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What is a hanging mobile?
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A hanging mobile is a three-dimensional artwork that rotates or spins when the air around it moves. Art historians credit Alexander Calder with producing the first mobiles but believe the artist Marcel Duchamp named them. Find a variety of hanging mobile art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French 1980s Hanging Mobile
Located in CA, CA
A beautifully hanging mobile after Alexander Calder, in white black and blue.
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Hanging Mobile Dangling Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER hanging mobile dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring free form green enamel elements, a gun patina ball chain and rings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Hanging Mobile Sautoir Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER hanging mobile sautoir necklace featuring a gun patina metal collar, multiple chains and terracotta color enamel abstract elements.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
1960s Metal Hanging Mobile with Crown Fish and Birds
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s metal hanging kinetic mobile sculpture with crown, fish and birds elements.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Lot 6 Vintage Ape Monkey Bojesen Style Paper Cardboard Hanging Mobile Ornaments
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Each is made from cardboard and paper, this would be a great addition for your room to build your own hanging mobile. Total high of each one is given in dimensions section.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Metal Hanging Mobile, 1992
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each level slowly rotates while hanging. Great piece of art.
Category
1990s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
