Silas Seandel creates captivating works in metal that range from sculptural tables in sumptuous living rooms to abstract sculptures that adorn the walls of hotel lobbies and museums. His brutalist and modernist pieces have a sensuous appeal. Working primarily with two methods — welded sheet metal and metal casting — his one-of-a-kind copper, bronze, brass and steel pieces evoke flowing movement.
Born in New York City in 1937, Seandel enjoyed working with his hands at a young age, often modeling with clay and creating kinetic mobiles. He was particularly drawn to the work of Alexander Calder. He graduated in 1959 from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics. He then enrolled in business school and studied law.
While exploring the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia, he wandered into its “Sculptors of the 1950s” exhibit, which included works by Richard Stankiewicz, John Chamberlain and Jason Seley. Their metal art subsequently inspired a shift in his career. Seandel taught himself to weld from a how-to book and opened his first studio in 1963.
To support his income, he worked in the furniture department at B. Altman & Co. He would talk about metal sculpting with the designers who frequented the floor. One who was refurbishing the dining room of a country club commissioned Seandel to create a wall sculpture that resulted in acclaim for the artist. Since that first commission, he has worked almost exclusively with engineers, interior designers and architects.
Seandel witnessed the September 11, 2001, attacks from his New York City studio; what he saw influenced many of his works. In 2012, the designer’s studio was damaged in the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy. Water is now a recurring theme in his pieces.
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Silas Seandel Welded Copper Fountain
By Silas Seandel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique Silas Seandel Gravity induced water feature Welded copper with a nice vintage patina Welded signature Silas Seandel NYC Water pump replaced and in working order
Copper
Wonderful Modernist Kenetic Motion Copper Fountain / Water Feature, Hand Made
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ingenious copper fountain / water feature, solid copper construction, Modernist design Artisan made, hand executed. Sculpture in motion, great for garden, or indoor space.
Copper
Marble Wall Fountain
Located in Greding, DE
Fountain made of light marble with a shell-shaped bowl and richly decorated base. The finely sculpted volutes and the ornately carved leaf motif give the piece sculptural depth and c...
Marble
Bronze Triton fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large bronze, triton fountain… Exceptional detail and patina… Workmanship and design are superior… The fountain is topped with the triton blowing a shell horn. The Triton is youthf...
Bronze
Large Limestone Trough Fountain
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
We've transformed this beautiful large limestone trough into a fountain, using copper piping that will patina even more over time turning a rich brown color. This fountain has the op...
Limestone, Copper
Edwardian Egret Fountain / Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, offering this fantastic cast-iron fountain featuring Swans in a tight ring around the basin. In the style of the leading makers of the Edwardian garden ornament companies, this Cast iron egret fountain...
Iron
Copper Mermaid Fountain by Glen Mayo
By Glen Mayo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical fountain sculpture, of copper, by metal artist Glen Mayo; its mermaid focal point holding a leaf which cascades water down the fountain, among turtles, angel fish, other se...
Copper
Old Stone Fountain - Limestone Pool Fountain - Antique Garden Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was ...
Limestone
$12,500 / set
H 9 in W 12 in D 18.5 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Turtle Fountains with Plumbed Copper Tubing, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron Turtle fountains with internal plumbed copper tubing, Late 19th Century
Copper, Iron
French Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
$34,200
H 75 in Dm 83 in
Old Stone Fountain - Limestone Pool Fountain - Antique Garden Fountain - octagon
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
$25,200
H 71 in W 55.5 in D 30 in
Old Stone Fountain - Limestone Wall Fountain - Antique Garden Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
Vintage Sandstone Wall Fountain
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nice vintage sandstone wall fountain to complete the garden.
Sandstone
Silas Seandel Sculptural Screens or Room Dividers
By Silas Seandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of unique sculptural screens or room dividers, hand made by Silas Seandel, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. These ...
Metal
Monumental Copper Water Fountain by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in South Charleston, WV
circa 1970 Measures: 72 tall x 14 inches wide. Silas Seandel This fully self-contained water fountain by Silas Seandel will be a focal point of any room. Produced circa 1970, a series of cascading water lilies upon stems in copper and carious other metals carry water down to the container on the bottom which holds about 7-9 gallons. Each flower has a metal grill welded into place which acts to stop the water from splashing and is a very silent operating system with the water pump...