Own a Piece of Functional Art: Custom William Wareham Steel Counter
Build out your space around this one-of-a-kind, museum-quality industrial sculpture. Originally commissioned in the 1990s as a cafe counter/bar, this massive piece was hand-crafted by renowned San Francisco sculptor William Wareham (1941 - 2023).
Wareham is celebrated for his bold, gestural steel work (view his portfolio at https://www.williamwareham.com ), and this piece perfectly captures his signature aesthetic—marrying raw industrial strength with fluid, organic movement.
Potential Uses:
Corporate Office: A show-stopping front entry/reception desk.
Retail/Showroom: Perfect for a high-end boutique, or gallery.
Hospitality: A unique bar or coffee service station for a restaurant or lounge.
Residential: A dramatic outdoor kitchen island or bar for a modern loft.
Features:
Material: Heavy-gauge, hand-shaped steel with a rich, natural leather like patina. Some formed from damaged ship hulls as Wareham's studio was in the San Francisco ship yards. Includes a custom integrated steel footrest as shown.
Provenance: Custom-built in the 1990s; previously used in both a cafe and a motorcycle retail environment.
Condition: Excellent structural condition with a beautiful aged character.
Note: Two AI-generated conceptual images included for visualization purposes and for scale. counter top in those photos not actual (it's much cooler)
Dimensions: 14' L x 42" H x 26" D Note: This is a heavy piece but it is able to be disassembled for moving.
Price: $5,000 OBO
Serious inquiries only. This is a rare opportunity to own a functional work by a listed artist.