What is Brutalist furniture?

Brutalist furniture is the term for furnishings that reflect the characteristics of Brutalism, a style that emerged during the mid-20th century. Furniture that fits the definition prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and the utilization of negative space and typically features spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes, a stripped-down, natural look and rugged textures. Modular construction from industrial materials, such as tubular steel, concrete, glass and granite, is also common. Furniture designers who worked in the Brutalist style include Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Paul Evans, Oscar Niemeyer, Paul Rudolph and Tom Greene. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Brutalist furniture.

What is a furniture designer?

A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.

What is modern furniture design?

Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What furniture did Eileen Gray design?

Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do you call a person who designs furniture?

What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.

What is the design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue?

The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames , Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?

Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?

Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.

Brutalist Furniture Design

African Carved Wooden Figures

Belgian Brutalist

Carved Eggs

Hand Carved Wood Totem

Brutalist Totem

Wood Brutalist Sculpture

Brutalist Oak Table

African Totem

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anna Greta Eker Handmade Brutalist Ring in Sterling Silver

$280 Sale Price

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1970s Brutalist Ice Glass Vase by Ingrid Glashütte

By Ingrid Glas Euskirchen

Located in Rümmingen, BW

This milk glass vase is in a Brutalist design and was made in Germany around 1970. Its surface is

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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Vases

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Glass, Milk Glass

1970s Brutalist Ice Glass Vase by Ingrid Glashütte

$118 Sale Price

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French brutalist wooden chessboard in the style of Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in BELFORT, FR

brutalist design of this piece reminds us of the work of Jean Touret for Atelier Marolles.

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Game Boards

Materials

Wood

French brutalist wooden chessboard in the style of Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles

$1,424

Brutalist Cast Aluminum Door Panel in the style of Paul Evans, 1960s

By Paul Evans

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Wall sculpture - abstract decoration Large cast aluminum door panel from the 1960s. Its brutalist

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20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Cast Aluminum Door Panel in the style of Paul Evans, 1960s

$2,432

Unseen Force #61: Joel Escalona s Solid Oak Table, Art-Inspired Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO’s philosophy and Escalona’s innovative artistry marks a trailblazing path in furniture design, where

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unseen Force #61: Joel Escalona s Solid Oak Table, Art-Inspired Design

$10,852 / item

Vintage 1960s Oak Cabinet - Cupboard Style of Danish Design Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

influences with modern Danish design and a raw, almost brutalist expression. Its symmetrical structure is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1960s Oak Cabinet - Cupboard Style of Danish Design Henning Kjærnulf

$4,450

Artful Oak Unseen Force #41: Joel Escalona s Coffee Table, Sculptural Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

furniture design, where everyday objects become a dialogue between the sensual and the practical, the local

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Artful Oak Unseen Force #41: Joel Escalona s Coffee Table, Sculptural Design

$13,035 / item

Geometric Round Top Fundamenta 65 Chic Design, Oak Finish by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

explorations. This duality offers a unique proposition – furniture that serves as both a cornerstone of design

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Geometric Round Top Fundamenta 65 Chic Design, Oak Finish by NONO

$9,126 Sale Price / item

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Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

explorations. This duality offers a unique proposition – furniture that serves as both a cornerstone of design

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO

$9,126 Sale Price / item

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Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 52 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

explorations. This duality offers a unique proposition – furniture that serves as both a cornerstone of design

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 52 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO

$11,408 / item

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 59 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

explorations. This duality offers a unique proposition – furniture that serves as both a cornerstone of design

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 59 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO

$9,126 Sale Price / item

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Round Solid Wood Fundamenta 50 Abstract Elegance, Durable Design by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

from NONO redefines versatility in furniture design, offering an extensive range of typologies tailored

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Solid Wood Fundamenta 50 Abstract Elegance, Durable Design by NONO

$11,408 / item

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 48 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

explorations. This duality offers a unique proposition – furniture that serves as both a cornerstone of design

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 48 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO

$11,216 / item

Oak Sculpture Unseen Force #14 Joel Escalona s Coffee Table, Timeless Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

furniture design, where everyday objects become a dialogue between the sensual and the practical, the local

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oak Sculpture Unseen Force #14 Joel Escalona s Coffee Table, Timeless Design

$9,700 Sale Price / item

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Unseen Force #1 Joel Escalona s Solid Oak Table, Art-Inspired Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO’s philosophy and Escalona’s innovative artistry marks a trailblazing path in furniture design, where

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unseen Force #1 Joel Escalona s Solid Oak Table, Art-Inspired Design

$12,126 / item

Brutalist dining table by Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli co-founder Gruppo NP2

By Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli

Located in Highclere, Newbury

table top… This style of design is often described as ‘brutalist’ because of apparent raw and unrefined

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Brutalist dining table by Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli co-founder Gruppo NP2

$82,100 Sale Price

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Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s

$824

Large dining room table made of elm, designed by Olavi Hänninen, Finland 1960s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Almelo, NL

Large dining room table made of elm, designed by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1958

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Large dining room table made of elm, designed by Olavi Hänninen, Finland 1960s

$3,250

Brutalist Ilana Goor Style Iron Glass Dining Set, Table 8 Leather Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

is very reminiscent of Brutalist designed furniture. The chairs have a great old world / mid century

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Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Ilana Goor Style Iron Glass Dining Set, Table 8 Leather Chairs

$10,500 / set

Custom Coffee Table Serie 100 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Minimalist Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Custom Coffee Table Serie 100 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Minimalist Design ——— Sereno Coffee

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Coffee Table Serie 100 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Minimalist Design

$10,145 Sale Price / item

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Custom Coffee Table Serie 86 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Custom Coffee Table Serie 86 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design ——— Sereno Coffee

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Coffee Table Serie 86 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

$10,145 Sale Price / item

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Oval Coffee Table Serie 70 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Minimalist Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Oval Coffee Table Serie 70 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Minimalist Design ——— Sereno Coffee

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oval Coffee Table Serie 70 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Minimalist Design

$11,936 / item

Sereno Coffee Table Serie 75 by NONO – Designed for Modern Living Rooms

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sereno Coffee Table Serie 75 by NONO – Designed for Modern Living Rooms ——— Sereno Coffee Table

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sereno Coffee Table Serie 75 by NONO – Designed for Modern Living Rooms

$11,936 / item

Set of 4 Brutalist Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois France Massive Wood

By Silvio Coppola

Located in BELFORT, FR

Set of four brutalist chairs designed by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois, France, in the 1970's

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of 4 Brutalist Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Roche Bobois France Massive Wood

$2,373 / set

Design by Joel Escalona, Elefante Sideboard 38, Layered Elegance, Solid Form

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

of Mexican Modernism and the stark, powerful aesthetics of Brutalist design. At NONO, we believe in

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Design by Joel Escalona, Elefante Sideboard 38, Layered Elegance, Solid Form

$16,722 Sale Price / item

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Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona s Touch

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

of Mexican Modernism and the stark, powerful aesthetics of Brutalist design. At NONO, we believe in

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona s Touch

$16,722 Sale Price / item

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NONO Elefante Sideboard 36, Design by Joel Escalona Craft, Wood Swirls

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

of Mexican Modernism and the stark, powerful aesthetics of Brutalist design. At NONO, we believe in

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

NONO Elefante Sideboard 36, Design by Joel Escalona Craft, Wood Swirls

$19,673 / item

Design by Joel Escalona Elefante Console Table 27, Rich Wood Contours

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

of Mexican Modernism and the stark, powerful aesthetics of Brutalist design. At NONO, we believe in

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Design by Joel Escalona Elefante Console Table 27, Rich Wood Contours

$19,673 / item

Design by Joel Escalona Elefante Sideboard 30, Swirling Wood, Statement Piece

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

of Mexican Modernism and the stark, powerful aesthetics of Brutalist design. At NONO, we believe in

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Design by Joel Escalona Elefante Sideboard 30, Swirling Wood, Statement Piece

$19,673 / item

Organic design Oregon pine and silk moire screen/room divider, Italian 1970s

Located in London, GB

Three leaf screen cut from large pieces of well figured Oregon pine each panel filled with the original purple silk moire’. In superb condition. Italy. Early 1970s Measures:...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Silk, Pine

Organic design Oregon pine and silk moire screen/room divider, Italian 1970s

$7,024

Solace No50 Wall Table – Refined Sculptural Base, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No50 Wall Table – Refined Sculptural Base, Design by Joel Escalona

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No50 Wall Table – Refined Sculptural Base, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No23 Console Table – Sculpted Organic Forms, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No23 Console Table – Sculpted Organic Forms, Design by Joel Escalona

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No23 Console Table – Sculpted Organic Forms, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No47 Display Table – Artistic Tapered Form, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No47 Display Table – Artistic Tapered Form, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No47 Display Table – Artistic Tapered Form, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No36 Wall Table – Abstract Solid Wood, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No36 Wall Table – Abstract Solid Wood, Design by Joel Escalona ————————————————————— Solace

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No36 Wall Table – Abstract Solid Wood, Design by Joel Escalona

$13,339 Sale Price / item

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Solace No31 Entry Table – Bold Wood Shape, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No31 Entry Table – Bold Wood Shape, Design by Joel Escalona ————————————————————— Solace

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No31 Entry Table – Bold Wood Shape, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No26 Entry Table – Rhythmic Carved Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No26 Entry Table – Rhythmic Carved Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No26 Entry Table – Rhythmic Carved Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No44 Console Table – Bold Contours, Sculptural Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No44 Console Table – Bold Contours, Sculptural Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No44 Console Table – Bold Contours, Sculptural Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No20 Console Table – Abstract Carved Shape, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No20 Console Table – Abstract Carved Shape, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No20 Console Table – Abstract Carved Shape, Design by Joel Escalona

$13,339 Sale Price / item

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Solace No34 Accent Table – Pebble-Inspired Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No34 Accent Table – Pebble-Inspired Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No34 Accent Table – Pebble-Inspired Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

$13,339 Sale Price / item

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Solace No18 Entry Table – Asymmetric Sculptural Base, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No18 Entry Table – Asymmetric Sculptural Base, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No18 Entry Table – Asymmetric Sculptural Base, Design by Joel Escalona

$13,339 Sale Price / item

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Solace No7 Narrow Table – Balanced Irregular Form, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No7 Narrow Table – Balanced Irregular Form, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No7 Narrow Table – Balanced Irregular Form, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No1 Console Table – Sculptural Wood Form, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No1 Console Table – Sculptural Wood Form, Design by Joel Escalona

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No1 Console Table – Sculptural Wood Form, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Harry Balmer, Brutalist Mid Century Modern, Blackened Steel, Table Lamp, 1970s

By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer

Located in Manhasset, NY

Harry Balmer, Brutalist Mid Century Modern, Blackened Steel, Table Lamp, 1970s Single brutalist

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Vintage 1940s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Harry Balmer, Brutalist Mid Century Modern, Blackened Steel, Table Lamp, 1970s

$2,200

Rare Brutalist Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase by Sally Hare Leibold

By Sally Hare Leibold 1

Located in San Diego, CA

characteristics associated with mid-century modern and brutalist design due to its organic form and emphasis on

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Rare Brutalist Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase by Sally Hare Leibold

$375

Solid Wood, Sculptural Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Domus is a coffee table made from a single block of wood.‎ The purpose of this coffee table is to be placed next to a warm hearth, a place where the whole family gathers and tells st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood, Sculptural Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture

$4,030 Sale Price

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Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s A unique handcrafted

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rustic Ceramic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Studio Design, France, 1970s

$1,839

1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

furniture, material honesty, and conceptual design. Ideal for settings that honor Brutalist minimalism, Wabi

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design

$2,150

Brutalist Coffee Table Bronze Cast Glass by Lothar Klute, Germany, 1990 s

By Lothar Klute

Located in Cork, IE

furniture in the brutalist style. Known for his raw and solid forms focusing on texture and organic shapes

Category

1990s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Coffee Table Bronze Cast Glass by Lothar Klute, Germany, 1990 s

$5,458

Modern Accent Table Serie 48 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Modern Accent Table Serie 48 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design ——— Sereno Coffee Table

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Accent Table Serie 48 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

$10,610 / item

Oval Cocktail Table Serie 24 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Oval Cocktail Table Serie 24 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design ———— Sereno Coffee

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oval Cocktail Table Serie 24 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

$8,488 Sale Price / item

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Sereno Coffee Table Serie 7 by Joel Escalona – Minimalist Solid Wood Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sereno Coffee Table Serie 7 by Joel Escalona – Minimalist Solid Wood Design ——— Sereno Coffee

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sereno Coffee Table Serie 7 by Joel Escalona – Minimalist Solid Wood Design

$10,610 / item

Sereno Center Table Serie 2 by NONO – Minimalist Design with Pebble Legs

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sereno Center Table Serie 2 by NONO – Minimalist Design with Pebble Legs ——— Sereno Coffee Table

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sereno Center Table Serie 2 by NONO – Minimalist Design with Pebble Legs

$8,488 Sale Price / item

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Oval Coffee Table Serie 5 by Joel Escalona – Designed for Modern Homes

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Oval Coffee Table Serie 5 by Joel Escalona – Designed for Modern Homes ——— Sereno Coffee Table

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oval Coffee Table Serie 5 by Joel Escalona – Designed for Modern Homes

$8,488 Sale Price / item

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Large Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Solid European Oak, Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

table balances three minimalist volumes composed of solid wooden parts. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Solid European Oak, Hari by Mokko

$11,653

Vintage Sculptural Brutalist Iron Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

By Dantoft Kunstartikler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large 1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sculptural Brutalist Iron Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

$563 / set

Vintage Brutalist Iron Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

By Dantoft Kunstartikler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brutalist Iron Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

$445 / set

Eisberg-Glasschale Design Pertti Santalahti für HUMPPILA, Finnland, 1970er Jahre

By Humppila, Pertti Santalahti

Located in Aachen, DE

Seltene finnische Eisglas-Schale der späten 60er / frühen 70er Jahre von Pertti Santalahti für HUMPPILA, unbeschädigt, original gelabelt. Signiert sowohl mit dem Künstler als auch mi...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Brutalist Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Eisberg-Glasschale Design Pertti Santalahti für HUMPPILA, Finnland, 1970er Jahre

$446 Sale Price

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brutalist furniture design you’re looking for. Each brutalist furniture design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage brutalist furniture design now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brutalist furniture design you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each brutalist furniture design bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brutalist furniture design that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tom Greene, Sonja Wasseur and Arno Declercq produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brutalist Furniture Design?

The average selling price for a brutalist furniture design at 1stDibs is $2,919, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Brutalist Furniture Design

What is Brutalist furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Brutalist furniture is the term for furnishings that reflect the characteristics of Brutalism, a style that emerged during the mid-20th century. Furniture that fits the definition prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and the utilization of negative space and typically features spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes, a stripped-down, natural look and rugged textures. Modular construction from industrial materials, such as tubular steel, concrete, glass and granite, is also common. Furniture designers who worked in the Brutalist style include Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Paul Evans, Oscar Niemeyer, Paul Rudolph and Tom Greene. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Brutalist furniture.
What is a furniture designer?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
What is modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What furniture did Eileen Gray design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What do you call a person who designs furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.
What is the design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.