FUR-137 Wayne Pelham — "Dancer II" & "Dancer III" Ebonized & Elm Figural Chairs, Pair, Signed 1995–1996

A remarkable and rare pair of original studio furniture sculptures — "Dancer II" and "Dancer III" — by Wayne Pelham (American, XX–XXI century), executed in ebonized and elm wood and dated 1995–1996. Each chair is signed, titled, and dated to the underside — fully documented works of studio furniture art.

At 78 inches tall, these are not merely functional side chairs — they are towering figurative sculptures that happen to seat. The human form carved into each piece transforms the chair into a statement object that sits at the intersection of fine art, studio craft, and postmodern design. This is exactly the kind of one-of-a-kind work that commands serious attention from collectors of contemporary studio furniture, sculptural design, and figurative art.

Details

• Artist: Wayne Pelham (American, XX–XXI century)
• Titles: "Dancer II" and "Dancer III"
• Date: 1995–1996
• Materials: Ebonized and elm wood
• Quantity: Pair (2 chairs)
• Height: 78"
• Width: 21"
• Depth: 17"
• Seat Height: 15.25"
• Signed: Signed, titled and dated to underside

Condition

Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with age and light use. Overall excellent condition for works of this age and medium.

Provenance

From a Warren Collection. 

Pickup & Shipping: Local pickup preferred given the scale and fragility of these sculptural works (78" tall). For buyers requiring shipping, we are happy to provide referrals to specialist fine art shippers. Please contact us prior to purchase.