Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cosanti Bell
Large Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. The chamber has the Cosanti mark.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1970s Mid Century
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. design. The chamber has the Cosanti mark.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1950s Wall Mounted
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri with a wall mount bracket.
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Paolo Soleri Bronze Bells Wind Chime Cosanti Originals Iconic MCM
$2,695
H 32.75 in W 17 in D 3.25 in
Vintage 1970s Paolo Soleri Bronze Bells Wind Chime Cosanti Originals Iconic MCM
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare variation of a large Paolo Soleri wind chime, with a wind span of 17 inches. No breaks, no loose welds, each bell is signed with embossed Paolo Soleri logo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Verdigris Cast Bronze Wind Bell / Wind Chime by Joe Ursutz
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast bronze wind bell/chime made by former Cosanti Soleri Foundry metalsmith and designer, Joe Ursutz, Sr.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
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Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Early Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Minimalist shape and design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Early Bronze Paolo Soleri Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri (1919-2013) Unique and Early Cosanti Ceramic Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
A large cast and incised ceramic bell. Total height 18". Bell itself: 8 1/2"high x 10"wide x 7"depth.
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 8 Cast Bronze Wind Bells by Paolo Soleri, Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Collection of 8 cast bronze wind bells by Paolo Soleri, Cosanti all vintage 1960s-1970s.
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
42" Rare One of a Kind Paolo Soleri Cosanti Original Bronze Wind Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Troy, MI
Rare large one of a kind bronze bell assembly by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti Originals circa 1990s Modernist double bell design with P Soleri signature indicative of a one off casting ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
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Bronze
Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell, Cast Aluminum Sculptural Spine
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H 52 in W 12 in D 8 in
Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell, Cast Aluminum Sculptural Spine
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
The design showcases beautiful motifs adorned with a verdigris patina, while hanging chains serve as a counterbalance, enhancing its kinetic appeal. - Handmade by Soleri: A true test...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Early Medium Scale Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime or Bell by Paolo Soleri - MCM
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in St. Louis, MO
This piece was made by the artist at his Cosanti studio in Arizona. Bell is 6.5" h x 4.5" dia.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. (21" long, including the fin and links) Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), the founder of Cosanti and Arcosa...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Cosanti Bell Sculpture by Paolo Soleri, Unique Patina, 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri, circa 1960s. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Paolo Soleri Large Hanging Bronze Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Includes original extension chain.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Bronze Soleri Bell Sculpture and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri. Signed by Soleri.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Monumental Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Very large vintage bronze cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Unique design, fantastic patina and a great sound. 41 inches long, not including the wind catcher and attached chain.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. (" long, excluding the chain.)
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. (7" long, inluding the chain.)
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Vintage Ceramic Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage glazed ceramic Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. It appears to have never been used.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A rare minimalist dots design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
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Bronze
Bronze Soleri Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Paolo Soleri Signed Hanging Bronze Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
The bell chamber has a uncommon geometric pattern and has the Cosanti mark.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Sculpture Hanging Bronze Bell Wind Chime, Circa 1960's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. In wonderful condition with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Large Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design.
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell Wind Chime from Cosanti 1970s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
The bell has the Cosanti cypher. Comes with original fin and a hanger so it is ready to install!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Paolo Soleri Cosanti Ceramic Abstract Decoration Wind Chime Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic wind chime bell with abstract decoration by Paolo Soleri of Arizona.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is is 49.5" long (including hanging chain) with an 4"D.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Cosanti, 1970's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell Wind Chime for Cosanti, 1970's. Stunning patina and Cosanti cypher with original kite.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime / Bell for Cosanti, 1970's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime / Bell for Cosanti, 1970's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Small Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Small bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is is 21.5" long (including hanging chain) with an 2.5"D.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is is 39.75" long (including hanging chain) with an 4.75"W and a 4.25"D.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Brutalist Cast Bronze Bell Wind Chime from Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Circa 1970 Cast Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri. The bell's body is 4" x 4" x 6 3/4". It has a great patina and a beautiful sound. The bronze links the bell hangs from have some house pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large Bronze Cosanti Wind Bell with Hanging Bracket by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bronze Cosanti wind bell with hanging bracket by Paolo Soleri, circa 1980s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Massive Bronze Ribbed Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is the largest Soleri bell that I have ever seen!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Extra Large Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra large bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1980s. The piece has a total length is 33" with a substantial 8"diameter; it weighs over 12 pounds!
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri (1919-2013) Unique and Early Cosanti Cast Iron Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
Two cast iron bells 4" and 2.5" suspended from a single trammel. Beautiful sound!
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper, Iron
Paolo Soleri Cosanti Arcosanti Cast Bronze Brutalist Wind Chime/ Wind Bell
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H 21.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Paolo Soleri Cosanti Arcosanti Cast Bronze Brutalist Wind Chime/ Wind Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage bronze wind chime by Paolo Soleri. Beautiful burnish finish, aged patina, and brutalist design. Wonderful sound. Signed with artist stamp. Dimensions: 21.5" high (fr...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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Cosanti Bell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cosanti bell for your home. A cosanti bell — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cosanti bell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A cosanti bell, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Cosanti Bell?
Prices for a cosanti bell start at $350 and top out at $4,600 with the average selling for $550.
Paolo Soleri for sale on 1stDibs
Paolo Soleri, the founder of Cosanti and Arcosanti, was an important artist, architect, philosopher and urban planner.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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