1970s Decorative Objects

A 1970s Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture consisting of welded bronze branches with added patina. Red patinated ball tips accentuate the ends of the branches. This sculpture was added to ...

An elegant and timeless Sonambient known as a “sound sculpture” by the mid-century modern designer, Harry Bertoia. Circa 1970s. The work is documented in the “Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne” and assigned the following catalogue raisonne number: SO.TO.370. The sculpture is comprised of 16 beryllium copper rods and cylinder silvered to a brass base. Thin rods are topped with a cylinder coined as the “cattail” design and when struck the reverberations create a sound that quintessential to Bertoia’s sculpture. Per the Bertoia foundation, Harry loved music and spent endless hours experimenting and finding new sounds to incorporate into Sonambient, the auditory and visual environment created by the tonals. A dramatic composition that invites the viewer to interact with the art. A modern masterpiece and highly sought after by modern collectors. From a private collection. Dimensions: 22.5”h x 8”w x 8”d (12”w x 12”d base). In very good condition. Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and modern furniture designer. Bertoia was born in San Lorenzo d...

Whimsical sculpture with green-patina base and blackened twist form by Harry Bertoia. Please inquire about Red Modern's other small sculptures available by Bertoia.

Harry Bertoia patinated free form bronze sculpture. Sold with letter of authenticity from the foundation.

A large 32" diameter Harry Bertoia wire spray sculpture for Knoll, circa 1970s. This kinetic sculpture is comprised of whisker thin steel wires that effortlessly move with the slight...

Harry Bertoia, American (1915-1978). Kinetic stainless steel wires bundled with steel stem, inserted in base on free standing tube and mounted on square base. Gathered wire sculture ...

An astounding example of Bertoia's sonambient sculptures. The monumental scale of this piece creates a powerful lasting resonating sound.

One of the finest examples of Bertoia's highly sought after sonambient sounding sculptures. It has all the characteristics that make these sculptures so appealing. The weight of the ...

Bertoia was always experimenting with metals and the sound they would create. One of his preferred metals was beryllium copper. These two rods slowly ...

An original 'melt pressed' bronze sculpture by Harry Bertoia. With a cube shaped base, pressed top, and verdigris patina throughout. These rare, small-scale, experimental works...

A striking example of Bertoia's sounding sculptures. He created a variety of forms and this piece stands out because of the thick and heavy cylinders that top off the rods and create...

An unusual and wonderful example of Bertoia's sonambient sculptures. It has a very strong sounding quality for it's size due to the relationship between the rods and the cattails at ...