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 Iron and Wood Figural Wall Mirror, circa 1950
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist Giacometti-style wrought iron and wood framed rectangular wall mirror depicting figures and animals by American artist Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950. A really unique an...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg (American, born 1942), Figural Iron Mirror
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Figural Iron Wall Mirror by Frederick Weinberg, American, Mid-20th Century This sculptural figural iron wall mirror by Frederick Weinberg exemplifies the designer’s distinctive abil...
Iron
American Brutalist Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional hand torched Brutalist steel mirror.
Steel
$1,372
H 11.23 in W 9.85 in D 0.67 in
Brutalist Iron Wall Mirror - Mid-Century Metal Wall Mirror - France 1950s
By Jean Despres
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brutalist Iron Wall Mirror - Mid-Century Metal Wall Mirror - France 1950s Minimal and elegant brutalist mirror. Made of iron with a nice decorative detail on the hanging system. C...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Iron Transom Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France made from a customized transom of forged steel. The half spherical mirror features 14 compartments with antiqued mirror.
Iron
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Italy, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Mirror, Wood
French Iron Painted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron mirror from France, 1950s. Rectangular painted iron frame with lovely scroll detail. Original mirror shows nice age and patina. Perfect for a powder room, bedroom vani...
Iron
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved and painted wood wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Cracking at seams of wood trim; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Wood
Eriksmålaglas, Wall Mirror, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Eriksmålaglas
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass, wood and metal wall mirror produced by Eriksmålaglas, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 19.625"W x 0.75"D All items ship from High Point, No...
Metal
1950's Whimsical Frederic Weinberg Iron Frame Butalist wall Mirror
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare iron black enameled mirror by Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950's original finish.
Metal
Italian Brass Wall Mirror, circa 1950s
Located in London, London
An Italian brass wall mirror, circa 1950s. The mirror features an organically shaped silhouette with gently tapering sides and a subtly undulating top edge, framed by a slim brass s...
Brass
Vintage Wrought Iron Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wrought Iron Mirror with leaded glass with decorative organic details on the top. Glass and iron with age appropriate wear. Dimens...
Wrought Iron
Figural Mirror Attributed to Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Modernist wall mirror attributed to Frederick Weinberg. This rectangular mirror features a black iron frame depicting animals and figures. Measurements: 24.25" width x 1.5" depth x ...
Iron
Austrian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Wood, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass, wood and brass wall mirror likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inch...
Brass
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H 50 in W 37 in D 2 in
Rare 50s Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Mid Century Modern Deco Wall Mirror
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very Rare, Large, 1950’s, Authentic Frederick Weinberg Minimalist Wrought Iron Mid Century Modern Wall mirror with a salute to the deco era as well. This very iconic Weinberg piece...
Wrought Iron
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Wrought Iron Mirror by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figurative, wrought iron, Mid-Century Modern mirror by Frederick Weinberg features a 17.75 inch x 11.75 inch interior mirror surrounded by 14 animal and human forms.
Wrought Iron
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Animal & Human Stick Figure Iron Framed Mirrors
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Frederick Weinberg animal & human stick figure iron framed mirrors, C.1950 Outstanding pair of mirrors Hand crafted mirrors with an assortment of human and animal stick...
Iron
Wall Mirror by Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950s, Made in USA
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Toronto, ON
A stylish and whimsical black iron framed mirror surrounded by figures of man and animal by Frederick Weinberg.
Wrought Iron
Wall Mirror by Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950s, Made in USA
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Toronto, ON
A stylish and whimsical black iron framed mirror surrounded by figures of man and animal by Frederick Weinberg.
Wrought Iron
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Iron Animal Figure Motif Wall Mirror 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous wall mirror, with an animal figure motif, by Frederick Weinberg, circa the 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 24.5" W x 1" D x 30....
Iron
Midcentury Wrought Iron Mirror by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in NYC, NY
Midcentury wrought iron mirror by American midcentury artist and designer Frederick Weinberg.
Wrought Iron