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African American Improvisational Strip Quilt, Circa 1955
African American Improvisational Strip Quilt, Circa 1955

African American Improvisational Strip Quilt, Circa 1955

Located in Amsterdam, NY

Presents beautifully and retains exceptional visual impact. African American quilt, Gee’s Bend quilt, Gee’s Bend style, improvisational quilt, strip quilt, American folk art, South...

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Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"
Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"

Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 63” x 73” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: United States Material: Cotton, wool Condition: Original condition with some wear throughout ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool
Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool

Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 77.5” x 77.5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool, Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2079...

Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand-Stitched Silk Quilt, American Folk Art, 19th Century, USA
Antique Hand-Stitched Silk Quilt, American Folk Art, 19th Century, USA

Antique Hand-Stitched Silk Quilt, American Folk Art, 19th Century, USA

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 60” x 78” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of 19th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Silk Fabric Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persia...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Fabric, Silk

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Southern Tulip Pattern
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Southern Tulip Pattern

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Southern Tulip Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 80” x 94” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Southern, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 22...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 71” x 72” Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1905...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Mid-1800s Hand-Stitched Floral Appliqué Quilt from Pennsylvania
Mid-1800s Hand-Stitched Floral Appliqué Quilt from Pennsylvania

Mid-1800s Hand-Stitched Floral Appliqué Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 78” x 81” Date of Manufacture: Mid 19th Century Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Pe...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century Hudson Valley New York American Pieced Quilt
Early 20th Century Hudson Valley New York American Pieced Quilt

Early 20th Century Hudson Valley New York American Pieced Quilt

Located in Barrington, IL

The spontaneous arrangement of varied textiles and the quilt’s bold yet harmonious visual rhythm evoke the spirit of Gee’s Bend quilts, celebrated for their modernist sensibility and...

Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripes, 4' x 9'
Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripes, 4' x 9'

Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripes, 4' x 9'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ 3” x 8’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool, cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 154...

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Handwoven Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet in Floral Design
19th Century Handwoven Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet in Floral Design

19th Century Handwoven Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet in Floral Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 74" x 80" Date of Manufacture: Mid 1800s Place of Origin: NE United States Material: Wool Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1584 American Coverlets, J...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green
Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

This technique was widely embraced in 19th-century New England and by African American communities in the Southern United States—most famously seen in the Gee’s Bend quilts of Alabam...

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Jim Rose - Original Tall One Door "Fans" Quilt Cupboard, Monochromatic Pattern
Jim Rose - Original Tall One Door "Fans" Quilt Cupboard, Monochromatic Pattern

Jim Rose - Original Tall One Door "Fans" Quilt Cupboard, Monochromatic Pattern

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This One Door Fans Quilt Cupboard occupies a particularly refined place within Jim Rose’s legacy, demonstrating how his engagement with the Gee’s Bend quilt tradition extended beyond...

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2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

STACKED + PATCHED Foyer Table
STACKED + PATCHED Foyer Table

STACKED + PATCHED Foyer Table

By Richard Haining

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The result is reminiscent of a Gee’s Bend patchwork quilt. As with all of Richard’s work, the entirety of this piece was built, sculpted, and finished entirely by his hands.

Category

2010s American Tables

Materials

Walnut

Abstract Sculpture by Jim Rose: Modern Design with Found Steel Objects

Abstract Sculpture by Jim Rose: Modern Design with Found Steel Objects

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

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2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Abstract Sculpture by Jim Rose, Found Steel Objects, Custom Base, New

Abstract Sculpture by Jim Rose, Found Steel Objects, Custom Base, New

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bird Head No. 2, Cast silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose
Bird Head No. 2, Cast silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

Bird Head No. 2, Cast silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

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Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture by Jim Rose, 2011

Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture by Jim Rose, 2011

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bird Head No. 6, Cast silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose
Bird Head No. 6, Cast silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

Bird Head No. 6, Cast silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Bird Head No. 11, sterling silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose
Bird Head No. 11, sterling silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

Bird Head No. 11, sterling silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Objects No. 01 - Found & collected steel objects - Original Jim Rose sculpture

Objects No. 01 - Found & collected steel objects - Original Jim Rose sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Fiber Painting: 'Arras no. 3: Rainstorm'

Fiber Painting: 'Arras no. 3: Rainstorm'

By Gin Stone

Located in New York, NY

I look to the work of Joan Mitchell and The Quilters of Gee’s Bend as inspiration for pattern and color, as well as charts, iconography, and satellite imaging.'

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Textile

Shaker Tripod Table, Shaker Style in Painted Steel by Jim Rose
Shaker Tripod Table, Shaker Style in Painted Steel by Jim Rose

Shaker Tripod Table, Shaker Style in Painted Steel by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

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Early 2000s American Shaker End Tables

Materials

Steel

Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose
Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose

Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

1990s American Shaker Benches

Materials

Steel

Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose
Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose

Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

1990s American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

"Relay" - colorful abstract painting - landscape - Frankenthaler
"Relay" - colorful abstract painting - landscape - Frankenthaler

"Relay" - colorful abstract painting - landscape - Frankenthaler

By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson

Located in Atlanta, GA

She looks to the vast array of textiles from African nations such as Kuba cloth from the Congo, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Incan quipu forms of storytelling, aboriginal paintings from Aus...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Water & Sound" - colorful abstract painting - expressionism - Frankenthaler
"Water & Sound" - colorful abstract painting - expressionism - Frankenthaler

"Water & Sound" - colorful abstract painting - expressionism - Frankenthaler

By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson

Located in Atlanta, GA

She looks to the vast array of textiles from African nations such as Kuba cloth from the Congo, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Incan quipu forms of storytelling, aboriginal paintings from Aus...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Oil on Canvas: 'Sun Drop'
Oil on Canvas: 'Sun Drop'

Oil on Canvas: 'Sun Drop'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Code Red'
Oil on Canvas: 'Code Red'

Oil on Canvas: 'Code Red'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Assemblage No. 10, Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

Assemblage No. 10, Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Assemblage No. 08 - Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

Assemblage No. 08 - Found Object Minimalist Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Oil on Canvas: 'Immerging Star'
Oil on Canvas: 'Immerging Star'

Oil on Canvas: 'Immerging Star'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Unmeasured Shine'
Oil on Canvas: 'Unmeasured Shine'

Oil on Canvas: 'Unmeasured Shine'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Untitled'
Oil on Canvas: 'Untitled'

Oil on Canvas: 'Untitled'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Collision'
Oil on Canvas: 'Collision'

Oil on Canvas: 'Collision'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Shine'
Oil on Canvas: 'Shine'

Oil on Canvas: 'Shine'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Radiance'
Oil on Canvas: 'Radiance'

Oil on Canvas: 'Radiance'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas: 'Shimmer Sphere'
Oil on Canvas: 'Shimmer Sphere'

Oil on Canvas: 'Shimmer Sphere'

By Carol John

Located in New York, NY

Carol John's art reflects her encounters with mainstream modern artists-showing the obvious influence of Guston and other individualists like Marsden Hartley and Alfred Julio Jensen-...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose

Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Rustic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Assemblage No.04 - Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose
Assemblage No.04 - Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose

Assemblage No.04 - Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Rustic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 07 by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 07 by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 05 by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 05 by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Shaker Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects

Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina

Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose  - Coffee Table, Steel Furniture, Hot Rolled and Repurposed Steel
Jim Rose  - Coffee Table, Steel Furniture, Hot Rolled and Repurposed Steel

Jim Rose - Coffee Table, Steel Furniture, Hot Rolled and Repurposed Steel

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base
Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base

Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a ...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Jim Rose, "Gee's Bend Quilt" inspired Eleven Drawer Chest
Jim Rose, "Gee's Bend Quilt" inspired Eleven Drawer Chest

Jim Rose, "Gee's Bend Quilt" inspired Eleven Drawer Chest

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H 52.5 in W 26.5 in D 18 in

Jim Rose, "Gee's Bend Quilt" inspired Eleven Drawer Chest

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Steel case of drawers with eleven drawers. Gee's Bend quilt interpreted in steel. Totally functional artist-made furniture.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Jim Rose "Gee's Bend" Inspired Eight Drawer Table

Jim Rose "Gee's Bend" Inspired Eight Drawer Table

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H 34 in W 72 in D 16 in

Jim Rose "Gee's Bend" Inspired Eight Drawer Table

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Steel table with eight drawers. Gee's Bend quilt interpreted in steel. Totally functional artist-made furniture.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables

Contemporary hand-sewn Fragments quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Fragments quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Fragments quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

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2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Curllusion quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Curllusion quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Curllusion quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

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2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Vortex quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Vortex quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Vortex quilt by British master maker

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 0.2 in

Contemporary hand-sewn Vortex quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

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2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Victor quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Victor quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Victor quilt by British master maker

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 0.2 in

Contemporary hand-sewn Victor quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

Category

2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Trianni quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Trianni quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Trianni quilt by British master maker

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 0.2 in

Contemporary hand-sewn Trianni quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

Category

2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Meander quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Meander quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Meander quilt by British master maker

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 0.2 in

Contemporary hand-sewn Meander quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

Category

2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Drunkard's Path quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Drunkard's Path quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Drunkard's Path quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

Category

2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Contemporary hand-sewn Shoeman's Puzzle quilt by British master maker
Contemporary hand-sewn Shoeman's Puzzle quilt by British master maker

Contemporary hand-sewn Shoeman's Puzzle quilt by British master maker

By Emily Campbell

Located in London, GB

After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Yale School of Art she practised as a graphic designer at Pentagram in New York before embarking on a series of national and international...

Category

2010s British Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Unavailable

H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 1.58 in

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Located in London, GB

Similarly, to the rising appreciation of Gee’s bend quilts in the US, Gordon Reece presents boro as artworks of necessity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Unavailable

H 66.93 in W 53.15 in D 1.58 in

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Located in London, GB

Similarly, to the rising appreciation of Gee’s Bend quilts in the US, Gordon Reece presents boro as artworks of necessity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Unavailable

H 59.85 in W 41.34 in D 1.58 in

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Located in London, GB

Similarly, to the rising appreciation of Gee’s Bend quilts in the US, Gordon Reece presents boro as artworks of necessity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Unavailable

H 68.31 in W 45.08 in D 1.58 in

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Located in London, GB

Similarly, to the rising appreciation of Gee’s Bend quilts in the US, Gordon Reece presents boro as artworks of necessity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Unavailable

H 64.57 in W 64.57 in D 1.58 in

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900

Located in London, GB

Similarly, to the rising appreciation of Gee’s Bend quilts in the US, Gordon Reece presents boro as artworks of necessity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Two Door Housetop Gee's Bend Quilt Cupboard - Functional Art Steel Furniture
Two Door Housetop Gee's Bend Quilt Cupboard - Functional Art Steel Furniture

Two Door Housetop Gee's Bend Quilt Cupboard - Functional Art Steel Furniture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

In this case, the orange steel is sourced from a Home Depot store re-do. The Housetop Quilt pattern is inspired by the famous quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama.

Category

2010s Shaker Cabinets

Materials

Steel

One Door Housetop Quilt Cupboard - Steel Furniture with Gee's Bend Quilt Design

One Door Housetop Quilt Cupboard - Steel Furniture with Gee's Bend Quilt Design

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2017. SOFA Chicago 2017, Navy Pier, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 3-D, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Gr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Materials

Steel

Five Drawer Table - Shaker and Gee's Bend Quilt Functional Art Steel Furniture
Five Drawer Table - Shaker and Gee's Bend Quilt Functional Art Steel Furniture

Five Drawer Table - Shaker and Gee's Bend Quilt Functional Art Steel Furniture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

The pattern is inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. Prominent colors in this piece are red, yellow, green, blue and orange.

Category

2010s American Shaker Buffets

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century African American Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt
Mid-20th Century African American Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt

Mid-20th Century African American Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt

Located in Barrington, IL

This striking mid-20th century African American hand-stitched quilt embodies the bold, improvisational spirit of the legendary Gee’s Bend quilting tradition of Alabama.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s
Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s

Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 54” x 64” Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s Place of Origin: NE, United States Material: Silk Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU 1364 Americ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

One Door Housetop Quilt Cupboard - Gee's Bend Inspired Steel Furniture

One Door Housetop Quilt Cupboard - Gee's Bend Inspired Steel Furniture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Jim Rose b. 1966, Indiana SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2017 Grand Opening: Coming Attractions, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago IL 2013 “SOFA” Navy Pier, Ann Nathan Gall...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Steel Furniture - Four Drawer Gee's Bend Blue Strip Quilt Cupboard
Jim Rose Steel Furniture - Four Drawer Gee's Bend Blue Strip Quilt Cupboard

Jim Rose Steel Furniture - Four Drawer Gee's Bend Blue Strip Quilt Cupboard

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

The pattern is inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. This piece is available as pictured.

Category

2010s American Shaker Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Half Housetop Gee's Inspired Quilt Cupboard, Steel Art Furniture
Jim Rose Half Housetop Gee's Inspired Quilt Cupboard, Steel Art Furniture

Jim Rose Half Housetop Gee's Inspired Quilt Cupboard, Steel Art Furniture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

The arrangement of steel panels on the door is inspired by the quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. This piece is available as pictured.

Category

2010s Shaker Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Five-Drawer Galvanized Strip Quilt Table, Functional Steel Furniture
Five-Drawer Galvanized Strip Quilt Table, Functional Steel Furniture

Five-Drawer Galvanized Strip Quilt Table, Functional Steel Furniture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This modern 5-drawer table is made from hot roll blue steel with the front panel design based on the Gees Bend Quilts. Each panel is unique with the use of galvanized rusted steel th...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

10-Drawer Housetop Quilt Table with Shelf, Functional Steel Art Furniture
10-Drawer Housetop Quilt Table with Shelf, Functional Steel Art Furniture

10-Drawer Housetop Quilt Table with Shelf, Functional Steel Art Furniture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This modern console table is made from hot roll blue steel with the front panel design based on the Gees Bend Quilts. Its rich grey-blue tones enhance the Industrial aesthetic of the...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Steel Furniture, Six-Drawer Strip Quilt Counter with Shelf
Jim Rose Steel Furniture, Six-Drawer Strip Quilt Counter with Shelf

Jim Rose Steel Furniture, Six-Drawer Strip Quilt Counter with Shelf

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This modern six-drawer counter is made from hot roll blue steel with the front panel design based on the gees bend quilts. Each panel is unique with the use of galvanized rusted stee...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Steel Furniture - Eight-Drawer Blue Green Strip Quilt Counter
Jim Rose Steel Furniture - Eight-Drawer Blue Green Strip Quilt Counter

Jim Rose Steel Furniture - Eight-Drawer Blue Green Strip Quilt Counter

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This modern 8-drawer counter is made from hot roll blue steel with the front panel design based on the Gees Bend Quilts. Each panel is unique with the use of galvanized rusted steel ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

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Gees Bend Quilters For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gees bend quilters is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gees bend quilters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and cotton. There are 8 antique and vintage gees bend quilters for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Gees bend quilters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gees bend quilters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. Gees bend quilters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jim Rose are consistently popular.

How Much are Gees Bend Quilters?

Gees bend quilters can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $3,250 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.