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 Bronze Table Lamp - Signed and Dated 1972
By Paul Evans, Silas Seandel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Silas Seandel table lamp in welded and torch-cut bronze, signed and dated 1972. A rare and unique example showcasing Seandel's sculptural metalwork techniques. Bronze elements are w...
Bronze
Michel Jaubert Signed French Cast Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp
By Michel Jaubert
Located in Chicago, IL
French cast bronze sculptural table lamp, signed M Jaubert, France, circa 1960-1970 Composed of a cast abstract bronze sculpture on a black marble base. Signed near bottom on bronze....
Bronze
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 5.25 in
1960's Brutalist Aimo Tukianien Sculptural Melted Copper Table Lamp
By Silas Seandel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage brutalist Midcentury Modern table lamp for sale. Designed by Aimo Tukianien from Finland, and very beautiful. Made of solid melted copper, and a wonderful sculptural lamp. Be...
Metal, Copper
Tom Greene Style Brutalist Brass and Bronze Table Lamp
By Tom Greene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing piece of midcentury art in the style of Tom Greene. Includes custom-made shade.
Brass, Bronze, Metal
$2,643
H 62.21 in Dm 9.85 in
Lamp XXL by M Zawadski ceramic handpainted Tilgmans Sweden 1961 Signed and dated
By Marian Zawadzki
Located in Paris, FR
Marian Zawadzki, a floor light, Tilgmans keramik 1961. Ceramic ware, polychrome glaze handprinted with animal and plant decoration. A highlight. Pleated textile shade. Signed and dat...
Ceramic
French Brutalist Brazed-Copper Table Lamp, Signed and Dated 1975
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
French brazed-copper table lamp with a strong sculptural presence, dated 1975 and bearing an indecipherable signature. The hand-worked copper reveals a deeply textured patina, typica...
Copper
Signed E. F. Caldwell Chinese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamp.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This extra fine quality lamp is made of hand painted Chinese porcelain and is trimmed in gilt bronze mounts by E F Caldwell.
Bronze
A Gilt Bronze and Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in The Cotswolds, The Cotswolds
A fine gilt bronze and steel column lamp set on a scagliola triform base. One of the best examples we’ve found, exceptional scale, originality and patination. Lamped and rewired. ...
Bronze, Steel
$1,443Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.78 in W 4.93 in D 5.12 in
Rare French Signed & Dated Cubist Glass Table Lamp by Anatole Riecke, 1950
By A. Riecke
Located in London, GB
For sale is an exceptionally rare, signed, and dated Modernist glass table lamp by renowned Art Deco designer Anatole Riecke, produced in Paris in 1950. This lamp features a heavy, ...
Brass
$3,900
H 12.6 in W 15.36 in D 8.67 in
Bronze Alloy and Marble Table Lamp Sculpture Signed Salesio, France, circa 1900
By Salesio Lugli
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze alloy and marble table lamp sculpture Signed Salesio. France, early 20th century.
Marble, Bronze
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 17 in D 18 in
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Relief Brutalist Table Lamp 1960s Epic
By Paul Evans
Located in Peoria, AZ
Paul Evans Early handcrafted Studio Table Lamp Bronze Resin. 30" tall 18" wide Here is one of the rarest and most spectacular Paul Evans table lamps, featuring classic heavily ...
Bronze
$2,500
H 30.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Brutalist Brass Table Lamp with Abstract Nail Applique Relief by Laurel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist brass table lamp with abstract nail applique relief by Laurel Some loss to brass finish towards bottom as shown. some minor pitting and...
Brass
Signed Silas Seandel 1972 Custom Brass & Copper Sculpture Chandelier
By Silas Seandel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Commissioned chandelier sculpture by Silas Seandel from a Broadmoor Colorado estate. Monumental work of art by Silas, signed and dated 1972. Measures over 3 feet wide x 2 feet tall. ...
Copper, Brass
Rare Brutalist Torch Cut Sculpture Table Lamp by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful Brutalist torch cut table lamp by Silas Seandel. circa 1970s.
Brass