What is the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?

The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.

What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

What is mid century furniture?

Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

What is mid-century jewelry?

Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What does mid century mean?

The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

What is a mid-century sofa?

A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is mid-century artwork?

Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is mid century decor?

Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if furniture is mid century?

To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

How do you identify mid century lamps?

To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

Why is mid century modern popular?

Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What makes a dresser mid-century?

A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

Is rattan mid-century modern?

Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.

What time is considered mid-century??

Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.

Is Mondrian mid century modern?

Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Is mid-century modern timeless?

Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.

What does mid century modern mean?

Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.

What is mid century modern furniture?

Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

Is Eames mid-century modern?

Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.

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Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez

$739

H 41.34 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez

By Cesar

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.

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Vintage 1960s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Memphis Stabile Mobile

$3,195

H 14.57 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Memphis Stabile Mobile

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Memphis stabile mobile by frederik Smits Handmade by the artist. Unique piece Perfect condition.

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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Michael Ince Sculpture Mobile

$14,000

H 57 in W 48 in D 10 in

Michael Ince Sculpture Mobile

Located in New York, NY

Abstract wooden Mobil by Artist Michael Ince (1942- 9/2023 American). Mid Century Modern Mobil Art

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Studio-Made Modernist Mobile, Small

$2,500

H 44 in W 31 in D 26 in

Studio-Made Modernist Mobile, Small

Located in Dallas, TX

A studio-made modernist mobile; mustard yellow, blue, opium red. This innovative art form, rooted

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Caprice Shell Mobile Wind Chime

$478

H 31.5 in Dm 11.82 in

1970s Caprice Shell Mobile Wind Chime

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful caprice shell mobile from the 1970s. The mobile makes a wonderful delicate sound when the

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Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Rustic /Modernist Abstract Cat Mobile-stabile after Calder

$1,250

H 14 in W 18 in D 12 in

Rustic /Modernist Abstract Cat Mobile-stabile after Calder

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Buffalo, NY

A whimsical cat mobile constructed out of weathered sheet metal, with its rustic patinated surface

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Michael & Frances Higgins Fused Art Glass Mobile, Signed

$2,500

H 21.5 in W 11 in D 0.13 in

Michael & Frances Higgins Fused Art Glass Mobile, Signed

By Michael and Frances Higgins

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance your mid-century modern space with our Exceptional 12 pieces fused multi-color glass mobile

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large metal Mobile sculpture by Arnulf Hoffmann, 1972

$23,076

H 65.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in

Large metal Mobile sculpture by Arnulf Hoffmann, 1972

By Arnulf Hoffmann

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Large metal mobile sculpture by Arnulf Hoffmann (1935), Germany 1972. Exceptional large and early

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mobile-stabile in chrome-plated steel François Colette, France, 1970

$3,668

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Mobile-stabile in chrome-plated steel François Colette, France, 1970

By François Colette

Located in PAU, FR

Mobile-stabile sculpture in chromed steel.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany

$21,301

H 47.25 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in

Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany

By Derick Pobell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Kinetic Mobile designed and made by Derick Pobell, Germany. Five parts, painted metal in black

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s California Studio Painted Metal Kinetic Mobile Sculpture

$1,250

H 7 in W 34 in D 5.5 in

Vintage 1960s California Studio Painted Metal Kinetic Mobile Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California studio hand made 50's / 60's painted metal kinetic mobile sculpture, creator unknown

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1960s Metal Hanging Mobile with Crown Fish and Birds

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.5 in

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. Could be used

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Michael and Frances Higgins Multicolored Mobile, Fused Art Glass

$4,850

H 28.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in

Michael and Frances Higgins Multicolored Mobile, Fused Art Glass

By Michael and Frances Higgins

Located in Kansas City, MO

Art glass mobile designed and made by Michael and Frances Higgins, 1950s. Great color combination

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Nylon, Art Glass

Julio Le Parc "Continuel Lumière mobile" Kinetic artwork, ca. 1968

$52,071

H 39.57 in W 39.38 in D 7.09 in

Julio Le Parc "Continuel Lumière mobile" Kinetic artwork, ca. 1968

By Julio Le Parc

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Julio Le Parc — “Continuel Lumière Mobile” Kinetic artwork, ca. 1968. Edition Denise René. A

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Arnulf Hoffmann (German, b. 1935) "Mobile" painted metal kinetic sculpture

$6,500

H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 10.5 in

Arnulf Hoffmann (German, b. 1935) "Mobile" painted metal kinetic sculpture

By Arnulf Hoffmann

Located in Skokie, IL

Arnulf Hoffmann (German, b. 1935) "Mobile" painted metal kinetic sculpture Provenance: Gimpel and

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mobile-stabile in chrome-plated steel François Collette, France, 1970

$4,142

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in

Mobile-stabile in chrome-plated steel François Collette, France, 1970

By François Collette

Located in Paris, FR

Mobile-stabile sculpture in chromed steel. Monogrammed F.C. and dated 70. Height: 54 cm (21.26

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Caderesque Stabile - Mobile in Primary Colors by Verneuil Creations France

$675

H 24 in W 24 in D 7.5 in

Large Caderesque Stabile - Mobile in Primary Colors by Verneuil Creations France

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large handmade Caderesque Stabile - Mobile kinetic sculpture with primary colors of reds, blues and

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

MCM Kinetic Painted Steel Mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House

$1,950

H 23 in W 40 in D 32 in

MCM Kinetic Painted Steel Mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House

By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and very difficult to find MCM kinetic painted steel mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...

Materials

Steel

Large Mid-20th Century Folk Art Model Windmill

$8,132

H 92.52 in W 75.99 in D 29.53 in

Large Mid-20th Century Folk Art Model Windmill

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptionally large and characterful model windmill, constructed in timber and painted in an attractive, timeworn palette. The tapering tower is finished in an off-white/stone col...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1970s Mid Century

$500

H 22.5 in Dm 3.75 in

Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1970s Mid Century

By Paolo Soleri

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. design. The chamber has the Cosanti mark. Comes with an original extension rod. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Paolo Soleri (1919-2...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Suspended Table Sculpture

$250

H 10 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in

Mid Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Suspended Table Sculpture

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Abstract Driftwood Suspended Tabletop Sculpture circa 1970's. This organic freeform piece can be displayed from any angle and adds dimension to any Danish modern or beach coa...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

Brutalist Abstract Welded Steel Pendulum Mid Century Modern Kinetic Sculpture

$700

H 21 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in

Brutalist Abstract Welded Steel Pendulum Mid Century Modern Kinetic Sculpture

Located in Sarasota, FL

Purchased from fine estate in Ft Lauderdale. Beautifully hand made pendulum sculpture of a man in a ring. Swings beautifully, very well balanced.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture

$2,475

H 4 in W 3 in D 2.25 in

Mid-Century Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist mini puzzle sculpture, titled "Portrait De Michelle" by

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Wooden & Metal Kinetic Ferris Wheel with Red, Blue & Yellow Cabins

$3,000

H 45 in W 39 in D 9.75 in

Mid-Century Wooden & Metal Kinetic Ferris Wheel with Red, Blue & Yellow Cabins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kinetic ferris wheel model from the Mid-Century era, constructed with a red enameled metal frame

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Signed Vintage handmade mid century modern retro style abstract pottery

$236Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.75 in W 13 in D 13 in

Signed Vintage handmade mid century modern retro style abstract pottery

Located in Seattle, WA

Handmade wall Decor with a floral bird motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 13” Diameter ; 0.75” H

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Bell Signed Francisco Organic Design

$485

H 6.5 in Dm 3.25 in

Unique Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Bell Signed Francisco Organic Design

Located in Troy, MI

Sculptural artist made cast bronze bell signed Francisco 1977 Organic design with wood grain like texture and verdigris patina Fluid looped handle is seamlessly integrated and signe...

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium

$1,800

H 8.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano. Made

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Wire Kinetic Figure Sculpture Hand Painted

$650

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 6 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Wire Kinetic Figure Sculpture Hand Painted

By Donald Max Engelman

Located in Troy, MI

Unique and whimsical abstract kinetic table top sculpture circa 1970s Minimalist wire figure with a hand painted hat mounted to a brutalist foot base The movement is reminiscent of...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Kinetic Balancing Man Sculpture by Strauss, 1970’s

$950

H 21 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Kinetic Balancing Man Sculpture by Strauss, 1970’s

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere style Brutalist tabletop or book shelf counter balance sculpture

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1960s Pinwheel Brazen Nail Table Sculpture Mid-Century Starburst as Curtis Jere

$796Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.88 in W 7 in D 7 in

1960s Pinwheel Brazen Nail Table Sculpture Mid-Century Starburst as Curtis Jere

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful and delicate Mid-Century era welded tabletop kinetic sculpture, no signature can be found

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s

$8,000

H 64 in Dm 12 in

Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s

By Jane Knight

Located in Troy, MI

Suspended macrame sculpture by Michigan fiber artist Jane Knight circa 1970s Three dimensional open weave crocheted sculpture in a muted chartreuse wool, adorned with a hanging bras...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wool

1960s Tin Mexican Folk Art Mask Vintage Mid-Century Face w/ Nose Ring

$565

H 13 in W 10 in D 4 in

1960s Tin Mexican Folk Art Mask Vintage Mid-Century Face w/ Nose Ring

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A wonderful and more uncommon Mexican folk art mask design. It is stamped, MEXICO on hang tab.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 43 in Dm 19 in

Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-century Replogle globe on wrought iron base (N,S,E,W represented on stand) in the manner of

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Skein Swift

$3,900

H 25 in Dm 27 in

19th Century Skein Swift

Located in Greenwich, CT

A handsome 19th century swift with beautiful fruitwood base on ball feet and matching turned acorn

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

$325

H 7.4 in W 5.45 in D 5.1 in

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Europe, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these p...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Empire Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Graham Mitchell Sears Geometric Kinetic Sculpture/ Stabile, 20th Century

$1,690

H 45 in Dm 15 in

Graham Mitchell Sears Geometric Kinetic Sculpture/ Stabile, 20th Century

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Buffalo, NY

Botanical Gardens, a mobile installed in the atrium of an architectural firm in Rome, Italy and signature

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist's Model

$1,900

H 15 in W 4 in D 1.5 in

19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist's Model

Located in Middleburg, VA

A charming and evocative 19th-century carved wooden artist's mannequin from provincial France

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Mobiles and Kinetic Sc...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Kinetic Art: Sound Sculpture Inspired by Harry Bertoia, 48.25”

$1,500

H 48.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Kinetic Art: Sound Sculpture Inspired by Harry Bertoia, 48.25”

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sound sculpture in the style of Harry Bertoia. The sculpture features four rows of rods on a square base that all lightly touch to create sound. Dimensions 7.5" width x 7.5" depth x...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cast Iron Bicycle Sculpture

$360

H 7 in W 11.25 in D 3 in

Contemporary Cast Iron Bicycle Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century cast iron sculpture of a bicycle racer on a solid cast iron rectangular base

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

$473

H 16.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Articulated wooden mannequin designed for artists, dating from the mid-20th century. This piece

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rose Cabat Pottery Bird Wind Bell

$1,500

H 17.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Rose Cabat Pottery Bird Wind Bell

By Rose Cabat

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century pottery wind bell by mid century ceramicist, Rose Cabat (1940-2015). An uncommon

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s William Bowie Kinetic Sculpture - Set of 2

$2,150 / set

H 16.5 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in

Vintage 1960s William Bowie Kinetic Sculpture - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, a central figure in the 1960s Mid-Century Modern art scene. Crafted at his famed New York City

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Oversized Wooden Puzzle Sculpture in the Style of Sori Yanagi, France

$1,301

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Oversized Wooden Puzzle Sculpture in the Style of Sori Yanagi, France

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

well as mid-century abstract sculpture, this rare piece transcends its playful origins to become a

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Curtis Jeré 1987 Kinetic Table Sculpture with Brass & Teal Patina Abstract Fan

$2,650

H 37 in W 24 in D 8.5 in

Curtis Jeré 1987 Kinetic Table Sculpture with Brass & Teal Patina Abstract Fan

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

statement work suited to modern, mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency, or postmodern interiors, this

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Abstract Wooden Mobil Sculpture by Michael Ince

$14,000

H 72 in W 48 in D 18 in

Abstract Wooden Mobil Sculpture by Michael Ince

Located in New York, NY

Abstract wooden Mobil by Artist Michael Ince (1942- American). Mid Century Modern Mobil Art

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Teak, Cedar, Cypress

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

$3,159

H 14.38 in W 14.38 in D 14.38 in

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

modernity, has made him one of the most influential Japanese designers of the 20th century. Yanagi passed

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Curtis Jeré Large MCM Style Abstract Kinetic Double Loop Brass Table Sculpture

$2,200

H 22.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in

Curtis Jeré Large MCM Style Abstract Kinetic Double Loop Brass Table Sculpture

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rarely seen C. Jeré Artisan House mid-century modern style brass double loop kinetic table

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

$3,200

H 40 in W 10 in D 8 in

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

$1,500

H 30 in W 6 in D 6 in

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brazilian Carved Wood Head Rest

$375

H 5.25 in W 10 in D 5.25 in

Vintage Brazilian Carved Wood Head Rest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This primitive hand-carved wood headrest from Brazil is a compelling example of indigenous folk art and organic design. Meticulously shaped from a single block of dense hardwood, the...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s Large Steel Spray Sculpture attributed to Harry Bertoia

$2,214

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

1970s Large Steel Spray Sculpture attributed to Harry Bertoia

By Harry Bertoia

Located in London, GB

A great example of a late 1970’s Harry Bertoia style Spray sculpture. Provenance from Newman hire company London who aquired it in the early 1980’s. Steel rods a few with minor bends...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Glass Flower Arrangement or Sculpture by Phil O Reilly

$5,040

H 37 in Dm 31 in

Large Glass Flower Arrangement or Sculpture by Phil O Reilly

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty very large and dramatic hand blown glass sculpture having a floral bouquet of exotic flowers and leaves presented in an alluring cobalt blue glass vase. Signed "R + O Glass 97"...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s

$449

H 3.94 in Dm 2.76 in

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

spirit of mid-century modern design. Equally suitable as a conversation piece, executive desk accessory

Category

Mid-20th Century French Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Magnets

1950s French Metal Wire Salad Basket - Decorative & industrial chic

$532

H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 11.82 in

1950s French Metal Wire Salad Basket - Decorative & industrial chic

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

to become a decorative statement piece. Its bold geometry and playful form recall mid-century French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Pair of Rare Geometric Wood Puzzle Sculptures - France - 1970s

$1,301 / set

H 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in

Pair of Rare Geometric Wood Puzzle Sculptures - France - 1970s

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

striking geometric and molecular-like designs. Playful yet architectural, these mid-century puzzles

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Machine age Chrome Ever spun aluminum adjustable desk top electric fan

$290

H 12.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Machine age Chrome Ever spun aluminum adjustable desk top electric fan

Located in Ferndale, MI

Smaller Art Deco era electric fan . Chrom Ever is the manufacturer though the fan is made of aluminum . Ten inch blade inside of eleven inch cage . Adjustable angle with turn of a w...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Education Model Sculpture in Chrome of Rotating and Revolving Planet Rings

$1,161

H 25.2 in Dm 21.26 in

Education Model Sculpture in Chrome of Rotating and Revolving Planet Rings

Located in London, GB

Large chrome globe sculpture, a decorative and educational model featuring a series of rotating planetary rings. The design incorporates five concentric rings arranged around the cen...

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

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G.M.C.E. Rare Grand Scaled Mid-Century Mobile Shaped Chandelier Italy circa 1954

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 78 in D 17 in

G.M.C.E. Rare Grand Scaled Mid-Century Mobile Shaped Chandelier Italy circa 1954

Located in New York, NY

Rare grand scaled mid-century mobile shaped chandelier by G.M.C.E. featuring a brass pole hanging

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Kinetic Iron Fish Mobile

Unavailable

H 40 in W 53 in D 6 in

1950s Kinetic Iron Fish Mobile

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful and engaging 1950s hanging mobile, with handmade iron frame of a large swimming fish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stilnovo Mobile Shaped Mid-Century Chandelier

Unavailable

H 46 in W 18 in D 16 in

Stilnovo Mobile Shaped Mid-Century Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century mobile shape chandelier featuring a brass tube abstract shaped frame from which hang

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Monumental Copper and Art Glass Mobile by William Magaw

Unavailable

H 100 in Dm 125 in

Monumental Copper and Art Glass Mobile by William Magaw

Located in Atlanta, GA

Giant and amazing 1970s one-of-a-kind mobile in iron, burnished & lacquered copper & blown art

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Plastic Mobile Sculpture from Ghirardelli Square by Don Conrad, 1963

Unavailable

H 55 in Dm 60 in

Plastic Mobile Sculpture from Ghirardelli Square by Don Conrad, 1963

By Don Conrad

Located in Berkeley, CA

Very light and playful mobile, so light that it turn when there is an open window. Please contact

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Stabile Mobile Designed and Made by Bengt Rosenström, circa 1970, Sweden

Unavailable

H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in

Stabile Mobile Designed and Made by Bengt Rosenström, circa 1970, Sweden

By Bengt Rosenstrom

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Unique 1.4 m height stabile mobile designed and made by Bengt Rosenström, circa 1970, Sweden. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

J Schatz Studio 2018 Happening Circle Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern

Unavailable

H 72 in W 17 in D 17 in

J Schatz Studio 2018 Happening Circle Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern

By J Schatz Studio

Located in Providence, RI

kind stoneware sculpture and subject to variation. Perfect in a Mid-Century Modern home or the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sculpture, by Arleen Eichengreen & Nancy Gensburg

Unavailable

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sculpture, by Arleen Eichengreen & Nancy Gensburg

By Arleen Eichengreen

Located in Stamford, CT

Century), Untitled, [Three Forms], figural sculpture of interacting brass forms each able to move

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

J Schatz Studio 2018 White Orb Hanging Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Stoneware

Unavailable

H 55 in W 55 in D 8 in

J Schatz Studio 2018 White Orb Hanging Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Stoneware

By J Schatz Studio

Located in Providence, RI

unique one of a kind stoneware sculpture and subject to variation. Perfect in a Mid-Century Modern home

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

Materials

Stoneware

J Schatz Studio 2018 Multi-Color Orb Hanging Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern

Unavailable

H 72 in W 8 in D 3 in

J Schatz Studio 2018 Multi-Color Orb Hanging Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern

By J Schatz Studio

Located in Providence, RI

stoneware sculpture and subject to variation. Perfect in a Mid-Century Modern home or the highlight in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

Materials

Stoneware

Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s

Unavailable

H 25 in W 16 in D 10 in

Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural Bonsai tree Mid-Century Modern handcrafted of iron copper and stone.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Copper, Iron

Kinetic Spray Sculpture by Tom McAllister after Bertoia

Unavailable

H 22 in W 24 in D 24 in

Kinetic Spray Sculpture by Tom McAllister after Bertoia

By Tom McAllister, Harry Bertoia

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful iconic mid-20th century spray sculpture after Bertoia by Tom McAllister. Stamped on the

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Kinetic Harry Bertoia Sculpture

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Kinetic Harry Bertoia Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fascinating kinetic sculpture. Biomorphic rotating metal discs cantilevered on metal rods and attached to square wooden base. Provenance accompanies.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Brutalist Masonry Nail Sculpture by William Bowie

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 11 in D 4 in

Brutalist Masonry Nail Sculpture by William Bowie

By William Bowie

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A fantastic Brutalist sculpture of cattails fashioned from steel masonry nails by William Bowie (1926-1994), a well-known contemporary of Curtis Jeré. A few important notes about al...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Cattails Sculpture in Brass and Metal, 1970 by Curtis Jere

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 42.92 in D 15.75 in

Cattails Sculpture in Brass and Metal, 1970 by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Paris, FR

A beautiful mobile sculpture representing a cattail plant in a pool of water. A truly romantic

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Disco Cube

Unavailable

H 34.6 in W 34.6 in D 34.6 in

Vintage Disco Cube

Located in Seattle, WA

This is fabulous disco cube that came out of a nightclub in Belgium. Each side is 20" square. Anyone can have a disco ball, but a disco cube, that's something special!

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Mirror

Bertoia Studio 30 Rod Sound Sculpture

Unavailable

H 12 in W 26 in D 3.5 in

Bertoia Studio 30 Rod Sound Sculpture

By Val Bertoia

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This authentic Bertoia Studio Sound Sculpture features 30 brass tops silvered to Harry Bertoia's Beryllium thin copper rods silvered to a brass bass. This piece was designed by Val B...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Studio Craft Copper and Steel Kinetic Sculpture

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 22 in D 3 in

Studio Craft Copper and Steel Kinetic Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Studio Craft Kinetic sculpture with handmade freeform copper cutouts. Sits on heavy block of steel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Steel

Mariano Carrera Kinetic Sculpture

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in

Mariano Carrera Kinetic Sculpture

By Mariano Carrera

Located in Brussels, BE

Mariano Carrera "Double Pendule" kinetic sculpture.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modern Revolving Globe in Brass Stand

Unavailable

H 35 in Dm 14 in

Modern Revolving Globe in Brass Stand

By Paul McCobb

Located in Allentown, PA

Midcentury globe attributed to Paul McCobb in modern design brass stand.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Original Vintage Harry Bertoia Wire "Spray" Sculpture

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Original Vintage Harry Bertoia Wire "Spray" Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Berkeley, CA

Iconic Harry Bertoia spray sculpture. Excellent condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kinetic Metal Sculpture by Joseph A. Burlini

Unavailable

H 23 in W 27.5 in D 8.5 in

Kinetic Metal Sculpture by Joseph A. Burlini

By Joseph A. Burlini

Located in Hollywood, FL

Rare 1970s Joseph Burlini metal wire abstract kinetic sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia Style Modernist Kinetic Wire Ball Sculpture

Unavailable

H 48 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Harry Bertoia Style Modernist Kinetic Wire Ball Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Interesting and modern metal nine wire ball form sculpture that has movement when touched, like the sonambient sculptures by sculptor Harry Bertoia.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Red Soviet Child Pedal Moskvich Car/AZLK, Russia 1978

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 43.31 in

Red Soviet Child Pedal Moskvich Car/AZLK, Russia 1978

By AZLK

Located in Zohor, SK

A rare collectible item, this early Soviet Child´s pedal car was considered a great luxury in the communist era in Czechoslovakia. Created as a model for children as a small copy of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970 Sculpture Aquarium with Golden Bronze Fish

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in

1970 Sculpture Aquarium with Golden Bronze Fish

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A very beautiful sculpture "Aquarium" made of golden bronze and eyes of colored glass 1970. Piece signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bertoia Studios Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia

Unavailable

H 82 in W 12 in D 11 in

Bertoia Studios Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia

By Val Bertoia

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This towering 82" tall sculpture by Val Bertoia features 18 beryllium copper rods in two rows of nine, silvered to brass base. These amazing pieces stimulate the visual, kinesthetic ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Childs Swing Cart, Germany, 1956

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 39.37 in D 14.57 in

Childs Swing Cart, Germany, 1956

By Siegfried Lenz, Hans Brockhage

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Creative child care design by student Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä under the supervision of Mart Stam during his Visual Arts seminar in Dresden. The example presented here is a fir...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Kinetic Sculpture by Donald Max Engelman, 1960s

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H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Kinetic Sculpture by Donald Max Engelman, 1960s

By Donald Max Engelman

Located in San Diego, CA

"Tork" kinetic sculpture by Donald Max Engelman. The weighted resin ball bounces in all directions when deployed. The sculpture was created by physician/artist, Donald Max Engelm...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sonambient Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

Unavailable

H 9 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Sonambient Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Georges Mills, NH

Rare Harry Bertoia sonambient sculpture. Pair of off-axis bronze rod arrays silver soldered onto a solid bronze base, circa 1967. Sold with a certificate of authenticity by the Hary ...

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Steel

Curtis Jere Kinetic Sculpture

Unavailable

H 37 in W 23 in D 15 in

Curtis Jere Kinetic Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Kinetic sculpture in Verdi Gris coloration, marble and brass by Curtis Jere Artisan House, 1996. Note: Overall dimensions are 23" width by 15" depth and 37" height. Note: Base meas...

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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s

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H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s

By Mobel Italia, Eero Aarnio

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s. Due to its

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Large Size Chrome Mobile Shop Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 69.4 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in

20th Century Large Size Chrome Mobile Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Raalte, NL

Large freestanding and mobile display cabinet with only glass all around and equipped with 1 large

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Chrome

Dramatic Mobile by Scott Donadio

Unavailable

H 29 in W 108 in D 29 in

Dramatic Mobile by Scott Donadio

By Scott Donadio

Located in Cathedral City, CA

This large metal sculpture made of pounded steel and painted in a handsome rich reddish-orange color spans 9 feet wide when hanging at its widest point. Each of the nine perfectly ba...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lucite Mobile Coffee Table, France, 1970s

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H 10.24 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Lucite Mobile Coffee Table, France, 1970s

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Lucite mobile coffee table, France, 1970s fully original. Attractive, timeless form.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Stereo-Bar Corner Cabinet Italian design 1960s

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Stereo-Bar Corner Cabinet Italian design 1960s

Located in Genova, IT

Mobile bar-stereo angolare di produzione italiana degli anni 60. Spazio laterale nella parte

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967

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H 65.75 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in

Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967

Located in Brussels , BE

Double-sided mobile wardrobe cabinet - signed Roncalli Architetto - 1967.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Dry Bar Mobile Motorized, Willy Rizzo, 1970s, Italy, Midcentury Steel Wood, Rare

Unavailable

H 73.63 in Dm 39.38 in

Dry Bar Mobile Motorized, Willy Rizzo, 1970s, Italy, Midcentury Steel Wood, Rare

By Willy Rizzo

Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

Unique and rare mobile bar designed by the famous Willy Rizzo. 1970s. Italy. This bar is motorized

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Mobile Console Sospeso a Muro Italiano Anni '50 Nello Stile Di Carlo Mollino

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H 7.09 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Mobile Console Sospeso a Muro Italiano Anni '50 Nello Stile Di Carlo Mollino

By Carlo Mollino

Located in Genova, IT

Mollino. Non si tratta di un mobile prodotto in serie ma di pezzo unico costruito su commissione

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Black and Chrome Sarus Mobile 3-Tier Hanging Light by David Weeks Studio

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H 25.5 in W 69 in D 132.5 in

Black and Chrome Sarus Mobile 3-Tier Hanging Light by David Weeks Studio

By David Weeks

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Sarus mobile is a carefully balanced fixture, featuring a combination of large and small Sarus

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Modern Metal Molecule Sphere Sculpture

Unavailable

H 11.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Modern Metal Molecule Sphere Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Modern metal molecule sphere sculpture.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bronze Wind Chime by Paolo Soleri Cosanti

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H 24 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Bronze Wind Chime by Paolo Soleri Cosanti

By Paolo Soleri

Located in San Diego, CA

Early bronze sculptural wind chime or bell by Italian-born visionary architect and artist, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made by the artist at his Cosanti studio in Arizona. The protr...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Kinetic Mobile Sculpture Entitled "Deimos" by Joel Hotchkiss

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H 24 in Dm 40 in

Contemporary Kinetic Mobile Sculpture Entitled "Deimos" by Joel Hotchkiss

By Joel Hotchkiss

Located in San Diego, CA

. Titled after a moon of Mars, the piece is a classic painted aluminum "mid-century" mobile that has

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

SUPRA, Mid-Century Style Wooden Hanging Mobile

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H 14.97 in W 27.37 in D 0.99 in

SUPRA, Mid-Century Style Wooden Hanging Mobile

By par-avion co.

Located in Norwich, GB

Our first collaborative series with Studio Logan Howes - HORIZON MOBILES, is a series of 'zero

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

SOL, Mid-Century Style Wooden Hanging Mobile

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H 5.52 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in

SOL, Mid-Century Style Wooden Hanging Mobile

By par-avion co.

Located in Norwich, GB

Our first collaborative series with Studio Logan Howes - HORIZON MOBILES, is a series of 'zero

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Black, Red, White Metal Mobile, France

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H 12 in W 19 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Black, Red, White Metal Mobile, France

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century French red / black and white metal mobile in the style of Caldor. Rivet details along

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

William Magaw Mobile

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H 26 in Dm 19 in

William Magaw Mobile

By William Magaw

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

William Magaw hanging mobile, USA , 1960s . Metal structure terminating in eight green and one

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Rustic Abstract Cat Mobile

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H 14 in W 18 in D 10 in

Rustic Abstract Cat Mobile

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Oakland, CA

A whimsical cat mobile constructed out of weathered sheet metal, with its rustic patinated surface

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal, Wire

Mobile by Valentin Criado

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H 98.43 in Dm 90.56 in

Mobile by Valentin Criado

By Valentin Criado

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mobile by Valentin Criado From 1970 acrylic sphere (it is possible to install it at the height

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile

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H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Frederik Smits stabile mobile Memphis style. Unique piece, handmade by the artist Wood and metal.

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile

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H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in

Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Frederik Smits stabile mobile Memphis style. Unique piece, handmade by the artist Wood and metal.

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ornate Asian Marionette Mobile Puppet Sculpture

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H 23 in W 11 in D 4 in

Ornate Asian Marionette Mobile Puppet Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning authentic Burmese ornately hand crafted Diety marionette puppet on display stand. The piece measures 23" tall. Hand crafted with carved wood jointed parts, ornate elaborate ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Silk, String, Wood

Cat Mobile Sculpture Folk Art

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H 16.25 in W 8.5 in D 18.5 in

Cat Mobile Sculpture Folk Art

Located in San Diego, CA

Charming folk art cat mobile sculpture. The kinetic sculpture has good movement. It was acquired in

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kin...

Materials

Steel

1970’s Balancing Mobile

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H 22 in W 14 in D 5 in

1970’s Balancing Mobile

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Balancing acrobats on a chair. Clever nice designed piece that functions and moves gently with a breeze.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brad Howe Table Mobile, 1970s

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H 9 in Dm 16 in

Brad Howe Table Mobile, 1970s

By Brad Howe 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One arm table mobile by Brad Howe, 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Glass 'Rondelay' Mobile Michael + Frances Higgins

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H 53 in W 9 in D 1 in

Glass 'Rondelay' Mobile Michael + Frances Higgins

By Michael and Frances Higgins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fun set of glass forms in wonderful pastel hues. No two are alike. Though the outer form is the same, round or square, the centers are always different with happy accidents that ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Jim Hunter Black Hanging Mobile, 2015

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H 28 in Dm 44 in

Jim Hunter Black Hanging Mobile, 2015

By Jim Hunter

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary New York artist/sculptor Jim Hunter's modern hanging mobile is a black kinetic

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

Materials

Metal

Patinated Copper Mobile Sculpture or Stabile

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H 28 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in

Patinated Copper Mobile Sculpture or Stabile

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Patinated copper stabile, circa early 1970s. This all original example has several arms with free-form attachments. The arms all move creating a beautiful Kinetic sculpture. Unknown ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s

By Frank Oelke

Located in Padova, IT

Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Resin, Wood

Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable

$1,698 / item

H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in

Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable

By Redsoul

Located in Seattle, WA

The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...

Category

2010s American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

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2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Straw

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

Category

2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$116,172

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

$1,800 / item

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs

$6,450 / set

H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in

Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...

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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Beech

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

$165,680

H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool

$1,850 / item

H 24 in Dm 14 in

Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stump...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Blue Painted Cupboard Dated 1850

$4,970

H 68.9 in W 54.34 in D 22.84 in

Antique Blue Painted Cupboard Dated 1850

Located in Vo', Veneto

Antique Blue Painted Cupboard dated 1850 Period: dated 1850 Origin: Tyrolean area, Germany Wood type: Fir Height: 175 cm 68.89 in Width: 125 cm (138 cm with frame) 49.21 in (54.33...

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Antique 1850s German Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin

$11,005 / set

H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Landscape Mobile, Limoges by Roy Lichtenstein

$85,000

H 22 in W 25 in D 5.5 in

Landscape Mobile, Limoges by Roy Lichtenstein

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Jersey City, NJ

With landscape mobile, Roy Lichtenstein has designed a beautiful "art system" as a table centerpiece. Invoking Alexander Calder's standing mobiles, Lichtenstein termed this piece a "...

Category

2010s French Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Resin

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,223 / item

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA

$7,500

H 14 in W 69 in D 4.75 in

'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....

Category

1990s American Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Mid Century Mobile For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century mobile you’re looking for. Each mid century mobile for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century mobile, we have 857 options in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century mobile — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century mobile bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century mobile that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paolo Soleri, Curtis Jeré and Jim Hunter produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Mobile?

Prices for a mid century mobile can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $3,250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,328.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.