Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
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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20th Century American Brutalist Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Aluminum, Bronze
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Bronze
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Brass, Copper, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Lacquer, Natural Fiber, Mirror
1920s Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Chrome
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Ceramic, Wood, Glass, Mirror, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Brass
1970s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Metal, Brass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Bronze
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Aluminum, Bronze
1970s American Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
1980s American Brutalist Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Aluminum, Bronze
Early 2000s American Brutalist Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Metal
1970s American Vintage Silas Seandel Wall Mirrors
Copper, Bronze, Steel