Alexander Calder Furniture
American, 1898-1976
The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling.
Because Calder's parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles.
In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles.
In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals.
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Creator: Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder - Fleches 'Galerie Maeght', 1970 - Lithographic Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
ALEXANDER CALDER - FLECHES (GALERIE MAEGHT), 1970 - LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Fleches (Galerie Maeght, 1970)
Printed for Alexander Calder Exhibition, Title...
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Mid-20th Century American Kinetic Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Vintage Alexander Calder Studio Marconi Exhibition Poster, Italy, 1967
By Alexander Calder
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Alexander Calder
Italy, 1976
“Calder” Studio Marconi. Original Vintage Exhibition Poster.
H 95 x W 72 x D 2.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder "Composition i" Framed Abstract Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage framed abstract lithograph
Entitled "Composition I"
By Alexander Calder
USA, 1960s
Includes Certificate of ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Alexander Calder "Friendship" Lithograph, Braniff Flying Colors Collection, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage framed abstract lithograph from the Flying Colors Collection commissioned by Braniff International Airlines
By Alexander Calder
USA, 1973
Measures: 27"W ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Alexander Calder Bronze Sculpture Book for Perl's Galleries, circa 1969
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bronze sculpture book by Alexander Calder for Perl's Galleries.
Manufactured in New York, circa 1950.
In good original condition, with cons...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Alexander Calder Framed Cover Magazine for 'Darriere Le Miroir', circa 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Cover magazine by Alexander Calder for 'Darriere Le Miroir'.
Manufactured in France, circa 1971.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Alexander Calder 'Flying Colors’ Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), 'Beastie' from 'Flying Colors’, lithograph printed in colors, 1974, each on wove paper with full margins printed to the edge, framed.
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1970s American Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Softbound Program "The Art of Alexander Calder" Long Beach Museum of Art 1970
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice softbound program from Alexander Calder's 1970 exhibition at the Long Beach Museum of Art in Long Beach, CA from January 11, 1970 to February 8, 1970.
The program is in go...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder Mid-Century Autumn Harvest Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Countryside, IL
Alexander Calder mid century autumn harvest lithograph.
This lithograph measures: 25.75 wide x .75 deep x 17.75 inches high
Great vintage conditio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Canvas, Paint
Alexander Calder Original Color lithograph '1971', Derrière le Miroir no. 37
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (USA, 1898-1976).
Figure composition from DLM - no. 37, color lithograph 1971. It is framed and ready to be The "Behind the Mirror" Review was an art and literary ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
1963 Alexander Calder Stabiles Lithograph for Derriere le Miroir No. 141
By Alexander Calder, Maeght
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Alexander Calder (American, 1898 -1976) "Stabiles" color lithograph printed by Maeght, Paris; published by Derrière Le Miroir, Paris, No. 141 in 1963. Very good condition and impr...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
“Spiral” Print by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alexander Calder spiral print.
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1970s Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Glass, Paper
Alexander Calder, 'Z' Lithography, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed 'Z' photolithography by Alexander Calder, 1973.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Framed and signed in pencil.
In go...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder, Original Lithograph 15/90, Les Queles Deqoulinantes 1966
By Alexander Calder
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lithograph by Alexander Calder namned Les Queles Deqoulinantes. This is number 15 in an edition of 90. It is 76 x 59 cm (framed), 61 x 44 cm (picture). It is reframed but have the ...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Calder The Complete Bronzes Book
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Calder: The Complete Bronzes book. Published on the occasion of the exhibition; October 25 - December 8, 2012, New York, New York.
Acknowledgements:
"It is our honor and privilege ...
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2010s American Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder "Stabile ii" Lithograph for Dèrriere Le Miroir, 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Alexander Calder lithograph for the French publication Dèrriere Le Miroir circa 1976 matted and framed under glass.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder Lithograph "Les Triangles" Derriere Le Miroir, 1963
By Alexander Calder
Located in Rochester, NY
An original Alexander Calder double page centerfold lithograph "Les Triangles" from Derriere Le Miroir, publication number 141 year 1963. Image size is 22" w x 15" h. Overall clean b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
"Splotchy" Textile by Alexander Calder for Laverne Originals
By Laverne International, Alexander Calder
Located in Pawtucket, RI
"Splotchy" textile by Alexander Calder for Laverne Originals. Hand printed on linen. 26 ft. available
The innovative husband-and-wife team Erwin and Estelle Laverne, specialized...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Alexander Calder “FIAC- Grand Palais”
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
FIAC-Grand Palais by Alexander Calder, Unsigned 1981 Offset Lithograph.
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1980s Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Glass, Paper
Original Vintage Poster, 'Calder Crags and Critters' 1975 Galerie Maeght
By Alexander Calder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster, 'Calder Crags and Critters' 1975 Galerie Maeght
"Alexander Calder was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in th...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder Pace/Columbus exhibition Hand Lithograph, 1971
By Alexander Calder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and excellent original hand lithograph produced for the 1971 Pace/Columbus exhibition. Number 35.
Acquired from the Flint Institute of ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
By Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, circa 1960s. They have been recently framed in clean lined black lacquered wood gallery frames...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Alexander Calder Santa Claus E. E. Cummings Portfolio of Prints and Prose, 1974
By Alexander Calder
Located in Pasadena, TX
Portfolio of Alexander Calder Santa Claus prints with text by E. E. Cummings,
1974
Text in English and French
Prints 82/175
EE Cummings' most ...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Mid-Century Modern Calder Stabiles Paper Art Book Suite of 8 Lithographs, 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this 1973 paperback book with 8 lithographs by Alexander Calder. An introduction in French by James Jones, the book is also written in French and published ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder 1975 Lithographs "Derriere Le Miroir" Maeght Editeur
By Alexander Calder
Located in Sharon, CT
Containing five original lithographs by Alexander Calder. This is edition no. 212 Janvier 1975 of the Derriere le Miroir. Published in Paris by Galerie Maeght. Without staples. Very ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Alexander Calder "Red & Blue Spirals with Sun", Lithography 40/50
By Alexander Calder
Located in Toledo, OH
Alexander Calder Limited Edition 40/50, Lithography. An original signed lithography on unbranded woven paper by American artist Alexander Calder...
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Late 20th Century Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
Alexander Calder Etching, "Characters with Canes"
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder signed and numbered etching (131 / 175).
"Characters with Canes" - 1975
Alexander Calder was an American artist best known for his invention of the mobile and his wire sculptures. Over the course of seven decades, along with his mobiles, he also produced paintings, stabiles, standing mobiles...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alexander Calder Furniture
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Acrobats by Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Acrobats Lithograph by Calder is a rare piece. Original period frame with archival matting and paper.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alexander Calder Furniture
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Paper
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By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Alexander Calder
Located in Pawtucket, RI
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Paris, FR
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By Alexander Calder
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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