Bill Barrett was born on December 21, 1934. He is an American sculptor, painter and jeweler. He is considered a central figure in the second generation of American metal sculptors and is internationally known for his abstract sculptures in steel, aluminum and bronze. Barrett began welding while a student at the University of Michigan. His early works consisted of steel rods, joined together to create open, three-dimensional drawings. For subsequent sculptures, he filled in the negative space between the rods with molten metal and steel plates. From here, Barrett developed a technique of cutting steel sheets into rectangular shapes and forming the shapes into three-dimensional blocks or cylindrical forms. He also explored the surface of steel, grinding or brushing the surface to give his finished work texture. Barrett later painted his steel sculptures to prevent the final pieces from rusting. Barrett’s work with aluminum began in the 1960s. These sculptures were composed of flat, horizontal shapes and their surfaces were bright and clean. Barrett was commissioned by the City of New York through Percent for Art to create his largest sculpture to date, Hari IV, for New Dorp High School on Staten Island. Keeping contemporary culture in mind, Barrett’s title for this work comes from a graffiti tag that was appearing on New York subway cars at the time. The work was well received by the students, earning the nickname the elephant. It became the high school’s symbol, being used on the yearbook cover and adorning the football team’s helmets. The New York Times critic Michael Brenson called this sculpture, “one of the most successful public sculptures in the city." In 1986, Barrett was commissioned by the state of Connecticut for the Criminal Courts Building in Hartford to create Guardian, a fabricated aluminum sculpture that stands 15 feet tall. Barrett began painting in 1992. His vibrant paintings quickly became an important part of his entire creative process—they complemented and influenced the free-flowing feel of his sculptures. Drawing—rhythmic contours and marks—maintained a central role in the creation of his paintings and sculptures. Since 1992, Barrett has had several solo exhibitions, featuring both painting and sculpture. Bill Barrett, Melinda at the Beach in 2002, is a famous work of his in fabricated bronze. Barrett started working with bronze as a way to explore increasingly fluid and gestural forms. As his interest in expressive forms grew, Barrett found that wax gave him the creative freedom to model shapes. He created a technique of pouring wax into a baking tin, drawing the shapes in the wax, and then combining the shapes to create a model, twisting and carving away at each shape by hand. The most successful models were cast into bronze and the bronze maquettes were then fabricated into larger bronze sculptures. From the 90s on, Barrett’s bronze works took on a free-flowing quality that suggested calligraphy, movement, dance and music. Several sculptures from this decade refer directly to dance. In May 2011, Barrett installed a bronze sculpture in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood, for temporary display, as a memorial to September 11, 2001. Also, Barrett's small sculpture Lexeme VII is part of the 911 Memorial and Museum's permanent collection in New York City. In 2010 Barrett exhibited paintings and sculptures in two separate shows, “Polyphonic Abstractions: Painting and Maquettes by Bill Barrett” at the Christian Petersen Art Museum at Iowa State University and “Synchronicity” at Kouros Gallery in New York City.
Bill Barrett Fabricated Aluminum Sculpture Coffee Table
By Bill Barrett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Barretts' work can be found in close to 50 museums including. Albright college, the Cleveland museum of art and the Albuquerque museum of art. This is not the original glass top.
Aluminum
Large Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two glass shelves. The top glass is beveled all arround the glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Chrome
Delight Coffee Table
By Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Delight Coffee Table in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a round coffee table, gorgeous in any interior space. The Fools' Gold Collection of amorphous forms, cast in brass, is a tribute to the heritage of Indian metal craftsmanship. India, in fact, is one of the largest brass makers in the world. The art of brass handicraft...
Brass
Dose Coffee Table
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dose coffee table was developed because we needed a table for our family room that looked and felt softer than any of our designs from the past. We have always loved the idea of mixing and matching materials. So what’s cool about the Dose is that you can combine them in different colors and surfaces to add some interest to the room. We chose the performance velvet for the upholstery because it has such a soft look to it but it’s super durable. A versatile table with a stone surface that sits flush in the base. Suitable as a coffee or side table on its own, or pair them up to fill a larger space. Made by hand in USA Available in: Sand/ pink composition Sand/ ming green...
Onyx, Granite, Marble
Midcentury Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning midcentury coffee table features a sculpted brass base with an unusually shaped, thick glass top. A sleek design with a four sided base with wonderful curves and detail...
Brass
$18,756 / item
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Unique Monolithic Sculpture KETL XL Coffee Table in Volcanic Rock by Mesawa
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Monolithic Sculpture KETL XL Coffee Table in Volcanic Rock by Mesawa Unique piece. Dimensions: W 120 x D 120 x H 45 cm. Materials: Volcanic rock. Weight: 700 kg. Since each piece is crafted by hand, there may be slight variations in weight and dimensions that make each item unique. Additionally, the composition of the rock itself can affect its weight and dimensions, which is why it is important to note that these may vary from product to product. However, we do strive to ensure that all items meet our quality standards and are as close to the advertised weight and dimensions as possible. Please contact us. Carefully selected volcanic rock, hand-picked from the rugged slopes of the volcano Popocatepetl, has been masterfully crafted by a skilled artisan’s chisel and saw, resulting in a truly unique monolithic artful creation. This new functional sculptural collection creates a unique tactile experience that allows you to feel the volume of each piece and opens up a natural connection with the histor y of the rock. We have concentrated on using rocks from the volcano Popocatepetl in Mexico to deepen our connection with our land and bring a piece of nature into our homes. Our inspiration comes from both the histor y of Mexico and our own childhood memories. The design of our Ketl coffee table is inspired by the memor y of an upside-down beetle, struggling unsuccessfully to return to its normal position on a hot day in Mexico City. We brought this memory to life by sculpting a rock in such a way that it reflects this petrified beetle’s failed attempt to stand up straight. Mesawa furniture, a Mexican design brand created by architect Santiago Sierra...
Stone
$3,020 / item
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 31.11 in
Kartell Four Table in Black/ Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This functional and refined table also has a strict geometric design. Thanks to the elegant design solution, the position of the slim table top allows for ...
Steel
Square Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square brass coffee table. Located in NY.
Brass
Jean Coffee Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
The structure of this elegant coffee table in brass features straight and round elements and is available with different marble tops. In this configuration the top is crafted from pr...
Marble, Brass
Ray Coffee Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
The structure of this striking coffee table is a brass hexagon supporting the marble top with the help of six elegant brass legs. This piece is available in several configurations of...
Marble, Brass
Michel Dumas Coffee Table
By Michel Dumas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michel Dumas coffee table. Located in NY.
Glass, Plexiglass
Nazca Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
The top of this asymmetric and delicate coffee table is adorned with geometric decorations inspired by the hieroglyphics of the Nazca desert. The...
Oak
Textured One of a Kind Cast Aluminum Sculpture Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York City, NY
Influenced by Ansel Adams and his Classic landscape photographs, this expressive cocktail table is enhanced by a textured top. Using recycled packing material to make the mold, it is...
Aluminum
Rhapsody Coffee Table
By Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Rhapsody Coffee Table in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a rectangular coffee table embracing beauty and functionality. The Fools' Gold collection of amorphous forms, cast in brass, is a tribute to the heritage of Indian metal craftsmanship. India, in fact, is one of the largest brass makers in the world. The art of brass handicraft...
Brass
Lorsky Coffee Table
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Milan, IT
The eclectic design of this exquisite coffee table is an homage to the 1930s sculptor Boris Lovet-Lorsky with the structural pillar carved in the shape of a woman warrior in whitened ashwood with a polished finish, resting on a strikingly contrasting black square base. The round top of the table is in African ebony wood...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Post Modern Coffee Table Glass and Colorful Sculpture Metal 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A unique coffee or occasional table. Free from glass with colorful anodized aluminum legs and finials. The metal elements are highly sculptural.
Aluminum
Bill Barrett Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture, 1982
By Bill Barrett
Located in Astoria, NY
Bill Barrett (American, b. 1932) Modernist Abstract Dolphin Carved Stone Sculpture, 1982, incised signature and date to bottom side, mounted atop a chrome base. Overall: 18.5" H x 1...
Stone
Bill Barrett Untitled Modern Brutalist Welded Steel Sculpture 1970s
By Bill Barrett
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist welded steel sculpture by Bill Barret. Circa 1970s. Barrett began welding while a student at the University of Michigan. His early works consisted of steel rods, a...
Steel
Large Outdoor Sculpture by Bill Barrett
By Bill Barrett
Located in Dallas, TX
A large aluminum sculpture by Bill Barrett, 1987.
Aluminum