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Brutalist Seating

BRUTALIST STYLE

The design of brutalist furniture encompasses that which is crafted, hewn and worked by hand — an aesthetic rebuke (or, at least, a counterpoint) to furniture that is created using 21st-century materials and technology. Lately, the word “brutalist” has been adopted by the realms of furniture design and the decorative arts to refer to chairs, cabinets, tables and accessory pieces such as mirror frames and lighting that are made of rougher, deeply textured metals and other materials that are the visual and palpable antithesis of the sleek, smooth and suave. 

ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN 

  • Use of industrial materials — tubular steel, concrete, glass, granite
  • Prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and utilization of negative space
  • Spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes
  • Stripped-down, natural look; rugged textures, modular construction
  • Interiors featuring airy visual flow and reliance on neutral palettes

BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity.

Le Corbusier essentially created the brutalist style; its best-known iterations in the United States are the Whitney Museum of American Art, which was designed by Marcel Breuer, and Paul Rudolph's Yale Art and Architecture Building. The severe style might have been the most criticized architectural movement of the 20th century, even if it was an honest attempt to celebrate the beauty of raw material. But while the brutalist government buildings in Washington, D.C., seemingly bask in their un-beauty, brutalist interior design and decor is much more lyrical, at times taking on a whimsical, romantic quality that its exterior counterparts lack.

Paul Evans is Exhibit A for brutalist furniture design. His Sculpture Front cabinets laced with high-relief patinated steel mounts have become collector's items nonpareil, while the chairs, coffee table and dining table in his later Cityscape series and Sculpted Bronze series for Directional Furniture are perhaps the most expressive, attention-grabbing pieces in American modern design. Other exemplary brutalist designers are Silas Seandel, the idiosyncratic New York furniture designer and sculptor whose works in metal — in particular his tables — have a kind of brawny lyricism, and Curtis Jere, a nom-de-trade for the California team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, the bold makers of expressive scorched and sheared copper and brass mirror frames and wall-mounted sculptures.

Brutalist furniture and sculptures remain popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.

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

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Style: Brutalist
1970s French Brutalist Wooden Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This 1970s French Brutalist wooden stool exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on raw materials and honest construction. Built from a thick, hand-hewn slab seat, the piece highlights t...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Wood

“Big Iron” Dining Chair, Iron, James Vincent Milano, Italy, 2023
Located in Milano, IT
“Big Iron” Dining Chair, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2023 Dining chair. Floating seat. Polished and brushed iron. Engraved logo plaque in chrome satinated brass. Handcrafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Seating

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Iron

Solid Pine Wood Bench by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Wood; Bench; Simplicity; Italy; 1970s; Fratelli Montina; Silvio Coppola; Brutalist Brutalist solid pine wood bench designed by Silvio Coppola for Fretelli Montina. A stunning...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Pine

Brutalist Pyrenean Monoxyle Stool, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic and charming, this monoxyle wooden seat hails from the Pyrénées region, circa 1950. A fine example of traditional craftsmanship, it features a solid wood construction with a s...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Futuristic brutalist modular lounge chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contact for additional custom work. Designed and built in Los Angeles by Joseph Dieppa of Dieppa Design. A 1 of 1 piece entirely hand built. Conceptually with see this piece as a ...
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2010s American Brutalist Seating

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Steel

Old Rustic Tripod Stool Milk Stool Brutalism Style
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old rustic Brutalist-style stool, handmade from solid wood. The three legs are attached with mortise and tenon joints, a characterful piece from the first half of the 20th ...
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1920s Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Set of 4 Brutalist Iron Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Brutalist iron stacking dining chairs Great pieces, a set of good heavy iron chairs which have square seats and round backs with inset h...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Seating

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Iron

Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor Indoor, Handmade, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Bench crafted from charred walnut wood, showcases the beauty of natural materials combined with artisanal craftsmanship. The rich, dark hues of the wood highlight its unique grain pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Walnut

1970’s Brown Faux Fur Loveseat with Oak Trim
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Brown Velour Faux Fur Loveseat with wood trim at arms and brass rivet detailing by International Furniture c.1970’s. Soft plush cushions make this loveseat perfec...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Seating

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Brass

Set of Four Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Late 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of four Brutalist oak dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the late 1960s. The chairs are structurally in excellent condition with no damage, and the original upholstery...
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1960s Danish Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

French stool in solid elm and rattan, 1950
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Robust and primitive French oak stool with unconventional proportions with very solid (elephant) legs and a beautiful rattan seat. Totally unmessed with, as honest as furniture could...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brutalist Seating

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Rattan, Oak

Dining Sofa in French Oak with Pure Burgundy Wool Upholstery - Acer by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with comfortable rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in class materials and generous proportions. The Acer sofa is available as a dining room sofa and a living room sofa. The dining sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of wooden brutalist chairs resting on a tripod pedestal CIRCA 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of wooden brutalist chairs resting on a tripod base, the backrest updated. circa 1950/1960
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1950s Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Beech

Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs by De Puyt, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Very impressive sculptural chairs in very good condition. These chairs were made in the 1970s in Belgium by De Puyt. They are made of solid oak wood and con...
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Oak

Brutalist Oak Stool, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutalist oak stool, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Live Edge, Walnut Oak Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Handmade, Contemporary, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique live edge bench made from walnut plank and charred oak legs. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural, eco-friendly and easy to ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Brutalist Scandinavian Leather Sling Loveseat, style of Jean Gillon
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Danish or Swedish Brutalist Stained Oak and Olive Green Leather Sling Loveseat. Reminiscent of Brazilian Mid Century and Brutalist designs such as those by Percival La...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Canvas, Oak

Brutalist Rustic Modern Dining Set in Stained Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Alpine dining set captures the rustic charm and refined craftsmanship synonymous with the Alps. Comprising a solid wood dining table and matching chairs, each piece exudes the r...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Collectable Brutalist Chair - Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Trigon by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Wabi Sabi Tripod Alpine Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist alpine chairs, testifying to the raw beauty of the imperfect wabi wabi. Despite their identical origins, each chair has its own unique imperfect...
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19th Century French Antique Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Vintage Brutalist Armchairs Solid Wood Eagle Carvings
Located in Buxton, GB
Add a Rustic Ranch or Primitive Brutalist feel to your home with this pair of Unique American Eagle Armchairs, Hand carved from a solid tree trunk. Crafted in the 1900s with intricat...
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20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Brutalist Wrought Iron Oak Bar Stools, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Izegem, VWV
These crudely yet elegant made oak seat bar stools on a black forged iron base were made by hand in the 1970s. The seat height is 75,5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

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Wrought Iron

Brutalist Dark Brown Trigon Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Wooden Tripod Stool Milk Stool Early 20th Century Brutalism
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful antique wooden tripod stool, a milk stool. This is a rustic and brutalist handmade antique from around the early 20th century. It als...
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1910s European Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Pair of Italian Brutalist Armchairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-to-late 20th century marked a golden era for Italian interior design. Amidst a booming economy and a newfound sense of optimism, Italian designers began to explore and experi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Giovanni Grismondi brutalist iron brass longue chair One Off
Located in Padova, IT
Etched iron and brass longue chair in the brutalist style designed by Giovanni Grismondi ( Padova, Italy 1971 ) and made in a unique example in 2020...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Seating

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Iron, Brass

Set of Six Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Dudouyt-Style Detailing, France 1940
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs with Dudouyt-Style Detailing, France, 1940s This striking set of six French dining chairs captures the sculptural spirit of 1940s design, blen...
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1930s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Rush, Oak

Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Rustic, Walnut, Organic, Handmade, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique contemporary bench. Made from walnut in combination with steel and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Brazilian Brutalist Patched Leather Lounge Chair, Vintage Chair from 1960s
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This is a rare midcentury Brazilian armchair made of natural materials like wood and camel leather. It was designed by young Brazilian designers in the 1960s using traditional techni...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of Six Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs Made in Belgium
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very heavy Brutalist set of 6 chairs in very good condition!.
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Pair of Brutalist Easy Chairs, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of interesting and comfy two brutalist easy chairs.
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

French 50s Brutalist Modern Armchair by Adrien Audoux Frida Minet, France 1950
Located in Basel, BS
Fast Shipping in 5-15 days, insured with our shipping partners. A compact, sleek armchair that blends modernist, constructivist, brutalist, and rustic-modern styles. It features a f...
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1940s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Rope, Hardwood

Folk Art Monoxylite Tripod Hearth Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk art tripod hearth chair, a captivating piece from 19th-century Auvergne, France. This unique chair seamlessly combines the functions of a side chair and a focal point near the f...
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19th Century French Antique Brutalist Seating

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Wood

Brutalist Bench in Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Cadence bench is inspired by the simplicity and power of the rhythmic stepped brickwork visible in the architecture of Amsterdam's 'South Plan' area; the city development plan de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Dining Sofa - Oak, Pure Wool Upholstery in Dark Grey - Acer by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with comfortable rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Spanish 1950s Solid Beechwood Armchairs with Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Almelo, NL
Striking pair of Spanish armchairs crafted in solid beechwood with original patinated cognac leather seat and back panels, Spain, circa 1950s. These armchairs are defined by their r...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Beech

Set Three-Legged Wooden Stools in Ash in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Balance and clarity characterise this refined pair of wooden stools, echoing the design language of Charlotte Perriand. Their straightforward yet thoughtful construction pays tribute...
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Ash

Pair Of 1970s French Brutalist Oak Armchairs With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This striking pair of 1970s French Brutalist armchairs showcases the movement’s emphasis on raw materiality, architectural form, and honest construction. Crafted from solid oak with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Spanish Brutalist Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Spain, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight Spanish brutalist dining chairs from the 1970s, finished in a dark stain. The chairs are sculptural and graphic: strong cubic frames, solid oak construction, and expre...
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Pair of French Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French oak lounge chairs from the 1960s in the Brutalist style. Each chair features a solid, low-slung frame with a wide seat, gently curved backrest, and signature keyhole...
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20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Hexagon Strictly Spanish Brutalist Chair Pair
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of Mid Century Brutalist Strictly Spanish line club chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Arched cutout details around the legs, and previously reupholstered in textur...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Seating

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Brass

Modernist Solid Oak Wooden Fenestra Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 massive chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, impressive solid wood structures with thick legs, mulch seats, by Georges Robert, France 1950. CONDITION: In beautifu...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Elm

Low stool with backrest or child seat, Belgium 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Beech wood side chair with backrest with a heart. The stool has 3 sturdy legs and is in good condition. Height 54 cm. Seat height 28 cm. Length 30 cm and depth 26 cm.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Beech

French Folk Art Brutalist Tripod Shepherd’s Stool, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Probably a piece of French folk art, this solid wood tripod stool was likely crafted as a traditional shepherd’s seat. The thick, hand-carved seat rests on three tapered legs, combin...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Wood

6 Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Solid and massive chairs in a brutal eclectic style, beechwood, floral tapestry fabric.
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1940s Italian Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Beech

6 Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 1940s
6 Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 1940s
$838 Sale Price / set
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Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Cadence Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Cadence bench is inspired by the simplicity and power of the rhythmic stepped brickwork visible in the architecture of Amsterdam's 'South Plan' area; the city development plan de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Iron Chain Link Swivel Counter Bar Stool Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Wrought Iron Chain Link Swivel Counter Bar Stools - Set of 4. Item features heavy iron frames, swivel seats with backrests, brass ball finials, r...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Seating

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Wrought Iron

Wooden Bench in Solid European Oak - Brut by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut collection takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. The Brut benc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Carved Art Deco Parish Brutalist Gothic Armchairs in Oak with Rush Seats
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Carved Art Deco Parish Brutalist Armchairs in Solid Oak with Rush Seats. Beautiful wood carvings in the form of curtains, a star and candles
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1920s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Contemporary Sculpted Counter Stool in Solid Oak Wood by Soha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Sculpted Counter Stool in Solid Oak Wood by Soha Dimensions : H. 95 x W. 35 x D.40 / SH. 70 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating

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Oak

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved bench/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

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Wood, Oak

Set of Vintage Brutalist Sofa s, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Brutalist three seater sofa with matching armchair in oak and black leather. The sofa's are very comfortable and have a nice brutalist design. Good condition. 1970s ...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Oak

Natural Solid Light Oak Bench - Fenestra by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Oak Settee by Lou Hodges
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Reupholstered in Dedar Liberabirinto fabric. Frame fully refinished.
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 2 Safari lounge chairs, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 67cm W, 62cm D, 35cm H seat, 72cm H total Material: Leather, wood Color : Brown Period: 1970’s
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Seating

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Leather, Wood

Maison Regain Elm Lounge Chairs with Blue Velvet Seat, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Maison Regain Elm Lounge Chairs with Blue Velvet Seat, France, 1970s This pair of lounge chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s, exemplifies the sculptural strength and minimalist ...
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Seating

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Velvet, Elm

Vintage Boho Matte Glaze Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the raw, elemental beauty of the Industrial aesthetic with this striking vintage ceramic garden stool. Designed to mimic the look of weathered Corten steel or oxidized iron, ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Brutalist Seating

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Ceramic

Brutalist Dark Brown Trigon Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench - Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut collection takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. The Brut benc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Brutalist seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Sóha, NONO, De Puydt, and Lucas Muñoz Muñoz. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $98 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $2,810.

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