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Dale Chihuly Art

American, b. 1941

With his sculptural works that fuse naturalistic forms with vibrant colors, Dale Chihuly has established himself as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary makers of art glass. The Tacoma, Washington, native’s experimental techniques — manifest in large-scale glass sculptures, installations and environmental artworks alongside smaller table-top pieces — combine fine art, design, architecture and craft.

Chihuly’s inspired creative energy has brought glass blowing to a place at the forefront of the arts in the United States. His prolific body of work is coupled with a dedication to artistic instruction, education and community. Trained in interior design at the University of Washington, he pursued graduate work with Harvey Littleton, who built the first academic art glass program in the U.S. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After further studies at the Rhode Island School of Design, Chihuly was awarded a 1968 Fulbright Fellowship to study glass blowing at the Venini glass factory on the island of Murano in Venice, where he was first introduced to group collaboration in glass making. Not only has Chihuly been committed to his own improvement as an artist, but he has also devoted much of his career to sharing his knowledge. He returned to RISD as an instructor, and after working there for more than a decade and he cofounded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State in 1971. An automobile accident in 1976 left Chihuly blind in one eye; a subsequent injury while bodysurfing weakened one shoulder, leaving him reliant on assistant glassblowers to execute his designs.

Chihuly’s skills and technical innovations have allowed him to make pieces in an astonishing array of patterns, textures and hues — yet his work can be recognized immediately. He has created several notable extended series of artworks. These include his “Seaforms,” which evoke shells, starfish and other marine animals; “Blankets,” which are composed of cylindrical units in patterns suggested by Native American textiles; and, most famously, his grand chandeliers made up of scores of curling, curving, pepper-shaped elements. Whether large or small, as you will see on 1stDibs, the works of Dale Chihuly blend practical flair and bravura artistry. They are a highlight of any contemporary art and design collection.

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Zinnia Machia
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Miami, FL
Dale Chihuly Zinnia Machia, 2014 Handblown glass 10 x 12 x 12 in Dale Chihuly, born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, is a renowned glass artist who began his journey studying interior design at the University of Washington...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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Blown Glass

Cerulean Macchia
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Miami, FL
DALE CHIHULY Cerulean Macchia, 2010 Handblown glass 5 x 8 x 9 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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Blown Glass

Zephyr Green Macchia with Blue Lip Wrap
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Missouri, MO
Zephyr Green Macchia with Blue Lip Wrap, 1996 Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) 8 x 10 x 10 inches Signed and Dated on Bottom Born in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly became the most...
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1990s American Modern Dale Chihuly Art

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Glass, Blown Glass

White Seaform with Black Lip Wraps
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculpture by Dale Chihuly. "White Seaform with Black Lip Wraps" is a contemporary blown glass piece in a black and white palette by American artist Dale C...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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Glass, Blown Glass

Dale Chihuly, Glass Sculpture in Two Elements, United States, Early 21st Century
By Dale Chihuly
Located in New York, NY
A two-piece ensemble by Dale Chihuly possessing the artist's signature aesthetic - an otherworldly palette and form, as well as an incredible electric quality makes his work seem wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dale Chihuly Art

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Glass

Dale Chihuly & James Carpenter Glass Blown Vase Signed & Dated 1973
By Dale Chihuly, James Carpenter
Located in San Diego, CA
rare postmodern mouth blown glass vase signed & dated by Studio James Carpenter 1973, JCDA Inc , Dale Chihuly & James Carpenter Collaboration , blown glass signed & etched into the g...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Dale Chihuly Art

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Blown Glass

Fine and early “macchia” vessel by Dale Patrick Chihuly, Seattle, 1982
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Aachen, DE
A rather small, but fine and early “macchie" vessel by Dale Patrick Chihuly, made in Seattle in 1982. Signed and dated by engraving. Yellow glass decorated with a pattern produced by...
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1980s American Other Vintage Dale Chihuly Art

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Untitled 90-13
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Lyons, CO
Color monotype.
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1990s Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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BASKET DRAWING Signed Lithograph Free-form Abstract Drawing Graphite Pearl Blue
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Union City, NJ
BASKET DRAWING, by Dale Chihuly(American b.1941) renowned glass sculpture artist depicts one of his signature abstract basket forms. This unique, limited edition lithograph was print...
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Scarlet Leaf Ikebana
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Miami, FL
Dale Chihuly Scarlet Leaf Ikebana, 2012 Handblown Glass 10 x 10 x 7 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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Blown Glass

Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Ikebana Series Year: Circa 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Aquarelle paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the artist, rec...
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Early 2000s Abstract Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic

Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Ikebana Series Year: Circa 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Aquarelle paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the artist, rec...
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Early 2000s Abstract Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic

Basket Set
By Dale Chihuly
Located in New York, NY
This piece is part of Dale Chihuly's iconic basket set series. The artist has been known to create glass vessels that undulate in color and form. These pieces frequently come grouped...
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20th Century Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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Blown Glass

“ Pilchuck Aerial”
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Dale Chihuly Skagit Blue Pilchuck Aerial, 1996. In very good condition no cracks or breaks. Buyer is reasonable for all shipping cost.. 400 made
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1990s Dale Chihuly Art

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Glass

Float Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Float Series Year: 2017 Medium: Mixed Media—Five Color Serigraph & Acrylic on Waterford paper Edition: 18/110, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches Con...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic, Intaglio, Screen

Float Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Float Series Year: 2010 Medium: Mixed Media (Intaglio Lithography & Acrylic) on Waterford paper Edition: 8/175, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches Co...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic, Intaglio, Screen

Basket Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Basket Series Year: 2013 Medium: Mixed Media (Intaglio Lithography & Acrylic) on Waterford paper Edition: 143/160, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic, Intaglio, Screen

Float Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Float Series Year: 2014 Medium: Mixed Media (Intaglio Lithography & Acrylic) on Waterford paper Edition: 63/175, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches C...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic, Intaglio, Screen

Venetian Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Venetian Series Year: 2018 Medium: Mixed Media (Lithograph & Screenprint) on Waterford paper Edition: 79/125, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches Cond...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Screen, Lithograph, Acrylic

Basket Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Basket Series Year: 2015 Medium: Mixed Media—Intaglio Lithography & Acrylic on Waterford paper Edition: 43/175, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches Co...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic, Intaglio, Screen

Reeds, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Reeds Year: 2016 Medium: Mixed Media (Silkscreen & Lithograph) on Waterford paper Edition: 86/100, plus proofs Size: 37 x 25 inches Condition: Exce...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Dale Chihuly Art

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Screen, Lithograph

Vintage "Chihuly a Decade of Glass" Poster by Dale Chihuly, 1984
By Dale Chihuly
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Chihuly A Decade of Glass" poster by Winn Publishing, circa 1984. The poster is mounted on a wood box frame and is in very good condition with bright...
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Mid-20th Century American Dale Chihuly Art

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Paper

Basket Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Basket Series Year: Circa 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Aquarelle paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the artist, rect...
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Early 2000s Abstract Dale Chihuly Art

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Acrylic

The Art of Dale Chihuly Hardcover Table Book
By Dale Chihuly
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Title: The Art of Dale Chihuly. "The Art of Dale Chihuly is published on the occasion of a major exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. It traces the evolution of the a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dale Chihuly Art

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Paper

Cameo Pink Seaform with Black Lip Wrap (94.678.s1)
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Missouri, MO
Cameo Pink Seaform with Black Lip Wrap (94.678.s1), 1994 Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) 14 x 32 x 18 inches Born in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly became the most famous ornate ...
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1990s American Modern Dale Chihuly Art

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Glass, Blown Glass

Macchia Art Glass Bowls, from Seaforms
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Dale Chihuly is inspired by the organic forms of the sea and ever changing colors visible in the translucent purple of the outer layers speckled with opaque white, yellow, greens, or...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Chihuly Art

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Blown Glass

Float Drawing, Venice
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Missouri, MO
Float Drawing, Venice By. Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) With frame: 40.75 x 28.75 inches Without frame: 36.5 x 24.75 inches Edition: 142/150 bottom right Signed in Paint bottom center Born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After graduating in 1965, Chihuly enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He continued his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he later established the glass program and taught for more than a decade. In 1968, after receiving a Fulbright Fellowship, he went to work at the Venini glass factory in Venice. There he observed the team approach to blowing glass, which is critical to the way he works today. In 1971, Chihuly co-founded Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State. With this international glass center, Chihuly has led the avant-garde in the development of glass as a fine art. His work is included in more than 200 hundred museum collections worldwide. He has been the recipient of many awards, including twelve honorary doctorates and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. Chihuly has created more than a dozen well-known series of works, among them Cylinders and Baskets in the 1970s; Seaforms, Macchia, Venetians, and Persians in the 1980s; Niijima Floats...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dale Chihuly Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

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Dale Chihuly art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Dale Chihuly art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Dale Chihuly in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Dale Chihuly art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mark di Suvero, Brenda Zappitell, and Varujan Boghosian. Dale Chihuly art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,300 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $7,160.

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Questions About Dale Chihuly Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The nationality of Dale Chihuly is American. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, on September 20, 1941. In terms of his ancestry, the glassmaker is of Hungarian, Czech, Slavic, Swedish and Norwegian descent. Over the course of his career, Chihuly established himself as one of the world's preeminent contemporary makers of art glass and became well known for his experimental techniques. Explore a selection of Dale Chihuly art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Dale Chihuly is famous for his work as an artist. With his sculptural pieces that fuse naturalistic forms with vibrant colors, he has established himself as one of the world's preeminent contemporary makers of art glass. The Tacoma, Washington, native's experimental techniques are used to produce large-scale glass sculptures, installations, environmental and smaller table-top pieces, all combining aspects of fine art, design and architecture. Find a collection of Dale Chihuly art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What happened to Dale Chihuly is the story of an artist who continues to fascinate art lovers and inspire viewers with his glass sculptures, installations and environmental artworks. Alongside his artistic practice, Chihuly has worked as an educator, cofounding the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, and heading up the glass program at the Rhode Island School of Design. He also advocates for making fine art accessible to everyone through youth outreach programs like Hilltop Artists and large-scale public projects like Chihuly Over Venice and Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem. Explore a selection of Dale Chihuly art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Dale Chihuly no longer blows glass. Dale Chihuly did blow glass until he dislocated his right shoulder in 1979. The injury prevented him from properly holding the glass blowing pipe. However, he did hire others to do the work under his supervision. Shop a wide selection of Dale Chihuly glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dale Chihuly is best known for creating sculptures out of glass. His installation projects helped launch him into the art world's spotlight and include Ethereal White Persian Pond, Desert Towers and Opal and Amber Towers. You'll find a variety of Dale Chihuly art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Artist Dale Chihuly is best known for his glass sculptures. Chihuly studied interior design and received a Masters of Science in sculpture from the University of Wisconsin where he studied glassblowing. His works with glass are often featured in large installations and exhibitions earning raves around the globe. Shop a selection of Dale Chihuly pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dale Chihuly still makes art. At this stage in his career he is very accomplished and well-known for his glass works. He has also experimented in paint, plastic, neon and other materials and is constantly pushing the art envelope to create new works and installations. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

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