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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1950s Frederic Weinberg Iron End Table or Stacking Shelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, 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 ...
Iron
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Frederic Weinberg Iron Shelves
By Weinberg, Frederic Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, 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...
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
Enamel, Steel
$2,300Sale Price|30% Off
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.
Steel, Wrought 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!
Wrought Iron
Price Upon Request
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 Additional information: Material: Iron Very cool, very ’50s-evocative modular ...
Iron
Raoul Guys Wicker and Iron Wall Shelf
By Raoul Guys
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raoul Guys wicker and iron wall shelf France, circa 1950’s Three shelf bookcase Clean lines, beautiful and functional Wicker delicately wrapped around s...
Iron
$8,880 / set
H 120.87 in W 79.53 in D 12.8 in
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Recently imported from Italy, this is a good example of post war Italian Avant Garde design. Measuring an impressive 3-metres from floor to ceiling – a common height in Italian apartments – with opportunity to arrange the shelves to suit. This impressive freestanding storage...
Brass
$972
H 11.82 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditions and with a cha...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
Bronze
$3,222
H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 13 in
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1960s for Royal System, Denmark. Freestanding wall unit consists 3 black metal uprights, one cabinet an...
Metal
$5,800 / set
H 79.5 in W 27.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Oly Studio Gilt Iron 'Stella' Étagères Bookcase Shelves
By Oly Studio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant pair of open étagères or bookshelves constructed out of iron and hardwood by Oly Studio, San Francisco, California. The iron frame is constructed with welded iron and feat...
Iron
Jansen Travertine & Wrought Iron End Tables, France 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant brass, wrought iron and travertine end tables.
Travertine, Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,690
H 85 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mahogany
1950s Guild of California Two-Tiered End Table or Nightstand
Located in Bensalem, PA
Guild of California two tieredend table or nightstand with louver door please look at pictures and video for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Birch
$2,380
H 41 in W 32 in D 20 in
Modernist Frederic Weinberg Horse Bar Cart, Classic wire iron , removable tray
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical Mid Century Black Horse Outline Bar Cart Designed By Frederick Weinberg in The 1950's.Removable serving tray, replaced plexiglass .Interior or exterior.. great garden , pat...
Iron
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Julian Chichester
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit. Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider with storage...
Metal
$9,140
H 66.93 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This rare and early edition was made at cabinetmaker ...
Oak, Teak
Frederick Weinberg Iron Marble and Glass Vitrine or Bookshelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined iron, marble, and glass vitrine or bookshelf, designed by Frederick Weinberg, American, circa 1950s. It features a black marble piece at the bottom with two glass shelves...
Marble, Iron
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H 51 in W 47 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Curved Wrought Iron Shelving Unit Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sculptural, wrought iron étagère with seven glass shelves, by Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 47" W x ...
Wrought Iron
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H 51.25 in W 28.5 in D 10.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Angle Iron & Glass Shelf Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s Frederick Weinberg midcentury angle iron shelf unit. This is the shorter version of the well known Frederick Weinberg shelf that has a built in l...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron Shelving Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, NY
Frederick Weinberg iron shelving unit with built in lamp. Iron frame with original white Masonite shelves. The unit features a built in lamp with or...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Glass Etagere by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Glass Etagere/shelf by Frederick Weinberg. Sleek, simple, elegant design, Angle iron frame, 5 glass shelves.
Iron
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H 64.57 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Multicolored Vitrolite Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Berlin, DE
This is very special! This shelf if filled with eight vitrolite glass boards. Two pcs of white, turquoise, red and yellow. This is an absolute one of a kind piece.
Wrought Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frederick Weinberg flat black lacquer steel shelf unit with clear glass inserted shelves. Excellent vintage condition.
Frederick Weinberg Multi-Tiered Iron Ètagerè
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rounded shelving unit was designed by Frederick Weinberg in the 1950s and is comprised of a wrought iron frame and blue and white masonite ins...
Iron
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelves
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Frederick Weinberg angle iron and glass standing shelves. Black enamel and glass.
Iron
Large Fredrick Weinberg Iron Etagere
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tall Frederick Weinberg wrought iron etagere with inset glass shelves and lamp with shade. Five shelves total and new heavy linen shade. Great minimalist design and beautiful hand-we...
Iron