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C. Jere Sculpture of Cranes
C. Jere Sculpture of Cranes

C. Jere Sculpture of Cranes

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large mid-century sculpture of walking cranes made by the C. Jere company. Great form and size

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chromed Sailboat Sculpture on Lucite Stand
Mid-Century Chromed Sailboat Sculpture on Lucite Stand

Mid-Century Chromed Sailboat Sculpture on Lucite Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming chromed sailboat on a lucite stand. We see this nautical piece displayed on a bookshelf or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Chromed Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand Large Mid-Century Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Vintage Bronze and Chrome Abstract Wall Sculpture by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
Vintage Bronze and Chrome Abstract Wall Sculpture by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s

Vintage Bronze and Chrome Abstract Wall Sculpture by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s

By Glen Cove Sculpture Works Ltd., Giovanni Schoeman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Intriguing abstract hanging sculpture with two-tone bronze casting, polished chrome background, and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Curtis Jere 1989 Brass Chrome Ribbons Mid Century Modern Wall Sculpture
Vintage Curtis Jere 1989 Brass Chrome Ribbons Mid Century Modern Wall Sculpture

Vintage Curtis Jere 1989 Brass Chrome Ribbons Mid Century Modern Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Curtis Jere 1989 Brass Chrome Ribbons Mid Century Modern 62" Large Wall Sculpture. Item features

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Mack Truck Bulldog Chrome Hood Ornament / Sculpture
Vintage Mack Truck Bulldog Chrome Hood Ornament / Sculpture

Vintage Mack Truck Bulldog Chrome Hood Ornament / Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool vintage Mack Truck bulldog chrome hood ornament / sculpture with mounting base, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Californian Modernist "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Californian Modernist "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere

Californian Modernist "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Californian Modernist "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere Materials Polished & Burnished

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Abstract Chrome Sculpture on Marble base C. Jere signed
Abstract Chrome Sculpture on Marble base C. Jere signed

Abstract Chrome Sculpture on Marble base C. Jere signed

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage table top sculpture of an abstract form on a marble pedestal. Crafted by C.Jere and dated

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Rare Curtis Jere Vintage Kinetic Chrome Wall Sculpture
Rare Curtis Jere Vintage Kinetic Chrome Wall Sculpture

Rare Curtis Jere Vintage Kinetic Chrome Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Dallas, TX

Curtis Jere Chrome Wall Sculpture – Vintage, c. 1970s Bring bold movement and mid-century magic to

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Diego Matthai Chrome Glass and Marble Spinning Top Sculpture
Diego Matthai Chrome Glass and Marble Spinning Top Sculpture

Diego Matthai Chrome Glass and Marble Spinning Top Sculpture

By Diego Matthai

Located in Mexico City, MX

A heavy 1970's Mexican chrome, marble and glass spinning top sculpture by Mexican artist Diego

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Kinetic Nebula Sculpture by Alice Hutchins Mid Century Modern Abstract Art
Kinetic Nebula Sculpture by Alice Hutchins Mid Century Modern Abstract Art

Kinetic Nebula Sculpture by Alice Hutchins Mid Century Modern Abstract Art

By Alice Hutchins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Kinetic Abstract Sculpture, entitled "Nebula", by Alice Hutchins, American, circa 1970s. Retains

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Magnets

Vintage Abstract Modernist Sculpture By Mary Preminger Chrome and Black Marble
Vintage Abstract Modernist Sculpture By Mary Preminger Chrome and Black Marble

Vintage Abstract Modernist Sculpture By Mary Preminger Chrome and Black Marble

By Mary Gardner Preminger

Located in North Miami, FL

This fabulous vintage double U-shaped abstract sculpture by the noted artist Mary Preminger is so

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Chrome and Lucite Wall Mount Sculpture attributed to Jere
Chrome and Lucite Wall Mount Sculpture attributed to Jere

Chrome and Lucite Wall Mount Sculpture attributed to Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

Stunning folded chrome triangle forms with Lucite balls as decorative elements, wall hanging

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

beautiful Chrome Dog Sculpture Figure by Stilarte, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
beautiful Chrome Dog Sculpture Figure by Stilarte, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

beautiful Chrome Dog Sculpture Figure by Stilarte, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This chrome plated metal dog statue was made in the 1980s by Stilarte in Italy. It is signed and

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Curtis Jere Multi-Toned Metal Starburst Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Curtis Jere Multi-Toned Metal Starburst Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern

Curtis Jere Multi-Toned Metal Starburst Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A Mid-Century Century signed Curtis Jere multi-toned metal wall sculpture comprised of three

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Copper

Abstract Brutalist Chrome  Sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2" 1966
Abstract Brutalist Chrome  Sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2" 1966

Abstract Brutalist Chrome Sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2" 1966

By Jason Seley

Located in Rochester, NY

Abstract brutalist welded chrome sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2". An abstract deep

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Curtis Jere Style Chrome Raindrops Tree Sculpture in Planter 1970s
Monumental Curtis Jere Style Chrome Raindrops Tree Sculpture in Planter 1970s

Monumental Curtis Jere Style Chrome Raindrops Tree Sculpture in Planter 1970s

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in Troy, MI

A massive 72" inch tall raindrops tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere circa 1970s Three

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Chrome

Abstract Brutalist Chrome  Sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2" 1966
Abstract Brutalist Chrome  Sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2" 1966

Abstract Brutalist Chrome Sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2" 1966

By Jason Seley

Located in Rochester, NY

Abstract brutalist welded chrome sculpture by Jason Seley "Sculptor's Harp 2". An abstract deep

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Curtis Jere ' Shooting Star ' Brass and Chrome Large Sculpture, USA
1970s Curtis Jere ' Shooting Star ' Brass and Chrome Large Sculpture, USA

1970s Curtis Jere ' Shooting Star ' Brass and Chrome Large Sculpture, USA

By Curtis Jeré

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant, fluid, bold brass sculpture with chrome rods from Curtis Jere evoquing a shooting star

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Curtis Jeré Abstract Chrome & Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base
Curtis Jeré Abstract Chrome & Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base

Curtis Jeré Abstract Chrome & Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré chrome & brass free form ribbon kinetic table sculpture with ball

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Ron Fritts Signed Chrome, Wood, Plexi Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture
Vintage Ron Fritts Signed Chrome, Wood, Plexi Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture

Vintage Ron Fritts Signed Chrome, Wood, Plexi Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture

By Ron Fritts

Located in North Miami, FL

This eye-catching and rare vintage Ron Fritts Pop Art shadow box wall sculpture has suspended resin

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Curtis Jere Tree Branch Chrome and Brass Sculptural Metal Wall Sculpture, 1990s
Curtis Jere Tree Branch Chrome and Brass Sculptural Metal Wall Sculpture, 1990s

Curtis Jere Tree Branch Chrome and Brass Sculptural Metal Wall Sculpture, 1990s

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Curtis Jere tree of life chrome and brass sculptural metal wall sculpture. Features an arrangement

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Mid 20th C. a Pair of Curtis Jeré Style Polished Chrome Sculptures of Cranes
Mid 20th C. a Pair of Curtis Jeré Style Polished Chrome Sculptures of Cranes

Mid 20th C. a Pair of Curtis Jeré Style Polished Chrome Sculptures of Cranes

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Morristown, NJ

A pair of sleek, modernistic chrome sculptures depicting cranes in the style of design duo Curtis

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Rideau d'Espace Chrome-Plated Plastic Wall Sculpture, Circa 1970
Rideau d'Espace Chrome-Plated Plastic Wall Sculpture, Circa 1970

Rideau d'Espace Chrome-Plated Plastic Wall Sculpture, Circa 1970

By Paco Rabanne

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The Rideau d'Espace model was designed by Paco Rabanne circa 1970. Made of round chrome-plated

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base
Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base

Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Monrovia, CA

Curtis Jere "Birds At Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With A Trapezoidal Base. Three Chrome Metal

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base
1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base

1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base 5 Birds Ascending in Flight

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Early Curtis Jere Chrome Raindrops Wall Sculpture circa 1970’s
Early Curtis Jere Chrome Raindrops Wall Sculpture circa 1970’s

Early Curtis Jere Chrome Raindrops Wall Sculpture circa 1970’s

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Curtis Jere Early Chrome Raindrops Sculpture Signed by the Artist circa 1970’s. This sculpture has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

1960s Giant Strainer Kitchen Sign Wall Art Sculpture Chrome Basket Tool
1960s Giant Strainer Kitchen Sign Wall Art Sculpture Chrome Basket Tool

1960s Giant Strainer Kitchen Sign Wall Art Sculpture Chrome Basket Tool

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Giant Strainer Wall Art, 55 inches long. Has a repair, one of the strainer reinforcement welds popped, sewn repair with blue wire.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

François COLETTE (1936-2024) : Chrome plated stabile sculpture , 1973
François COLETTE (1936-2024) : Chrome plated stabile sculpture , 1973

François COLETTE (1936-2024) : Chrome plated stabile sculpture , 1973

By François Colette

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

François COLETTE (1936-2024) : Stabile Chrome plated and articulated stabile sculpture Signed

Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture, 60s
20th Century, Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture, 60s

20th Century, Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture, 60s

By Giacomo Benevelli

Located in Turin, Turin

Giacomo Benevelli is an italian sculpture born in Reggio Emilia in 1925. He was the son of Anselmo

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Abstract Sculpture
Abstract Sculpture

Abstract Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

Abstract modern sculpture. Measures: Height 67 cm. Diameter 28 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculpture of a Guitarist
Sculpture of a Guitarist

Sculpture of a Guitarist

$1,755Sale Price|20% Off

Sculpture of a Guitarist

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and decorative sculpture of a guitarist is made of steel and chrome. This is a French

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985
Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in New York, NY

Luccio Del Pezzo ( Italian 1933-2020 ) A commissioned work, offered as an award to exhibitors of 25 years standing at the legendary Milan Salone del Mobile Italiano. Bronze, copper,...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Steel

Mid-Century Sculptural Marble Abstract Interpretation of a Figure
Mid-Century Sculptural Marble Abstract Interpretation of a Figure

Mid-Century Sculptural Marble Abstract Interpretation of a Figure

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous hand sculpted marble abstract bust on a chrome plinth. Organic Head resting on its hands

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Substantial Chrome Female Dancer , England, c1930
Art Deco Substantial Chrome Female Dancer , England, c1930

Art Deco Substantial Chrome Female Dancer , England, c1930

Located in Devon, England

fashion of the day dance pose. The statue is made of high-quality chrome material, ensuring its durability

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends
Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends

Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of large chrome Jacks Book ends.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

David Elijah Herschler Abstract Hanging Sculpture
David Elijah Herschler Abstract Hanging Sculpture

David Elijah Herschler Abstract Hanging Sculpture

By Elijah David Herschler

Located in San Francisco, CA

David Elijah Herschler abstract chrome plated steel hanging sculpture. Inspired by elements of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear t...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Iron, Stainless Steel

James Prestini Steel Construction #293 Sculpture
James Prestini Steel Construction #293 Sculpture

James Prestini Steel Construction #293 Sculpture

By James Prestini

Located in Chicago, IL

James Prestini steel construction #293 sculpture; nickel-plated steel stacked geometric forms

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s
Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s

Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 20th century Bull statue on a marble base with a pen holder. Desktop accessory, made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture, Circa 1970, Signed.
C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture, Circa 1970, Signed.

C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture, Circa 1970, Signed.

By C. Jeré Artisan House

Located in Chicago, IL

Authentic 1970 C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture. Not a reproduction. The piece is made of chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage “Forest” Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Vintage “Forest” Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

Vintage “Forest” Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exquisite mid-century wall sculpture, designed by the renowned Curtis Jere in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Solid Marble Decorative Sphere on Chrome Base
Solid Marble Decorative Sphere on Chrome Base

Solid Marble Decorative Sphere on Chrome Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful solid brown marble decorative sphere on chrome base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Jason Seley Sculpture American 1967
Jason Seley Sculpture American 1967

Jason Seley Sculpture American 1967

By Jason Seley

Located in Hudson, NY

Jason Seley sculpture dated 1967 and titled 36 Key, Keyboard. From a private Chicago Collection

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Curtis Jeré Abstract Kinetic Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base
Curtis Jeré Abstract Kinetic Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base

Curtis Jeré Abstract Kinetic Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré brass free form kinetic ribbon table sculpture with chrome ball on

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

20th Century Giacomo Balla for Gavina Sculpture model Nuvolo in Steel
20th Century Giacomo Balla for Gavina Sculpture model Nuvolo in Steel

20th Century Giacomo Balla for Gavina Sculpture model Nuvolo in Steel

By Gavina, (after) Giacomo Balla

Located in Turin, Turin

many other companies in the sector, both Italian and international. Here we do have a sculpture model

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Enamel / Mixed Metals Crane Wall Sculpture by Bovano
Enamel / Mixed Metals Crane Wall Sculpture by Bovano

Enamel / Mixed Metals Crane Wall Sculpture by Bovano

By Bovano

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice mixed metals and enamel crane wall sculpture by Bovano, circa 1990s. The piece is in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Chrome and Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Chrome and Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Chrome and Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern abstract chrome and Lucite table or desk sculpture from circa 1970. Form fit

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

5' 8" Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculptures, Signed, 1980
5' 8" Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculptures, Signed, 1980

5' 8" Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculptures, Signed, 1980

By Silas Seandel

Located in Austin, TX

A monumental pair of Silas Seandel "Ribbons" of brass and chrome, one signed and dated. Sold

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Park Scene Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Park Scene Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

Park Scene Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique park scene mixed metal wall sculpture by C. Jere for Artisan House, circa 1972. The piece

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron

Whimsical Golden Gate Bridge Sculpture by M K Shannon Signed and Numbered
Whimsical Golden Gate Bridge Sculpture by M K Shannon Signed and Numbered

Whimsical Golden Gate Bridge Sculpture by M K Shannon Signed and Numbered

By MK Shannon

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice sculpture by M K Shannon, engraved at the bottom by the artist dated 1986 and numbered 293/350

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Midcentury Chrome Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of midcentury chrome sculptures available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury chrome sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and brass. There are 334 antique and vintage midcentury chrome sculptures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Midcentury chrome sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco midcentury chrome sculptures are consistently popular styles. Midcentury chrome sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Curtis Jere, Artisan House and C. Jere Artisan House are consistently popular.

How Much are Midcentury Chrome Sculptures?

Prices for midcentury chrome sculptures start at $249 and top out at $65,900 with the average selling for $2,250.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.