Frederic Weinberg Chairs
American
Avid collectors of 1950s sculpture, table lamps and decorative objects have no doubt encountered the quirky mid-century modern creations of Frederic Weinberg, even if they didn’t know his name. Weinberg is best known for his extensive range of wall-mounted sculptures, clocks, lighting and semi-abstract paintings that bring playful figurative art into the home.
Weinberg, a Philadelphia-based artist and industrial designer, trained at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Throughout the 1950s, he designed, produced and sold a wide variety of functional and decorative items under his company, Frederic Weinberg Co.
Working with wire, iron and gilded bronze, Weinberg crafted furniture and furnishings for use in homes, businesses and institutions. His most notable pieces included swivel stools with a wrought-iron base and seats made with leather, sheepskin or woven wicker; Atomic Age–style clocks; and sculptural table lamps constructed with paper shades and metal frames shaped like lutes and guitars.
Weinberg also made figurative wall sculptures depicting everything from ancient Roman gladiators and Etruscan-style horses to musicians and dancers to fencers and football players. Figuration also features heavily in his bent iron, brass and fiberglass sculptures, many of which he based on his semi-abstract paintings.
Although little is known about Weinberg’s design career, his pieces are highly sought by modern art collectors and interior designers. Philadelphia designer Ron Rowe and his partner Glenn Nadeau even mounted an extensive showcase of Weinberg’s rarest works in their Cherry Hill, New Jersey, home.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Frederic Weinberg wall decorations, decorative objects and seating.
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Creator: Frederic Weinberg
Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Chairs
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Iron
Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Chairs
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Iron
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Wicker, Wrought Iron and Brass Chairs, USA 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the renowned US designer. Chairs are made of wrought iron and wicker, with brass detai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Chairs
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Brass, Wrought Iron
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Frederic Weinberg chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Frederic Weinberg chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wrought iron and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original chairs by Frederic Weinberg were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Florence Knoll, Dunbar, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Frederic Weinberg chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,800 and can go as high as $6,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,800.
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