Avid collectors of 1950s sculpture, table lamps and decorative objects have no doubt encountered the quirky mid-century modern creations of Frederic Weinberg, even if they didn’t know his name. Weinberg is best known for his extensive range of wall-mounted sculptures, clocks, lighting and semi-abstract paintings that bring playful figurative art into the home.
Weinberg, a Philadelphia-based artist and industrial designer, trained at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Throughout the 1950s, he designed, produced and sold a wide variety of functional and decorative items under his company, Frederic Weinberg Co.
Working with wire, iron and gilded bronze, Weinberg crafted furniture and furnishings for use in homes, businesses and institutions. His most notable pieces included swivel stools with a wrought-iron base and seats made with leather, sheepskin or woven wicker; Atomic Age–style clocks; and sculptural table lamps constructed with paper shades and metal frames shaped like lutes and guitars.
Weinberg also made figurative wall sculptures depicting everything from ancient Roman gladiators and Etruscan-style horses to musicians and dancers to fencers and football players. Figuration also features heavily in his bent iron, brass and fiberglass sculptures, many of which he based on his semi-abstract paintings.
Although little is known about Weinberg’s design career, his pieces are highly sought by modern art collectors and interior designers. Philadelphia designer Ron Rowe and his partner Glenn Nadeau even mounted an extensive showcase of Weinberg’s rarest works in their Cherry Hill, New Jersey, home.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Frederic Weinberg wall decorations, decorative objects and seating.
Frederic Weinberg Grandfather Clock /Display Stand
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Weinberg Grandfather Clock with Display Shelves. Hard to find clock, and this one still retains its second hand! Items display on 3 levels. Working condition with great c...
Iron
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.75 in W 19 in D 111.25 in
Antique Ithaca Clock Co. Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Ithaca Clock Co. Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock C1920 Measures - 87 3/4" x 19" x 1...
Wood
Howard Miller “Richmond” Grandfather Clock — Model 610-796
Located in Omaha, NE
Crafted in warm golden oak with bookmatched burl panels and a classic arched bonnet, this Richmond model presents with strong visual depth thanks to its full-length glass door and mi...
Brass
Howard Miller George Nelson Grandfather Clock Model 677
By Howard Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A newer sophisticated take on the grandfather clock with the case in smoked Lucite defining the outline of the clock. The face has a brushed aluminum face with mod hands in red and w...
Chrome
$43,721Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black en...
Ormolu
Italian Polychrome Paint Decorated Grandfather Clock
Located in Perkasie, PA
Italian Polychrome Paint Decorated Grandfather Clock – Item 68950 This striking Italian grandfather clock brings together classical elegance, intricate carving, and beautifully hand...
Paint
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
Metal
$2,900
H 86 in W 21 in D 12 in
Ansonia Mahogany Bronze Mounted Floor Clock Grandfather Clock Circa 1900
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Ansonia Mahogany Bronze Mounted Floor Clock Grandfather Clock Circa 1900 Dimensions : 21" Wide X 12" Deep X 86" Tall This clock was made by Ansonia Clock Company at the beginning o...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Comtoise or Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
Metal
$4,976
H 87.01 in W 30.71 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The Mora clock is original painted. It has a lovely b...
Pine
Inlaid Grandfather Clock, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large cherrywood grandfather clock raised on ball feet and decorated with framed marquetry inlays. The clock case features a glazed front. The brass dial displays Roman numerals.
Brass
$5,396
H 86.6 in W 19.7 in D 10.6 in
Scottish Grandfather Clock Moonphase Longcase Painted Satinwood 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite Antique Scottish Mahogany Inlaid Moonphase Longcase Clock (c. 1800–1830) The clock was made by John Mill Of Montrose in Scotland Description: A Masterpiece of Scottish Clockmaking: The Moonphase Longcase We are delighted to offer this exceptional antique Scottish Longcase Clock...
Satinwood
$3,995
H 81 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in
Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock...
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer