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.
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...
Glass, Blown Glass
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 ...
Glass, Blown Glass
$2,200
H 30 in W 41.5 in
Large Abstract Landscape Pastel Drawing Painting San Francisco Artist, Megan #10
By Dennis Leon
Located in Surfside, FL
It has a variegated texture to it. It is signed and titled. Large format drawing or painting in pastel or crayon. pastoral landscape with boulders and rocks in pasture. Dennis Leon, ...
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
$4,250
H 6.25 in W 6 in D 2 in
Edward Arcenio Chavez Mid-Century Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture
By Edward Arcenio Chavez
Located in Denver, CO
This abstract bronze sculpture by Edward Arcenio Chavez embodies the refined organic forms and sculptural experimentation that define mid-century American modernism. Cast in bronze a...
Granite, Bronze
$40,000
H 20 in W 29 in D 27 in
"Zofar" Boaz Vaadia, Human Body, Bronze and Stone, Anthropomorphic Sculpture
By Boaz Vaadia
Located in New York, NY
Boaz Vaadia Zofar, 1997 Bronze, bluestone, and boulder Overall 20 x 29 x 27 inches From the edition of 7 Provenance Elaine Baker Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida Boaz Vaadia is the in...
Stone, Bluestone, Bronze
$3,600
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
Ted Egri Taos Modernist Judaica Cubist Bronze Sculpture Rabbi & Torah WPA Artist
By Ted Egri
Located in Surfside, FL
Ted Egri (American, 1913-2010) Bronze sculpture Rabbi Signed Egri and numbered 4/30 on side. Dimensions: 12"L x 8.5"H x 6.75" D Born in New York city in 1913 to a Hungarian Jewish emigre family (both of his parents were born in Hungary), Egri was first exposed to music later dropping that for art. He studied with Howard Giles at the Master Institute of the Roerich Museum in New York where he was introduced to Oriental arts, Chinese and Japanese art forms, and later with Hans Hofmann. He worked for the Federal Arts Project, the WPA, making mural paintings and silkscreen prints as well as easel painting. Once WWII began, Egri signed up to serve as a map maker for the Navy, and was witness to some of the fiercest battles in the Pacific. As an artist, he painted many important depictions of his wartime experiences and these works have all be donated to the U.S. Naval Museum. Already a practicing painter and instructor at the Kansas City Art Institute, Ted Egri came to Taos, New Mexico with his wife Kit in 1950 to continue his study of painting at Ribak's Taos Valley Art School on the GI Bill. Louis Ribak quickly introduced Egri to Eulalia Emetaz, the owner of La Galleria Escondida, who gave him his first one-person show in 1951. A prolific and versatile artist, as well as arts organizer and advocate, Egri's contributions to underserved African American, Native American, Hispanic and women were honored by two Taos mayors, with no less than two Ted Egri days during his 50-year art career in Taos. Egri remained in Taos. He became widely known for his sculpture, influenced by cubism and painting, with his style ranging from abstract to realistic. Egri had incredible draftsmanship - charcoal, pencil, pastel, watercolor, oils, mixed media, pen and ink, acrylic, gouache Over time his work gradually shifted from its focus on human struggle to an exploration of natural elements and the changes that come about as a result of living in a physical environment like Taos. "The impact of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range and the vast spaces of the mesas directed me toward space and form. I moved into sculpture," Egri said in a 1987 interview with ARTSPACE magazine. He was included in a show at Stables Gallery along with Emil Bisttram, Louis Catusco, Edward Corbett, Lawrence Calcagno, Keith Crown, Andrew Dasburg, John De...
Bronze
$1,950
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in
Eugene Caples "Bronze Sculpture I" Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Eugene Caples
Located in Detroit, MI
This small exquisite "Bronze Sculpture I" is in excellent condition and a perfect example of Eugene Caples craftsmanship. Although it is mainly abstract, there are bits that look figurative either an arm or a leg attempting to emerge from a fold or attempting to hold a pose such as in yoga. It cries out to be touched and held, looked at and caressed. The beautiful patina on the surface gives voice to the many hands that have done these things. Eugene Caples is a designer and craftsman who worked in Kansas City in the 1960s and later through the early 21st century. He attended the Kansas City Art Institute, earning his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Industrial Design in 1959. In 1963 he was accepted to Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The Cranbrook Academy of Art was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists are alumni of Cranbrook and include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), and Paul Evans (Created Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings.) Gene worked...
Bronze
$1,000
H 20.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
The Test, Assembled Kinetic Modernist Sculpture Puzzle Construction
By William King (b.1925)
Located in Surfside, FL
"The Test," 1970 Aluminum sculpture in 5 parts. Artist's cipher and AP stamped into male figure, front, 20 5/16" x 12 1/2" x 6 5/7" (approx.) American sculptor King is most noted fo...
Metal
$3,750
H 13.25 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 in
Angelo Di Benedetto Modernist Abstract Metal Sculpture Colorado Artist
By Angelo Di Benedetto
Located in Denver, CO
This striking mid-century modern abstract sculpture is a rare, original work by American modernist Angelo Di Benedetto. Created in industrial metal, the sculpture reflects the artist...
Metal
$16,000
H 19 in W 24 in D 16 in
One Step Forward Geometric Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Edition 1/9, 1979
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
One Step Forward edition 1/9 Geometric Abstract Bronze Sculpture Deborah Stern (British / Florida, born 1938), bronze abstract sculpture with a curved triangular form and central v...
Bronze
$1,500
H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in
American Craft Studio Handmade Sculpture Welded Bronze Kinetic Vessel Op Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Great studio piece. It does not appear to be signed. Welded bronze an openwork vessel or vase Verdigris patina, might be suitable for outdoors Dimensions: 18 X 16 X 9 inches Provena...
Bronze
$8,000
H 18 in W 7 in D 8 in
"Venus" Seymour Meyer, Modernist, Precious Metal, Biomorphic, Fluid Sculpture
By Seymour Meyer
Located in New York, NY
Seymour Meyer Venus Signed and editioned 5/9 Silver 18 x 7 x 8 inches Edition 5/9 Provenance Kootz Gallery, New York Collection of Samuel Kootz New York Estate of the above Collecti...
Silver
$1,500
H 21 in W 14 in D 17 in
1970s Steel Modernist Abstract Kinetic Puzzle Sculpture "The Test" William King
By William King (b.1925)
Located in Surfside, FL
"The Test (1970)" Man holding a woman steel sculpture with attachable pieces by William King. signed with cipher, numbered and dated 1970. William Dickey King...
Steel
$2,200
H 16 in Dm 16 in
Hand Woven Textile Artwork w/ Embedded Gemstones by Fiber Artist Barbara Coburn
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking and highly textural handwoven wall-mounted textile artwork by American fiber artist Barbara Coburn, created during the 1970s studio craft movement. Executed in richly laye...
Textile
Ultramarine Blue Macchia with Red Lip Wrap
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Missouri, MO
Ultramarine Blue Macchia with Red Lip Wrap, 1995 Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) 4.5 x 9 x 5 inches Signed and Dated on Bottom Born in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly became the m...
Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Paradise Persian
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Missouri, MO
Dale Chihuly "Paradise Persian" 2003. approx 10 x 10 inches In original plexiglass box (11.75 x 10.5 x 10.5 approx) Signed and Dated Excellent condition. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly became the most famous ornate glass maker of the late 20th century in America. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Washington at Seattle and an M.F.A. in 1968 from the Rhode Island School of Design. From 1967 to 1980, he was Chairman there of the Department of Glassblowing. In 1971, he was a co-founder of the Pilchuck Glass Center in Stanwood, Washington near Seattle. His colorful, abstract blown glass has made him nationally famous, and one of his biggest projects has likely been the thirty-five foot high, 550 foot long pedestrian bridge in Tacoma, Washington. It has five tall glass pavilions with eight- million dollars worth of Chihuly glass. He also did a chandelier in Triest that was 200 feet long, and he added some plastic to the glass to make it lighter weight. Another unique project was in 1999 when, with the help of many workers, he constructed a 64 ton ice wall...
Blown Glass