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
Whimsical Horse Rolling Serving Bar Cart by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Horse Rolling Serving Bar Cart by Frederick Weinberg. Complete and all original with the two removable bottle racks and painted black texture...
Iron
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
Frederic Weinberg Ballet Coffee Table
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Frederic Weinberg Ballet Coffee Table Bronze, Iron and Glass This example is the only one of these that we have ever seen To our knowledge, another has not been in the Public Market ...
Bronze
$480
H 21.8 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
Oak Two-Tier Rolling Bar Cart Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mobile two-tier design features turned spindles, scalloped aprons, and large wooden rear wheels. An integrated push handle ensures effortless movement. Mid-Century Modern 1970s sty...
Oak
Dose Coffee Table
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dose coffee table was developed because we needed a table for our family room that looked and felt softer than any of our designs from the past. We have always loved the idea of mixing and matching materials. So what’s cool about the Dose is that you can combine them in different colors and surfaces to add some interest to the room. We chose the performance velvet for the upholstery because it has such a soft look to it but it’s super durable. A versatile table with a stone surface that sits flush in the base. Suitable as a coffee or side table on its own, or pair them up to fill a larger space. Made by hand in USA Available in: Sand/ pink composition Sand/ ming green...
Onyx, Granite, Marble
Vintage BRF Italy Modern Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Doylestown, PA
Uniquely designed modern lacquered wood and chrome two-tier Italian bar cart by BRF. It sits on four fully rotational casters making it very easy to maneuver. The large platform styl...
Chrome
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
$1,859 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
"Lola" Bar Cart Modernist Style Painted Steel natural wood and removable mirror
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Lola". Elegant and versatile,...
Steel
Midentury Modern Wood Rolling Bar Cart, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Wood and Brass Rolling Bar Cart, Italy 1960s Rare 1960s Italian vintage rolling bar cart features a solid wood frame veneered in dark walnut wood, it exudes warmth and sophi...
Iron
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
$795
H 32 in W 33.5 in D 20.5 in
Chrome and Glass Bar Cart with Brass Details and Removable Tray, C 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant chrome and glass two-tier bar cart with brass details and removable tray C 1980.
Chrome
Wrought Iron Table attributed to Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Charming decorative wrought iron patio, garden table with playful foliate ironwork top. Design attributed to Frederick Weinberg, selling without glass insert top.
Wrought Iron
Delight Coffee Table
By Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Delight Coffee Table in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a round coffee table, gorgeous in any interior space. The Fools' Gold Collection of amorphous forms, cast in brass, is a tribute to the heritage of Indian metal craftsmanship. India, in fact, is one of the largest brass makers in the world. The art of brass handicraft...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pistachio green rolling bar cart from the Precedent series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1960. 3 tiered rolling cart featuring a textured glass top and casters. Precedent by Drexel...
Wood
Unusual Dunbar Coffee Table
By Roger Sprunger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and custom order 1970's Dunbar coffee table, most likely designed by Roger Sprunger.
Wood
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H 16 in Dm 15 in
1950's Pair of Atomic Age Stackable Triangle tables in Iron & White Laminate Top
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s American Mid Century Modern, Atomic age pair of stackable triangle table with white color laminate top great accent table for indoor or outdoor use, can be combined with Memphi...
Iron
1950's Atomic Age Triangle table in Iron & Graphite Laminate Top
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s American Mid Century Modern, Atomic age triangle table with graphite color laminate top great accent table for indoor or outdoor use, can be combined with Memphis postmodern de...
Iron
1960s Frederic Weinberg Style Black Horse Bar Cart
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This horse-shaped bar cart in the style of Frederick Weinberg, showcases an iron frame that embodies the mid-century modern aesthetic—clean lines, and geometric shapes. The meticulou...
Iron
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H 16 in W 17 in D 15 in L 16 in
Set of 3 Mid Century Triangular Stacking Tables by Frederic Weinberg c 1950's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Set of three mid century triangular stacking tables, designed by Frederic Weinberg circa 1950's. The set consists of two black top and one white top tables...
Composition, Iron
Seldom Seen Frederic Weinberg "Horse" Iron Bar Cart, Serving Cart
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Frederic Weinberg "Horse" iron bar cart, serving cart, classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Bar Midcentury Bar and Stool Set
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frederick Weinberg bar midcentury bar and stool set. Bar features cream bamboo panel behind black metal screen. Stools measure: 18.5 x 14 x ...
Metal
Whimsical Horse Rolling Serving Bar Cart by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Whimsical Horse Rolling Serving or Bar Cart by Frederick Weinberg with glass top and bottle holders. The metal frame has been striped, dipped in primer...
Iron
Whimsical Frederick Weinberg Horse Motif End Table or Bar Cart
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful abstract wrought iron and wire sculptural horse table or bar cart on wheels by Frederick Weinberg. The show stealer in a room.
Frederick Weinberg Wire Horse Bar Cart
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1955 black iron wrie frame bar cart that has been sculpted into the shape of a horse by designer Frederick Weinberg. A playful piece that is both whimsical with a sculptural qu...
Frederic Weinberg Metal & Laminate Top Small Side Tables
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
very cool set of three small metal and laminate side tables by frederic weinberg.
Metal
Frederick Weinberg Horse Bar Cart
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Toronto, ON
A playful iron bar cart with a whimsical and sculptural quality that amuses and decorates many a decor.
Wrought Iron
Whimsical Horse Rolling Serving Bar Cart by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Whimsical Horse Rolling Serving Bar Cart by Frederick Weinberg with glass top and bottle holders.
Iron