Donation of a Jim Liccione Metal Sculpture...The Pineapple Chair

James Anthony Jr. Liccione

(born 1950) is an American sculptor and master craftsman recognized for his "art furniture" and large-scale public installations. He is the son of James Anthony Liccione Sr., a WWII veteran, and Concetta Belluscio Liccione

Early Life and Education

Born in Rochester, New York, Liccione demonstrated early artistic promise by winning the Hallmark Award for best exhibition from the Rochester Council of the Arts. He later moved to New York City after earning a scholarship to the Art Students League.

Career Highlights

Liccione's work often blends the organic forms of nature with industrial materials like aluminum and ornamental metal.

Art Furniture: He is a pioneer in "art furniture," creating one-of-a-kind functional pieces—including chairs, tables, beds, and room screens—that double as fine art sculpture for both indoor and outdoor use.
Film and Television: Early in his career, he produced specialized art and props for television and film productions in New York.
Public Works: One of his notable public contributions is the Memorial Gates (2000), an 11-foot ornamental metalwork installation gifted to the Vero Beach Museum of Art in memory of his father.

Artistic Style

His sculptures are characterized by a rhythmic relationship of linear and flowing curves, aiming to achieve a sense of grace and balance inspired by natural forms. Today, his works are held in the permanent collections of various art galleries and museums.

As of 2026,

James Anthony Jr. Liccione’s

work remains most prominently on public display and in permanent collections in Florida. While he is no longer active in the traditional commercial gallery circuit as in previous decades, his work can be found at the following locations:

Public and Permanent Collections

Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA)
: The museum houses one of his most significant public works, the Memorial Gates (2000). These 11-foot tall ornamental metal gates are located on the museum grounds [1].
Art Students League (New York City): Due to his early scholarship and recognition at this institution, several of his formative pieces have been associated with their archives and historical collections.
Private Estates: Much of his current "art furniture" (functional sculpture) is held in private collections across the East Coast, particularly in Rochester, NY, and Vero Beach, FL.

Current Exhibition Status (2026)

Vero Beach Museum of Art
: While the Memorial Gates are a permanent fixture, the museum is currently hosting the "Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA" exhibition (through February 7, 2027), which highlights the architectural and sculptural landscape of the campus where his work resides [2].
Gallery Representation: He does not currently maintain a dedicated solo commercial gallery presence. Collectors typically acquire his work through private sales or high-end art auctions specializing in 20th-century American sculpture and master craftsmanship [3].

Liccione's work continues to be celebrated for its "organic industrialism," specifically in its ability to transform functional items like chairs and screens into fine art [1]

The Pineapple Chair by Jim Liccoine Metal Artist