Byron August Wilson (1918–1992) was an American mid-20th century artist and educator, known for his jewelry design.

[2] Wilson's art incorporated geometric shapes formed from materials such as ebony wood and ivory.

In 1981, Byron Wilson filed a patent for an improved type of flap sander (pat.

[9] The tool consisted of a slotted cylinder and cover plate that held replaceable strips of sandpaper.Byron Wilson died in 1992.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has an extensive collection of Byron Wilson's pieces.