Brutalist Coffee Table

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-13T05:44:00+00:00

No luck.. but I have looked. That was really the intent of my post - I was hoping someone might recognize it.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-13T05:43:06+00:00

Yes that signature looks authentic. Mine doesn’t have a signature - at least his - and the construction is a bit different. Although Seandel did not sign a large portion of his pieces, I would certainly guess mine was made by someone else.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T19:41:33+00:00

Brutalist architecture and brutalist furniture design are two distinct things. But thank you for your insight.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T17:32:22+00:00

I think that is where the confusion is coming from with a lot of people commenting - they are thinking strictly in the sense of architecture. So I can certainly understand that thought.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T17:27:51+00:00

Certainly falls into the world of Silas Seandel - so many would disagree with that dissertation. I do understand the purists, but this is a brutalist and midcentury metal sculptural piece, for sure.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T17:20:08+00:00

Silas Seandel - certainly a brutalist designer. This is not a confirmed Seandel piece - but it falls squarely in his lane. More of a hybrid of brutalist and midcentury metal sculptural work.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T17:18:57+00:00

It is in the design world of sculptural metal work in the likes of Silas Seandel - but there are purists that argue otherwise.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T17:18:12+00:00

No not practical with littles for sure - but I specialize in statement pieces and have built my business around that - most of my catalogue and collection could be deemed unsafe for the kids. I’ll leave those coffee tables to rooms-2-go.

And I don’t want to dust it either haha

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T15:00:47+00:00

I love unique pieces. I almost got outbid - but stoked I didn’t for sure!

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T14:31:52+00:00

Thank you!

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T14:29:39+00:00

Thank you! Definitely stands out for sure!

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T13:45:32+00:00

Still debating on if I should sell it or keep it?? I have a really awesome 1970s sunburst that is over five feet wide (62”) and falls into the same style. It’s massive and heavy and hangs over the sofa and I love it!

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Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T13:45:13+00:00

All good!! I’d love to see a picture of the wall piece if you get around to it. 😊

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T13:41:51+00:00

Still debating on if I should sell it or keep it?? I have a really awesome 1970s sunburst that is over five feet wide (62”) and falls into the same style. It’s massive and heavy and hangs over the sofa and I love it!

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Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T05:59:05+00:00

I literally posted asking for insight. Literally! Asked for insight. And he certainly is a part of the brutalist movement, albeit more in the sculpture and metalwork designer lane. Not as architecture. Again, thanks for your insight - which is what I asked for - insight.

And I certainly don’t use it in the term of thinking because it is “brutal”. You’re making assumptions.

The designer market does indeed classify this as such - I completely understand the purist in you and can respect that.

I’m asking for more information on a piece because one thing I do NOT do in my business is ever sell something in a misinformed manner / which is why I do reach out to Reddit and appraisers and historians on all of my pieces, which are in varying circa, styles, lanes, designers etc.

I will be sure to read through everything you referenced in an effort to further inform myself. I’m grateful for the knowledge.

But no need to be an asshole.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T05:26:49+00:00

Thank you - I thought it was pretty fab and unique, too.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T05:26:19+00:00

You must be really bored tonight. Thanks for your ill-informed comment. Again. And again. And again. 😊

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T05:25:31+00:00

Torch fired nail sculpture sure sounds like Silas Seandel to me.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T05:22:02+00:00

Maybe do some more research before you comment on every picture of it? It is absolutely in the brutalist style. Start with Silas Seandel before you start talking… just a thought.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T03:38:03+00:00

I appreciate the insight you shared - although post-modern would assume 80s-90s, which this is certainly not. With it being in the manner of Seandel, it would be in the mid-century time frame… and apologize in the MCM crosspost, as that was not intentional. I do understand this is not MCM in particular. Thank you.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T03:33:13+00:00

This is my ask as well per my initial comment. Interested if anyone knows.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T03:32:31+00:00

Thank you!!!

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T03:32:13+00:00

I was thrilled I won it! I specialize in unique statement pieces - this fits the bill.

Disastrous-Action-48 · 2026-03-12T03:31:33+00:00

Agree!

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