Richard Artschwager was an eclectic artist whose unique style resisted categorization. His work has been described variously as minimalism and Pop art. At the core of his approach was the transformation of the mundane into the conceptual, and sometimes even the otherworldly.
Artschwager was born in Washington, DC, in 1923 and moved with his family to New Mexico in 1935. His parents were passionate about art and design and he started painting at a young age. He later studied mathematics and science at Cornell University. His studies were interrupted by World War II, but he completed his bachelor’s degree in 1948.
Artschwager spent a period taking odd jobs to support his growing family. Still, he found time to study art, including under French painter Amédée Ozenfant at his New York City studio. He exhibited his first series of paintings and watercolors at the Art Directions Gallery in New York in 1959.
The 1960s were a prolific time for Artschwager. He experimented with his style and participated in many exhibitions. The 1962 piece Handle, a wall-hung polished wood frame, is considered a breakthrough work. He had his first solo exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York in 1965.
In the 1970s, Artschwager moved into site-specific installations and produced paintings and drawings in a more architectural style. His success and acclaim grew over the next three decades.
He died in 2013 at the age of 89. His abstract prints and sculptures remain highly regarded. Many Neo-Geo artists in New York and Young British Artists in the United Kingdom have cited Artschwager as a major influence.
A few months after his death, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles held a career retrospective that displayed over 150 of Artschwager’s works.
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Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid walnut flat pull handles. Great design good vintage condition with stunn...
Walnut
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable shelves. Good vintage condition with beautiful walnut wood grains. Has 2 horizontal...
Wood, Walnut
Pair Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dressers by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of American studio craft Mid Century Modern black walnut dressers with 5 drawers all solid carved walnut pull handles. Solid oak dr...
Oak, Walnut
Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair', Signed & Numbered, Edition of 100
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Krefeld, DE
Richard Artschwager (1923–2013) ‘Chair/Chair’ An exceptional collector’s piece by renowned American artist Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair’ is a limited-edition work that seamlessl...
Steel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Lovers" by Richard Artschwager (Abstract, Pair, Figures, mixed media)
By Richard Artschwager
Located in New York, NY
Screen print on Ries Textured Rag paper, Signed and numbered, Edition of 108 Working across all media, Richard Artschwager (1923-2013) has long specialized in the relationship betwe...
Screen
"International Exhibition: Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Objects"
By Richard Artschwager
Located in New York, NY
Richard Artschwager "International Exhibition: Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Objects" 4 documenta, Kasel, Germany, 1968 Exhibition Poster (Set of 3) 33 x 23 1/4 inches Unsigned
Paper
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Horizon
By Richard Artschwager
Located in New York, NY
Richard Ernst Artschwager (1923–2013) was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, print maker, and furniture designer. Known for its stylistic independence, his work has associat...
Etching, Aquatint
Richard Artschwager Lithograph Mid Century Modern Signed 32" x 30"
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century lithograph by Richard Artschwager (American, 1923-2013). Signed and dated 1981. Edition 4/20.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Wooden Table from Notes on a Room, Contemporary Etching by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wooden Table Richard Artschwager, American (1923–2013) Portfolio: Notes on a Room Date: 1998 Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 102/130 Image Size: 10 x 14 inches Size...
Etching
$2,000
Window from Notes on a Room, Contemporary Etching by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Long Island City, NY
Window Richard Artschwager, American (1923–2013) Portfolio: Notes on a Room Date: 1998 Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 102/130 Image Size: 10 x 14 inches Size: 16 x...
Etching
Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander with Leo Castelli ~ Framed
By Richard Artschwager
Located in New York, NY
Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander in Cooperation with Leo Castelli. Single fold announcement card announcing the publication of five multiples and a sculpture-con...
Metal
Hair Box
By Richard Artschwager
Located in New York, NY
"Hair Box," 1990 (for Parkett 23) Paint on rubberized hair, wood backing, 10 x 15 x 5” (25,4 x 38 x 13 cm), Ed. 100/XX, signed and numbered A material common...
Rubber, Paint
$5,996Sale Price|20% Off
Composition, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Southampton, NY
Printer’s ink from rubber stamp on vélin de Rives BFK paper. Paper Size: 8 x 8 inches. Inscription: Unsigned, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, 1977. Publishe...
Printer's Ink
French Walnut Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality French walnut bookcase, four adjustable shelves, wonderful steel hinge, working key, in overall excellent condition with a lovely colour. 55" high 26.5" wide 15" d...
Walnut
$2,750
H 32 in W 64 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Aluminum
$2,095
H 30 in W 62.25 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut 7-Drawer Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
$1,050
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut
$5,959Sale Price|48% Off
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Modern 24-Legged Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Turkey
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
24-Legged Bookcase can be located at various places in interiors according to usage. The size of the bookcase can be extended by adding modules. Each module is 150 cm length. The bookcase, which composed of two modules, has 24 wooden round legs. It is made of walnut veneered, silk matte varnish on mdf and raw walnut wooden lathe legs.
Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut Dresser by Richard Thompson
By Glenn of California, Richard Thompson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage walnut dresser designed by Richard Thompson, crafted by Glenn of California in the 1950s. This piece embodies mid-century modern elegance and functiona...
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Dixie Furniture, features nine drawers for plenty of storage. An extremely well made and solid piece ...
Walnut
$3,195
H 32.25 in W 56 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished -Mid Century Modern 6-Drawer Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Steel
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase
Located in London, GB
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Original label underneath the tabletop.
Oak
Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long walnut dresser by Broyhill for their Emphasis line. Featuring nine total drawers. Two banks are concealed behind doors. The middle drawers have sculpted wood handles. Please co...
Walnut
Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
By Jan Kuypers
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial...
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large vintage modern credenza by Lane features nine drawers, metal pulls, sturdy metal legs, with a uniquely designed front. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Wood
Full-Size Teak Bed Frame Attributed to Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minimalist full-size platform bed frame in richly figured teak, attributed to Richard Artschwager. The design features a low-slung architectural profile with a broad floating platfor...
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Mid-Century American Modern Studio Craft Walnut Desk by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Studio Craft single pedestal desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who designed a small collection of furniture in New York City in 1953. These pieces ar...
Walnut
Vintage 4 drawer dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Studio craft walnut 4 drawer dresser by Richard Artschwager. Good vintage condition with solid walnut round tapered knobs. clean inside and out.
Walnut
Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager. elegant wood pulls with beautiful walnut wood grain.
Walnut
Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern black walnut dresser with cabinet door all solid carved walnut pull handles. The Left side has ...
Walnut, Oak
American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in San Diego, CA
American MCM solid walnut tallboy dresser / chest by Richard Artschwager, circa 1950s. This amazing piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 36"Wx 18"D x 77"H and has si...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 71.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid walnut flat pull handles. Great design good vintage condition with stunn...
Walnut
Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut credenza by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut credenza with all solid carved walnut pull handles. The right side has (4) drawer and the left has 2 cabinet door...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Richard Artschwager Walnut Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Mid-20th Century
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking and refined executive desk by American artist and designer Richard Artschwager, crafted in richly figured walnut. The design features a floating rectangular top supported ...
Walnut
Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager. elegant wood pulls with beautiful walnut wood grain.
Walnut
Sold
H 44 in W 35.75 in D 17.75 in L 44 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Walnut
Richard Artschwager Dresser
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this midcentury oiled walnut dresser by Richard Artschwager. The dresser has been lightly restored to retain its original aged patina. The original finished...
Walnut