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.
Pair of Bronze Figurative Table Sculptures by Frederic Weinberg, Each is Signed
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare complementing bronze figurative sculptures by Frederic / Frederick Weinberg. Beautiful patina. Both are signed with F. W. on the underside of a foot.
Bronze
Monumental and Rare Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse Themed Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and rare 60" Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse's on hind legs wall sculptures, truly amazing design, iron structure with enamel painted squares and rectangles, Classic midcent...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,250
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Mid Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Abstract Bronze Libra Zodiac Wall Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Troy, MI
A rare Frederic Weinberg zodiac series wall mounted sculpture circa 1950s Cast bronze modernist Libra figure with brutalist texture and subtle holes f...
Bronze
$3,840Sale Price|34% Off
H 22 in W 39 in D 3 in
Seascape Themed Iron Sculpture Signed A. Melia, Architectural Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating mid-century modern iron wall sculpture depicting a scene of sailboats on a rolling sea. The meticulously crafted ironwork captures the essence of the scene, with sails,...
Iron
Ceramic Link Chain and Macramé Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us , some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the peopl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$810
H 10 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
Monumental! Hand-Gilded Horse Sculpture Here is a beautiful Etruscan bronze sculpture of a horse. The sculpture is enameled bronze and has a turquoise polychromed finish to the b...
Slate, Bronze
$560
H 13.88 in W 13.75 in D 3.25 in
Gigantic Bronzed Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Italy
By Pepe Mendoza, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a bronzed, plated metal sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans. It is a gorgeous interior furnishing item, an incredibly stylized Horse a...
Metal
"Mountain Man" Bronze Sculpture, after Frederic Remington
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a bronze sculpture, entitled "Mountain Man," after renowned Western artist Frederic Remington. This is a later reproduction of one of only twenty two bronze sculptures R...
Marble, Bronze
$685
H 6.89 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box with Dog
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box. This beautiful and compact Black Forest wall salt box depicts a masterful...
Wood
Rare Midcentury Ceramic Wall Sculpture Lovers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice colored.
Ceramic
Vintage Bronze Signed Figurative Sculpture
Located in Augusta, GA
Figurative sculpture of a man Made of bronze Made in the mid 20th century signed "JCB" Beautiful craftsmanship
Bronze
$1,400Sale Price|36% Off
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 2.25 in
Signed Bronze Female Bust Sculpture in Marshall Fredericks style Green Patina
Located in Ferndale, MI
Hanging bronze female bust sculpture in green patina. Illegible signature on bottom left corner.
Bronze
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
Mid Century Cast Brass Frederic Weinberg Horse Sculpture 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Frederic Weinberg cast brass sculpture from the 1950s. This is a hard to find example. Pictured in the Weinberg catalog,
Brass
Frederic Weinberg Wall Mask Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Frederic Weinberg wall mask from the 1950s. Made of a terra cotta and resin type material. The color is called "Coral Antique" In the Weinberg catalog. Dimension: 3" wide x 8.5...
Resin
Frederick Weinberg Bronze Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice modern art figure. Made of cast bronze with walnut base. Stamped with copyright "FW".
Frederick/Frederic Weinberg Bronze Modernist Sagittarius Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bronze 1950s Frederic Weinberg table sculpture. Abstract Sagittarius form. Beautifully patinated bronze.
Bronze
Fredric Weinberg Reverse Lit "Dancers"
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Weinberg cast sculpture lit from behind with original paint consisting of a cream back ground and gray and black drippings. Only a few abrasions on this never touch or repaint...
Plaster