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 Large Brutalist Floor Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's Mid-Century Modern large floor steel Brutalist sculpture designed by Silas Seandel, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass, Cut Steel
Silas Seandel Sea Grass Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's brutalist sea grass metal sculpture designed by Silas Seandel "Signed and dated" in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due ...
Brass, Steel
Large Silas Seandel "Sunspots" Wall Sculpture, Signed
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
Silas Seandel was born in New York City, August 11, 1937. He studied sculpture and economics at the University of Pennsylvania and was graduated in 1959. He opened his studio in 1963. While Mr. Seandel was working on a collection for a one man show, he was commissioned by an architect to create a wall sculpture for a building under construction. Mr. Seandel has been working almost exclusively for architects, interior designers and engineers ever since. His pieces are all handmade in the Silas Seandel studio and executed in solid metals such as brass, bronze, steel, copper, etc. These are no enamels, no veneers, nothing unnatural. All colors are the results of acids and heat treatments which Mr. Seandel has developed. As far as craftsmanship is concerned, Sherman Emery, past Editor of Interior Design Magazine said it best. "I have been a long-time admirer of the work of Silas Seandel and consider him to be one of the finest artist-craftsman on the American scene today. The scope of his work is wide, ranging from small pieces of sculpture for the home to huge outdoor pieces...
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
Mid-Century Brutalist Torch-Cut Metal Wall Sculpture signed Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the renowned American artist Silas Seandel, this mid-century Brutalist wall sculpture from 1976 is a masterful fusion of industrial design and artistic craftsmanship. Craft...
Cut Steel
Large Signed Silas Seandel Wall Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Large Signed Silas Seandel wall sculpture.
Metal
Silas Seandel Bronze Sculpture Brutalist Signed
By Silas Seandel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of A Silas Seandel Bronze Sculpture Brutalist Signed Approximate Measurements in Inches 15 1/2" high (including ba...
Bronze
Silas Seandel Abstract Sculpture, NY, USA 1978
By Silas Seandel
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modernist abstract sculpture by the artist Silas Seandel, NY. USA. Craftsman and Metalsmith who has been producing works for 50 years for interior designers, architects, and privat...
Bronze, Steel
$3,840Sale Price|34% Off
H 22 in W 39 in D 3 in
Seascape Themed Iron Sculpture Signed A. Melia, Architectural Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating mid-century modern iron wall sculpture depicting a scene of sailboats on a rolling sea. The meticulously crafted ironwork captures the essence of the scene, with sails,...
Iron
Large French Walnut Brass Wall Sculpture Clock
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern French Deco style wall clock sculpture. Nice combination of solid brass and walnut details. Dated 1959, stamped: Made in France.
Brass
Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Black coral sea fan embellished with natural quartz mounted on a 19th-Century French Napoleon III bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabi...
Coral, Quartz, Bronze
Jere Large Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Fraser, MI
Large Raindrops sculpture by C. Jere. Signed; 1975.
Cut Steel
Brutalist 1970s Signed Iron Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique Brutalist iron / mixed metals sculpture by American artist, circa 1970s. Free-form piece with various geometric pieces signed on the base. Beautiful Versatile piece that ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Iron
Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Black coral sea fan embellished with tourmaline and a showy quartz druzy shell specimen mounted on a 19th-Century French bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to ...
Coral, Quartz, Bronze
$2,500Sale Price|28% Off
H 11 in Dm 41 in
Signed Curtis Jere Starburst POM POM Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Starburst wall sculpture / Signed & dated.
Brass
Large Brutalist William Friedle Wall Hanging Sculpture
By William Friedle
Located in New York, NY
Torch cut brass elements constitute the mass of this great Brutalist wall hanging sculpture, marked "Friedle" Very good orig...
Brass
Bronze Mounted Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture showcases an interlocking narrow bronze sculpture on a Douglas fir base. Dimensions 6.75" width x 3.25" depth x 13.25" height. Cond...
Bronze
$1,250
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 6.5 in
Brutalist Torch-Cut Metal Tabletop Sculpture, Manner of Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in San Carlos, CA
A dynamic Brutalist tabletop sculpture composed of overlapping torch-cut steel panels mounted on twin brass rods, rising from a rough-hewn plaster base. Each panel bears the irregula...
Brass, Cut Steel
$250
H 15.5 in W 6 in D 20.5 in
John Demott Brutalist Mid-Century Torch Cut Metal Clipper Ship Boat Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid Century era torch cut metal sculpture by John DeMott. The Brutalist style clipper ship has gold, copper and bronze colors to the metal. The stone base appears to be onyx. DeMott’...
Stone, Metal, Brass
Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere
By Silas Seandel, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A signed brass and metal sculpture of flowers and leaves, Brutalist period, in the style of designers Silas Seandel or C. Jere, circa mid-20th century. A Brutalist sculpture of flowe...
Metal, Brass
$635Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.51 in W 13.51 in D 12.01 in
John Steck Desert Rose Metal and Stone Vintage Brutalist Sculpture
By Silas Seandel, John Steck, Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1960s metal and stone table top sculpture. “Desert Rose” by John Steck is a timeless floral arrangement of bristly pom-pom blooms emanating from a stone base. The botanical a...
Stone, Metal
Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture
By Fortunato Galli
Located in Astoria, NY
Fortunato Galli (Italian, 1850-1918) "Sea Nymph", White Marble Sculpture, late 19th century, signed "F. Galli"on a carved white marble pedestal. Sculpture: 64" H x 18" W x 16" D; ove...
Marble
$1,150
H 17 in W 21 in D 4.5 in
Signed Mid Century Brutalist Modern Abstract Brass & Iron Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern brutalist wall sculpture circa 1970's. Well constructed and designed, signed & dated 1976.
Brass, Steel
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H 37.5 in W 59 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Brass & Aluminum Splash Molten Wall Sculpture Signed Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Mid-Century Brutalist wall sculpture, crafted circa 1980, is a striking piece of organic artistry, signed by Silas Seandel. The sculpture is rendered in molten brass...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 27 in W 63 in D 7 in
Silas Seandel 'Ribbon' Brass Wall Mounted Abstract Sculpture, c 1970, Signed
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fascinating Silas Seandel 'Ribbon' wall-mounted sculpture is constructed from brass and formed into an organically abstract art piece in a large 63" wide size. Unlike other 'R...
Brass
SIGNED Silas Seandel Bronze Ribbon Wall Sculpture, 1977
By Silas Seandel
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptionally RARE dark bronze patina wall sculpture SIGNED by American artist and furniture maker Silas Seandel 1977, depicts an organic ri...
Bronze
Early Bronze “Bonsai” Sculpture by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful and early “bonsai” table top sculpture by Silas Seandel. This rare work is made entirely from bronze and shows Seandel’s early studio aesthetic....
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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H 15.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Silas Seandel Pair of Torch Cut Sculptural Brutalist Side Tables, circa 1970
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of sculptural Silas Seandel Brutalist side tables are constructed of sections of curved gold tone torch cut metal which have been formed into an organically abstract struct...
Metal
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H 15.25 in W 69.25 in D 29.75 in
Silas Seandel Torch Cut Sculptural Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural Silas Seandel Brutalist coffee table is constructed of sections of curved gold tone torch cut metal which have bee...
Metal
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H 15.25 in W 59.75 in D 30 in
Silas Seandel Torch Cut Sculptural Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural Silas Seandel Brutalist coffee table is constructed of sections of curved gold tone torch cut metal which have bee...
Metal
Brutalist Midcentury Signed Silas Seandel Copper Metal Flower Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, signed Silas Seandel copper and metal Brutalist sculpture. Handmade in his Chelsea, New York City Studio in the 1970s. Signed on bottom.
Brass, Copper, Steel
Large Signed Silas Seandel Mixed Metal Sculpture, Dated 1974
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
Very tall Silas Seandel mixed metal sculpture. In brass, bronze and steel. Abstract design that mimics tall grass or flames with a wavy effect. Incised to base "Silas Seandel, 1974".
Metal
Silas Seandel Monumental Bronze Abstract Sculpture, 1967
By Silas Seandel
Located in Miami, FL
A monumental sculpture by Silas Seandel. Expertly done in the Brutalist style. Interesting from every angle and the perception changes with the point of view.
Bronze, Steel
Unique Silas Seandel Sculpture or Pedestal
By Silas Seandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique sculpture or pedestal, handmade by Silas Seandel, American, circa 1980s. Signed at bottom.
Metal
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H 27 in W 48 in L 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by Silas Seandel, 1970s
By Silas Seandel
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Impressive Brutalist mixed metal hanging wall sculpture by Silas Seandel, 1970s, beautiful patina on all metals.
Metal
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H 21 in W 30 in D 30 in
Silas Seandel Brutalist Torch Cut Sculpture Coffee Table Base, circa 1960s
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic 1960s sculptural cocktail base by Silas Seandel. This Brutalist sculpture is made from torch cut steel with a bronze colored finish. Can be used as a coffee table, contac...
Cut Steel
Curtis Jere 5 Ft Tall Brutalist Sculptural Raindrops Tree
By Silas Seandel
Located in Redding, CT
Curtis Jere 5 Ft Tall Brutalist sculptural Raindrops tree. Amazing designer item. Three large round starbursts pom pom style balls adorn this three branched tree with large Brutalis...
Metal, Cut Steel
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H 15.25 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Silas Seandel Brutalist Coffee Table and Abstract Sculpture, circa 1970
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural Silas Seandel Brutalist coffee table is constructed of sections of curved brass colored torch cut metal which have...
Metal