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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Exceptional Pair of Brutalist Side End Tables Silas Seandel style Mid-Century
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exceptional pair of Brutalist side or end tables in the style of Silas Seandel. Rare as a pair. Torch-cut acid and heat treated steel bases with thi...
Steel
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.25 in W 31 in D 20 in
Silas Seandel Brutalist Mixed Metal Side End Dynasty Coffee Glass Top Table Base
By Silas Seandel
Located in Wayne, NJ
A rare part of the Designers Dynasty Collection table base. It is signed Silas Seandal . It can either be used as a base for a Side / end table or s...
Metal
Mid-Century Lane Parson Style End Side Tables Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of parson style end side tables by Lane Furniture Co. Featuring beautiful minimal design with stunning table tops and classic rounded corners. Each is supported on s...
Walnut
Brutalist Cathedral Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive brutalist cathedral coffee table by Silas Seandel, circa 1970s. The table features a thick (.75 in.) round plate glass top (shows inc...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Mid Century End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a smooth top and a sculpted apron adorned with a sleek brass accent. Made from Acacia to ensure durability and a rich, luxurious espresso finish. The tapered, slightly fla...
Brass
Silas Seandel Woodland Brutalist Cocktail Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Houston, TX
A rare brutalist coffee table by Silas Seandel, signed, circa early 1970s. From his "Woodland Series" of tables and furniture that portrayed natural forms. Featuring intricate torch-...
Metal, Bronze
Signed Silas Seandel Bronze Side Table / Drink Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Silas Seandel Bronze Side Table / Drink Table
Bronze
$3,450
H 16 in W 29.5 in D 67.5 in
Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Sculptural Coffee Table in the Style of Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in San Diego, CA
Large mid-century brutalist torch cut steel and glass coffee table in the style of Silas Seandel, circa 1970s. The base is made of torch cut steel with a gold enamel finish which is ...
Cut Steel
Midcentury Brutalist Handcrafted Sculptural Cocktail Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural cocktail table was designed by Silas Seandel and handcrafted by his New York City studio, circa 1980. The table has an amorphic shaped steel base from which four gent...
Bronze, Copper, Steel
Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Torch cut iron base, with original plate glass top (.5"). Unusual to find signed and dated examples ( Seandel '75). Coffee, Cocktail table, iron with original faux bronze finish. Cl...
Iron
$2,400
H 20.375 in Dm 30 in
Bronze & Glass Brutalist Bonsai Tree Side Table in the Manner of Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Troy, MI
Unique sculptural bronze and glass side table in the style of Silas Seandel Bronze bonsai tree style base with brass leaf accents and a round glass top secured with brass leaf finia...
Brass, Bronze
$3,800
H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in
Silas Seandel Mid Century Modern Brass Base Glass Top Brutalist Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Silas Seandel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Silas Seandel Mid Century Modern Brass Base 3/4" Thick Glass Top Brutalist Coffee Table MINT!
Brass
Classic Silas Seandel Brutalist Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Polychrome brass foliate base supports a large plate glass top, glass top as is, metal base is in great original condition. Brutalist coffee, cocktail table by recognized master, Sil...
Brass
Silas Seandel, Freeform End Table, Bronzed Steel, Studio, America, 1973
By Silas Seandel
Located in High Point, NC
A table / end table / center table, or low dining table. In bronzed steel. Produced in the artists studio, New York, America. Signed and dated 1973. Other designers working in the...
Steel
On Hold-Silas Seandel Lotus Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Redding, CT
Silas Seandel lotus coffee table. Handcrafted by the artist. Decorative Asian feel to this floral sculptural base. Thick round glass top to table. T...
Metal
Exceptional Pair of Brutalist Side Tables by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of brutalist side or end tables by Silas Seandel. Rare as a pair. Torch-cut acid and heat treated steel bases with glass tops. S...
Cut Steel
Unique Chrome Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique end table, handmade by Silas Seandel, American, circa 1980s. Signed at bottom. It is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, night stand, or as a piece of scu...
Metal
Bronze Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze and glass table by Silas Seandel.
Exceptional Pair of Brutalist Side Tables by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of brutalist side or end tables by Silas Seandel. Rare as a pair. Torch-cut acid and heat treated steel bases with glass tops. S...
Cut Steel
Signed Silas Seandel Center End Table of Welded Metal in Brutilist Fashion
By Silas Seandel
Located in Manhasset, NY
A signed Silas Seandel center end table of welded metal in a brutalist fashion having a glass top that is 0.75 inches thick. Silas Seandel (American, b.1937), sculptural coffee tabl...
Metal
Silas Seandel Studio Made Bronze Table with Flowers, 1975
By Silas Seandel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Studio made end table, base with Brutalist bronze flowers and leaves with a thick glass top, by Silas Seandel, American, 1975 (signed "Silas Seandel 1975").
Bronze
Pair of Silas Seandel Side Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Silas Seandel side tables. Signed and dated 1973.
Silas Seandel Sculptural Side Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist torch cut steel side table. Gilded base with glass top. Designed by Silas Seandel.
Steel
Pair of Spectacular Silas Seandel, Amoeba-Shaped Coffee Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of Silas Seandel vintage free-form tables on casters. Very versatile as can be utilized together as a coffee or cocktail table, or split up as side tables. They are patinate...
Rare Pair of Silas Seandel Custome Cocktail / End Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
An excellent example of Silas Seandel's sculptures comprised of a variety of "flora" in copper, brass, bronze and steel and each treated with a different finishing technique formed b...
Bronze, Copper, Iron, Steel