Richard Artschwager Furniture

American, 1923-2013

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.

On 1stDibs, find Richard Artschwager’s prints, mixed media, sculptures and more.

Creator: Richard Artschwager

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase

$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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Pair Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dressers by Richard Artschwager

$6,000 / set

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Richard Artschwager Lithograph Mid Century Modern Signed 32" x 30"

$850

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.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair', Signed & Numbered, Edition of 100

$23,435

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...

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Late 20th Century Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Steel

Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander with Leo Castelli ~ Framed

$975

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...

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1960s American Minimalist Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs

$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in

Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet Sourced in Italy and fully restored in The Netherlands in our in-house Upholstery Atelier The chairs have been completely stripped down to their bare bone...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Brass

Queen Framed Print by Andy Warhol

$3,995

H 38 in W 30.25 in D 1.5 in

Queen Framed Print by Andy Warhol

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Limited Edition Andy Warhol Print Framed and authenticated Wall mounts attached.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Plexiglass

Pair framed vintage print of drawings by Diego Rivera

$2,000Sale Price / set|24% Off

H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 3 in

Pair framed vintage print of drawings by Diego Rivera

By Diego Rivera

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of vintage prints of Diego Rivera's drawings of indigenous Mexican children. Framed on linen board in a pair of period frame. In print sign...

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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Glenn of California Walnut Dresser by Richard Thompson

$5,995

H 30.5 in W 71.25 in D 18 in

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Rosewood, Walnut

Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale

$3,795

H 89.88 in W 34.25 in D 11.25 in

Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale

By Globe Wernicke, Hale

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardwa...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie

$2,395

H 30 in W 63.38 in D 19 in

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase

$1,295

H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 13 in

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.

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Oak

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library

$1,811

H 40.16 in W 36.62 in D 11.82 in

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves and two side doors bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl woo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Wood

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print with Mirrored Wooden Frame

$714 / item

H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 0.79 in

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print with Mirrored Wooden Frame

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Big size print of two South American Macaws against a ground of tropical foliage. Printed manually on 100% cotton engraving paper in Florence Italy. Each print is entirely painted by...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Paper

Arts & Crafts Shaker Dark Cherry Wood Tall Bookcases, Pair

$4,295 / set

H 79.75 in W 34.5 in D 17 in

Arts & Crafts Shaker Dark Cherry Wood Tall Bookcases, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Shaker style tall bookcases or display cabinets USA, Circa Late 20th Century Dark cherry wood cases, with adjustable and removable shelves. ...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Cherry

Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)

$300

H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.01 in

Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder off-set lithograph: Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s. Good to very good overall vintage condition. Printed signature from an editi...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Paper

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

$1,757

H 39.77 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and beveled edges and frames with beautiful burl wood pattern decors all around the piece and bla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Wood, Glass

Previously Available Items

Full-Size Teak Bed Frame Attributed to Richard Artschwager

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H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 78 in

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Teak

Vintage 4 drawer dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 35 in D 18 in

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 71 in D 18 in

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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut, Oak

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

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H 77 in W 36 in D 18 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Brass

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut credenza by Richard Artschwager

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H 32 in W 72 in D 18 in

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Richard Artschwager Walnut Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Mid-20th Century

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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 ...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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H 31.5 in W 71 in D 18 in

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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Richard Artschwager

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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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Richard Artschwager Dresser

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H 31.75 in W 70.875 in D 17.75 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s

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H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in

Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Walnut custom narrow desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small collection of furniture in New York City. These pieces are sca...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Richard Artschwager furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Artschwager furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Richard Artschwager furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Richard Artschwager were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Richard Neutra, Eon Furniture, and Gordon Bunshaft. Prices for Richard Artschwager furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,250 and can go as high as $38,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,400.