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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Curtis Jere Raindrop Tree Vintage
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This patinated multi metal disk Curtis Jere life-size tree is weathered. The faux soil that is a resin/plastic and the pot that is metal makes the tree look...
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
$2,544Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 18.5 in D 18.8 in
C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture, Circa 1970, Signed.
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic 1970 C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture. Not a reproduction. The piece is made of chrome plated metal circles or “raindrops” welded to iron...
Chrome, Iron
C. Jere Artisan House large raindrops tree sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tree in the Jere Artisan house " raindrops " style . Many varying sizes of sheet metal discs welded to steel wire branches . On this tree the steel branches are attached to natural ...
Steel, Sheet Metal
$4,360
H 72 in W 42 in D 42 in
Monumental Curtis Jere Style Chrome Raindrops Tree Sculpture in Planter 1970s
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Troy, MI
A massive 72" inch tall raindrops tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere circa 1970s Three towering branches of various height and diameter with spherical clusters of chrome "rain...
Limestone, Chrome
Magnificent C. Jere Raindrop Series Tree Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
C. Jere raindrop series tree sculpture, 1970s, brass disks on a trunk of natural wood tree branches with gold finish. This piece is the holy grail of Curtis Jere pieces standing alon...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.
Metal, Brass, Copper
$7,900
H 76 in W 38 in D 19 in
Large Welded Metal Tree Sculpture by Belgian Sculptor Omer de Ridder 1985
Located in Stamford, CT
This sculpture is a large welded metal tree with wrought iron foliage and ends of branches decorated with crystal balls. It is backlighted by six bulbs. Width is 38". Depth is 19". H...
Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,600
H 58 in W 44 in D 28 in
Large Midcentury Modern Brutalist Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture Faux Plant
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive torch cut palm tree sculpture, circa 1970s. It features an all aluminum & steel construction. Nice warm patina. Leaves are adjustable so you can style and mode...
Aluminum, Cut Steel
$2,026Sale Price|30% Off
H 49.25 in W 36.25 in D 4.5 in
Large 1980's Marc Creates Brutalist Torch Cut Metal Nail Tree Sculpture
By Marc Weinstein, Bijan, Marc Creates, Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A monumental testament to mid-century Brutalism, this wall sculpture—designed by Marc Weinstein for Marc Creates in the 1970s—reimagines nature through industrial form. Its structure...
Metal
Silas Seandel Sea Grass Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's brutalist sea grass metal sculpture designed by Silas Seandel "Signed and dated" in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due ...
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Mixed Metal Tree Sculpture by Jaqui of California
Located in Redding, CT
Jacqueline Huhem (20th Century, California) Jacqui of California Brass and Mixed metals tree table top Sculpture. Original Jacqui of California label on...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculpture of a Cattails
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculpture of Cattails. Large decorative piece of art. Perfect for a table top or Mantle.
Metal
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture Attributed to John Reisetter
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wall sculpture attributed to John Reisetter . Reisetter was one of the known sculptors who worked for The famous ...
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Sculpture of Seagulls
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Sculpture of Seagulls. Nice gilded metal brutalist design mounted on a wooden driftwood base.
Metal
Rare Large Curtis Jere Abstract Brass Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Large Curtis Jere Abstract Brass and Marble Sculpture. Amorphic articulating sculpture that can rotate on an axis . Great addition to any modern home. Original Curtis Jere Artis...
Marble, Brass
Floral Brutalist Gilt Wall Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Floral Brutalist Gilt Wall Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere. Rare and hard to find design. Perfect accent piece for that focal point.
Metal
