Initially known as Spanish Metal Arts — a supplier of fencing for stately homes on Long Island — the principals at New York furniture manufacturer Brueton were artistically minded from the start, ensuring that their furniture company would become a major player in the world of stylish, modern stainless steel-based design. The company’s sculptural glass-topped dining tables and vintage mid-century modern chrome-framed armchairs are welcome additions to any contemporary interior.
Brueton got its start with the Manufacturers Hanover Trust building in Manhattan. When award-winning architect Gordon Bunshaft of engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) was designing what would become a modernist marvel in the 1950s — a structure that traded sleek glass facades for the stone columns typically associated with banks — SOM worked with Spanish Metal Arts’s Bruno Saudino and Tony Vitale to furnish the property.
For Bruno and Tony, it marked the start of the aptly named Brueton — the pair produced understated side tables and seating made of glass and aluminum for SOM’s project. Revolutionary for its time, instead of traditional narrow windows, the Manufacturers Hanover Trust building was practically transparent — allowing passers-by to see the vault from the outside. (Celebrated photographer Ezra Stoller, who chronicled iconic New York buildings like Mies van der Rohe’s Seagram Building and the soaring silhouette of Eero Saarinen’s TWA Terminal, shot the building in 1954.)
Much like the material associated with so many of its offerings, Brueton built a reputation of being a strong, dependable and polished manufacturer. The brand worked with designers such as J. Wade Beam, who created cylindrical tables of polished chrome and exquisite marble mirrors during the 1970s, as well as Massimo and Lella Vignelli, a pair of innovative polymaths who left a profound mark on design and wider visual culture.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Brueton case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and seating on 1stDibs.
Reupholstered Pair of Arm Dining Chairs for Mastercraft
Located in Medina, OH
Indulge in the timeless sophistication of these ivory colored Mastercraft dining chairs. The sleek, rounded design, completed with a black lacquered hardwood frame exudes modern lux...
Brass
$2,937 / item
H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair with Slimmed Down Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair is a tribute to the golden age of filmmaking, featuring the Classic Hollywood Regency look. Its deep seat, open back and slimmed down upholstered armrests brings back the retro glam...
Velvet, Wood
Dining Neoclassical Style Chair with Contrast Nail Trim
By Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-crafted tailored side chair inspired by the neo-classical movement of the 1940s. Features contrast nail trim. Custom sizes, finishes and contrast lumbar pillow available. Cust...
Other
Luis Rossi Dining Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
High-end custom dining chairs in a Neoclassical Revival style. Made by Luis Rossi in the 1990's in San Francisco. The fabric is in great condition, I have 12 available Free pickup in S.F. Bay Area Luis Rossi founded Rossi Antiques...
Walnut
Extraordinary Pair Of Ram’s Head Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional pair of club chairs with intricately carved frames with bold Rams Head arms. The generous seats and backs are custom upholstered in a fine and deep Celadon hue faux su...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly historical and ancient Caduceus symbol features ...
Wood
Dining Italian Style Chair with Cabriole Legs
By Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
A reproduction Italian chair, hand-crafted with traditional joinery, with an antiqued paint finish and patina on the hand-carved cabriole legs. Cu...
Other
Antique Style Shield Back Dining Side Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully painted shield back in a sophisticated Buckingham grey finish, accented with gilded details, this chair brings a touch of historic charm into any dining space....
Wood
Antique Style Shield Back Dining Arm Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully painted shield back in a sophisticated Buckingham grey finish, accented with gilded details, this chair brings a touch of historic charm into any dining space....
Wood
$3,200
H 38 in W 19 in D 17 in
Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded seat upholstered in floral patterned beige fabric with embroidered trim...
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice pair of French Provincial cane back side chairs. The chairs have high backs. The headrest is carved and the chairs are nicely sculpted.
Cane, Walnut
Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947, neoclassical area. Set of 4 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish. 8 available
Wood
Pair of Swedish Velour Upholstered Teak Dining Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs were made in Sweden. They're made of teak and have velour upholstery. They have a Danish Modern style.
Teak
Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs 28x28x37
Mahogany
Pair of Modern Sculpted Styl;e Bergeres by Sherrill Furniture
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
These bergeres were made by the Sherrill Furniture Comp. They have rounded shield backs and sculpted arms. The seats are rounded in the back and they have x backs.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Queen Anne Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
set of six vintage-style high-back dining chairs, featuring a distinctive zigzag or flame-stitch upholstery pattern in earthy tones of green, red, and beige. The fabric gives them a ...
Wood
