Items Similar to Silas Seandel Sun Spots Sculpture
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
Silas Seandel Sun Spots Sculpture
About the Item
Silas Seandel Sun Spots Sculpture, composed of Torch cut bronze, steel, copper and brass elements.
- Creator:Silas Seandel (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Width: 77 in (195.58 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1975
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:
Silas Seandel
Silas Seandel creates captivating works in metal that range from sculptural tables in sumptuous living rooms to abstract sculptures that adorn the walls of hotel lobbies and museums. His brutalist and modernist pieces have a sensuous appeal. Working primarily with two methods — welded sheet metal and metal casting — his one-of-a-kind copper, bronze, brass and steel pieces evoke flowing movement.
Born in New York City in 1937, Seandel enjoyed working with his hands at a young age, often modeling with clay and creating kinetic mobiles. He was particularly drawn to the work of Alexander Calder. He graduated in 1959 from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics. He then enrolled in business school and studied law.
While exploring the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia, he wandered into its “Sculptors of the 1950s” exhibit, which included works by Richard Stankiewicz, John Chamberlain and Jason Seley. Their metal art subsequently inspired a shift in his career. Seandel taught himself to weld from a how-to book and opened his first studio in 1963.
To support his income, he worked in the furniture department at B. Altman & Co. He would talk about metal sculpting with the designers who frequented the floor. One who was refurbishing the dining room of a country club commissioned Seandel to create a wall sculpture that resulted in acclaim for the artist. Since that first commission, he has worked almost exclusively with engineers, interior designers and architects.
Seandel witnessed the September 11, 2001, attacks from his New York City studio; what he saw influenced many of his works. In 2012, the designer’s studio was damaged in the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy. Water is now a recurring theme in his pieces.
On 1stDibs, find Silas Seandel’s tables, wall decorations, decorative objects and more.
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 1994
1stDibs seller since 2008
495 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
Associations
20th Century Specialists
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Chicago, IL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Stone SculptureLocated in Chicago, ILSolid stone sculpture, polished stone sculpture.Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsStone
- Horse SculptureBy A. MeadLocated in Chicago, ILHorse sculpture, signed Jo Mead.Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
MaterialsPlaster
- Tony Rosenthal SculptureBy Tony RosenthalLocated in Chicago, ILRosenthal bronze sculpture. 1965, untitled. Stamped "Rosenthal, 1965." Nice original patina.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Mario Dal Fabbro SculptureBy Mario Dal FabbroLocated in Chicago, ILMario Dal Fabbro - No. 9 Signed Mario Dal Fabbro, 1983 Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937. From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui. In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Mario Dal Fabbro SculptureBy Mario Dal FabbroLocated in Chicago, ILMario Dal Fabbro - No. 20 Signed Mario Dal Fabbro Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937. From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui. In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Mario Dal Fabbro SculptureBy Mario Dal FabbroLocated in Chicago, ILMario Dal Fabbro sculoture no. 25 "Cube With Inner Space" 1976 Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937. From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui. In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Silas Seandel Sea Grass SculptureBy Silas SeandelLocated in New York, NYStunning 1970's brutalist sea grass metal sculpture designed by Silas Seandel "Signed and dated" in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due ...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBrass, Steel
- Silas Seandel Large Brutalist Floor SculptureBy Silas SeandelLocated in New York, NYStunning 1970's Mid-Century Modern large floor steel Brutalist sculpture designed by Silas Seandel, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBrass, Cut Steel
- Silas Seandel Brutalist Bird Sculpture, SignedBy Silas SeandelLocated in Dallas, TXUnique bird sculpture by Silas Seandel. Signed. Silas Seandel (born August 11, 1937, New York City) is a furniture sculptor based in New York City. Seandel studied sculpture a...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- Large Signed Silas Seandel Wall SculptureBy Silas SeandelLocated in Middlesex, NJLarge Signed Silas Seandel wall sculpture.Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- Large Silas Seandel "Sunspots" Wall Sculpture, SignedBy Silas SeandelLocated in Dallas, TXSilas Seandel was born in New York City, August 11, 1937. He studied sculpture and economics at the University of Pennsylvania and was graduated in 1959. He opened his studio in 1963. While Mr. Seandel was working on a collection for a one man show, he was commissioned by an architect to create a wall sculpture for a building under construction. Mr. Seandel has been working almost exclusively for architects, interior designers and engineers ever since. His pieces are all handmade in the Silas Seandel studio and executed in solid metals such as brass, bronze, steel, copper, etc. These are no enamels, no veneers, nothing unnatural. All colors are the results of acids and heat treatments which Mr. Seandel has developed. As far as craftsmanship is concerned, Sherman Emery, past Editor of Interior Design Magazine said it best. "I have been a long-time admirer of the work of Silas Seandel and consider him to be one of the finest artist-craftsman on the American scene today. The scope of his work is wide, ranging from small pieces of sculpture for the home to huge outdoor pieces...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBrass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
- 5' 8" Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculptures, Signed, 1980By Silas SeandelLocated in Austin, TXA monumental pair of Silas Seandel "Ribbons" of brass and chrome, one signed and dated. Sold together, the sinuous sculptures mount to the wall. His work emerged with importance duri...Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
MaterialsBrass, Chrome
