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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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Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains

Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical flowers with bee sculpture in mixed metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measur...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Belva Ball Brutalist Tree Sculpture Bronze Geode Mid-Century Modern 20th Century
Belva Ball Brutalist Tree Sculpture Bronze Geode Mid-Century Modern 20th Century

Belva Ball Brutalist Tree Sculpture Bronze Geode Mid-Century Modern 20th Century

By Belva Ball

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Brutalist sculpture depicting two elongated trees in bronze, their delicate, branching forms rising from a rough-cut geode base by Belva Ball. Circa mid 20th century. The contrast ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Metal

Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture
Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture

Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Brutalist raw metal torch cut flower sculpture, circa 1983. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5"D x 14.5"H; it is signed and mumbered on the side. G...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Metal

Sculptural Wooden Object with Organic Form by Sergio Vulpe
Sculptural Wooden Object with Organic Form by Sergio Vulpe

Sculptural Wooden Object with Organic Form by Sergio Vulpe

Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District

This one-of-a-kind sculptural object is carved from solid wood and shaped into a raw, organic form. A meditative accent piece for shelves, consoles, or gallery-style interiors — hand...

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Organic Modern Burl Wood Bookends, Sculptural Brutalist Studio Craft, 1970s
Organic Modern Burl Wood Bookends, Sculptural Brutalist Studio Craft, 1970s

Organic Modern Burl Wood Bookends, Sculptural Brutalist Studio Craft, 1970s

Located in San Carlos, CA

A striking pair of sculptural bookends carved from solid burl wood, celebrating the natural beauty and irregularity of the material. Each bookend features dramatic swirling grain, kn...

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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Burl

Mid Century Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Sculpture with Bird and Cactus
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Mid Century Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Sculpture with Bird and Cactus

Located in Toronto, ON

A unique bronze and amethyst sculpture in a truly Brutalist / organic style treatment with a fine, raw surface patina. Bird, textured brush and cactus motifs are abstracted in cast b...

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1950s American Vintage Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture
Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture

Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the raw, organic beauty of nature with this striking vintage cattail sculpture. Expertly crafted from mixed metals, this artisan piece showcases a dynamic composition of slen...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Boho Torch Cut Metal Bands Sculpture
Vintage Boho Torch Cut Metal Bands Sculpture

Vintage Boho Torch Cut Metal Bands Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a captivating vintage Brutalist metal sculpture, an intriguing abstract piece that evokes the raw beauty of a blooming flower or an exploding star. Crafted from forged iro...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

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Metal

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Absolutely beautiful and brutal perch fish designed by Gunnar Nylund and made by Rörstrand Sweden. This stunning fish is in very good condition. All resting on a teak plate.

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Brutalist natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist natural specimens 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 natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist natural specimens made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original natural specimens, popular names associated with this style include Chaumet, Marc D'Haenens, and Nima Abili. 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 natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $285 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $2,250.