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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$3,500
H 15 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Silas Seandel Style Brutalist Torch-Cut Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is an amazing Brutalist glass top coffee or cocktail table of torch-cut steel with a gold base in the style of Silas Seandel.
Cut Steel
1970s Mid Century Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silas Seandel sculptural coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. This exceptional piece embodies the bold artistic vision and sculptural approach th...
Iron
Silas Seandel Brutalist Mid Century Torch Cut Steel Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Silas Seandel Brutalist Mid Century Torch Cut Steel Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 54 wide x 32 deep x 15.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a...
Steel
Paul Evans Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Paul Evans coffee table signed and dated Measure: Base is 24" round.
Metal
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 Style Brutalist Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Octagonal brutalist coffee table in the style of Silas Seandel, c.1960s. The table features a thick glass table top set on a gold leaf metal base. There is a palm tree detail at the ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
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
$3,895
H 19 in W 48 in D 48 in
Silas Seandel Style Brutalist Illuminated Sculptured Metal Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Silas Seandel Style Brutalist Mid Century Illuminated Sculptured Metal Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 19 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We ...
Metal
Midcentury Coffee Table after Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique metal sculpture cocktail table features Seandel's fantastic artistic design. Complete with glass tabletop, this studio made coffee table makes a wonderful centrepiece to ...
Glass
$3,250
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Brutalist Paul Evans Inspired Side or Coffee Table with Sculptural Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Paul Evans inspired Mid-Century side or coffee table with round glass top and sculptural base. Black feet pads on base. In original condition with visible wear consistent w...
Metal
1950's Modern Italian Coffee Table By Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
1950's solid iron and walnut base with glass top Italian coffee table by Forma Nova, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern wood base and glass top Italian coffee table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, fully restored with with new glass top, with minor wear and patina due to age a...
Glass, Bentwood
1960's Biomorphic Custom Made Cerused Oak Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 1960's custom made cerused oak coffee table made of 8 solid oak slabs shape into a Biomorphic design with custom cut polished glass top, the table has been fully restored ...
Glass, Oak
Italian Architectural Base Modernist Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful architectural steel brass plated base with 3/4'' inch thick polished glass top coffee table, made and designed in Italy in 2016 with minor wear and patina there is a tiny c...
Brass, Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern French Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern solid brass French coffee table with antique mirror top.
Brass
P.E. Guerin Style Gilt Legs Coffee Table
By P. E. Guerin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s P.E. Guerin style gilt cast metal legs coffee table with oval glass top, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina...
Metal
