few nicks and scuffs, as exp...
Category
1960s Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Three Metal Wall Plaques in Style on Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
Three Brutalist style wall plaques in manner of Paul Evans. All of them have very nice detail.
Not signed.
All pieces measure height 25" and width 18".
Category
1970s American Vintage Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutalist wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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