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 Sun Spots Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in Chicago, IL
Silas Seandel Sun Spots Sculpture, composed of Torch cut bronze, steel, copper and brass elements.
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
5' 8" Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculptures, Signed, 1980
By Silas Seandel
Located in Austin, TX
A monumental pair of Silas Seandel "Ribbons" of brass and chrome, one signed and dated. Sold together, the sinuous sculptures mount to the wall. His ...
Brass, Chrome
$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
Artist Signed Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted earthenware signed by the artist. Can be displayed on the wall or on a table top easel. Please confirm location.
Earthenware
Brutalist Wall Sculpture of Patinated Metal
By Tony Melendy, Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel
Located in Houston, TX
Brutalist wall sculpture of patinated metal. Monumental Brutalist wall sculpture of patinated metal inspired by Silas Seandel. Fabulous large Brutalist abstract wall sculpture of patinated metal in the manner of Silas Seandel/Curtis Jere/Tony Melendy...
Iron
$1,550
H 25.25 in W 33.5 in D 4.25 in
Silas Seandel Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture Mid Century Modern Art 33" x 25"
By Silas Seandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture, by Silas Seandel, American, circa 1970s. Signed on back side. It measures an impressive 33.5" width x 25.25" height. Retains its warm original patina.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-century Gabbrielli Signed Brutalist Wall Sculpture - 65"w x 36"h
By Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive wall sculpture by Gabrielli, a Canadian metal sculptor in the style of Silas Seandel and Curtis Jere’. 3”x 3” (approximately) metal squares braised onto iron stems. Multi ...
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Midcentury Coffee Table after Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique metal sculpture cocktail table features Seandel's fantastic artistic design. Complete with glass tabletop, this studio made coffee table makes a wonderful centrepiece to ...
Glass
$1,169Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni, Paul Evans, Silas Seandel
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist sculpture in Marcello Fantoni's style, 50s. Made of copper metal cut with a torch and welded together the pieces that form it, creating a body of purely brutalist phantasma...
Copper, Iron
$650
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 4 in
Murano Italian Art Glass Mushroom Red White Spot Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has been sculpted in...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Midcentury Torch Cut Metal Abstract Brutalist Sculpture
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Tony Melendy, Silas Seandel, Diego Giacometti, Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury torch cut metal abstract Brutalist sculpture. Beautifully executed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist torch cut mixed metal abstract sculpture. ...
Brass, Copper
Los Castillo Wall Sculpture
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this handmade mixed metals copper brass stone inlay wall-mounted sculpture in the style of Los Castillo Taxco Mexico.
Metal, Brass
Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel
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
$995
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 5.25 in
Curtis Jere' Bicycle - Bike "Highwheeler" Wall Art Sculpture - Signed 1983
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere bicycle "Highwheeler" table or wall sculpture. This art can be mounted to the wall or can stand on a table. Model: 10023, signed c. j...
Iron
Sold
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
Silas Seandel Brutalist Wall Art
By Silas Seandel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning welded wall art by Silas Seandel. Multi-layered metal sculpture gives a three dimension look. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).