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.
Set of Six Wicker and Iron dining chairs by Frederic Weinberg, 1950's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six Frederic Weinberg wicker and wrought iron chairs. Two armchairs and four side chairs. Sold as a set. USA, 1950's. Wicker has been recently repaired and reinforced. One fin...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Vintage Leather and Steel Dining Chairs by Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in London, GB
An outstanding set of eight vintage leather and steel dining chairs by Frederic Weinberg. They were made in the USA, they date from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, they are beaut...
Steel
$2,650 / set
H 48.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
Set Of Eight Vintage Elaborately Carved Italianate Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made, sinuous and very decorative set of eight dining chairs. Including two arm and six side chairs. They have tall carved backs and elaborate curved and scrolled crest rails...
Fabric, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Set of Eight French Provincial Leather Oak Curule Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking set of eight Country French Provincial or Renaissance style curule dining chairs hand-crafted out of aged leather and oak. The chairs features tall backs ending in a scrol...
Brass
Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1950s. They have all been refinished and reupholstered in black vinyl. They measure: 3...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of six reupholstered oak framed Os de Mouton dining chairs. Circa 1950 H 108cm SH 46cm x W 47cm x D 53cm
Oak
Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Iron
$28,139 / set
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Eight Oak and leather Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight “Spanish” dining chairs model #3237 respectively #3238 by Børge Mogensen. Made from oak and leather with accentuated white seams and buckles in the back. A great design,...
Leather, Oak
$5,900 / set
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, Lacquered
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of eight vintage Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo cane dining chairs with hand oiled & rubbed lacquered wood frames and cane seats in exceptionally well maintained, rarely used ...
Cane, Wood
1970s Set of Six Spanish Bamboo and Wicker Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s set of six Spanish bamboo and wicker chairs.
Bamboo, Wicker
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Arden Riddle, Circa 1950s
By Arden Riddle
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six cherry wood dining chairs consisting of four arms and two sides by Arden Riddle (1921–2011), an important American studio craftsman who produced his distinctive handmade...
Upholstery, Cherry
$1,307 / set
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Wicker Chairs attributed Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs attributed Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat and golden details. Very sturdy chairs good...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$3,250 / set
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Erik Buch Vintage Dining Chairs by Nova Mobler of Denmark
By Erik Buch, Nova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A complete set of eight mid-century modern Danish Erik Buch style dining chairs by Nova Mobler of Denmark. Each chair features striking yellow upholstered seats and backs, adding a v...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet. Circa 1920. H 96cm (SH 50cm) x W 46cm x D 52.5cm
Velvet, Wood
Set of Six McGuire Coral Wicker Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of six coral toned wicker rattan dining chairs made by McGuire in the California organic modern taste. These rare chairs feature a rattan frame covered with woven wic...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Set of Eight Leather Dining Chairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
Dutch design has long favored restraint over spectacle, but few contemporary designers understand the power of silhouette quite like Bart van Bekhoven. Working from the Netherlands, ...
Leather
Set of Eight Thonet Dining Chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood painted with plywood seat, made by Thonet in Austria in the 1930s. Eight pieces available. Price for unrested ones, full restoration on request possible.
Beech
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Metal
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and ...
Wrought Iron
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 8
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Wrought Iron
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Wrought Iron
Dining Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 4
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant wrought iron frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and ou...
Wrought Iron
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 8
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Metal
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and ...
Metal
Dining Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Metal
Side Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 8
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Metal
Side Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Metal
Side Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 6
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy ...
Iron
Sold
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six Wicker and Iron dining chairs by Frederic Weinberg, 1950's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six Frederic Weinberg wicker and wrought iron chairs. Two armchairs and four side chairs. Sold as a set. USA, 1950's. Wicker has been recently r...
Iron, Wrought Iron