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
Fredrick Weinberg, Mid-century Mirror, United States, Circa 1955
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical and charming wrought iron mirror surrounded by human and animal stick figures.
Wrought Iron
$6,787
H 34.65 in W 15.56 in D 0.99 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval wall mirror from brass and facetted mirror glass 1950s Italy. Amazing wall mirror with thick solid brass frame and two brass clasps as decor, while th...
Brass
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Burl Wood Wall Mantel Console Hallway Bathroom Mirror
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood wall bathroom console mirror. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be abl...
Burl
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
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
Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Venetian Mirror, Italian, circa 1940's. This is the largest Venetian mirror we have encountered in the past twenty years. It is i...
Mirror, Wood
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Italy, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.25"H x 10.0"H x 1.37"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High ...
Mirror, Wood
$1,287
H 38.98 in W 16.54 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Large Italian Oval Mirror in Curved Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent French Riviera style large oval mirror, entirely crafted from curved bamboo, rattan, and woven wicker. This wonderful and unique piece was fully handmade with perfect pro...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and dark-stained wood mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Rattan, Wood
$1,246Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Style Mirror Irregular Shape & Embossed Brass Frame Medium
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
"Swing" Drop. Full body mirror framed with embossed brass and brass screws. A contemporary piece of home decor that embodies what demanding collectors / interior designers absolutely...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Italian Arched Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large arch-shaped mirror in solid brass. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in amazing condition, the mirror features...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Asymmetric Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Italian Mid-Century wall mirror with brass frame featuring a refined asymmetrical organic shape. This charming mirror was produced in Italy during the late 1950. Fully orig...
Metal, Brass
1950s rectangular wall mirror with fine wood and brass frame
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Rectangular wall mirror typical of 1950s Italian modernism and produced by the dal Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, a fundamental institution in the history of Italian design and...
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