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.
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
$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...
Brass
Vintage Richard Hersberger Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Richard Hersberger
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Such a cool chair. Comfortable and heavy in a cool mustard yellow leather.
Steel, Chrome
$4,250
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Metric Lounge Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, 1965 #20 of 100 Made. Signed, Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kansas City, MO
CHARLES HOLLIS JONES 'Metric' lounge chair, 1965. Acrylic, nickel-plated steel, fabric. Made in the USA. Signed, dated and with edition number "20/100.". Very good condition with l...
Wrought Iron
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Kaare Klint Safari chair - Rasmussen Edition of canvas and leather. With later canvas.
Leather, Canvas
$6,976 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 18.71 in
Wrong Woods Numbered Edition Studio Chair by Sebastian Wrong and Richard Woods
By Sebastian Wrong, Richard Woods, Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Measures: Seat height: 45 cm. Limited edition design with only four numbered editions left in stock: #13/50, #14/50, #16/60, and #20/50.
Wood
Scandia Senior Lounge Chair, New Edition
By Hans Brattrud, Fjord Fiesta
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandia Senior swivel lounge chair. New edition. Variation of the Scandia Nett armchair created in 1959 by designer Hans Brattrud and of the Scandia junior chair...
Steel
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Lounge Chair By Richard McCarthy
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chair was designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite circa the 1950s. The chair features a wrought iron frame with spindle back and...
Wrought Iron
$3,295 / set
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Patio Lounge Chairs Florence Knoll Richard Schultz
By Florence Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of four patio lounge armchairs by famous designer Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll, made in the United States, circa 1960's. Superbly crafted, each features aluminum white pain...
Aluminum
$1,775 / set
H 31 in W 23.75 in D 21 in
Pair Jens Risom Style Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs by Gunlocke, numbered
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs by Gunlocke, Limided Edition, numbered. Measure 23.75" in width, 21" in depth and 31" in height. Seat height ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Philippe Starck Baleri Italia Richard III Arm Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fiberglass Richard III lounge chairs, by Philippe Starck. Open at the side, and supported by two back legs with a thin fiberglass front side, cre...
Other
$2,250 / item
H 36 in W 25.25 in D 76 in
1970s Richard Schultz for Knoll Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chair 2x Available
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1966 Adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll and introduced in 1966 as part of his iconic Leisure Collection. This example was produced i...
Aluminum
$2,500 / set
H 26 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover an icon of modernist outdoor design with this vintage 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz, crafted for Knoll in 1966 at the request of Florence Knoll. Built to w...
Steel
Lounge Chair by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in San Francisco, CA
A limited edition chair by Richard Artschwager in oak with cowhide seat and headrest and a painted steel support on the backside. Richard Artschwager, 1923-2013, is a renowned artis...
Cowhide, Oak