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, Freeform Console Table, Bronzed Steel, Marble, USA, 1970s
By Silas Seandel
Located in High Point, NC
A cast bronze and marble console table designed and produced by Silas Seandel, USA, c. 1970s. With artists signature to base. Replaced marble top.
Bronze, Steel
Pierluigi Colli, Console Table, Metal, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and marble console table designed by Pierluigi Colli and produced by Colli, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29....
Marble, Metal
Italian Designer, Console Table, Marble, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green marble console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass leg presents with light wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.625...
Marble, Brass
Argentine Designer, Console Table, Iron, Marble, Argentina, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted and gold-painted iron and marble console table designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.5"H x...
Marble, Iron
Argentine Designer, Console Table, Metal, Marble, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted gilded metal and marble console table designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. S...
Marble, Metal
Paul M. Jones Inc, Console Table, Steel, Marble, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and marble console table produced by Paul M. Jones, Inc., New York, USA, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 39.75"W x 20.0"D ...
Marble, Steel
Sculptural Console Table by R & Y Augousti, Bronze & Pen Shell, France
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Glasgow, GB
R & Y Augousti’s Acacia console table is a contemporary French piece with a sculptural profile, measuring 151 cm wide, 43 cm deep, and 90 cm high. The hardwood top is shaped with...
Brass
Pucci de Rossi Sculptural Bronze Patinated Console Table, Historical Piece
Located in South Jordan, UT
An extraordinary sculptural console table by Italian-born artist and designer Pucci de Rossi, featuring a striking abstract metal base with a richly textured, dark bronze patinated f...
Cut Steel
20th Century Italian Modern Metal, Marble Console Table by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian wall mounted console table made of handcrafted gilded metal with a black marble to...
Marble, Metal
Vena Patina Bronze Console Table by Palena Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vena Patina Bronze Console Table by Palena Studio Dimensions: W 190.5 x D 45.72 x H 86.36 cm Materials: Patina Bronze, American Walnut Available in custom dimensions and materials, ...
Bronze, Other
Bronze Faux Bois Branch Console Table Attributed to Carl Gillberg
By Carl Gillberg
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you, and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Branch Console Table...
Bronze
Gordon Watson Wrought Iron & Marble Console by Paul Belvoir
By Paul Belvoir
Located in Rochester, England
The Wrought Iron & Marble Console by Paul Belvoir for Gordon Watson is a striking piece of furniture. Its combination of sturdy wrought iron and elegant marble creates a sophisti...
Marble, Iron
