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

Category

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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Large French Agate Butterfly Low Table Designed By Isabelle Faure

By Isabelle Faure

Located in Westport, CT

A stunning sculptural low table made from brass of bamboo and intricate illuminating butterflies encased with genuine blue-greige agate wings and eyes. Each wing illuminates. Orig...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Large French Agate Butterfly Low Table Designed By Isabelle Faure

$15,800

Artist J.B. Thompson MCM Brutalist 1969 Bronze Art Wall Sculpture Tablet # 5/15

By Arnaldo Pomodoro, J. B. Thompson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Artist J.B. Thompson (1932–1984) Texas, California. Brutalist Mid-Century Modern bronze art wall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Artist J.B. Thompson MCM Brutalist 1969 Bronze Art Wall Sculpture Tablet # 5/15

$1,500

Midcentury Brutalist Cast Concrete Garden House Planter with Weathered Patina

By Willy Guhl

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A mid century concrete planter boasting a superb weathered patina. Of brutalist design with a rough

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Midcentury Brutalist Cast Concrete Garden House Planter with Weathered Patina

$1,088

Solid Oak Artistry Unseen Force #29 Joel Escalona s Coffee Table, Unique 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

Solid Oak Artistry Unseen Force #29 Joel Escalona s Coffee Table, Unique Design

$10,428 Sale Price / item

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Large Brutalist Bronze Door Handle with Scissors and Comb, West Germany 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

A large and impressive Brutalist bronze door handle with the motives of scissors and comb. The

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Brutalist Bronze Door Handle with Scissors and Comb, West Germany 1960s

$1,480

Sculpture-Base Unseen Force #7 Joel Escalona s Oak Coffee Table, Unique 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

Sculpture-Base Unseen Force #7 Joel Escalona s Oak Coffee Table, Unique Design

$12,126 / item

Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022

Located in Odense, DK

This multifunctional stool is created by using recycled pine furniture. Use it as a decorative side

Category

2010s Danish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022

$780 / item

Portabottiglie Scultoreo Marcel Duchamp Style Design Ferro Battuto Anni 60

By Marcel Duchamp

Located in Taranto, IT

Anni 60- Meraviglioso Portabottiglie scultoreo in ferro battuto nello stile di Marcel Duchamp. L’articolo è in ottime condizioni conservative, non vi è alcun difetto estetico o stru...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

Portabottiglie Scultoreo Marcel Duchamp Style Design Ferro Battuto Anni 60

$2,195

Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212

By Willy Guhl

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of garden armchairs model "Loop chair" by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl from the 60's edited by Eternit. Fiber cement ribbon forming a low garden chair with sober and pure lines...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Brutalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Cement

Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212

$10,561 / set

Brutalist Pottery Vase by California Artist Barry Parr Signed Dated

Located in San Diego, CA

, San Diego artist , California Design.

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Pottery

Brutalist Pottery Vase by California Artist Barry Parr Signed Dated

$275

Oval Coffee Table Serie 94 – Sereno by Joel Escalona in Solid Wood Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Oval Coffee Table Serie 94 – Sereno by Joel Escalona in Solid Wood Design ——— Sereno Coffee Table

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oval Coffee Table Serie 94 – Sereno by Joel Escalona in Solid Wood Design

$10,145 Sale Price / item

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Solid Wood Coffee Table Serie 66 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solid Wood Coffee Table Serie 66 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design ——— Sereno Coffee

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Wood Coffee Table Serie 66 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design

$11,936 / item

Pair Hand Crafted Brutalist Iron Candelabra With 5 Candle Holders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully designed, and very large, Pair of Brutalist Wrought Iron Candelabras The unique and

Category

20th Century Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Pair Hand Crafted Brutalist Iron Candelabra With 5 Candle Holders

$3,160 / set

Set of 4 Brutalist Sculptiral Chairs done in pine, attr. to Gilbert Marklund

By Gilbert Marklund

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a set of 4 very rare Brutalist dining chairs done in solid pine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Brutalist Sculptiral Chairs done in pine, attr. to Gilbert Marklund

$3,600 / set

Exquisite Lounge Set by Atelier Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Voorburg, NL

Unique lounge set designed by atelier Sonja Wasseur. Consisting of two lounge chairs, one stool and

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Exquisite Lounge Set by Atelier Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design

$7,921 Sale Price / set

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Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solace No4 Wall Table – Abstract Solid Wood Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solace No4 Wall Table – Abstract Solid Wood Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace No4 Wall Table – Abstract Solid Wood Legs, Design by Joel Escalona

$15,694 / item

Solid Wood Cocktail Table Serie 8 – Sereno by NONO for Interior Design Projects

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Solid Wood Cocktail Table Serie 8 – Sereno by NONO for Interior Design Projects ——— Sereno Coffee

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Wood Cocktail Table Serie 8 – Sereno by NONO for Interior Design Projects

$8,488 Sale Price / item

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Brutus Model Coffee Table in Fiber Concrete, Design of a Modern Sculpture.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brutus model coffee table, design of a modern sculpture in concrete and cast fibres, coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Brutus Model Coffee Table in Fiber Concrete, Design of a Modern Sculpture.

$1,127 / item

Wrought Iron Flower Bases Set - Vintage Design

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

set di basi in ferro battuto, perfette per esporre piante e fiori. Il design vintage, con struttura

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Flower Bases Set - Vintage Design

$1,424

Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Design and Rusty Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture in Rusty Iron, Spain, 1950s. This Brutalist hand-hammered

Category

20th Century Spanish Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Design and Rusty Patina

$2,468 Sale Price

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Brutalist Set of 6 Mohair Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Dallas, TX

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Resin, Wood

Brutalist Set of 6 Mohair Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960

$19,250 / set

Sculptural Brutalist Iron Green Glass Wall Candle Lamp by Dantoft, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

1970s Brutalist Wall candle sculpture made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Brutalist Iron Green Glass Wall Candle Lamp by Dantoft, 1970s

$350

21st Century Varco Concrete Stool Designed by Ernesto Messineo for Forma&Cemento

By Forma Cemento

Located in Rome, Lazio

Two identical hollow pieces joined together through a slight contact. The "cut" is brought to the limit of the visible giving the perception of instability. The light that enters ins...

Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Stools

Materials

Concrete, Cement

21st Century Varco Concrete Stool Designed by Ernesto Messineo for Forma&Cemento

$1,157 / item

Dark, Elegant Black Solid Wood Design Materializes, Still Stand No91

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Dark, Elegant Black Solid Wood Design Materializes, Still Stand No91 —— Joel Escalona's wooden

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Dark, Elegant Black Solid Wood Design Materializes, Still Stand No91

$14,589 / item

Vintage Danish Brutalist Iron Blue 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 Danish Brutalist Iron Blue Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s

$563 / set

Brutalist Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Panels by Albano Poli for Poliarte

By Poliarte, Albano Poli

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Brutalist Floor Lamp designed by Albano Poli

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Panels by Albano Poli for Poliarte

$7,800

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke

By Bernard Rooke

Located in London, GB

An organic and Brutalist style Butterly table lamp. No chips or cracks. Easily retired for all

Category

Vintage 1970s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke

$629

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Grenada Style Brutalist Black Iron Bowl

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage iron bowl in the style of Umanoff. The piece is designed in the Salterini Grenada

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Urns

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Grenada Style Brutalist Black Iron Bowl

$212 Sale Price

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Iron Glass Brutalist Dining Set Table 8 Leather Chairs after Ilana Goor

By Ilana Goor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

to the iron frame which is very reminiscent of Brutalist designed furniture. The chairs have a great

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Iron Glass Brutalist Dining Set Table 8 Leather Chairs after Ilana Goor

$13,000 / set

Fratelli Mannelli 1970 s Italian sculpture of an elephant designed by Enzo Mari

By Fratelli Manelli

Located in Oxford, GB

Fratelli Mannelli 1970's Italian sculpture of an elephant designed by Enzo Mari. Quirky whimsical

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Fratelli Mannelli 1970 s Italian sculpture of an elephant designed by Enzo Mari

$890

White Coffee Table Model Brutus, Design of a Modern Sculpture in Fiber Concrete.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

White coffee table model Brutus, design of a modern sculpture in concrete and cast fibres, coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

White Coffee Table Model Brutus, Design of a Modern Sculpture in Fiber Concrete.

$1,127 / item

Large Sunburst Light Fixture with Leaves Design in Gilt Iron, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

. _________________________________________________________________________ Stunning Brutalist Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture / Ceiling Fixture in GIlt Iron A beautiful Brutalist hand

Category

20th Century Spanish Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Large Sunburst Light Fixture with Leaves Design in Gilt Iron, 1950

$4,082 Sale Price

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Vintage 60s Set of 6 Solid Oak Danish Design Dining Room Chairs, Kjærnulf style

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This beautiful Danish oak chair embodies the charm of Mid-Century Modern design combined with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage 60s Set of 6 Solid Oak Danish Design Dining Room Chairs, Kjærnulf style

$4,094 / set

Donald Drum Style MCM 1960s Cast Aluminum Brutalist Exotic Wild Beast Sculpture

By Donald Drumm, Bruce Fox

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large Mid-Century Modern Donald Drum style cast aluminum brutalist exotic African wild beast

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Donald Drum Style MCM 1960s Cast Aluminum Brutalist Exotic Wild Beast Sculpture

$875

Brutalist Brass and Copper Wall Lamp

By Tommaso Barbi, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Arteluce, Hans Kögl

Located in München, DE

Impressive brutalist wall lamp from the 1950s. Unique design, handcrafted with attention to detail

Category

Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Brass and Copper Wall Lamp

$1,898

Artful Design Solace 3: Solid Walnut Auxiliary Table with Unique Wood Grain

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Escalona The Solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Artful Design Solace 3: Solid Walnut Auxiliary Table with Unique Wood Grain

$7,294 / item

Sculpture-Base Unseen Force #67: Joel Escalona s Oak Coffee Table, Unique 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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Sculpture-Base Unseen Force #67: Joel Escalona s Oak Coffee Table, Unique Design

$12,242 / item

Brutalist Hexagonal Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Denmark, 1960s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Cork, IE

brutalist movement had on Sorensen's work, with a strong emphasis on materials, textures and geometric forms

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Hexagonal Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Denmark, 1960s

$818

Bronzed Brutalist Sconce in the Manner of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unique Brutalist sconce designed anonymously in Denmark during the 1960s. Heavy stock

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Bronzed Brutalist Sconce in the Manner of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s

$801

Solid Wood Bathroom Sink, Basin, Contemporary Design, Walnut, Carved, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique handmade wooden sink carved by artist from single piece of walnut wood with basic carving tools, easy maintaining. Great for any interior, whether it be modern or rustic, it w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Solid Wood Bathroom Sink, Basin, Contemporary Design, Walnut, Carved, Logniture

$1,117 Sale Price

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Vintage 1970 s Handmade Art Studio Pottery Eclectic Design Candle Holder

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Eclectic Design Handmade Art Studio Pottery Candle Holder. Made in the 1970's, probably

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1970 s Handmade Art Studio Pottery Eclectic Design Candle Holder

$284 Sale Price

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Scandinavian Brutalist Stoneware Hedgehog Figurine by Tut Fog for B&G, 1970s

By Tut Fog

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Brutalist inspired stoneware hedgehog designed by female Danish Ceramist, Artist and Sculptor Tut

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Brutalist Stoneware Hedgehog Figurine by Tut Fog for B&G, 1970s

$415

contemporary rectangular table in black stained ash wood and travertine

By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

furniture and objects brand, known to combine the finest materials, design details and fine craftsmanship in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

contemporary rectangular table in black stained ash wood and travertine

$14,834 / item

Sculptural Brutalist Iris-shaped Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Brutalist Iris-shaped Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

$1,150

Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

$1,000

Hand Wrought Brutalist Fireplace Tools in the Style of Giacometti with Stand

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great brutalist set of fireplace tools. the set has the well designed strand, a poker and shovel

Category

20th Century English Brutalist Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Wrought Brutalist Fireplace Tools in the Style of Giacometti with Stand

$1,999 / set

contemporary rectangular table in black stained ash wood - barh skyline table

By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

furniture and objects brand, known to combine the finest materials, design details and fine craftsmanship in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

contemporary rectangular table in black stained ash wood - barh skyline table

$11,273 / item

Aperta Round Coffee Table - Solid American Walnut - Design by Aad Bos for Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted in the Netherlands out of solid European oak or American walnut. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Aperta Round Coffee Table - Solid American Walnut - Design by Aad Bos for Mokko

$11,653

Iconic Geometric Steltman Chair in solid Ash designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1963

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Beograd, RS

famous piece of modern design originally created by the Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld in

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Iconic Geometric Steltman Chair in solid Ash designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1963

$6,883

Brutalist Scandinavian Blue Stoneware Vase in the style of Annikki Hovisaari

Located in Esbjerg, DK

designs by Finn Lynggaard and Annikki Hovisaari in particular. Measurements: H: 27 cm, W: 11 cm, Dept

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Brutalist Scandinavian Blue Stoneware Vase in the style of Annikki Hovisaari

$326

Italian Modern Industrial Design Criss Cross Fretwork Iron Console / Entry Table

Located in New York, NY

Italy with Industrial Home Interior Design, the interlaced frame consisting of a well crafted trellis

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Modern Industrial Design Criss Cross Fretwork Iron Console / Entry Table

$4,325 / item

Bernard Rooke Brutalist Dragon Fly and Leaf Floor Lamp Organic Style 1960-1970

By Bernard Rooke

Located in London, GB

An organic and Brutalist style Floor Lamp with Dragon Fly and Leaf design. No chips or cracks

Category

Vintage 1960s English Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Bernard Rooke Brutalist Dragon Fly and Leaf Floor Lamp Organic Style 1960-1970

$2,549

Modern Burned Oak Totem, a Design of Sleek Darkness, Still Stand No101

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Modern Burned Oak Totem, a Design of Sleek Darkness, Still Stand No101 _ Joel Escalona's wooden

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Burned Oak Totem, a Design of Sleek Darkness, Still Stand No101

$12,400 Sale Price / item

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Burned Oak s Sleek Dark Design in Abstract Totem Form, Still Stand No87

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Burned Oak's Sleek Dark Design in Abstract Totem Form, Still Stand No87 —— Joel Escalona's

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Burned Oak s Sleek Dark Design in Abstract Totem Form, Still Stand No87

$12,400 Sale Price / item

15% Off

Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87 —— Joel Escalona's wooden

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Sleek and Dark Design in Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No87

$11,671 Sale Price / item

20% Off

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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.