1950s Mid-Century Modern Organic Abstract Wood Sculpture

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This striking hand-carved wooden sculpture embodies the organic flow and energy of rising flames or intertwined natural forms. Expertly crafted … Read more This striking hand-carved wooden sculpture embodies the organic flow and energy of rising flames or intertwined natural forms. Expertly crafted from a single piece of solid wood, the piece highlights smooth, sinuous lines and rich wood grain brought to life with a warm satin finish. Its dynamic vertical composition gives it a commanding presence—perfect as a focal point on a pedestal, console, or gallery display.

Mounted on a circular base for stability, this piece bridges modern abstract art and organic design. It’s ideal for collectors of mid-century, organic modern, or nature-inspired decor.

Artist - Signed on the bottom - Phillip Lewis
The signature visible in the close-up image appears to read “Phillip Lewis” (or possibly “Philip Lewiss”). Based on the carving style — fluid, flame-like organic abstraction in warm hardwood — this work aligns with the Mid-Century Modern hand-carved school of American sculptors active in the 1960s–1980s, such as Phillip Lewis, William Kent, or Paul Bellardo, who each explored organic form and biomorphic flow See less