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Contemporary Calla Lily Pendant Light in Black Plaster, Single
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
, hand formed, then meticulously sculpt and sand it repeatedly to make objects of surreal beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sculpture by Leendert Bolle of a Bird, The Netherlands 1911
By Leendert Bolle
Located in Hellouw, NL
with the reflection of light that we know from ceramic objects. Given the surreal representation and
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete
$10,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Calla Lily Contemporary Pendant Light in Black Plaster, Pair
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
, individually hammered, hand formed, then meticulously sculpt and sand it repeatedly to make objects of surreal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Metal
Calla Lily Contemporary Pendant Light in White Plaster, Pair
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
meticulously sculpt and sand it repeatedly to make objects of surreal beauty. Available in white, black and red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Outing, Modern Art Mezzotint by Kyu-Baik Hwang
By K.B. (Kyu-Baik ) Hwang
Located in Long Island City, NY
vivid and subdued, depict familiar objects in surreal settings. After moving to New York in 1970, Hwang
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
A Day Out Lithograph Print, Contemporary Surrealism, 1960s, Unframed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upward at a surreal scene of floating objects in a vast blue sky. The scene evokes a sense of dreamlike
Category
1960s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Leap Frog
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
Largely self-taught, Linda Ridd Herzog’s paintings boast unbelievably detailed animals and objects
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$13,695
Dear Wine
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
Largely self-taught, Linda Ridd Herzog’s paintings boast unbelievably detailed animals and objects
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$13,695
"Your New Home, " Abstract Surrealist Landscape Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artist signed the piece lower right. It features abstract, surreal, and biomorphic objects and figures in
Category
1990s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Illustration Board
"Relax the Sames on Nepturn, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. There is a totem pole and various other surreal floating objects in front of a celestial, starry sky
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Peeks, Mixed Media Sculpture
By Hans Van Meeuwen
Located in Boston, MA
, people, surreal, humor, object
From the artist:
"In my work, I do not teach, rather trigger a few
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Mixed Media, Cardboard
Nook, Mixed Media Sculpture
By Hans Van Meeuwen
Located in Boston, MA
: representational, book, humor, surreal, wall object
From the artist:
"In my work, I do not teach, rather trigger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Mixed Media, Wood
Knight, mixed media sculpture
By Hans Van Meeuwen
Located in Boston, MA
", all in one.
Keywords: representational, chess object, humor, surreal, fantasy
From the artist:
"In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media, Polystyrene, Adhesive
Butterflies and Bees
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
detailed animals and objects in fantastical, surreal scenes. Growing up in Utah, Herzog found herself so
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dog
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
detailed animals and objects in fantastical, surreal scenes. Growing up in Utah, Herzog found herself so
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,390
Meeting of the Minds
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
detailed animals and objects in fantastical, surreal scenes. Growing up in Utah, Herzog found herself so
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lightweights and Heavyweights
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
unbelievably detailed animals and objects in fantastical, surreal scenes. Growing up in Utah, Herzog found
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jonathan Trayte, "Moloko", 2018, Whitechapel, Collectible Design
By Jonathan Trayte
Located in Antwerp, BE
surreal aspects of seemingly-mundane objects in our daily life, Jonathan Trayte’s approach is largely
Category
2010s English Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Steel
$8,964 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Gathering of Water"
By Ancel Nunn
Located in San Antonio, TX
regionalist images, many of his later works possess somewhat surreal elements. Using common objects such as
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"San Ygnacio - Vela Mercantile" Texas
By Ancel Nunn
Located in San Antonio, TX
regionalist images, many of his later works possess somewhat surreal elements. Using common objects such as
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Water Stop" Texas
By Ancel Nunn
Located in San Antonio, TX
regionalist images, many of his later works possess somewhat surreal elements. Using common objects such as
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Blacksmith Shop - Badenthal" Near Sisterdale Texas
By Ancel Nunn
Located in San Antonio, TX
nostalgic in nature and reflected regionalist images, many of his later works possess somewhat surreal
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"MYSTICAL BEAST" BISON BUFFALO EARLY CIRCUS POSTER THEMED
By Ancel Nunn
Located in San Antonio, TX
regionalist images, many of his later works possess somewhat surreal elements. Using common objects such as
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alta Beach
Located in San Francisco, CA
was printmaking, particularly lithography, and soon he became known for his subtly surreal works
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Identity is an obstacle to overcome 1, 2019
By Tina West
Located in Hudson, NY
.
Still life, surreal, color, antique , found objects,
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Is that you that you see, 2019
By Tina West
Located in Hudson, NY
shot on Fuji Instant Film using a large-format 4x5 camera.
reclaimed, found object, surreal, abstract
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
This is not who we are, It is where we are, 2019
By Tina West
Located in Hudson, NY
, surreal, reclaimed, found object,
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Wounded Fruit, " Color Aquatint sigend by Dan Mitchell Allison
By Dan Mitchell Allison
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Magritte's early surreal explorations of objects and text. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. It
Category
1980s Surrealist Still-life Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Julian Watts "Moon" Alabaster and Maple Wood Wall Sculpture
By Julian Watts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
abstract representations of the landscape, as well as into surreal household objects and furniture that
Category
2010s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century French Wig Stand by Louis Danjard
Located in New York, NY
This Surreal-looking object was made as a wig stand in mid-19th century France by Louis Danjard. It
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Bracelet Cuff Sterling in Octopus Form Surreal Amazing Detail
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and strange, highly detailed bracelet cuff, in the form of a free flowing sea creature, an Octopus. The underside shows off the suction cups similar to the real thing in ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Modern David Marshall Brass Daliesque Surreal Sculptural Clock
By David Marshall
Located in Miami, FL
Brass construction with a white metal accent face . Clock is battery operated and works . Clock is signed for David Marshall. Very sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Two Houses
By K.B. (Kyu-Baik ) Hwang
Located in Ljubljana, SI
America and got inspired by many of their cultures and artists. Displacing ordinary objects from their
Category
1970s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Etching, Aquatint
Mystical Solace Coffee Table in Marble and Glass
Located in Walthamstow, GB
emphasis on a possible transformation; surreal, haptic objects to be caressed with the eyes and the hands
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Siena Marble
$21,321 / item
Mystical Solace Marble Stool
Located in Walthamstow, GB
emphasis on a possible transformation; surreal, haptic objects to be caressed with the eyes and the hands
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Siena Marble
$13,274 / item
Mystical Solace Marble Chair
Located in Walthamstow, GB
emphasis on a possible transformation; surreal, haptic objects to be caressed with the eyes and the hands
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Siena Marble
$21,321 / item
Captain America
Located in London, GB
reference contemporary Americana - the telephone, the silver dollar. The journey from the surreal landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
I have a Dream
Located in London, GB
reference contemporary Americana - the telephone, the silver dollar. The journey from the surreal landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Glitter, Screen
How Can I Help You?
Located in London, GB
reference contemporary Americana - the telephone, the silver dollar. The journey from the surreal landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
SURREAL OBJECTS
By Frank J. Reilly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FRANK J. REILLY
"SURREAL OBJECTS"
OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED
AMERICAN, C.1950S
24.5 X 8
Category
1850s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Surreal Tree Candelabra
Located in San Francisco, CA
A surreal metal tree candelabra with blue and green glass tea light holders. Stands almost 4 feet
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
$8,000
Surreal Sculpture of a Nude
Located in Pasadena, CA
This French sculpture rendered in resin and wire is shaped into an expressive and surreal figure
Category
20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Margerie Eleme Goldberg Surreal Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This original work of art sculpture signed by listed artist Margerie Eleme Goldberg is dated 5/75.
Two hands carved in the sides of a big piece of solid teak seem to hold a wo...
Two hands carved in the sides of a big piece of solid teak seem to hold a wo...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Surreal Sculptural Woodcarving by Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in New York, NY
As fantastic in its imagination as its execution, this wonderful woodcarving was made by Mario Dal Fabbro. Dal Fabbro was the author of several titles dedicated to modern furnishings...
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antonia Campi Surreal Black Bowl
By Antonia Campi
Located in New York, NY
A great piece of art by famed Italian artist, Antonia Campi. The free form bowl is a glossy black with white swirls. A larger green bowl is available. Maker's stamp. Sale price noted.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Surreal Bronze Sculpture by Noted Czech Artist Francis Storek
By Francis Storek
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful bronze-mounted on a stone base by the noted Czech artist Francis "Frantisek" Storek (1933-1999). This sculptor created any important works and this one is signed and date...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
California Studio Pottery Surreal Curiosity Insect Foot Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Surreal California studio stoneware sculpture of what appears to be an intricate caterpillar
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Red Surreal Midcentury Vase, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A large red and orange vase with a wide "frill"
Made in Poland in the 1960s
Measures: height 37cm, outlet diameter 26cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mexican Large Surreal ‘Intuition Bust’ Resin Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980’s surreal sculpture tittle ‘Intuition Bust’ by renowned Mexican listed artist
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Modern Surreal Portrait of a Woman Sculpture by Klara Sever
By Klara Sever
Located in Miami, FL
Surreal sculpture by Czech American artist Klara Sever called "Portrait of a Woman." Great scale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Carved Surreal or Mid-Century Modern Lady
s head on Pedestal
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful carved mahogany mid century modern style figure of a lady. The lady is carved of vintage mahogany with centuries old insect tunnels that add to the look. The stat...
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Antique French Neoclassical Sevres School Parian Surreal Figural Grouping 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
construction with surreal scene of figures, cherubs and birds, seated on pierced bronze base, 19th c
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Opaline Murano Glass Vases Irisdescent Colored with Surreal Impression
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of modern handcrafted Italian Murano glass vases light green-irisdecent colored with surreal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Large 1970s Studio Ceramic Vase with Surreal Graphics California Craft
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large hand thrown ceramic vase with unusual graphics drawn onto the body during the glazing process.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Origami (Origami is the art of paper folding)
By Guntars Sietins
Located in New Orleans, LA
reality into a world of surreal objects that exist outside normal confines of time and gravity.
Recent
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
Surreal Sculpture:
Slow Walker
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Found Objects, Acrylic
Surreal Sculpture:
Lazy Boy
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic
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An assortment of surreal objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct surreal objects — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 19 antique and vintage surreal objects at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Surreal objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Surreal objects bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made surreal objects over the years, but those made by Pedro Friedeberg, Fornasetti and Francis Storek are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for surreal objects start at $411 and top out at $14,800 with the average selling for $1,635.
Questions About Surreal Objects
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Many pieces could arguably be considered the most Surreal object that Dalí created. During his lifetime, the artist created a number of thought-provoking works like the Aphrodisiac Telephone, a mixed media sculpture that featured a lobster perched on a rotary telephone, and Surrealist Object Functioning Symbolically, a woman's shoe positioned in a glass of milk in a wooden frame accompanied by a box of sugar lumps, a spoon and an erotic photograph. Shop an assortment of Salvador Dalí art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.