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Frederic Weinberg Ottomans and Poufs

American

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.

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Creator: Frederic Weinberg
Set of Three Square Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Stools
Set of Three Square Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Stools

Set of Three Square Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Stools

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimalist set of three foot stools by Frederick Weinberg c.1950s, USA. Each stool features a slender profile in wrought iron and cream upholstery and four hairpin legs. Dimensions ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Ottomans and Poufs

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Frederic Weinberg ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Frederic Weinberg ottomans and poufs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wrought iron and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frederic Weinberg ottomans and poufs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ottomans and poufs by Frederic Weinberg were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. Prices for Frederic Weinberg ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $1,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.