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
Rare Original Deluxe Handsigned Alexander Calder Magnificent Sun Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is AN EXTREMELY VERY RARE EXQUISITE LARGE DELUXE ALEXANDER CALDER (American, 1898-1976) Original Color Lithograph. Color Lithograph in Orange, Blac...
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Rare Original Deluxe Handsigned Alexander Calder Colored Spirale Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is AN EXTREMELY VERY RARE EXQUISITE LARGE DELUXE ALEXANDER CALDER (American, 1898-1976) Original Color Lithograph. Color Lithograph in Orange, Blac...
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Rare Original Framed Handsigned Alexander Calder Spiral Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A RARE IMPORTANT AND EXQUISITE ALEXANDER CALDER (American, 1898-1976) Signed and Numbered LIMITED EDITION Lithograph. This Beautiful piece is ap...
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Vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" Art Book by Jack Cowart St Louis Art Museum
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" art book by Jack Cowart (St Louis Art Museum), circa 1980. This hard to find paperback book is in good vintage ...
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Alexander Calder - Three Onions - Signed Artist's proof on vellum, 1965.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander Calder - "Three Onions"
Artist's proof on vellum, 1965, signed lower right.
Original frame. H: 51 x W 71 cm.
The American artist Alexander Calder was very attached to Fran...
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Vintage "Calder's Universe" Art Book by Jean Lipman
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Calder's Universe" art book by Gloria Jean Lipman, circa 1980.
The book is in good vintage condition (several small tears to the dust jacket) and measures 10.25"W x 11"H....
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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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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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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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Framed Color Serigraphy by Alexander Calder - "Venusiennes"
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your art collection with this stunning framed color serigraphy by the renowned artist Alexander Calder, titled "Venusiennes." Originally created as a gouache, this vibrant ar...
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1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder "Beastie" Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder Litograph called "Beastie" Limited Edition (1974 Braniff Airlines) Signed in Plate.
This lithograph is in excellent condition, initialed a...
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1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder "Swirl" Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder Litograph called "Swirl" Limited Edition (1974 Braniff Airlines) Signed in Plate.
This lithograph is in excellent condition, initialed and...
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Lithographie Alexander Calder, The tree numbered 33/75 hand signed by the artist
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Lithographie " The Tree" by Alexander Calder, n°33/75 numbered and hand signed by the artist.
Hand signed lower right. Framed with protective glass. Good Condition
Notes: + A corre...
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Lithography by Alexander Calder “Cercles noir bleu rouge”, circa 1970
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography by Alexander Calder “Cercles noir bleu rouge”,
Edited by Sala Gaspar, Barcelona, Spain in around 1970.
Framed in wood.
In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
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Alexander Calder, American Bicentennial Tapestry, The Sphere and the Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander Calder
The Bicentennial Tapestries: The Sphere and the Spirals
Wool and Silk
1975
40.5 x 59 in, 103 x 150 cm
Artist signature and Atelier monogram woven on front;
Edition woven on the back with bolduc
Numbered 28
Manufactured by Pinton Felletin, France
Condition: Good Condition
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
This wool, hand-woven tapestry is hand signed by Alexander Calder (Pennsylvania, 1898 - New York, 1976) with his initials 'CA' on the label on verso, also with his signature woven in the lower right in black. The Atelier Pinton Frères (PF) symbol is also woven in black in the lower right beneath the signature. A Pinton Frères label on the verso states 'D'apres Le Carton De Calder Tapisserie D'aubusson Tissee Dar Les Ateliers Pinton Copyright Alexander Calder 1975...
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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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Alexander Calder "Friendship" Lithograph Flying Colors Collection 1975
By Alexander Calder
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Friendship" 1975
Colorful Alexander Calder lithograph on Arches paper.
Edition commissioned by Braniff International Airlines
Embossed stamp "Flying Colors Collection 1975"
Signed e...
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Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Vienna, AT
A great art book about sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Calder by Gene Lipman, a long-time friend of Calder, and Margaret Aspinwall. 1st Edition from 1981.
7.5X10.25“, 96 pages, 95 illustrations, hardcover with dust jacket.
The book describes the life and career of the twentieth-century artist and includes illustrations of a variety of his works and a guide to his sculptures in museums and public spaces. It focuses on his representative mobile works and also features early wire works, commercial sculptures...
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Fish and pyramids
By Alexander Calder
Located in PAU, FR
Lithograph signed and numbered "fish And pyramids" by Alexander Calder 1976
Edition of 150 copies Perfect condition
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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 by Maeght. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the book are 11" W x 15" H.
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Captivating Calder Art: Original 1973 Sala Gaspar Exhibition Poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into a realm of artistic allure with this exceptional find - an original historical poster by Alexander Calder, prominently displayed at the renowned Sala Gaspar in Barcelona du...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. This exhibition book is ...
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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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"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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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 succe...
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Alexander Calder, Red Moon & Swirl, Lithograph 1965
By Alexander Calder
Located in Toledo, OH
Alexander Calder was an American artist best known for his invention of the kinetic sculptures known as mobiles. Calder also produced a variety of two-dimensional artworks including ...
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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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Alexander Calder furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alexander Calder furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Alexander Calder were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lee Reynolds, Harris Strong, and Robert Indiana. Prices for Alexander Calder furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $985.
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Alexander Calder’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's 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. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)
For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire.
Shop authentic Alexander Calder prints, sculptures and other art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term ‘mobile’, which was coined by Marcel Duchamp, was used to describe Alexander Calder’s work, as Calder’s sculptures often moved with the help of motors or wind. ‘Mobiles’ was a French pun which meant ‘motion’. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from Alexander Calder.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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