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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Large Mixed Metal Sculpture Signed and Dated Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fantastic, large wall piece created by Silas Seandel in 1979 using Mixed Metals combining beautifully the light with the heavy.
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$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
Pair Metal Swallow Wall Animal Sculptures, Signed, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Pair of wall sculptures crafted from metal, designed in the shape of swallows in flight. The surface presents a patinated shiny metallic finish. Each piece is signed by the artist on...
Metal
$1,010
H 38 in W 40 in D 2 in
Brutalist Brass Tree Wall Sculpture, Signed, 1980s, Metal Art Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
C. Jere tree wall sculpture with Brutalist details to branches, signed and dated. Sculpture is made in two sections where one of the branches ...
Metal
Abstract Patinated Metal Wall Sculpture by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern patinated wall sculpture by Silas Seandel dating from the 1970s, measuring 40 by 32 by 9 inches. Signed SILAS on rear. 20 lbs.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall ceramic panel, signed and dated.
Ceramic
Mixed Metal Modernist Wall Mount Sculpture by R. Berger, 1993
By Paul Evans, Ray Berger
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular wall mount Cityscape style sculpture signed R. Berger, dated 1993. This piece consists of 8 separate segments, of varying sizes (approx. 36 H x 8 W x 4 D each) which can ...
Brass, Copper, Chrome
$3,500
H 29 in W 41 in D 6.5 in
Brutalist Light Up Metal Wall Sculpture Silas Seandel Attributed Mid-Century
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Silas Seandel attributed light up wall sculpture. Very unusual abstract form with pull chain light giving it a wonderful glow. You will lov...
Brass, Copper
$2,750
H 41 in W 29 in D 13 in
Brutalist Brass & Copper Sculptural Wall Fountain, 1970s After Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Plainview, NY
Brutalist Brass & Copper Tubular Sculptural Wall Fountain, 1970s Attributed to Silas Seandel A dramatic and highly sculptural Brutalist wall-mounted fountain executed in brass and ...
Brass, Copper
Wall Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Birds on Starburst Nail Style Silas Seandel
By William Bowie, Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous torch cut brass birds on a horseshoe nail starburst wall art sculpture in the style of Silas Seandel or William Bowie. Comprised of horsesh...
Metal, Brass
Sun Spots by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Large wall mount sun spots sculpture by Silas Seandel in excellent original condition. Impressive example of Brutalist metal work from recognized and noted ma...
Brass, Copper, Steel
$4,250
H 33 in W 40 in D 8 in
Brutalist Silas Seandel Cathedral Torch Cut Wall Sculpture Brass Mixed Metal
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-20th-century abstract Brutalist wall hanging sculpture composed of multi-layered, interlocking torch-cut brass and copper cylinders with jagged, organic aperture and fire-scaled ...
Brass, Copper
$2,104
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
Clay-Casted Wallhanging Relief Signed A. Lindskog and Dated 1954
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A very decorative wallhanging relief of a woman. Detailed and well casted. The artist, A. Lindskog is unknown but as you can see from this piece created at least one fantastic piece ...
Clay
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).
Silas Seandel Dimensions Wall Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silas seandels earliest work,combing horse shoe nails,and torch welded copper and brass squares.Signed on the back.
Steel, Copper, Brass