“Brutalist” describes a design style that is associated with rough unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes and the use of organic materials. It is most commonly associated with a mid-20th century architectural movement but is also seen in interior design, artwork, furniture and even jewelry. This week’s vintage picks are brought to you by Linda of Selective Salvage ,who says there’s nothing brutal about them.
Brutalist Style Coffee Table by Marc Creates
What I like about this: The fact that a coffee table is a work of art is very cool! This was made by Marc Weinstein of Marc Creates in the 1960s. It’s constructed of small metal sheets and nails welded together and would add a great industrial vibe to a contemporary living room.
Glass Sculpture by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati Murano
Why did this catch my eye? This desktop sculpture created by Luciana Gaspari in the 1960s is a beautiful example of Murano glass. The brutalist design is offset by the serenity of the olive and aquamarine glass. The seller is right: “It is spectacular”.
Sterling Silver Boho Brutalist Necklace
And this?: I love jewelry, the funkier the better, and the sterling silver curls on this necklace certainly fall into the “you don’t see this everywhere” category. A piece like this can accessorize a classic white t-shirt and jeans in the morning and the perfect little black dress in the evening without a problem.
You can learn more about Marc Weinstein who began creating art from metal found in his father’s scrap yard when he was in high school here. And if Murano glass caught your eye, here’s a piece written by the experts at the Murano Glass Shop with tips on how to identify the real thing.
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