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

Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dresser by Richard Artschwager

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

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

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

$2,750

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

Studio Craft Teak Desk by Richard Artschwager

$12,000

Studio Craft Teak Desk by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Studio craft desk by American artist Richard Artschwager, c.1950s, USA. The desk features a boomerang style table top and three storage drawers on the right side, each showcasing a w...

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

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Teak

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

$23,930

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 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 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

Modern 24-Legged Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Turkey

$6,222Sale 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.

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2010s Turkish Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

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

$7,000 / set

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

Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

$4,200 / set

H 28 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in

Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

By Karpen of California

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual pair of signed Karpen lounge chairs. Wonderful carved walnut pads give the arms a very stylish and sophisticated feel. The chairs have excellent form and function.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Stickley Arts and Crafts Style Walnut Slat 3 Tier Low Bookcase (2 available)

$1,290

H 31 in W 58 in D 10.25 in

Stickley Arts and Crafts Style Walnut Slat 3 Tier Low Bookcase (2 available)

Located in Pasadena, TX

This bookcase is made from solid walnut. It has 3 Tiers for plenty of storage. The back is made of solid walnut slats, it sits on 4 3" legs. There are 2 available price is per item

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

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Walnut

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

$2,800

H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

$5,600

H 46 in W 22 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

By John Stuart, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

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

Sold|~~$6,000~~

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

American Solid Walnut 1970's Versatile Bookcase with Dovetail Joints

$1,478

H 38.5 in W 33 in D 11 in

American Solid Walnut 1970's Versatile Bookcase with Dovetail Joints

Located in San Diego, CA

American solid walnut 1" thick beautiful simple elegant small bookcase, circa 1970's, we have completly refinished the piece , sand it and oil it solid sturdy well built incredible c...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn

$8,000

H 29.25 in W 67.38 in D 31.13 in

Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn

By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A handsome and well-crafted teak double pedestal desk designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, circa 1950s. With its warm teak surfaces and clean architectural lines, t...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase

$1,200

H 64 in W 36 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase

By Kent-Coffey, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Store your stuff in style with this charming genuine mid-century bookcase. This vintage American Modern design features a veneered walnut construction with attractive contrasting oak...

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

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Metal, Brass

Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s

$3,296

H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 29.53 in

Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Teak desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. There are 6 spacious drawers at the front, and at the back of the bar. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: H 73...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Teak

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere

$1,280

H 33 in W 37.5 in D 8.75 in

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth ...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Mahogany

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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

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

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

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 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

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

Midcentury 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

Midcentury 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 carved walnut pull handles. Great design good vintage condition with stu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Walnut

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut 4 Drawer Dresser

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H 32 in W 35 in D 18 in

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut 4 Drawer Dresser

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury American Studio craft Richard Artschwager walnut 4 drawer dresser. Good vintage condition with solid walnut round tapered knobs. clean inside and out. circa 1960 made in N...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Artschwager Furniture

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Wood

Scarce Midcentury Studio Crafted Walnut Queen Headboard Richard Artschwager

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H 25 in W 62.5 in D 2 in

Scarce Midcentury Studio Crafted Walnut Queen Headboard Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Richard Artschwager (NY 1923-2013). fine and exceedingly rare Queen sized bed headboard in walnut. Artschwager started his career designing and making furniture in NYC. He had a numb...

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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.