Bruce Beasley Furniture

American, b. 1939

For six decades, sculptor Bruce Beasley has worked in a range of media to build complex, resonant arrangements from simple shapes able to communicate the primacy of form and the complexity of human emotion. Bruce Beasley was born in Los Angeles in 1939. Raised in West Los Angeles, he graduated from University High School and enrolled in Dartmouth to study rocket engineering. After taking one of the few art classes Dartmouth offered, Beasley knew that his calling was art and transferred to the University of California, Berkeley. While still an undergrad, Beasley’s very early work titled 'Tree House' was selected for inclusion in the influential exhibition, 'The Art of Assemblage' (1961), at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), alongside art historical names such as Duchamp and Picasso. That was the beginning of a relentless trajectory that has included six decades of international critical recognition, over 200 international exhibitions, and 1000’s of publications. Beasley’s substantial body of work has been exhibited and collected by leading institutions all over the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, NY; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City, NY; Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris, France; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California; and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA, to name a few. Beasley’s 'Apolymon' is permanently installed in the California state capital; his public works can be found in sculpture parks, corporations, airports and universities globally. In 2005, the first retrospective exhibition of Beasley’s work was held at the Oakland Museum of California. In 2008, Beasley’s 17-by-17 foot stainless steel 'Gathering of the Moons' was selected for the Beijing Olympic Games. And in 2021-2022 Beasley became the subject of a second major career overview, 'Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 1960-2020,' installed at Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey and showcasing 62 of Beasley’s most important indoor and outdoor works. Throughout his career, Beasley experimented with and continues to explore various sculptural media, ranging from cast aluminum to Lucite to bronze to granite to wood. His abstract language of form has ranged from rectilinear shapes in the cubic works of the 80s and 90s, to the lyrical, undulating organic forms of the Rondo and Torqueri Series. His most recent works include collage-on-canvas gestural abstractions and sculptures inspired by experiments in virtual reality. While inventing and exploring new technologies, Beasley uses these tools only as they allow him to achieve his aesthetic explorations. His innovations in material science have included contributing to the development of the first studio-scale 3D printer and solving large-scale casting in acrylic, which has been adapted by the United States Navy for deep sea exploration. The artist is also a committed social advocate, founding the South Prescott Neighborhood Association to substantially impact community development in the historically neglected West Oakland area. Today he interfaces with government, home owner and homeless stake holders in West Oakland to find solutions to serious urban housing crises.

Creator: Bruce Beasley

Bruce Beasley Cherry Picker Pecker Sculpture, Signed, 1969, USA

$14,480

Bruce Beasley Cherry Picker Pecker Sculpture, Signed, 1969, USA

By Bruce Beasley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bruce Beasley cherry picker sculpture, Signed, 1969, USA. Beasley is recognised as one of the most noteworthy and innovative sculptors on the American W...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Acrylic

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Spinario the Thorn Picker

$1,250

H 8.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Spinario the Thorn Picker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A grand tour bronze sculpture of Spinario. Measures: Height: circa 8 1/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques must delight you....

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Bronze

Modernist Female Sculpture from USA

$4,800

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Modernist Female Sculpture from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A modernist female bust elegantly carved from a single block of mahogany. Signed and dated.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Mahogany

Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA

$2,250

H 10.25 in W 9.5 in D 19 in

Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA

By The Townsends

Located in Atlanta, GA

Signed 1981 Zebra Ceramic Sculpture by The Townsends, USA. This expressive ceramic zebra sculpture, signed and dated 1981 by The Townsends, is a standout example of American figural ceramics from the late 20th century. Known for their lifelike animal forms and glossy finishes, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc. produced a variety of decorative works with character and charm. This reclining zebra features hand-painted black and white...

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Late 20th Century American Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Ceramic

Cherry Gold Medium Sculpture in Ceramic

$932Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in

Cherry Gold Medium Sculpture in Ceramic

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture cherry gold medium all Handcrafted in ceramic, in gold finish. Medium: L 23 x D 22 x H 67cm. Price: 960,00€. Also available in cherry gold large. Large: L 33 x D 31 x H 91...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Gold

Conical Metal Sculpture from USA

$4,400

H 8.5 in Dm 6.26 in

Conical Metal Sculpture from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An expressive and finely rendered unique metal sculpture having a conical wire-wrapped form with organic painted shapes encased in the interior.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Metal

1969 Curtis Jere Bronze Balloon Boy Art Sculpture

$1,100

H 10 in W 22 in D 3 in

1969 Curtis Jere Bronze Balloon Boy Art Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Stafford, TX

This whimsical and imaginative sculpture is a 1969 piece by Curtis Jere, a design signature used by the artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. Known for their eclectic and artistic m...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Original Bronze Sculpture "Family" T. Bowie, 1969

Unavailable|~~$850~~

H 11.75 in W 4 in D 4 in

Original Bronze Sculpture "Family" T. Bowie, 1969

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Original bronze sculpture "Family" by T. Bowie marked 1969 with a marble base.

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1960s American Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Cold-painted Sculptures of Rifle-carrying Cowboys, 1969 Signed

$95 / item

H 12 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Cold-painted Sculptures of Rifle-carrying Cowboys, 1969 Signed

By Michael Garman

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two Cold-painted Sculptures of Rifle-carrying Cowboys, 1969 Signed. These are priced and sold individually, two are available.

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Terracotta

Bob Bennett Signed Bronze Hand Sculpture, USA, 1970's

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.25 in W 2.13 in D 2 in

Bob Bennett Signed Bronze Hand Sculpture, USA, 1970's

By Bob Bennett

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Bob Bennett Signed Bronze Hand Sculpture, USA, 1970's. Beautiful original patina.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Bronze

Bruce Niemi Bronze Sculpture Signed, 2003

$4,200

H 24.25 in W 19 in D 8.5 in

Bruce Niemi Bronze Sculpture Signed, 2003

Located in Chicago, IL

Bruce Niemi Bronze Sculpture Signed, 2003. Base is made out of brushed steel.

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Bronze

Bathing Beauties Sculptures from USA

$3,600 / set

H 4.25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Bathing Beauties Sculptures from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of finely modeled, delightfully whimsical and warmly patinated bronze sculptures depicting frolicking bathers.

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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Bronze

Bruce Houston instant Sculptures Collection, Signed Dated, Set of Four

$4,500

H 5 in W 3 in D 4 in

Bruce Houston instant Sculptures Collection, Signed Dated, Set of Four

By Bruce Houston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Just a fine and great collection of sculptures by the well known artist Bruce Houston. All pieces dated , and signed and some dedicated. Can be sold individually by request , the si...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

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Other

Previously Available Items

"Terina" Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Bruce Beasley

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H 30.5 in W 21 in D 12 in

"Terina" Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Bruce Beasley

By Bruce Beasley

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking sculpture by Bruce Beasley stands on an Absolute Black Granite base. Bronze shaped obelisks support the bottom of the sculpture and hold up...

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1980s American Brutalist Vintage Bruce Beasley Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bruce Beasley furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruce Beasley furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Peter Shire, Haeger, and Richard Meier. Prices for Bruce Beasley furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,136 and can go as high as $10,136, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,136.