Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf Unit with Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frederick Weinberg iron and glass shelf unit with lamp.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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Frederic Weinberg Iron Shelves
By Weinberg, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Garnerville, NY
Iron and masonite three shelf unit designed by Frederick Weinberg. Angle iron construction with the original masonite shelves. Circa 1950-60. Good overall condition. The masonite she...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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Iron
Black and White Vitrolite Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Berlin, DE
This shelf if filled with seven white vitrolite glass boards with no chips. Very rare!
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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Wrought Iron
1950s Frederic Weinberg Iron End Table or Stacking Shelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Garnerville, NY
A classic 1950s iron and masonite design by Frederic Weinberg. This Weinberg design was specifically made to stand alone or added to by stacking the ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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Enamel, Steel
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
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Material: Iron
Very cool, very ’50s-evocative modular ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Shelves
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Frederic Weinberg shelves for sale on 1stDibs.
Frederic Weinberg shelves are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frederic Weinberg shelves, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original shelves by Frederic Weinberg were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider shelves by Herman Miller, Dunbar, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Frederic Weinberg shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $685 and can go as high as $6,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,300.
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