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 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 ...
Wrought Iron
$1,995
H 22.5 in W 28.25 in D 14.5 in
Gilded Wrought Iron Curule or Savonarola Italian Hollywood Regency Vanity Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful, gilded wrought iron Italian Hollywood Regency vanity stool with twisted rope and tassels detail in a Curule or Savonarola sty...
Wrought Iron
$1,695 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four swivel bar stools circa 1950s, attributed to Frederick Weinberg. Seat diameter is 15.5", overall diameter at footrest is 21".
Wrought Iron
$1,205 / set
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fif...
Metal
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 15 in D 17 in
Set of Three Wrought Iron Bar Stools After Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Chicago, IL
ONLY THREE STOOLS LEFT. Very much like the "hair pin" stools by Frederick Weinberg Inc, with the square raised foot rest and black lacquered wrought iron bent rod bases. Heathered co...
Wrought Iron
$962 / item
H 16.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Set of Fourteen Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cafe/Bar Stools of Differing Designs
Located in London, GB
Fourteen. A rare set of quirky as, Mid-Century Modern artisan café or bistro table stools of differing designs in the same theme. Pitch pine or a hard wood made in segments and then ...
Wood
Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb mid century iron stool. This stool measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 18 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
Iron
$5,500 / set
H 30.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of 5 Frederic Weinberg Square-Leg Iron & Orange Leatherette Upholstery 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Frederic Weinberg and made in the 1950s, this awesome set of stools features a sophisticated look, part retro, but part mid-century modern. With bases made of bent and we...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Midcentury Swivel Bar Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Frederick Weinberg circa 1950s swivel bar stool, refinished wrought iron base and black graphite leather seat. Light use, restored 4 years ago. Seat is 14" diameter, footrest ...
Wrought Iron
Swivel Seat Stool by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stool having a sinuous steel base with a floating round foot rail supporting a swiveling leather upholstered seat.
Steel
$2,500 / set
H 15 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Iron Stools with Jack Larsen "Houndstooth" Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Frederick Weinberg Black & White Jack Larsen upholstered Iron Stools. Featuring sturdy, open and balanced Black enameled Wrought Iron frames, newly reupholstered Jack Lenor ...
Wrought Iron
$800 / item
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Curule Stools, Set of Three, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Curule style Wrought Iron Stools. A set of three are available, but priced individually.
Iron
Set of 3 Pouf! Leather Stools by Nestor Perkal
By Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Pouf! leather stools by Nestor Perkal Dimensions: W 45 cm x D 39 cm x H 40 cm (Small) W 83 cm x D 75.5 cm x H 35 cm (Medium) W 101 cm x D 85 cm x H 35 cm (Large) Materials: leather, poplar plywood, suede. Available in other colors and in 3 sizes. The POUF! collection is made up of three seats made of leather and suede. They look like diamonds, minerals or the footprints of an animal in the soil. They are suitable for home furnishing, in the office or in a public place. Genuine italian vegetable...
Leather, Suede, Poplar, Plywood
Frederic Weinberg Stacking Iron Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice, very original set of Frederic Weinberg stools. Work well together as a bench or can be stacked or used individually! Retains original vinyl, but does show a little wear along p...
Iron
Pair of 1950s Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron and Cashmere Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two 1950s Frederick Weinberg multi purpose black wrought iron low ottomans in versatile cinnamon cashmere velour. Great for bed end, as coffee table option.
Wrought Iron
Frederick Weinberg Ottomans
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Weinberg for Weinberg MFG. Pair of steel tubular ottomans. recovered with a soft buttery silver-grey leather.
Metal
Frederick Weinberg Black And White Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern stool or ottoman from Frederick Weinberg. A white iron frame with the original black vinyl upholstery. We also have on 1stdibs, a similar pair of stools in off-w...
Iron