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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Composition, Basket Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Composition, Basket Series Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Inscription: Signed and dated by the artist No...
Acrylic
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Dale Chihuly Coral Red Baskets Signed Original 42 Inch Painting
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Untitled (Coral Red Baskets) Medium: Original Painting Size: 42" x 29.5" Year: c. 2000-2010 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" in gold paint on front This ori...
Paper, Acrylic
$16,500
Dale Chihuly Original Signed Painting Large 42" Green Yellow and Gold Basket
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Medium: Original Painting Title: Untitled (Green and Yellow Basket) Size: 42" x 29.5" Year: c. 2000 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" in gold paint on front Dale Ch...
Paper, Oil
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Dale Chihuly Orange and Blue Baskets Large 60” Signed Original Mixed Media
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Orange and Blue Baskets Medium: Original Mixed Media Painting on Paper Paper Size: 60" x 40" Date: C. 2000 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" on the front Dal...
Paper, Mixed Media
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Basket Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Basket Series Year: 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Inscription: Signed by the artist Notes: Hand painted b...
Acrylic
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Dale Chihuly Turquoise Orange Macchia Signed 42 Inch Original Painting
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Turquoise Orange Macchia Medium: Original Painting on Paper Size: 42" x 29.5” Year: c. 2000 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" in blue paint on front Documenta...
Paper, Acrylic
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Composition, Basket Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Composition, Basket Series Year: 1991 Medium: Acrylic on Arches paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Inscription: Signed and dated by the artist Notes: Dale ...
Acrylic
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Dale Chihuly Aqua Green Basket Signed Original 42” Painting
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Untitled (Aqua Green Basket) Medium: Original Painting Size: 41.5" x 30" Year: c. 2000-2010 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" in gold paint on front Executed...
Paper, Acrylic
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Float Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Float Series Year: 2013 Medium: Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper Size: 30 x 22 inches Inscription: Signed by the artist Notes: Hand painted by...
Acrylic
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Jade Forest, Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Jade Forest, Ikebana Series Year: 2007 Medium: Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper Size: 30 x 22 inches Inscription: Signed by the artist Notes: ...
Acrylic
Dale Chihuly Original Signed Charcoal Japan Drawing 90/1457
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Japan Drawing 90/1457 Sheet Size: 30.25" × 22.5" Medium: Original Charcoal on Paper Year: 1990 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" on bottom front Provenance: P...
Paper, Charcoal
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Dale Chihuly Original Signed Charcoal Venetian Drawing 89/1479
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Venetian Drawing 89/1479 Sheet Size: 29.5" × 21.25" Medium: Original Charcoal on Paper Year: 1989 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" on bottom front Provenance...
Paper, Charcoal
Dale Chihuly Original Charcoal Japan Drawing 89/1426
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Japan Drawing 89/1426 Sheet Size: 22.5" × 30.25" Medium: Original Charcoal on Paper Year: 1989 Provenance: Purchased from Halcyon Gallery, London Dale Ch...
Paper, Charcoal
Dale Chihuly Original Charcoal Venetian Drawing for Lino Tagliapietra w/ COA
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Venetian Medium: Charcoal Drawing on Paper Image Size: (approximately) 17.5" x 12" Frame Size: 22.75" x 18.75" Date: c. 1988-1992 This original charcoal ...
Paper, Charcoal
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Untitled, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Untitled Year: 1996 Medium: Acrylic and India ink on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper Size: 30.25 x 22.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned, as issued Provenan...
India Ink, Acrylic
New Blossoms
By Ilana Greenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original abstract acrylic work on canvas is inspired by the mid-century masters. A lovely floral bouquet is framed in a vintage gold frame, ready to hang, 18 in. wide x 22 in. high
Acrylic
$8,000
H 83 in W 83 in
"Labyrinth" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines
By Carole Baines
Located in Culver City, CA
"Labyrinth" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Carole...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mexican Abstract Painting - Sublimation
By Lidoyne
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract acrylic in earthy hues of green and accented in a deep maroon by Mexican artist Lidoyne, 2010. Signed and dated lower right. Original vintage one-of-a-kind artwork on pape...
Paper, Acrylic
French Abstract - Free Flow
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful French abstract of free form shapes highlighted in bright hues by A. Vivent, 2005. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic ...
Acrylic, Paper
Vintage French Abstract - Departure of the Souls
Located in Houston, TX
Captivating acrylic abstract painting using a vast array of colors to depict an abstract human face and hand with a landscape in the background under a setting sun and souls Flying o...
Acrylic, Paper
French Abstract - Blue Chevrons
Located in Houston, TX
Impactful abstract painting of triangular shapes in hues of blue floating on a black background, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. ...
Acrylic, Paper
$914
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in
Untitled 20 - Series 2019, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Textile Lightness
By Tomasz Prymon
Located in Hallein, AT
About Prymon’s Exhibition Dopaminum and his paintings: ”Dopaminum” - Tomasz Prymon Dopamine – colloquially referred to as the hormone of love and happiness. Why is this organic che...
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
French Abstract
By Collioure
Located in Houston, TX
Fetching acrylic and fixed oil pastel abstract incorporating a myriad of jewel tone colors by French artist Collioure, 1968. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a w...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Treasures from the Meadow
By Ilana Greenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black and white floral acrylic painting is inspired by the mid-century masters. Framed in a vintage gold wood frame, wired and ready to hang Signed on the back - Ilana Greenber...
Acrylic
$914
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in
Untitled 16 - Series 2019, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Textile Lightness
By Tomasz Prymon
Located in Hallein, AT
About Prymon’s Exhibition Dopaminum and his paintings: ”Dopaminum” - Tomasz Prymon Dopamine – colloquially referred to as the hormone of love and happiness. Why is this organic che...
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Desert Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern acrylic and tempera abstract landscape of a mesa land formation under a darkening sky by artist Lilian Coket, 2000. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a ...
Acrylic, Paper, Tempera
French Abstract Painting - Dynamic Geometric Shapes and Movement
Located in Houston, TX
Dynamic acrylic abstract painting, combining bold geometric shapes in black with deep jewel tones of blue, green, and purple by French artist Eros, 2011. Signed lower left. Origina...
Paper, Acrylic
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H 42 in W 30 in
"Macchia Series Drawing" Boisterous Abstract Action Painting in Blue Green Gold
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Austin, TX
Page Size: 42 x 30 in. Frame Size: 48 x 36 in. Signed, bottom center. This energetic composition captures the raw, kinetic energy that defines Dale Chihuly's celebrated Macchia seri...
Acrylic, Archival Paper
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H 30 in W 22 in
Dale Chihuly Two Leaves One Lilly Wax Pastel Drawing on Paper
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Two Leaves One Lilly Medium: Wax Pastel on Paper Paper Size: 30" x 22 1/2" Frame Size: 35" x 27.5" Date: Circa 1990-2000 Dale Chihuly's Two Leaves One Li...
Paper, Pastel
Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Ikebana Series Year: 1996 Medium: Acrylic and inks in colors on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper Size: 30.25 x 22.25 inches Inscription: Unsigned, as iss...
Acrylic, India Ink
Steel Blue, Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Steel Blue, Ikebana Series Year: 2007 Medium: Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper Size: 30 x 22 inches Inscription: Signed by the artist Notes: H...
Acrylic
Composition, Chandelier Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Southampton, NY
Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper. Paper size: 83.5 x 22.625, overall; inches; 41.75 x 22.625 inches, sheet (each). Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: This work is regis...
Acrylic
Composition, Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Southampton, NY
Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper. Paper size: 60 x 40 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: This work is registered with Dale Chihuly Studio, Inc., Seattle, as num...
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...
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...
Acrylic
Palm Fronds, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941) Title: Palm Fronds Year: circa 2000 Medium: Acrylic on heavy Aquarelle paper Size: 60 x 40 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Acrylic
Venetian Drawing on Aquarelle Arches
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dale Chihuly Venetian Drawing on Aquarelle Arches Year: 1991 Signed on the lower right Image size: 29.75” h x 22” l Frame Size: 38.75” h x 30” l COA ...
Paint
Untitled
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Summit, NJ
Perfect acrylic on canvas by Dale Chihuly. A bright, clean and happy piece with hearts and a touch of Chihuly's trademark gold paint. Gallery framed in a black frame. Unsigned.
Canvas, Acrylic